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Campaigning Begins, Teams Release Plans

Candidates for UGBC president and vice president began campaigning in earnest yesterday, releasing their platform information and recruiting supporters in their quest to lead the Boston College undergraduate body. Campaign t-shirts of various colors filled classrooms and the Quad, and hand shaking and door holding will undoubtedly continue throughout the month.

Initiative Shot Down By Senate

Campus Will Not Become Smoke Free

College campuses are one of the last safe havens for smokers in an increasingly smoke-free world. Boston College will remain smoker-friendly for the foreseeable future, as the UGBC Senate recently chose to shoot down a campus-wide smoking ban initiative.

First Generationers Seek Support

This past week, members of Class Action, a nonprofit organization seeking to address issues of class discrimination, held an informal meeting on campus in hopes of creating a support group for first generation college students. In coordination with several graduate students in the sociology department, Class Action is hoping to connect with the undergraduate population more often during this upcoming semester.

Capstone Seminar Helps Seniors Navigate Life After BC

As seniors begin to live out the final chapters of their Boston College experience, they inevitably realize that, before long, a wider world awaits them—one filled with new challenges to overcome, opportunities to seize, and decisions to make. To help students navigate life after commencement, BC offers a Capstone Seminar for seniors that aims to have them reflect on the education they received, as well as preview the long road ahead. As the Capstone program ultimately tries to impart a lasting impression on seniors the importance of always being men and women for others, the Social Innovation Symposium, held last night  in the Heights Room, endeavored to encourage those participating in future Capstone Seminars to further incorporate social innovation and social responsibility into their future career plans.

Welfare Programs Not Overfunded

During the past year, Congress has repeatedly attempted to work out a plan to reduce or eliminate the massive federal budget deficit. Consequently, many have called for the downsizing of government programs, especially those deemed to be unnecessary or overfunded. Among such programs are those that provide financial aid to the poor.

UGBC Candidates Announced

Six Teams Will Run For President And VP

Six pairs of Boston College undergraduates have entered their names in hopes of becoming UGBC president and vice president for the 2012-2013 academic year.

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SOFC Works To Increase Budget Transparency

Anyone could tell you money doesn't grow on trees, but a member of the Student Organization Funding Committee (SOFC) might wish they had a green thumb. The SOFC manages the money received from the student activity fee and allocates the funds to student organizations to cover their costs. The SOFC does not, however, allocate funds for every request from student organizations, and the leaders of these groups are left wondering why. In an effort to answer students' questions, specifically those involved in student organizations, the SOFC continues its campaign to increase transparency and build relations within the community.

Policy Results May Cost Readers

In 2008, the National Institute of Health (NIH) made a revolutionary move with the NIH Public Access Policy, which allows the general public to view the results of scientific research funded through tax dollars. This policy, according to the NIH, was enacted to "help advance science and improve human health." Throughout the world, doctors and scientists use the research published online to prevent the spread of disease and to make advancements in scientific research.

Every Bite Counts Prevents Waste On Campus

Sometimes the simplest ideas are those that have the greatest impact. Two years ago, then-sophomores Ashley Thibodeau, CSON '12; Riley Collins, A&S '12; Emmie Monsein, CSOM '12; and Stephany Shelton, A&S '12, observed an obvious problem: all of the extra food thrown away each night in the Boston College dining halls. In response, they founded Every Bite Counts, an organization that saves this food and donates it to local charities every weeknight.

BCTV Brings Campus News To Eagles Around The World

One Year In, The Student TV Station Continues To Grow

This Valentine's Day marks the one-year anniversary of Boston College Television (BCTV). The television station launched last February and has since made big strides in the BC entertainment industry. BCTV can be found on Channel 50 throughout the day as well as 24/7 on bostoncollegetv.com. The network hosts five main shows: news, entertainment, sports, comedy, and campus clips. Katie Tusch, producer of BCTV and A&S '13, has big hopes for the shows.

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BCPD Works To Build Trust With The Community

Law enforcement officers are rarely a college student's favorite people. But Jeffrey Postell, BCPD Sergeant-Community Policing, Community Relations and Crime Prevention, is working hard with the department to change that negative perception and strengthen trust between students and BCPD officers.

BC Reminds Faculty To Report Crimes

Clery Act Encourages Full Faculty Disclosure

Last week, Joseph Herlihy, general counsel at Boston College, released a memo to advise and remind faculty and staff of the importance of reporting crimes that they are aware of on campus.

MLK Memorial Focuses On Responsibilities Of Future Leaders

Students, faculty, and other members of the Boston College community, as well as parishoners from local churches, gathered on Monday night to honor Martin Luther King, Jr. in a memorial gathering that featured speeches by Rev. Michael Davidson, S.J., Rev. Paul Roberson Ford, and Rev. Anthony Penna, as well as musical performances by The United Voices of Freedom in a joint effort with The Voices of Imani, Against the Current, and the Liturgy Arts Group. Ford's speech after the recitation of King's last speech, "I've Been to the Mountaintop," brought the audience to its feet in celebration of King's memory.

Column: GOP Remains Divided

Three states. Three Republican primaries. Three different winners. Lord help us.

Three Members Of Theology Dept. Featured In Moral Theology Journal

Professors Contribute Articles About Moral Theologians Of The 20th Century

In a hat trick of sorts for the Boston College Theology department, three of its educators published work in the inaugural issue of The Journal of Moral Theology.   

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Admitted Eagle Day Brings 2,000, New Program A Success

Student Volunteers Help Show Prospective Students BC Through Tours And Info Panels

More than 2,000 prospective Eagles flocked to Chestnut Hill on Sunday for the first of five Admitted Eagle Days that will occur throughout the coming months. Visitors toured the campus, attended information sessions, and learned about student life from a variety of student and faculty volunteers.

Winston Center For Leadership And Ethics Looks To The Future

Generous And Involved Benefactors Help BC Students Interact With Global Business Leaders

Officially launched May 4, 2006, the Winston Center for Leadership and Ethics has seen great success in its nearly five-and-a-half years of existence. Having already impacted around 10,000 Boston College students and faculty, the Center looks to expand its efforts as it moves forward.

