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I actually enjoy cold weather. It's pop, not soda. Skol Vikes. I come from a family that eats, sleeps, and breathes hockey. Oh, did I mention that I'm from Minnesota?

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    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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    Features, Outside of BC
    October 28, 2020
    by Svea McNally
    October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and every year it brings about a celebration of survivors, a sense of empowerment and unity among those fighting it, and bouts of donations ...
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  • Murder in my City: Inside Minneapolis

    Beyond Campus, Opinions
    June 1, 2020
    by Svea McNally
    As a life-long resident of Minneapolis, Svea McNally discusses the dark, racist, history of her city and the experiences of protesters on the streets, calling for justice for George Floyd.
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    Goalball for All: Bringing the Paralympic Sport to BC

    Features, On Campus, Sports
    February 18, 2020
    by Svea McNally
    At most sporting events, the atmosphere is full of passionate spectators cheering loudly when their team scores a goal, booing referees, or taunting opposing players. Have you ever heard of ...
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  • Ask The Gav': When Did You See Someone Going the Extra Mile at BC?

    Features, On Campus, Spotlight
    October 22, 2019
    by Svea McNally
    This week, four Gavelers share the moments they witnessed someone going above and beyond.
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  • Sinéad Burke Makes History on the Cover of Vogue

    Features, Outside of BC
    September 10, 2019
    by Svea McNally
    Sinéad Burke, British Vogue's September cover, expresses herself in a way that supports and encourages the dwarfism community.
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  • I Went Stairless for a Day to Test BC's Accessibility

    Features, On Campus
    April 13, 2019
    by Svea McNally
    For Abilities Awareness Week, The Gavel's Svea McNally tests the accessibility of BC's campus by going without stairs for a day.
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  • 'In Her Footsteps' Documentary Screening Includes Q&A With Director Rana Abu-Fraiha Herself

    Features, On Campus
    April 3, 2019
    by Svea McNally
    Hosted by BC Students for Justice in Palestine and the AHANA+ Leadership Council, the documentary screening will be followed by a Q&A with Fraiha herself.
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