After four years of competitive Division I athletics here at Boston College, I find myself standing disoriented in the plex, the faint sound of music buzzing through the speakers around me.
Opinions, Column
Self-Interest and Selflessness: A Complex Relationship
Each micro-decision is a balancing act of managing personal care with maintaining relationships. While some decisions allow you to further yourself and your relationships—for example, going to the gym with a friend—even trivial decisions often require sacrifice for one over the other.
News, On Campus
Olivieri Discusses Work-Life Balance After Leaving His “Dream Job”
Sick of analyzing baseball pitching statistics for days on end, Scott Olivieri made the decision to leave his “dream job” developing computer video systems with the Boston Red Sox for something new.
Column, Opinions
Is Kindness Really a Virtue?
For as long as I can remember, the value of kindness has been emphasized in nearly every aspect of my life. “Be kind to others” was scribbled at the top of the easel papers that served as elementary school classroom constitutions.
Opinions, TU/TD
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.
Opinions, Column
The Mirage of Syllabus Week and an Easy Start
The idea that the semester’s start is carefree could not be further from the truth. In reality, it can be just as chaotic and stressful as finals week.
Opinions, Column
We Are Way Too Polarized
I think everyone can agree with me that all extremes are bad: too much sugar, too much salt, eating too much, not eating enough, drinking too much water, or not drinking enough water. This concept, however, does not apply solely to the nutritional aspects of our lives. Just like we need to balance our diets,…