Tutoring Service Preps High Schoolers For SAT

The magnanimous spirit at Boston College is contagious. "Let's Get Ready," especially, stands out as an extremely far-reaching organization. Let's Get Ready is a nonprofit organization that provides free SAT preparation and college application assistance to underprivileged high school students.

Weerapana Recognized For Research

Assistant Prof Uses Interdisciplinary Approach In Work

Eranthie Weerapana, assistant professor in the Boston College chemistry department, has recently won two awards for her research in cancer and aging.

The Richard and Susan Smith Family Foundation awarded Weerapana a Smith Family Award for Excellence in Biomedical Research. This honor is only available to biomedical researchers nominated by their institution who are within the first two years of their first research appointment in the state of Massachusetts, or at Brown or Yale Universities. Winners like Weerapana receive $300,000 if selected.

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BC Grad Compares Locke To Muslim Liberalism

Few people would ever think to compare the philosophy of Muslim liberalism to that of Enlightenment thinker John Locke. Joy Samad, who received his doctorate from Boston College in 2006, is one of these few.

He explained the connection at a lecture last Thursday in McGuinn 121 titled "John Locke and Muslim Liberalism," in which he read an abridged version of his paper of the same name. The paper was published in the  Journal of Church and State last summer.

BC Ordered To Hand Over Belfast Tapes, Will Not Appeal Ruling

Judge William G. Young Will Review 24 Subpoenaed Belfast Project Interviews

In the most recent development regarding the Belfast Project, an oral history project held by the Burns Library chronicling a period known as "The Troubles" in Northern Ireland that lasted from 1969 to 1998, a federal judge ruled Tuesday, Dec. 27 that Boston College must turn over tapes relevant to the investigation of the disappearance of Jean McConville, who was killed by the IRA in 1972. BC will not appeal the ruling, according to University Spokesman Jack Dunn.

Early Action Applicants Up By 6 Percent

The number of early action applicants this year increased by six percent over last year, despite some changes in other universities' policies that might have indicated it would decrease.

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Arrupe Sends Students To 9 Communities

While the majority of Boston College students were enjoying their last days of winter break from the comfort of their homes, Arrupe International Immersion Program participants were living in the midst of abject poverty in nine different communities across Latin America.

Undergraduates Given Unique Opportunities After Law Class

This year marks the 20th anniversary of a unique  class offered at Boston College, "Environmental Law and Policy." This class does not fit the mold of a typical college class. It offers  a unique class setting and subsequent opportunities to continue the exploration of law electives without the attachment of a law major or pre-law label.

Romney Now Lacks Opposition

And so it continues.

On Monday, Jon Huntsman became the third major Republican nominee hopeful to drop his bid to compete against President Barack Obama this November, following suit behind the likes of Michele Bachmann and Herman Cain, both of whom called it quits in the past month and a half. Unfortunately for Republicans, however, this doesn't just mark the weeding out of another pitifully unqualified candidate—it marks the withdrawal of the last, and perhaps only, sane and sensible runner in this mad race.

BC Trustee Named In SEC Lawsuit Against Former Mortgage Giant Execs

Boston College Trustee and Adjunct Professor Richard Syron, BC '66, was recently named in a lawsuit made by the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), accusing Syron, former CEO of the government sponsored mortgage giant Freddie Mac, of misleading investors and ultimately contributing to the 2008 financial crisis. The lawsuits made Friday implicate both Syron and Daniel H. Mudd, former CEO of Freddie Mac's sister company, Fannie Mae.

BC Junior Reaches Out To Crash Victims

On Sept. 7, 2011, a tragic plane crash took the lives of 44 people, including 28 players, two coaches, and seven staff members of the Lokomotiv Yaroslavl professional hockey team of Russia's Kontinental Hockey League (KHL). This tragedy has affected lives across the globe—the crash left Lokomotiv Hockey families from 10 different nations without brothers, sons and fathers. Rene Fasel, president of the International Ice Hockey Federation, called the crash the "darkest day in the history of the sport."

BCSSH and BCSDH Exchange Words Outside McElroy

This past Friday, Dec. 2, a relatively new student group calling themselves the Boston College Students for Dental Health (BCSDH) distributed individually wrapped flossing packets to students on the sidewalk between Upper Campus and McElroy.

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ALC Dept. Promotes Continuity

A new department created by the AHANA Leadership Council (ALC) will help the organization achieve continuity in its future endeavors, the council's leadership says.

New Website Provides Alternative To Blackboard For Online Classwork

Students and professors frustrated with the Blackboard learning management system will be relieved to find out that they now have another option when it comes to posting and viewing readings, syllabi, and grades for classes: Coursekit, a program created by students and launched last Wednesday.

WRC Finally Able To Expand Its Horizon

The Horizon group, sponsored by the Women's Resource Center (WRC), has begun to carve its place at Boston College.

Founded last semester, the group sought to "provide a space for gay, bisexual, or questioning men to discuss and seek support in a safe and encouraging environment," according to Katie Dalton, director of the WRC.

Moglo Applications Founders Ready To Launch New App

This week, John Bacon and Matt Ricketson, both A&S '12, are preparing to release their newly designed smartphone app known as Aniphon. The app, short for "Animals on your Phone," is a game designed for smartphones, inspired by gaming systems.

Hoops For Hope Raises Money For Jimmy V

Seventh Annual 3-on-3 Charity Basketball Tournament Earns Over $10,000 For Cancer

On Saturday, Dec. 3, the Boston College Hoops for Hope Committee hosted its annual basketball tournament at the Plex. The proceeds of the event went to the Jimmy V Foundation for Cancer Research.

‘Times’ Columnist Speaks On Election

This past Thursday, Dec. 1, the Boston College College Republicans welcomed Ross Douthat, the youngest columnist ever hired by The New York Times, to give a presentation on the upcoming 2012 election and its implication regarding American government up until 2050.

