It’s that time of year again. No, it’s not time to go apple picking, carve a pumpkin, or even be thankful for our friends and family. In many ways, we’ve skipped past that. Instead, Boston College students went straight to spending our time talking about housing plans for next year.
Toga-Themed Mod Party Halted by Flood
An unexpected flood crashed an Ancient Greece–themed party in the Mods, drenching furniture, clothing, food, and toga-sporting guests on Saturday night.
Editorial: Without an Overhaul of the Housing Selection Process, Students Must Take It Upon Themselves To Mitigate Toxic Culture
The housing selection process at Boston College is a needlessly stressful one, marked by rumors and distrust. Since a complete overhaul of the housing selection process seems unlikely in the near future, students must take initiative to change the toxic culture surrounding housing at BC. Every class year at BC has a desired housing location….
Searching for Skunks (And Faith in Humanity) in the Mods
I stood in front of my closet this weekend with a single question in mind: What does one wear to a skunk hunt? Is it bad, I wondered, to wear all black and blend into the night? After all, I wasn’t trying to hide too effectively and then scare the skunk into spraying me. My…
2150 Remains Last to Fill During Room Selection
“[2150 is] removed from every other senior, just like CoRo was, so I would rather live in housing that’s not as nice to be with all of my friends,” said Sean Kane, MCAS ’19.
Respecting the “Can Lady” in The Mods
“Clearly the cans and bottles outside the Mods are a reliable form of revenue for desperate people, but that doesn’t mean we can treat the people who collect them like trash.”
Losing the Thrill of Going Out
“I was hoping I would be able to feel that excitement again, but I ended up just feeling old and jaded.”
Time for Tailgates: TU/TD
The pagans of the BC general population are given the opportunity to have their fun, and I hope that the priests forgive them, for they know not what they do.
When Noah Won’t Be Able to Save the Mods
“Because we as humans tend to be self-centered, many people’s immediate response to our changing climate is wondering how it will affect ‘me.’ I’ve got news.”
Brand Loyalty: Chris Calnan Balances the Captaincy and Mod Life
Chris Calnan exemplifies the new NHL and its relationship to college hockey. He also has the toughest job of any at BC: walking the tightrope between being a captain and having a Mod.