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Showdown: Steppin' it up

By Pilar Landon / Heights Senior Staff
Conte came alive on Thursday night as a crowd of 3,200 packed the stands to witness two moments of ALC Showdown history. In addition to the new venue, this year marked the first collaboration between the AHANA Leadership Council (ALC) and the Black Student Forum (BSF), putting on this year's show in conjunction with Black Family Weekend.

The Showdown, a competition between Boston College's dance and cultural groups, has grown steadily in popularity from its beginning in 2002. Starting out in Robsham Theater and moving to the Plex in 2006, organizers said it was only a matter of time before the show found a new home in Conte.

Weekend unites students, alumni

Family, friends, and alumni participate in Black Family Weekend

By KyooLee Park
Last week, black students, families, alumni, and prospective students were invited to Boston College in celebration of Black Family Weekend. The Weekend was comprised of many events, including a panel discussion on Saturday morning addressing prospective students, titled "Live the Connection: Strengthening the Bonds Among the Past, Present, and Future of Boston College's Black Community."

ALC elects leaders

Moon to lead AHANA Leadership Council

By Joseph Zaleski / Opinions Editor
After hosting a very successful and well-attended Showdown last Thursday, the AHANA Leadership Council (ALC) can enjoy the Boston College spotlight once again. While the Showdown is only one of three large annual social events that the ALC sponsors, it is one of the most anticipated shows on the BC calendar. However, these celebrations are not the only focus of an organization committed to fostering a vibrant AHANA community through representation in the Undergraduate Government of BC (UGBC).

Kweli rocks campus

By Matthew DeLuca / News Editor
Campus got a dose of pop culture on Saturday night as the Black Student Forum (BSF) presented a concert by hip-hop artist Talib Kweli. Several thousand students filled the arena for the show, which also featured performances by many other artists, including a Boston College alumnus.

Natchez school sees cutbacks

Benefactor of BC aid faces closures

By Julia C. Toepfer
The Catholic Diocese of Jackson, Miss., has informed the Holy Family School (HFS) in Natchez, Miss., that it plans to close the school's grades one through four, as the parish and the school are struggling financially and enrollment is low. Holy Family Catholic Church and School is not alone in this struggle.

Students race to end poverty

RHA's 'stride for others' raised over $650

By Kelly McCartney
Early Sunday morning is rarely considered to be prime time for college students; cold Sunday mornings that fall after a major sports team wins a national championship would seem to be even less so. Yet at 10 a.m. on Sunday morning, nearly 50 Boston College students lined up in front of Gasson Hall to participate in the fifth annual Residence Hall Association (RHA) Stride for Others 5K.

Candidates sound off on tuition

By Kalyn Belsha
Released just prior to news that universities across the nation will raise their tuition costs yet again, this time by an average of 5.9 percent, a new nationwide survey says that 42 percent of Americans think it is "extremely important" that the next president address the need to control college costs.

Initiation service welcomes new members

By Meghan Michael / Special Projects Editor
The Boston College community filled St. Ignatius Church to welcome 13 individuals as they embraced full membership in the Catholic Church. Undergraduates, graduates, and Douglas Otte, the fiance of a BC alumna, received the sacraments of initiation during last night's ceremony, presided over by Vice President for University Mission and Ministry Rev.

Youth health program comes to BC

By John Conor Michalek
Starting next year, Boston College students will have another way to give back to the community. Next fall, Peer Health Exchange (PHE), a volunteer organization designed to provide health classes to underprivileged public schools, is coming to BC.

Campus School celebrates year with semi-formal dance

By Brynne Lee / Managing Editor
Last Friday, the Campus School of Boston College held its 11th annual semi-formal in the Murray Room of Yawkey Athletics Center. The event was an end-of-the-year celebration for the Campus School students. In the past, the dance was held in the Campus School multipurpose room, but a bigger room was needed to accommodate the event this year.

Juicy gossip leaves a sour taste

By Allison Johnson
I'm sure we all remember what it was like back in middle school - all those annoying kids who made fun of people because of their awkward appearance or "un-coolness." Well, ladies and gentlemen, I am pleased to say that those good ol' middle school days are back.

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