Gabriel Provides Insight On 2012 GOP

In His Be Current Lecture, ‘Times’ Columnist Compares Election Campaigns To Match.com

On Thursday, Dec. 1, New York Times journalist Trip Gabriel spoke to Boston College students in a lecture sponsored by the Quality of Student Life Committee (QSLC), with hopes to further educate students on the popular issues of the Republican campaign for this coming election.

The Iraq Disaster

The end of December will be here soon, and I think we all know what that means: all but a handful of the remaining U.S. troops in Iraq will be home within a matter of weeks. No doubt, many will feel that this is a closing chapter in American history, and that soon the nation will be able move on from the shameful debacle that was the 2003 invasion. Iraq will forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive them that trespass against us.

CEO Of BNY Mellon Addresses Financial Job Market

Bank of New York (BNY) Mellon, a custodian bank, will continue to be a large employer of those in Boston's financial sector in coming years, despite turbulence in the markets that the company's CEO attributes to overactive rumor mills and excessive regulations.

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Coming Together in Thanks

Multifaith Thanksgiving Celebration Unites Denominations

The harmonizing tunes of organs and violins filled the Heights Room last Thursday afternoon during the annual Multifaith Thanksgiving Celebration. The event, "a joyful celebration of our diverse roots and shared values," hosted guest speakers and musicians, all of different religious backgrounds.  

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BC Welcomes ‘The Onion’ Head Writer

Boston College welcomed Seth Reiss, the head writer for The Onion to speak about the satirical newspaper last Thursday.

Habitat for Humanity Establishes Chapter on Campus

Boston College's Habitat for Humanity chapter, which is new to campus this year and welcoming new members, is dedicated to building homes for families in Boston and has no application to become involved.

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Panel Discusses Influence of Internet on Democracy

"Now everyone gets a say, and that's a good thing."

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BCTalks Hosts Inaugural Series in Robsham

The academic passions of students came alive in Robsham this past Sunday and Monday as the inaugural BCTalks launched.

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Forum Addresses Higher Education Issues

On Wednesday evening, the Boston College chapter of the American Association of University Professors (BCAAUP) held a faculty-student forum in Higgins Hall.  

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Global Zero Works to End Proliferation

For such a small organization, Global Zero at Boston College (GZBC) has a monumental goal: to completely eliminate all nuclear weapons by the year 2030.

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Setti Warren Welcomes Panel of ‘Money’ Magazine Editors to BC

"Transparency, honesty, and making smart, tough decisions—this is why the city of Newton is so financially successful," said Newton Mayor Setti Warren as he welcomed students and local citizens to Money magazine's "Take Charge Live!" event yesterday evening. Hosted in the Murray Room at Yawkey Center, Money magazine subscribers and Boston College students gathered to hear some of the magazine's editors provide investment and money management tips.  

Panel Discusses the Topic of Satire as a Viable News Source

Higgins Hall played host to a trio of media and communication experts Tuesday night, who discussed "Satire as Informing" in a panel discussion sponsored by Americans for Informed Democracy (AID) of Boston College. In an evening of serious consideration, and some lighthearted fun at the expense of American political and media leaders, panelists bantered about the success of political satire, its benefits and pitfalls, and what it all says about American society.

BC Commemorates Veterans Day with Mass, Ceremony

Col. David Clark Recognizes Service and Sacrifice of Vets

The Boston College community commemorated the service and sacrifice of the nation's veterans Friday morning with a campus mass in St. Igntatius Church and an honorary ceremony on the Burns Lawn.

Politics of the Obama Generation

Despite Disapproval, Support Still in Polls

Despite frustration with a struggling economy and what many feel is a lack of answers from the current administration, Millennials' re-election backing of President Barack Obama is slated to continue through the 2012 presidential election, though less than half approve of his performance thus far.

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Well-known Linguist and Social Critic Noam Chomsky Lectures

On Friday night, the well-known linguist, philosopher, and social critic Noam Chomsky came to speak to a packed crowd in Devlin Hall.  

Obama Stands as Best Option

For those of us who haven't spent the past few years living in a bomb shelter, it's common knowledge that the grassroots efforts and overwhelmingly enthusiastic support of college-age students helped get President Barack Obama elected to the presidency in 2008. After all, two thirds of people aged 18 to 29 (that's a record, folks) voted for the man. Has much changed since 2008? Not really, according to the Pew Research Group's most recent study. 

Charity: Water Raises Funds and Informs

Around the world there are currently one billion people without clean water to drink. Boston College Charity: water is a new campaign on campus aiming to inform people about the global water crisis and raise money to build a well in Ethiopia.

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Spirit Day at Campus School

Spirit Day Recognizes Hard Work of Campus School Volunteers

On Monday afternoon, Campus School children and young adults decked out in Boston College apparel crowded the plaza between Campion and Merkert for Campus School Spirit Day. Waving pom-poms and holding decorated signs, the Campus School children waited to meet BC athletes and listen to the BC marching band. Campus School Spirit Day, an event presented by the Campus School Volunteers of Boston College (CSVBC), was a day for celebration and BC spirit.  

Halloween Costumes Spark Discussion on Racial Issues

 

Over a week after Halloween, administrators and student leaders are still talking about the holiday weekend – in the context of race.

Obama Moves to Accelerate ‘Pay as You Earn’ Loan Reform

 

In an address at the University of Colorado Denver two weeks ago, President Barack Obama announced a plan to accelerate the Income Based Repayment (IBR) Consolidation Loan Program known as "Pay as You Earn" for student borrowers. The president aims to enact the legislation by sometime next year, two years before the measure's original 2014 implementation date.

Sartorialist Blog Gains Popularity at BC

While the stereotype of a Boston College student would be a J.Crew-clad, preppy teenager, a walk around campus might prove otherwise. That's why Alex Lee, A&S '14, sought to give those students who break from the norm some credit for their style.

