For the first episode of Eagle-Eyed, we took a look back at one of the most significant events in Boston this summer: the ‘Free Speech Rally.’
On this episode…
A look at Boston’s ‘Free Speech Rally,’ which drew tens of thousands of counter-protesters in a march to ‘Fight Supremacy!’ What it was like to be part of the crowd at the Common.
Josh Behrens, a Boston College student who helped organize a group to attend the march, describes his experience of the day, and the Democratic Socialists of America club he has been growing at BC.
Boston College’s effort to prevent the Grad Students Union from holding its scheduled election in mid-September.
And ResLife permits Christmas spirit back into on-campus dorms year-round.
Some additional background reading…
My article on the ‘Free Speech Rally,’ and a selection of shots from our photo editor, Julia Hopkins.
The story from The Boston Globe on the Free Speech Rally back in May.
Our coverage and editorial about the January Boston Women’s March.
News editor Connor Murphy’s story on Boston College’s motion to stay the Grad Student Union’s election.
Our 2001 article on BC’s limitation of Christmas lights to October 15 through January 15.
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