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The BC is back for second season

By Samantha Mercado
Can't seem to get enough of Mischa Barton, Adam Brody, Ben McKenzie, and Rachel Bilson? Well, you're in luck because this fall The OC is coming back to Chestnut Hill. The BC, created almost two years ago by Woody Tondorf and Joe Sabia, both A&S '06, was recently signed to the Undergraduate Government of Boston College (UGBC) as a television series.

Discussion focuses on free speech

Professors, students, administrators gather to debate expression

By Kyle Smeallie / Heights Senior Staff
The panel discussion on free speech had just opened up to the audience, and the first question came from Karl Bell, interim assistant dean in the Office of the Dean for Student Development.

Police commish talks security

Kathleen O'Toole, BC '76, relates top cop role to time at University

By Philip Dumontet / Heights Senior Staff
Since becoming the first woman police commissioner in Boston history, Kathleen O'Toole, BC '76, has been compelled to deal with a dramatic rise in homicides, a labor dispute with the police, unprecedented security levels at the Democratic National Convention, and the accidental death of a young woman at the Red Sox postseason celebration.

Russert to speak tonight

National Coming Out week on its way

By Tim Czerwienski / Heights Senior Staff / Columnist
Boston College will celebrate National Coming Out Week with food and fashion, as well as events meant to tear down stereotypes and stigmas surrounding the gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender (GLBT) community. "National Coming Out Week is an opportunity to raise awareness about the coming out process and gay life in general," said Richard Hoffman, president of the Lesbian, Gay, and Bisexual Community of BC (LGBC) and A&S '08.

Alumnus serves in Gulf Coast

By Tracie Swartzbaugh
FEMA. Most people know it as the Federal Emergency Management Association. Others know it simply as a nickname for Justin Meyers. "After the Sept. 11th attacks, he was in New York helping out. After Hurricanes Katrina and Rita, he went to Texas to volunteer.

Historically black colleges fighting for financial survival

By Lolly Bowean
NEW ORLEANS - Just as Southern University of New Orleans was about to begin classes for 3,800 students, its largest enrollment at this campus, Hurricane Katrina swept in, flooding all of the college's buildings and sending the entire student body packing.

Class assignment sparks an unlikely friendship of faith

By Colette M. Jenkins
Halfway around the world, tensions are high between Jews and Muslims, but at Kent State University, a Muslim and a Jew are cultivating a friendship. "We just get along," said Sara Kate Bigam. "Both religions teach peace and tolerance. Unfortunately, not everybody is following what is being taught.

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