Falling Whistles to Come to BC campus

The nonprofit organization Falling Whistles is coming to Boston College to speak in Cushing 001 next Thursday at 7 p.m. Based out of California, Falling Whistles' goal is to bring peace to the Democratic Republic of the Congo, a war torn country that has been undergoing civil strife since it gained its independence in 1960.

BCSSH, Bell Exchange Words on CoRo

 

On the Friday of Halloween Weekend, members of Boston College Students for Sexual Health (BCSSH) were distributing condoms near McElroy Commons when Karl Bell, assistant director of the Student Programs Office (SPO), challenged them regarding their rights to distribute at that location.

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Ceremony Promotes Vocations

 

"My soul is thirsty for you, oh Lord, my God," chanted the audience in St. Mary's Chapel on Sunday evening. Exploring one's thirst for God is exactly what Boston College alumni Mario Powell, Jeremy Zipple, and Sam Sawyer—three Jesuit seminarians studying for the priesthood —spoke about during the celebration of National Vocation Promotion Day. On this day, Jesuits all over the world recognize the constant need to engage men who are contemplating joining the religious life.

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Boston College Celebrates its First Native American Heritage Month

The Society of Native American People, A Relatively New Campus Group, Excitedly Marks its First Year

Friday marked the first celebration of Native American Heritage Month at Boston College.  

Who or What is BC Really?

Karl Bell, assistant director of the Student Programs Office (SPO), approached a group of Boston College Students For Sexual Health (BCSSH) distributing condoms on College Road and challenged them about their right to distribute condoms at that location.  

Haley House Selected as Root Cause Finalist

 

Haley House, a nonprofit organization that centers on issues such as homelessness, job stagnation for ex-convicts, and dietary conditions for low-income Bostonians, has been selected by Root Cause's Innovation Forum as one of the 28 most innovative nonprofits in the Great Boston area.

Plex Show to Have Nominal Effect on Future of Concerts

Due to the low number of alcohol-related transports from the Oct. 21 Plex Show, the event should not impact the possibility of having a Spring Concert, student leaders said.

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Acappellafest Overcomes Late-start Rule, Sells Out

Boston College's a cappella groups performed in the annual Acappellafest in front of a packed Robsham Theater on Oct. 15, despite the new mandate that weekend shows taking place in Robsham begin no earlier than 9 p.m.  

STEM Majors are in Luck

Demand for Science and Math Skills on the Rise in Job Market

Students majoring in a science, technology, engineering, or the mathematics fields are in luck. According to a recent study published by Georgetown University, the occupations that require these skills, also known as STEM fields, are the second fastest growing occupations in the country.

A&S Reaches Record Enrollment

Since its inception, Boston College's School of Arts and Sciences has never had as many undergraduate students enrolled as it has this year.

Asst. Dean Doubles as NCAA Guru

From an outside perspective, it seems that former Boston College offensive lineman and team captain Anthony Castonzo, BC '11, has the quintessential dream football story. A starter by his freshman year, Castonzo had a record-setting career that included paving the way for BC's 5,924 yards in total offense in 2007, starting 54 total games, and receiving a National Football Foundation National Scholar Award. His indisputable talent was soon recognized by the NFL, and upon graduation he was drafted as a first round pick by the Indianapolis Colts. 

BC Remains a Top Producer of Fulbright Scholars

University Ranks 8th Among Research Schools

This year, Boston College will send 21 graduates and graduate students to countries around the world in the name of education and research thanks to the J. William Fulbright Grant program.  

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Offices Begin Relocation to 129 Lake St.

Adding to the daytime population of the Brighton Campus and another sign of the execution of the Institutional Master Plan, the Human Resources, Finance, and Auxiliary Services divisions are relocating to the newly renovated administration building at 129 Lake Street. 

Publicize Events Better

In case you happened to miss it (which is almost certainly the case – I saw in total no more than a dozen undergraduate students at the three lectures I attended) Boston College's Institute for the Liberal Arts sponsored a symposium about the importance of the natural and social sciences to a liberal arts curriculum. For my money, the symposium proved to be the most interesting and worthwhile event that the school has hosted during my six-plus semesters here. It's unfortunate that so many people missed it.

Documentary ‘Haze’ Promotes Alcohol Safety

Clips of the documentary HAZE, shown as a part of Love Your Body Week last Thursday, encouraged students to make the simple phone call that could determine the outcome of a life or death situation.

Ice Jam 2011 Planned for Thursday

Jam Kicks Off Hockey and Basketball

 

After last year's highly successful inaugural event, this Thursday, Oct. 27, Ice Jam will return to Conte Forum, hoping to continue the tradition of a free half-ice, half-hardwood pep rally for students and fans meant to build buzz for Boston College's hockey and basketball programs.

No Rest for Retirement Research Center

Center Focuses on Issues Surrounding Retirement During Current Recession

 

With the recent financial crisis, there has been a resurgence of attention paid by individuals to their level of preparedness to enter their retirement years. Questions have again surfaced regarding the appropriate investment vehicles to utilize in order to achieve retirement goals and maintain the high quality of life American workers have come to expect after their years on a corporate payroll have ended.

BC Ranks No. 37 on Expensive College List

 

Campus Grotto, a national college news publication recently released its rankings of the most expensive colleges in the country. Boston College came in as the 37th most expensive school with a total cost of $54,528 for the 2011-2012 academic year.

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Former Navy SEAL Speaks of Humanitarian Efforts

 

Eric Greitens is many things: a former Navy SEAL, a photographer, a Gold Glove boxer, a Rhodes scholar, an author, and a humanitarian. Now, he can add Chambers Lecture Series speaker to that list.

WRC’s Love Your Body Week to Kick Off This Week

 

You hear it all around campus: "I can't believe I just ate that," Or, "I need to get to the Plex today," or, "I look so out of place." Love Your Body week, which takes place this week, strives to stop those negative thoughts and focus on promoting a positive body image that will echo throughout one's entire Boston College experience.

