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Rivalry traditions

33-year-old athletic match-up generates excitement, tradition on the Heights

By Michael Caprio

Boston College is a school well-known for its athletic rivalries. Whether it is the Holy Cross rivalry of the past or the current rivalry with the University of Notre Dame, BC's history has been marked by friendly competition, on and off the field. In light of last weekend's Notre Dame game, many students, administrators, and faculty have commented on how the Notre Dame rivalry has contributed to the environment on campus.

BC shuttle schedules posted

Students, administration discuss possibility of GPS system for shuttles

By Alexi Chi / Editor-In-Chief
Those students who reside on Newton Campus can attest to the fact that dealing with the Boston College shuttle system on a daily basis can be difficult. Chris Denice, Undergraduate Government of BC (UGBC) president and CSOM '09, said it's not just Newtonites who struggle with the seeming irregularity of the 10 BC buses that run at any given time.

Award-winning alumni announced

Alumni recognized for adherence to school's motto, 'Ever to Excel'

By Hilary Chasse
"Teach us to give and not to count the cost." John Feudo, associate vice president for alumni relations, quoted St. Ignatius of Loyola to open this year's Alumni Awards of Excellence ceremony. The awards are given annually to alumni who, according to the BC Alumni Association, "have distinguished themselves in their chosen fields and whose lives are a true fulfillment of the University's motto 'Ever to Excel.

Obama to tackle higher education

BC professors sound off on president-elect's take on higher education

By David Kete
Last Tuesday marked the end of over a year of strenuous campaigning for Barack Obama in his successful bid for the presidency of the United States. During this long campaign, he made many promises, some of which affect Boston College students more than others.

Doug Flutie statue unveiled

By Jocelyn Rousey and Adam Rose
Despite the dreary weather, Boston College football fans were still enthusiastic as they gathered to see the unveiling of the newest addition to BC's athletic landscape, a 6-foot tall statue depicting Doug Flutie, BC '85, throwing his famous "Hail Mary" pass against Miami in 1984.

Election's impact addressed

By Chantal Cabrera
Tuesday, Nov. 4 was a day filled with anticipation and enthusiasm as the race for the U.S. presidency drew to a close. Days after the election, however, the energy had still not subsided. Alan Wolfe, director of the Center for Religion and American Public Life; Marc Landy, professor in the political science department; and Kay Schlozman, professor in the political science department, spoke at the election roundtable discussion and addressed the prevalent issues that will face America after the election.

Hook up culture does away with dating

By Ana Lopez
Last Thursday, Boston College students gathered to discuss the social culture. The discussion, titled "The Hook-up Generation: The Connection Between Hooking Up and How It Makes Us Feel about Our Bodies," was part of BC's Love Your Body Week, co-sponsored by the Women's Resource Center and women's studies department, and coordinated by Mari Knuth-Bouracee, LSOE '09, and Amanda Read, LSOE '09.

Student group protests human trafficking

By Marina Lopes
Boston College students stood out from the crowd last weekend at the second symposium on human trafficking held at the motherhouse of the Sisters of St. Joseph in Brighton. Among the many religious sisters, police officers, and students who spoke at the event was Lisbee Mumford, A&S '09, leader of the newly formed group for Rallying Efforts Against Contemporary Trafficking (REACT).