Top 10 foods you didn’t know were healthy
Whether you’re trying to lose weight or just want to eat healthily, there are probably some common foods that you have been told are bad for you. However, a lot of foods that you may think are too...
View ArticleBrew Review – Southern Tier Jahva
Winter is coming, and with it comes a variety of rich, complex beers to try. From pitch black and highly alcoholic stouts to spiced winter warmers, winter beer is full of creativity and bold flavors....
View ArticleOpinion: The new Chocolate Bar disappoints
Even before its opening date on Jan. 14, everyone was stoked for Stokes. There were photos of the highly anticipated, newly renovated Chocolate/Coffee Bar floating around Instagram and Facebook long...
View ArticleSummer School of Rock: Blue Scholars
Photo by Mary Yuengert/Gavel Media. Thanks to Gavel Media’s fabulously large piggy bank, last week I was sent across the country to the West Coast on a business trip (first class flight, thank you...
View ArticleFruits and Vengeance: Chocolate Coffee Peanut Butter Muffins
The name of this recipe really speaks for itself. Coffee, chocolate and peanut butter are all mouth-gasm worthy flavors. Combined they are unstoppable. No, you did not die and go to heaven. It gets...
View ArticleBurst the BC Bubble: The North End
Whether you are seeking a cultural experience or simply wish to escape from campus for the afternoon, Boston’s North End is the perfect area to visit. Most known for its authentic Italian cuisine,...
View ArticleSorry (not sorry) in Advance for Finals Week
With Thanksgiving break already a thing of the past, BC students now only have a week and a half left of classes before finals. Instead of looming vaguely in the distance, finals are now a scary...
View ArticleGuide to Dealing With People Complaining About Finals
On the off chance you didn’t know, finals are just around the corner. That means the next 2-3 weeks will be filled with cramming, crying, and of course complaining. If you plan on being within a two...
View ArticleVessyl’s “Smartcup” Technology Changes Hydration
Technology is ever growing in today’s fast-paced digital age. We are always looking for the next best thing, whether it’s a newly released iPhone or a trendy car. But what about the next…digital cup?...
View ArticleLuminate Offers Increased Focus, Safety to College Students
Whether it’s holing up in Bapst for an all-nighter or hiding on the third floor of O’Neill with vending machine coffee, all BC students have their own methods to focus on studying. A new supplement...
View ArticleJapanese Coffee Chain Brings New Identity to Boston’s Coffee Scene
Kyoto-based specialty coffee chain, Ogawa Coffee plans to open a new shop in Boston, marking the first example of a Japanese coffee shop’s arrival in the United States. Ogawa Coffee, home to both 2010...
View ArticleThe Best Coffee in BC’s Backyard
When we graduate from Boston College, leaving behind its storied halls and beautiful vistas, many of us will be leaving with enameled diplomas, invaluable experience under our metaphorical belts and...
View ArticleThe Hidden Hipster Havens of Boston
It seems like just about everyone in Boston is or acts like a hipster. Strolling down Newbury Street, the faces and hipster boots may seem a bit too familiar, a bit too mundane and repetitive. Spice...
View ArticleThe Art of the All-Nighter
I’ve pulled an all-nighter every week this semester. I’m not proud of it, and I’m not happy about it, but it has happened. Emily Akin / Gavel Media Granted, I’ve not been up writing papers or anything....
View ArticleScience Says ‘Yes’ to Your Morning Hillside Run
The lines at Hillside and the Chocolate Bar are long in between classes with students lining up for their morning caffeine boost. These students may be getting more from their cappuccinos, mocha lattes...
View ArticleThis Week: Spoon University Comes to BC
It is already clear based on the events of the past few days that Spoon University is in touch with what a college aged foodie needs. The spoons filled with our favorite spreads were a wonderful gift...
View ArticleBC's Best Eats: The Comprehensive Guide to Getting Your Food On
We spent the week out-and-about on campus—outside Bapst, on the quad, in the Rat—stopping random Eagles and asking you for your go-to foodie destinations. We wanted to know where you juice up on java,...
View ArticleThe College Theology Society's Second Annual Forum Will Tackle Race Relations...
On Monday, October 19, the Boston regional meeting of the College Theology Society will host a forum for theologians in the greater Boston area to discuss their role in addressing race relations in a...
View ArticleThe Inside Scoop on Maximizing Tastiness at BC's Smaller Dining Halls
Eating is the universal coping mechanism for the trials and tribulations of the hectic finals season. During exam time we only have time to eat, sleep, study and maybe socialize if we’ve rationed...
View ArticleWhy Don’t We Drink Out of Mugs at Starbucks?
This holiday season, the Internet was alight with debates about Starbucks’ new paper cup design. The choice of a simple, red cup, void of any holiday icons, was charged with being an attack on...
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