This article was originally published in the January 27, 2009 issue of The Observer. Volume 21, Issue 5. Returning to school for the spring semester, some professors were shocked to learn about a new university policy that added crucifixes to every classroom on campus over the winter break.  Calling the crucifixes and Catholic icons offensive [...]

This article was originally published in the November 9, 1984 issue of The Observer. The Army ROTC filmed a thirty second spot on BC’s campus a few weeks back and the resulting “controversy” nearly rocked the campus to its foundations; well at least it seemed that way to TOCN readers. As the rest of us [...]

This article was originally published in the March 1, 1984 issue of The Observer. Volume 3, Number 2. Student apathy has been a problem in almost all colleges and universities across the country.  Yet, recently, this phenomenon seems to be reversing itself here at Boston College. This reversal manifests itself int he fact that BC [...]

This article was originally published in the February 8, 1984 issue of The Observer. Volume 3, Number 1. A survey designed to determine the general political outlook of the Boston College Arts faculty was conducted last week by Observer staff members.  Departments which deal to some extent with social and political issues were primarily targeted.  [...]