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Thumbs Up, Thumbs Down: Week of Nov. 19

Opinions • November 19, 2023

From our beautiful campus to our treasured friends, we all have something or someone to be grateful for this holiday season. Smile, sleep, eat good food, hold your loved ones close, and enjoy this quick break before we move into finals season.

Thumbs Up, Thumbs Down: Week of Nov. 12

Opinions • November 12, 2023

Whether you are an avid fan of Boston College football games or not, watching the mid-game hamburger run is sure to make your Sunday trek to Alumni Stadium worth it.

Thumbs Up, Thumbs Down: Week of Nov. 5

Opinions • November 5, 2023

November brings a great deal of anticipatory holiday cheer, and perhaps a bit of controversy over the ever-important question: Is Nov. 1 the start of the holiday season?

Thumbs Up, Thumbs Down: Week of Oct. 29

Opinions • October 29, 2023

Despite long having outgrown the Halloween trick-or-treating tradition, Boston College students continue to celebrate the holiday with a costume or two … or five.

Thumbs Up, Thumbs Down: Week of Oct. 22

Opinions • October 22, 2023

Long a tradition for BC students, our red bandana spirit never falters. This weekend was no exception as students showed up and went all out for the annual Welles Crowther Red Bandanna 5K.

Thumbs Up, Thumbs Down: Week of Oct. 15

Opinions • October 15, 2023

In addition to the joyful colors of changing leaves and the crispness of fresh air, the fall season brings many wholesome traditions to anticipate. And where better to do them than New England!

Thumbs Up, Thumbs Down: Week of Oct. 1

Opinions • October 1, 2023

We at Thumbs Up, Thumbs Down hope you take some time to yourself over these few days off—relax, focus on your mental health, and remember how much there is to look forward to in the weeks to come.

Thumbs Up, Thumbs Down: Week of Sept. 24

Opinions • September 24, 2023

At Boston College, our communities revolve around clubs and activities. Four weeks into the semester, students are starting to feel comfortable in the organizations they chose.

Thumbs Up, Thumbs Down: Week of Sept. 17

Opinions • September 17, 2023

No matter how you feel about Boston College football, one thing cannot be denied: Students show up for the Red Bandanna Game.

Thumbs Up, Thumbs Down: Week of April 30

Opinions • April 30, 2023

This summer, keep us in mind and do your own little TUTD activity—acknowledge the bad but continue to look for the good, every week.

Thumbs Up, Thumbs Down: Week of April 23

Opinions • April 23, 2023

Although we occasionally roll our eyes at the amount of money Boston College spends on its landscaping every year, there are few things as joyful as walking past plots of newly bloomed flowers.

Thumbs Up, Thumbs Down: Week of April 16

Opinions • April 16, 2023

With the first glimpse of summer at the end of last week, Boston College students emerged from their dorm rooms and flooded the quads.