“In 2017, I thought about transitioning out of comedy, but then I started to feel a bit better and do some comedy. I wrote new jokes and they were different, and I was encouraged by a quote of Samuel Beckett’s: ‘Try Again. Fail Again. Fail Better.’”
Boston, Featured Story, Metro
A Conversation on Ferguson, 4 Years Later
Harvard Kennedy School hosts a discussion to keep dialogue around Black Lives Matter, specifically in regards to the impact of Michael Brown, firm and loud.
News, On Campus, Top Story
‘Race In The USA’ Panel Urges BC Students To Action
Five Boston College faculty members commented in a panel discussion on issues concerning race and differences between classes in light of the police brutality occurrences in Ferguson, MO. and Staten Island, NY.
News, On Campus, Column, Featured Column
Set The World Aflame … Just Don’t Do It Here
Working for justice is like “lighting a match and hoping the fire spreads,” according to Carolyn Forche.
Opinions, Letters To The Editor
LTE: Change Cannot Be Promoted Through Silence
As a white student on campus who considers herself dedicated to social justice, I am calling out the countless other students who identify in this way and yet have remained largely silent on this issue through their absence.
Photos, Gallery
Photos: Students March Across Campus Protesting Ferguson Decision
Dozens of Boston College students—including many members of the Black Student Forum—marched across campus Monday night, and gathered in front of Boston College Police Department headquarters to protest the grand jury decision tonight not to indict Ferguson officer Darren Wilson.
News, Top Story, On Campus
BC Students Protest Ferguson Ruling On Campus
Dozens of BC students, including many members of the Black Student Forum, marched across campus and gathered in front of BCPD headquarters to protest the grand jury decision tonight not to indict Ferguson officer Darren Wilson.
Metro, Top Story, Boston
A Local Activist Is Bringing Ferguson’s Lessons Home To Boston
When Ferguson became a hotbed of activism following the shooting of Michael Brown, the Missouri suburb was right where Daunausia Yancey knew she needed to be.
Opinions, Column
Ferguson, ALS, And How We Address The Issues That Matter
Both the shooting in Ferguson and the ALS Ice Bucket Challenge have evoked strong responses in social media. We must remember to address the important issues for their own sake, not for our own benefit.
