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Stop Pulling the (Metaphorical) Fire Alarm in Your Life

Olivia Franceschini October 22, 2023
Traditionally, fire drills are emergency exercises that simulate a building evacuation in the case of a fire. In the corporate world, however, a “fire drill” is what you call it when shit hits the fan.
Thumbs Up, Thumbs Down: Week of April 2

Thumbs Up, Thumbs Down: Week of April 2

Opinions April 2, 2023
From the Clough Colloquium’s lecture series to UGBC’s speaker sessions, Boston College has no shortage of prominent speakers showing up to campus.
Thumbs Up, Thumbs Down: Week of Feb. 26

Thumbs Up, Thumbs Down: Week of Feb. 26

Opinions February 26, 2023
The combination of midterms and freezing cold walks to class have left us exhausted, and Spring Break could not be coming at a more opportune time.
Rest, Young Grasshopper

Rest, Young Grasshopper

Punnya Kalapurakkel March 29, 2022

There is nothing more unsatisfying than waking up from a nap and still feeling unrested. As someone who took an unsavory nap today, I can say with all due passion and emphasis that it is one of the most...

Boston College Should Limit Assignments Due After Breaks

Boston College Should Limit Assignments Due After Breaks

Opinions March 21, 2022

Boston College—as an institution grounded in the Jesuit, Catholic tradition—should better protect its students’ well-being by enforcing a policy limiting assignments due directly after breaks. This...

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