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7th Annual Red Bandana Race

Record Numbers Gathered on Saturday to Run in Commemoration of 9/11 Hero

 

Over 1,050 runners filled Linden Lane on a brisk, sunny morning this Saturday as the 7th annual Welles Remy Crowther Red Bandana race began with its largest turnout ever.

ReThink Drink Week Aims to Continue the Conversation

Week-long Series of Events Kick Off this Coming Monday

The Office of Health Promotion (OHP), in collaboration with the UGBC, is set to kick off Rethink Drink Week this coming Monday. The effort is the latest in a series of initiatives aimed at sparking dialogue and awareness of Boston College's alcohol and drug culture by campus leaders this fall.

Cardenal Speaks about Poverty and Justice

"I have to leave, but I want to leave you with something from me: an oath before God. From today until the day I die, I dedicate my life to the liberation of the poor in the struggle for justice, and you are my inspiration." Rev. Fernando Cardenal, S.J., declared this to his friends and neighbors in Medellin, Colombia, over 40 years ago after completing his final course for becoming a member of the Society of Jesus.

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Panel Focuses on Occupy Wall Street Movement

Around the nation, the Occupy Wall Street movement has been catching media attention as quickly as the tent cities have been springing up.

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Running for Alex Grant

Family, Friends, Fraternity Brothers, and Classmates Come Together

 

Family, friends, and frat brothers came out last Saturday for the first annual Alex Grant Memorial 5K Race. The race was held in memory of Alex Grant, A&S '13, who died in March.

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Soccer Star Sits out for Yom Kippur

 

For most Boston College students, a Saturday without electricity and the use of electronic devices seems absolutely impossible. There would be no way to text friends about upcoming plans, Newton Campus freshmen and off-campus juniors would be stranded without buses, and computer use would be completely off limits. Now, throw in a mandatory fast and a requirement not to work, and you have the Saturday of Amit Aburmad, a member of the men's soccer team and CSOM '12.

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Ally Week Gains Steam on Campus

 

The Gay-Straight Alliance kicked off Allies Week, a four-day event encouraging discussion of GLBTQ and sexual orientation issues, on Oct. 10.

Winston Center Hosts Business Ethics Lecture

Last night, Boston College's Winston Center for Leadership and Ethics hosted a lecture by Tim Anderson, the founder and president of the World Computer Exchange (WCE) and BC '73, as a part of the center's Forum on Business Ethics.  

Biology Department Discovers Molecule Marker for HIV

 

Recently, the lab of Ken Williams, a professor in the biology department, discovered a molecule that serves as a marker for the HIV virus. This discovery is being recognized as one of the top biological and medical research projects in the world, according to the research library service, the Faculty of 1000, a website for researchers that provides ratings of and commentary on scientific research papers.

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Chill Out, Super Fans

Healthapalooza Promotes All Around Healthy Living

Wednesday afternoon, students on O'Neill Plaza patiently waited in line for what Don Camelio, associate director of Health Promotions considers "the hottest item on campus."

Nights on the Heights to Make Programming Changes

NOTH Will Sponsor Larger-scale, More High Quality Programs Rather than Smaller Ones

Nights on the Heights (NOTH), a student-led programming body that plans late night activities for students on weekends, is undergoing changes this year.

‘Post’ Correspondent, Ceci Connolly, Returns to Campus

"Learn how to be critical thinkers, and you will be able to do anything you set your mind to," said Ceci Connolly, former chief health policy correspondent of The Washington Post, as she concluded her talk at Boston College yesterday evening.

BCVC Start-up Put to Use in NYC Protests

WePay Used as Online Collections Service for Donations to Occupy Wall Street

Some of the organizers of the Wall Street protests that started in mid-September have begun to use WePay, an online donation system, to collect funds from people wishing to support the protests.

Despite Losing Season, Gameday Traditions Strong

Although the Boston College football team has struggled with a 1-4 record this season, the gameday experience remains an integral part of many students' typical fall weekend. The traditions and celebrations associated with gameday continue to fill the stands of Alumni Stadium with hundreds of Superfans each Saturday afternoon.

Alex Grant Autopsy Results Released

Final Autopsy Results Leave Some Questioned Unanswered

 

A recently released autopsy of Alexander Grant – the 19-year-old sophomore who was found in a Saratoga Springs, N.Y. creek in March – shows the cause of death to be death by drowning with intoxication and hypothermia as contributing factors.

Students for Sexual Health Try for RSO

 

Boston College Students for Sexual Health (BCSSH) has announced its intention to become officially recognized by the University. The organization drafted and submitted its application to the Student Programs Office (SPO) over the summer, and intends to follow through with the remainder of the approval process, according to a recent release from BCSSH.

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Students Face Increased Competion for Internships

 

The level of competition for internship programs has spiked due to economic effects on the hiring process at larger companies as well as the volume of entry-level hiring for summer programs.

OIP Says BC Differs From Trend

Students Abroad Report Feeling Immersed in Other Culture

According to a recent article by The Boston Globe, close to 3,000 students will be studying abroad this year, which is more than ever before. Unfortunately, more and more educators are finding it difficult to get their students to "venture out of their American bubbles," which may be a concern for the 1,200 Boston College students who go abroad every year.

 

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BPD Increases Police Presence around BC

In an effort to maintain safety and order in Boston's communities, the Boston Police Department (BPD) reported they are increasing their patrol in areas heavily populated by college students.

Campus Pro-lifers Quiet on Troy Davis

Death Penalty Debate Often Takes Back Seat to Abortion Issue

 

Less than a week after the high-profile execution of Georgia inmate Troy Davis, campus pro-life voices are silent and wishing to remain focused on the more relevant abortion issue. This, some say, brings into question how, or if, advocacy groups can effectively view capital punishment from the Ivory Tower.

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Notre Dame Travel Plans May Include Thanksgiving

Students Plan to Skip Class after the Notre Dame Away Game, Before Thanksgiving

 

Even though the Boston College football game against Notre Dame is 51 days away, many students are well into the process of figuring out their travels to South Bend. This year's game, which is the weekend before Thanksgiving, poses a scheduling dilemma for students who are simultaneously making plans for the holiday weekend.

