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
Carmen Chu '22, Editor-in-Chief
Keaden Morisaki '21, Managing Editor
Greta Gareth '22, General Manager
Josie Morales-Thomason '21, Head Copy Editor
Frankie Mancini '22, Creative Manager
Kate McCabe '22, Creative Manager
Ngan Tran '22, Head Print Editor
Liam Dietrich '23, Features Editor
Michaela Brant '23, Culture Editor
Kelli Rodrigues '22, Opinions Editor
Jake McNeill '22, Sports Editor
Raymond Cai '22, Authentic Eagles Editor
Lauren Blaser '22, Authentic Eagles Editor
EDITORIAL BOARD CONT.
Dylan Burgess ‘23, Associate News Editor
Svea McNally '22, Associate Features Editor
Molly Wilde '23, Associate Features Editor
Megan Traudt '22, Associate Culture Editor
Joe Ezersky '22, Associate Culture Editor
Cosette Patterson '22, Associate Culture Editor
Patrick Conlan '23, Associate Culture Editor
Julia Swiatek ‘22, Associate Opinions Editor
Macie Gettings ‘22, Associate Opinions Editor
Aidan O'Neill '23, Associate Opinions Editor
Sarah Tham ‘23, Associate Opinions Editor
Emma Twombly '22, Associate Sports Editor
Corbin Bernal '23, Associate Sports Editor
Creative Team
Copy Team
Josie Morales-Thomason '21, Head Copy Editor
Maria Lozada '21
Caitlyn Neville '22
Hannah Ruane '22
Julia Steponaitis '22
Morgan Jemtrud '22
Vidisha Pandey '23
Minji Jeun '24
Business Team
Greta Gareth '22, General Manager
Michelle Catano '23, Business Development Coordinator
Anna Pyo '23, Business Development Coordinator
Olivia Pullin '24, Business Development Coordinator
Print Team
Ngan Tran '22, Head Print Editor
Maia Rosenbaum '23, Print Associate
Caitlyn Yee '23, Print Associate
Anna Metri '23