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Jenna LaConte

School, major and year: A&S, English and communication, 2014
Hometown: Acton, MA, but my parents recently moved to Beacon Hill, which is way cooler.
What makes the Gavel so BANGin’? Everyone is just the perfect amount of weird. It is one of very few environments in which I don't feel like the weirdest person in the room.
If you could go back in time and give yourself a pep talk the night before you moved into BC as a freshman, what is the most important piece of advice that you would give to your former self? I would offer myself a friendly reminder that everyone comes to college friend-less, and therefore looking for friends. Before coming to BC, I pictured myself eating every meal in solitude because I forgot that I wasn't the only person who would be entering day one without really knowing anybody. That was silly of me.
What is your favorite study spot on campus? Stuart law classrooms.
What is your go-to meal at Late Night? Mozzarella sticks.
What is the #1 most played song on your iTunes? "Gong Li" -- Red Hot Chili Peppers.
What is the best Halloween costume that you have ever worn? I was a Hershey's kiss as a toddler. Aaaaaand I rocked it.
If you could befriend the main characters from any TV show or movie, who would you choose and why? "The Office," because I have always thought that Jim and Pam would appreciate my sense of humor.

  • Senior Reflection: Jenna LaConte, Editor-in-Chief

    Culture, Spotlight
    May 15, 2014
    by Jenna LaConte
    Editor-In-Chief Jenna LaConte reflects on her experiences with The Gavel over the past three years.
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  • Instacart Brings Groceries Directly to Your Dorm

    BC News, News
    April 14, 2014
    by Jenna LaConte
    Signing up for Instacart is free, and BC students can use the code bc14 to get free delivery and $10 off of their first orders!
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  • Opinion: Love Your Body Every Week

    Opinions, Spotlight
    February 27, 2014
    by Jenna LaConte
    The phrase “eating disorder” is often treated as a black-and-white label, as though people can be categorized based on some kind of a checklist that renders a person anorexic or ...
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  • Bursting the BC Bubble: Beacon Hill

    Culture, Spotlight
    December 3, 2013
    by Jenna LaConte
    Surrounded by city treasures such as the Boston Common and the Esplanade, here are some gems to take advantage of in and around Beacon Hill.
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  • "Censorship Is Rarely, If Ever, The Right Choice": BC Confessions Moderators Weigh In

    BC News, News, Spotlight
    October 3, 2013
    by Jenna LaConte
    On a campus where many have perfected the art of putting on a happy face during rough times, BC Confessions serves as a reminder that we're all human.
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  • 7 Reasons Why Conte Forum Needs O.A.R.

    Culture, Spotlight
    September 10, 2013
    by Jenna LaConte
    Here are some reasons why O.A.R. is the breath of fresh air that Conte Forum needs for this year’s fall concert.
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  • UGBC Announces O.A.R. for Fall Concert

    BC News, News, Spotlight
    September 8, 2013
    by Jenna LaConte
    UGBC has revealed several new changes to this year’s fall concert that aim to enhance the ticketing and concert experience for BC students in comparison to years past.
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  • Oh, the Places You’ll Go, BC Edition

    Class of 2017, Spotlight, The Gavel's Declassified BC Survival Guide
    August 27, 2013
    by Jenna LaConte
    You're off to Great Places! Today is your day! Your dorm room is waiting. So...get on your way!
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