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Letter to the Editor: Silence is Not Violence
Letters To The Editor

Letter to the Editor: Silence is Not Violence

Nick Voll’s recent op-ed, “BC Alum and U.S. Senator Ed Markey’s Inauguration Absence Was Undemocratic,” makes a number of disingenuous comparisons that merit correction.

Mr. Voll begins by acknowledging the January 6th riots as “attacks, which directly threatened the lives of several Capitol police officers and members of Congress.” He cites the “left-leaning” arguments that Donald Trump “questioned” the fair election (a generous term for the concerted campaign of proven falsehoods to undermine it) and leveraged his political office for personal gain.

BC Alum and U.S. Senator Ed Markey’s Inauguration Absence Was Undemocratic
Opinions, Op-Ed

BC Alum and U.S. Senator Ed Markey’s Inauguration Absence Was Undemocratic

Just two days later, President Donald Trump was sworn in as the 47th president of the United States of America. BC’s most visible alumnus was noticeably absent from the ceremonies, presumably mourning the demise of his once proud basketball program. Markey, along with several other members of the Massachusetts delegation, including U.S. Representatives Bill Keating and Ayanna Pressley, consciously decided not to attend Trump’s inauguration.

Protest and Complacency at BC
Opinions, Column

Protest and Complacency at BC

So, in this time of strife and action, why does it often feel like Boston College is incapable of taking action? In my experience, students here seem to believe there are many culprits to our problem of indifference—usually those with opposing viewpoints. And both sides point a finger at cancel culture. 

BC Republicans’ Choice to Invite Klavan Unproductive, Needlessly Divisive
Opinions, Editorials, Featured Column

BC Republicans’ Choice to Invite Klavan Unproductive, Needlessly Divisive

On Tuesday, Nov. 5, Andrew Klavan, a writer and conservative talk show host, gave a lecture at Boston College entitled “The Art of Being Free.” The event, sponsored by Boston College Republicans, was heavily protested due to Klavan’s history of Islamophobic, sexist, and racist comments.   As the sponsoring organization, it was irresponsible for BC Republicans…

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