Who we are
The Gavel was founded in 2009 as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit corporation. Though an unusual name for a student publication, it was named for the gavel Tip O’Neill ‘36 used as Speaker of the House.
In the words of former President Bill Clinton:
“Rep. O’Neill loved politics and government because he saw politics and government could make a difference in people's lives. And he loved people most of all."
Speaker O’Neill was a champion of progressive issues and his gavel serves as a symbol and a beacon for those BC students concerned with making the world a better place. Since its creation, The Gavel has transformed from a small-staffed newspaper to a magazine, and most recently, a full-service online media platform. While we are wholly independent from the University, we are one of the largest student groups in the Boston College community, with 100-plus students involved -- including our editorial board, contributors, staffers, business managers, graphic designers, and more. We publish several online-exclusive pieces per day, covering local news, progressive issues, BC athletics, college arts, the campus atmosphere and more. Bang. (Onomatopeia for a gavel, of course.)
Corrections
The Gavel welcomes readers’ comments and suggestions or complaints about errors that should be corrected. Messages on news coverage can be e-mailed to [email protected] and our editorial staff will take all issues seriously. The managerial board will take action if editorial content defames or wrongly represents a party or is potentially harmful to faculty, staff, administrators, student organizations or any other members of the Boston College community.

Tip O'Neill, BC alumnus and former Speaker of the House.
The Gavel Editorial Board 2019

Editorial Board
MANAGERIAL BOARD
Patrick Carpenter '21, Editor-in-Chief
Dorothy Cucci '21, Managing Editor
Mariah Belisle '21, General Manager
Greta Gareth '22, General Manager
Keaden-Morisaki '22, Head Copy Editor
Josie Morales-Thomason '21, Head Copy Editor
Frankie Mancini '22, Creative Manager
Kate McCabe '22, Creative Manager
Anton Aguila '21, Head Print Editor
Lucas Coleman '22, News Editor
Lauren Blaser '22, Features Editor
Carmen Chu '22, Culture Editor
Jasmine Schmidt '21, Opinions Editor
Matt DeMerlis '21, Sports Editor
Raymond Cai '22, Authentic Eagle Editor
EDITORIAL BOARD CONT.
Nico Borbolla '21, Associate Print Editor
Sophie Lodes ‘22, Associate News Editor
Svea McNally '22, Associate Features Editor
Ashley Stauber '22, Associate Features Editor
Lizzy Davis '21, Associate Opinions Editor
Kelli Rodrigues ‘22, Associate Opinions Editor
Julia Swiatek ‘22, Associate Opinions Editor
Macie Gettings ‘22, Associate Opinions Editor
Maddy Wester '22, Associate Opinions Editor
Joe Birdsall '21, Associate Sports Editor
Emma Twombly '22, Associate Sports Editor
Jake McNeil '22, Associate Sports Editor