International students increase at BC due to weak dollar, Jesuit values
By Michael Caprio
Over the past few years, Boston College has become increasingly popular with international students due to its location, academics, and faith community, and this year has been no exception. In 2008, BC has seen a 50 percent increase in international students, including graduates, undergraduates, and exchange students.
By Pilar Landon / Heights Senior StaffFour hundred people of Boston College's past and present gathered Saturday night to look forward to the future, celebrating the inauguration of the 150th Anniversary Capital Campaign. Seeking to raise $1.5 billion, "Light the World" will support BC's most recent initiatives, including construction on Brighton Campus and the strengthening of academic excellence.
Events, T-shirts mark National Coming Out Week on campus
By Julia Wilson / Business AssistantWith a banner in the Quad and red "Support Love" T-shirts all over campus, the Boston College community celebrated National Coming Out Week (NCOW) with a series of GLBTQ Leadership Council (GLC)-sponsored events this week.
By Pilar Landon / Heights Senior StaffWhile the real presidential candidates may have debated some 24 hours ago and 1,100 miles away, Boston College's very own faced off in similar discourse to stimulate political awareness on campus. With Josh Darr, A&S '09, as Sen. Barack Obama (D.-Ill.), and Michael Reer, A&S '09, as Sen.
By Patrick Gallagher
Over the past several weeks, Americans all over the country have seen global markets plummet. The crisis on Wall Street and how it has translated to Main Street has been splashed across newspapers nationwide. Three weeks ago, a $700 billion bailout of investment and banking firms was unthinkable; now, according to students and faculty at Boston College, the passing of such a measure was vital and unavoidable.
By Alissa Parra
"Once you become an Eagle, you commit yourself to being a man or a woman for others. The year or two after graduation is a perfect time to live out that commitment by focusing on a specific issue or population that interests you," said Shelagh O'Donnell, BC '08.
By Alexi Chi / Editor-In-ChiefThe National Council on Pet Population Study and Policy's most recent survey found that 56 percent of dogs and 71 percent of cats that enter animal shelters are euthanized. From these numbers, it was determined that 9.6 million animals are euthanized annually in the United States.
Monan recognized as a New Englander of the Year
By Scene Editors
1. Michael Phelps to guest star on Entourage
What I wouldn't give to be Ari Gold and "hug it out" with that 6-foot-7 wing span.
2. Clint Eastwood proclaims Angelina Jolie has "the most gorgeous face on the planet"
That means a lot from the man who could host Tales from the Crypt.
Spring Break