College Prowler Raises Concern of Administrators

College Prowler, a college-ranking site that uses student-reviews to formulate its grading, recently released its 2012 evaluation of Boston College, causing some students and administrators to scrutinize the site's assessment process.

LSOE Assistant Dean Expands Advising

The Lynch School of Education's (LSOE) Office of Undergraduate Student Services has undergone changes to expand its advising services, heighten the connection between students and faculty, and reach out to freshmen under the leadership of Audrey Friedman, the new assistant dean of LSOE, according to an article in The Boston College Chronicle.

 

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Welcome to the Block, Maloney

One Less Nameless Building for BC, 21 Campanella Way Now Maloney Hall

As of last Friday, Boston College has one less nameless building. 21 Campanella Way, commonly referred to by students as "Campanella," is now Maloney Hall.

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BC Dining Explains Food Pricing Strategies

Prices Are Chosen Based On Numerous Factors, Admins Say

Boston College Dining Services (BCDS) has been recognized numerous times as one of the best in the nation. Just last year, it was awarded the Massachusetts Restaurant Association Foodservice Operator of the Year prize. And while students might agree that the food is good, they certainly know that it is not cheap.

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SnowJammers Left Disappointed By Long Rides

Bus Service And Inclement Weather Cause Trouble, Campus Vacations Offers Refunds

Many students looking forward to a trip full of snow, fun, and Canadians were left unhappy this weekend, as the annual SnowJam trip, sponsored by Campus Vacations, was full of disappointment for many prospective vacation-goers.

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Long-Awaited Outdoors Club Gains Approval From SPO

After working for over two years to gain official recognition, the constitution of the Outdoors Club of Boston College (OCBC) has been approved and the organization has been registered by the University.

CSOM Offers Unique New Minors

The Carroll School of Management (CSOM) has recently developed a new minor, offered specifically to non-business majors in the College of Arts and Sciences (A&S). The minor is in Management and Leadership, with a concentration on the behavioral aspects of managing. This minor differs from other majors in CSOM because it does not require courses typically taken by business majors, such as accounting and finance.

Goizueta Wins Yves Congar Award For Theological Excellence

On Jan. 13, Boston College professor Roberto S. Goizueta was honored by Barry University with the Yves Congar Award for Theological Excellence. Each year the award, which honors Cardinal Yves Congar, seeks to recognize a Catholic theologian whose work moves Catholic theological tradition forward to deal with issues facing the modern church, as the Cardinal himself did in his teaching and writings. At the award ceremony in Miami Shores, Fla., Goizueta gave an address, titled "Against the Pursuit of Happiness: The Preferential Option for the Poor and the Denial of Death," reflecting on part of his work being honored that night.

Healthcare Reform Stirs Controversy

Legislation Puts Religious Institutions At Odds With Their Fundamental Beliefs

In a move that stirred up religious institutions across the nation, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services announced Jan. 20 that nonprofit institutions that do not currently provide coverage for contraceptives in their employee insurance plans will have to comply by Aug. 1, 2013.

Number Of Female Athletes At An All Time High

In 2012, almost 200,000 female college athletes will play for 9,274 NCAA teams, according to the Chronicle of Higher Education. In addition, a recent report, "Women in Intercollegiate Sport: A Longitudinal, National Study," found that there has been a sharp increase in women working in college sports over the last 35 years. There are nearly 4,000 female NCAA coaches, and the amount of female administrators and athletic directors is also steadily rising.

Column: What's Most Needed For UGBC

Last Thursday my esteemed colleague Sean Talia described a new climate in the Republican presidential primaries. Tomorrow's vote in Florida will prove a pivotal day for at least one presidential hopeful and perhaps determine who can survive in this world of mudslinging that has become so central to several campaigns.

Although the most publicized, the Republican primary field is not the only sight of political climate change in the country. On Wednesday in Chestnut Hill, Mass., six UGBC presidential and vice presidential hopefuls will begin their quest for the highest student-held office in the land. The climate around this election season is significantly different from that of years past due to the boldness of several young men and women and their "party" that exploded onto campus last spring.

Welfare Programs Not Overfunded

During the past year, Congress has repeatedly attempted to work out a plan to reduce or eliminate the massive federal budget deficit. Consequently, many have called for the downsizing of government programs, especially those deemed to be unnecessary or overfunded. Among such programs are those that provide financial aid to the poor.

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Spring Involvement Fair Cut

The Student Programs Office (SPO) will not host a Student Involvement Fair during the spring semester for the first time in years. The event, which is traditionally hosted in the Rat, was canceled due to low participation by both students and organizations over the past few years.

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Presidential Hopeful Visits BC For Lecture

Students, faculty, and guests filled Higgins 225 on Monday at 4 p.m. to hear Boston University professor Laurence Kotlikoff, a guest speaker of the International Economic Policy and Political Economy seminar, prescribe policies that would remedy the current economic malaise. Designed and organized by Fabio Ghironi, a professor in the economics department, and funded through the Institute for the Liberal Arts, this seminar is a one-credit course designed to engage students with top scholars in economics, political science, and history on matters of present-day policy making. Already in its fourth semester, this seminar has drawn top speakers to BC, including a Nobel Prize winner and the former Chair of the Council of Economic Advisors.

Keeley Named Interim Director Of The Office Of International Programs

CSOM Associate Dean Takes On New Responsibilities

Richard C. Keeley succeeded Bernd Widdig as interim director of the Office of International Programs and the McGillicuddy-Logue Center for Undergraduate Global Studies in mid-January. He was asked to serve in this capacity on an interim basis as Boston College searches for a full-time director. Keeley guesses that the search process should be completed by summertime, so the new director will be acclimated and prepared for the new position by fall.

