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Inspired By Trump’s CNN Ban, BC Removes The New England Classic’s Press Pass

Big Issues WTF September 28, 2026

Known as a world-renowned beacon of journalism, the silencing of The NEC raises alarm bells for free speech advocates and silly goofy girls alike. The ban echoes many of the Trump Administration’s talking points, namely the rejected BBL edit requests and refusal to self-censor hard-hitting journalism like, “Are Freshmen Getting Hotter? This Grad Student Thinks Yes!” and “Pro-Life Club Sponsors Baby Petting Zoo.”

LEAKED! Ten Things BC Also Spends The Least On Besides Football

Big Issues Butler Lists September 23, 2026

“After tense deliberations across all factions of the school, Father Jack Butler has decided to release a comprehensive spending report to ‘counteract the initial shock of the Times’ blasphemous article.'”

Econ Major Larps As CSOM Student

Big Issues Campus Culture September 14, 2026

Concerned roommates of economics major Poe Zur (MCAS ‘29), reached out to The Classic detailing Zur’s worrying behavior in past weeks. “Bro leaves the eight-man head to toe in Peter Millar,” one Walsh roommate said. “After that, I never saw him. Poe’s either in Fulton pretending to be busy on Excel or crushing Colorado Kool-Aids at Circle.” Another roommate then asked if The Classic would shadow Zur for the day; our findings were shocking.

Student With Victim Complex Enrolls In Victimology, Expects An Easy A

Big Issues School September 9, 2026

Whether it be an interest in criminal behavior or a handcuff kink that initially draws students to the class, most students hope to leave Ann Burgess’ course with a new perspective on deviance.

CSOM Student Photographing Cherry Blossoms Will One Day Finance The Amazon’s Deforestation

Big Issues Student Life September 9, 2026

With the blooming of cherry trees across campus, Boston College students have been rushing to take a photo with the trees to make their Hinge profile look less pathetic.

Pigs Love Mud! BCPD Creates Mudstock Team

Big Issues Campus Culture Student Life September 7, 2026

Boston College students of all ages are slipping and sliding and twirling and splatting and splooting in the mud. This year, for the first time ever, BCPD has formed a team to compete.

Inside Scoop! Two Friends 10 Back Up Excuses for Fading MarMon Released

Big Issues Campus Culture Holidays April 22, 2026

THE MOD LOT — As the kegs were tapped, the runners were bused to Hopkinton, and the cops mounted their bicycles, an eerie silence fell over the Mod Lot. Much to the chagrin of the twenty freshmen who had purchased tickets, the white men responsible for “Big Bootie Mixes... Read more

Res To Be Drained To Develop ChatBCT

Big Issues Boston April 10, 2026

ChatBCT, currently in its beta version, is part of a new modernization initiative that hopes to bring BC into the future

10 Things You Can Co Now That Lent Is Over

Big Issues Jesuits April 8, 2026

10 Things You Can Do Now That Lent Is Over ST IGNATIUS CHAPEL — After 40 long days of sacrifice, spiritual reflection, and self-improvement, the arrival of Easter marks a turning point for Catholics near and far. Whether you gave up sweet treats, soda, Tik Tok, or simply gave... Read more

Musical Theater Fan Asserts No Kings Protest Stole The Idea From Hamilton

Big Issues Campus Culture April 2, 2026

“I was like WAITTTTTT…I think I’ve seen something like this before,” said Skyler Teatre (MCAS ‘28). “They literally just copied Lin Manuel Miranda’s play!”