The frontlines of the American “Culture War” continue to grow, as school districts across the country sweep books off the shelves amid pressure from parents, the state, or school boards.
Less Is More: The Law of Diminishing Marginal Returns
It’s a principle we can apply to anything, including studying. Just because it is an economics principle doesn’t mean it is exclusive to economics. Eventually, there comes a point where we lose focus—where there is nothing more we can possibly do.
Thumbs Up, Thumbs Down: Week of March 26
This past Thursday, Boston College released its admission decisions for regular decision applicants for the Class of 2027. Now, with the May 1 college decision deadline fast approaching, it is up to us to convince the new generation of admitted students to join us on the Heights.
The Most Interesting Man in the World
As we go through the long job search ahead of us, I think it is imperative that we find careers that don’t feel like jobs.
Creativity: Bottomless Well or a Needy Garden
It’s a rather odd confession to make, but I must say I’ve reached the point in my semester where I am starting to regret that my creativity is not boundless.
Romanticizing Life: Just a Trend?
In a world where working yourself to exhaustion is respected as part of “the grind,” it is important to create moments of peace.
“The Pill” at BC: An Important Warning on Side Effects
Let’s talk about safe sex and everything that goes with it. Although there are student organizations on Boston College’s campus doing a great deal of work to support healthy conversations about safe sex, BC refuses to acknowledge their work or provide support of its own through University Health Services (UHS).
This Is Your Brain on Chess
I never wanted to be a chess guy—someone who obsesses over midgame strategies, remembers the names to all the openings, and talks about high-profile matches with friends.
Boston College Needs to Take Advantage of AI, Not Run Away From It
Just like the internet, computers, television, and telephones before it, AI has untapped potential to change our lives for the better—no matter how much we resist it at first.
Thumbs Up, Thumbs Down: Week of March 19
It’s that time of year already. The sun is shining, the birds are chirping, and BC students are starting to pack the Quad.