Boston College Students Selected As Leaders For Foreign Relations Programs

Students Chosen To Be International Ambassadors For Ireland And Australia

Two Boston College students, Brielle Saracini and Leigh Maniscalco, have been chosen as leaders in two separate foreign exchange programs. Both students, who completed semesters abroad, will represent foreign relations programs for the 2011-2012 academic year, promoting study in other countries for American students.

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Senior Starts Company To Help Alleviate World Water Shortages

Maji Donates Proceeds To Fund Wells In Africa

As a whole, the Boston College student body spends thousands of hours each year helping local communities through programs like 4Boston and PULSE. Max Ade, A&S '12, hopes to take things one step further.

UGBC Hopes To Gather More Student Input

This spring, UGBC has plans to continue numerous initiatives that were begun in the fall and hopes to receive more student input on future projects.

Michael Kitlas, UGBC President and A&S '12, spoke recently about the UGBC's plans for the coming semester.

UGBC Has Resolutions To Keep, Too

The Plex is packed with people resolved to lose that little bit of belly fat that has accumulated due to the holidays or perhaps to reverse that pesky freshman (or senior) fifteen. I quit smoking and resolved to sound less condescending. I don't think this column is going to be a very good start to the latter.

New WriteCheck Software Lets Students Check For Plagiarism

It is undeniable that technology has changed the face of higher education, but it may now be changing the face of cheating.

iParadigms, LLC made major news a few years ago when it released Turnitin, a computer service that allows educators to cross reference their students' papers with a massive database of student papers, journals, books, periodicals, and websites to check for plagiarism. They now offer a second product that is making news, WriteCheck, a service that allows students to check their papers for plagiarism against the same database used by Turnitin.

Goldschmidt Named New Head Of C21

One of Boston College's most distinctive facets is also one of its more obscure: the 10-year old organization called Church in the 21st Century (C21). However, its new director, Erik Goldschmidt, is doing all he can to make C21 a bigger part of student life at BC.

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‘Sub Turri’ Celebrates 100th Anniversary

Yearbook Hopes To Photograph 100 Percent Of Seniors

Sub Turri, one of the oldest organizations on Boston College's campus, will celebrate its 100th anniversary this year. As part of that celebration, student leaders of the yearbook have stated their hope that 100 percent of BC seniors will have their senior portraits taken in honor of the 100th edition.

MCAT Will Be Lengthened In 2015 To Include More Subjects

As the Association of American Medical Colleges (AAMC) plans major changes in the Medical College Admission Test (MCAT), Boston College prepares its own program to accommodate students.

Gathering Will Be Held in King’s memory, scholarship to be awarded

Martin Luther King, Jr.’s Legacy Lives On Through Remembrance And Change

Next Monday, Jan. 23, the Office for University Mission and Ministry will host the 2012 Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Gathering. The event will celebrate Martin Luther King Jr.'s strides in civil rights and honor his memory. Hosted in Gasson 100, the event will begin at 7:30 p.m.

Honors Program Director Steps Down

O’Connor Leaves His Post After 14 Years As Program Head

After being part of the directorship of the College of Arts and Sciences Honors Program for 30 years, Mark O'Connor has decided to step down as the program's director.

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McMenamin Gives Reflective Last Lecture

On Tuesday, Dec. 6, the Americans for Informed Democracy (AID) continued their Last Lecture series with a talk given by David McMenamin, director of the Pulse Program. The Last Lecture Series is a biannual event put on by AID that was started by Randy Pausch a professor at Carnegie Mellon University. After being diagnosed with terminal pancreatic cancer, Pausch gave a final address to his students in Sept. 2007 reflecting upon the great questions and challenges of life. His speech has inspired the Last Lecture series at other universities around the country.

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Banquet Brings Poverty Issues To Light

On Tuesday, Dec. 6, a Poverty Dinner was hosted in the Murray Function Room to bring awareness to the immense poverty in the Horn of Africa and the disparities in wealth across the world.

BC’s Many Interdisciplinary Studies Promote Dialogue

The knock on academics by some has often been that it is difficult to understand the applicability of their research to the daily lives of individuals. A constant challenge for the universities and institutions that employ them has been how one makes research and the knowledge it offers come alive and be applicable to the lives of ordinary people.

Bostonians Celebrate 25th Anniversary

The Bostonians of Boston College will perform a 25th anniversary reunion show in Devlin Hall on Dec. 10 featuring members of every class year since 1986. This will be the final event of a reunion weekend for the Bostonians.

UGBC Senate Makes Moves Toward Transparency, Reorganization

Members Vote To Dissolve Judiciary And Clarify Purpose Of UGBC Positions

The UGBC Senate recently made two major changes to its constitution by voting to dissolve the Judicial Branch and make changes to Article IV, in an effort to "re-brand the organization to accurately depict its structure" and create a more transparent relationship with Boston College students.

BC Works To Assist Students In Difficult Economic Times

At the peak of the most recent recession, unemployment for individuals with less than a high school diploma peaked at near 16 percent. The high figure is juxtaposed with an unemployment rate for those with a bachelor's degree or greater topping out at just 4.5 percent for the same period. From the disparity, the nation is beginning to understand that education can be a great equalizer.

New Video Contest To Help Promote Good Sportsmanship

Every Boston College student knows the annoying, unsportsmanlike fan that can be found occasionally at games in Conte Forum and Alumni Stadium. The drunk, rude, or uncontrollable fan who yells obscenities blindly at the other team is an annoyance at any sporting event.

BC Groups Help Raise Awareness, Funds For The Congo

Robsham Theater played host to the Concert for Congo on Friday night in a lively event featuring some of Boston College's top performing groups and prominent advocates for change in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC). Sponsored by BC for Congo, Artists Striving to End Poverty at BC, and the Arts and Social Responsibility Project, the gala raised awareness about human rights violations occurring within the country and funds for Panzi Hospital, a treatment and care center for survivors of rape, located in Bukavu, DRC.

