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    • Breaking: Jack Bracher and Gianna Russi Elected UGBC President and VP

      March 2, 2021
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      March 2, 2021
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      March 1, 2021
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      February 26, 2021
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      February 22, 2021
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      BC Professors Review the Biden Presidency Thus Far

      February 20, 2021
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      BC Turns Other Cheek on Taking Blame for Rising COVID-19 Cases

      February 16, 2021
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      Women's Summit 2021 Preview

      February 6, 2021
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      Women's Multicultural Learning Experience Floor Vandalized in Racist Incident

      February 2, 2021
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      February 28, 2021
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      Marriage Pact: Sparking New Pandemic Relationships

      February 28, 2021
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      National Eating Disorder Awareness Week

      February 27, 2021
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    • ASK THE GAV': How Can BC Foster a More Inclusive Environment for ...

      February 26, 2021
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      An Interview with Newton City Council Candidate Maddy Ranalli

      February 24, 2021
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      A Gavel Guide to BC's Freshman Dorms

      February 19, 2021
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      February 16, 2021
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      February 16, 2021
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      February 15, 2021
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    • 'IDK [What This Is]' Resonates with Deeply Pandemic-Related Themes

      March 5, 2021
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      March 3, 2021
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      March 2, 2021
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      March 1, 2021
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      March 1, 2021
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      February 24, 2021
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      Rush Limbaugh In Retrospect

      February 23, 2021
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      February 23, 2021
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      February 23, 2021
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      March 6, 2021
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      March 4, 2021
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      March 2, 2021
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      March 1, 2021
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      February 27, 2021
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      February 24, 2021
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      February 22, 2021
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      February 19, 2021
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      February 17, 2021
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      March 6, 2021
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      March 5, 2021
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      March 2, 2021
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      March 1, 2021
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      February 23, 2021
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      February 22, 2021
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      May 16, 2019
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      May 9, 2019
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      May 1, 2019
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  • The Pressure of the Quarantine "Glow Up"

    Beyond Campus, Features, Opinions, Spotlight
    February 15, 2021
    by Kaitlin McCarthy
    The pressures to glow-up during the pandemic shed light on the need for self-love.
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    New Club Alert: Eagles for Social Activism Awaits OSI Approval

    Features, On Campus, Spotlight
    February 13, 2021
    by Molly Wilde
    Eagles for Social Activism, a potential new club at BC, hopes to provide a centralized space to explore issues of social justice on campus.
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  • Urwa Hameed on a plain background

    Students for Social Justice: Urwa Hameed Conceptualizes Book on Female Underrepresentation in Politics

    Features, On Campus
    February 2, 2021
    by Molly Wilde
    Women around the world are underrepresented in all levels of political office despite monumental gains over the last few decades. Factors such as education level, financial independence and changing social ...
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  • Heart made of pixels in a pink gradient, reading NEC in the center

    Love Is in the Air, Thanks To NEC's Datamatch Survey

    Features, On Campus
    February 1, 2021
    by Devyn Casey
    In its third year, the New England Classic's Datamatch promises to help find love and friendship, or at least provide some laughs.
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  • Justice Series: Types of Justice

    Beyond Campus, Features, Opinions, Outside of BC
    January 26, 2021
    by Sophie Muggia
    Utilizing different types of justice can help lead to true, wholehearted justice.
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  • Father Swamy sitting on the ground, with other people sitting behind him and watching.

    It’s Time for the Boston College Community to Fight for Father Swamy

    Features, On Campus
    January 24, 2021
    by Lucas Carroll
    It can be dangerous to set the world aflame—just ask Father Stanislaus Swamy. Driven by an intense desire to fight injustice, Father Swamy has dedicated his entire life to being ...
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  • Justice Series: Ask the Gav'

    Features, On Campus
    January 18, 2021
    by Liam Dietrich
    Members of The Gavel reflect on how their Boston College experiences have shaped their understanding of justice and equality.
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  • Logo reading "We are a people, not your mascots."

    The Tide is Turning for #NotYourMascot

    Features, Outside of BC
    January 14, 2021
    by Svea McNally
    Schools and sports teams across the country are eliminating offensive mascots, but some still refuse to adapt to changing times.
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    Students for Social Justice: Urwa Hameed Conceptualizes Book on Female Underrepresentation in Politics

    Features, On Campus
    February 2, 2021
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    Love Is in the Air, Thanks To NEC's Datamatch Survey

    Features, On Campus
    February 1, 2021
  • Justice Series: Types of Justice

    Beyond Campus, Features, Opinions, Outside of BC
    January 26, 2021
  • Father Swamy sitting on the ground, with other people sitting behind him and watching.

    It’s Time for the Boston College Community to Fight for Father Swamy

    Features, On Campus
    January 24, 2021
  • Justice Series: Ask the Gav'

    Features, On Campus
    January 18, 2021

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