‘New Yorker’ Journalist Discusses Pakistan And Bin Laden

Though the Boston College campus undoubtedly heard of the daring raid that ended in the death of Osama bin Laden last May, Nicholas Schmidle gave a far more in-depth perspective on the topic last Monday in Devlin 008.

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No Plans to Expand Walsh Check-in Desk

Walsh Hall will remain the only residence hall with a security-staffed check-in desk in the near future, administrators have said. 

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Residence Halls to Get Water Fountains

The Residence Hall Administration hopes to pass a new initiative to install water fountains in residence halls as soon as this year. The initiative calls for water fountains to be placed in residence halls where students do not have a kitchen or half kitchen. 

Events Highlight Benefits of an International Education

Week Showcases the Breadth and Depth of International Intiatives On Campus

International Education Week took place last week from Nov. 14 to 18. Through a series of events, the week sought to promote the benefits of international education at Boston College.

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Another Side of Joe

September seems like it was just yesterday. We sailed through October and donned our crazy costumes on Halloween. Half of November is in the books, and we're just two days away from Thanksgiving break. When we come back, we'll have just a few weeks of class before finals, the conclusion of the term, and winter break. The semester was about as long as this first paragraph, but hopefully you did not find either too painful to suffer through.

Campus Mourns Death of Michael Racanelli, A&S ’14

Michael Racanelli, a 20-year-old sophomore in the College of Arts and Sciences from Brightwaters, NY, was found dead in his off-campus apartment on Foster Street in Brighton on Monday.

Activists Continue Efforts to Quash Belfast Subpoena

University Remains Engaged in Legal Battle Over Records

Irish activist groups are continuing their measures outside the court system to quash the subpoena of Boston College's Belfast Project archives as the University continues its long legal battle to challenge the order.

MBA Programs in Demand Despite Economic Trends

Strength of Business Offerings Keeps Students Marketable

It appears as if the academic prognosticators at Boston College may have correctly predicted the role of graduate professional degree programs, at least for business students. For BC, its graduate business programs appeared to have weathered trends in higher education influenced by economic factors, largely due to size and focus.

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Boisi Center Lecture Addresses Faith and Fiction

Fiction, especially science fiction or mystery, is not usually the go-to source of spiritual guidance.  

Two Juniors Found Startup Website, LeapTask, to Cater to BC Students

Two Boston College students, Matthew LeBel, A&S '13 and Chase Mcaleese, CSOM '13, have co-founded a startup website called LeapTask.com.  

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Homecoming Rounds Out Midterm Season

Students Celebrate 11:11 at the Sheraton Boston

At 9 p.m. last Friday, over a thousand students shuffled into the Sheraton Boston's Republic Ballroom. By 11:10 p.m., the throng of semi-formally adorned bodies was in full sway on the dance floor – a space normally used for trade shows and corporate conventions. A woman in a red dress danced in the corner, alone; a man was kissed by the French fry buffet. At 11:11, the balloons came down.

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Allies Host Vincent Pryor for Annual Gay in Athletics Event

Former Texas Christian University linebacker Vincent Pryor recounted his coming-out experience at the Allies' annual Gay in Athletics event, held in Fulton Hall last Thursday.

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Graduate Students Join BC Splash Effort This Semester

If only the list of classes for spring registration included courses like "Political Structures and Policies in the World of Harry Potter" and "How to Hack Life: A Guide to Hyper Productivity."

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BCSSH Holds Annual Sex Toy Bingo

Thursday night, Boston College Students for Sexual Health (BCSSH) packed the basement of Roggie's for its annual Sex Toy Bingo event.

VFA Encourages Entrepreneurs

New Program Launches to Provide Other Postgraduate Options

Teach for America has matched 33,000 recent college graduates with teaching positions in low-income schools since its inception 11 years ago. Now, Venture for America (VFA) hopes to do the same thing with a different kind of college graduate.  

UGBC Rebrands Image: Four Equal Parts with ALC, GLC

Unifying Changes to be Finalized Next Semester

 

Next semester, the AHANA Leadership Council (ALC), along with the GLBTQ Leadership Council (GLC) will become equal parts of the UGBC, a change from their former, semi-autonomous states.

Admins Reflect on Pathways Initiative

Program to Work out Kinks Next Year

 

Since August, residents in Hardey-Cushing have experienced a new type of interaction with their Resident Assistants (RAs) as part of the Pathways Initiative. Developed by the Office of Residential Life, the program aims to foster community growth and development in smaller resident communities.

University Looks Past the Labels When Buying Coffee

 

The way Boston College picks its beans to fill the 7,000 cups of coffee purchased weekly in its dining facilities is likely to draw a nod of approval from Juan Valdez himself.

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Demonstration in O’Neill Plaza Sheds Light on Food Inequalities

Erected late last night, dozens of white trash bags filled with thrown away cardboard, old paper products, and used plastic bottles hung conspicuously from a well-engineered wooden frame. Students walking through O'Neill Plaza could not help but notice the unusual scene. Most students glanced only momentarily at the strange contraption, a brief flash of bemusement crosses their face as they hurried to class.

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University Celebrates Anniversary of Pastoral Document

 

Boston College's Center for Human Rights and International Justice hosted a panel on Tuesday to commemorate the 25th anniversary of a Pastoral document that addressed the issues of economic justice, human dignity, and personal responsibility.

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Admissions Benefits From Volunteerism

SAP is a Volunteer Program Because It Can Be, Leaders Say

 

The Student Admission Program (SAP), which is entirely volunteer-based at Boston College, has over 800 volunteers and 10 different programs that allow students to get involved in reaching out to prospective students.

15-to-40 Connection Comes to BC

Students Promote Cancer Awareness Campaign on Campus

This year approximately 72,000 15 to 40-year-old people in the United States will be diagnosed with cancer. Cancer is the No. 1 disease-related cause of death of people in this age group, yet cancer survival rates of this age group have remained near stagnant for the past 35 years.  

Community Emergency Response Team Trains On Campus

 

An ounce of preparedness is worth a pound of cure. That's the philosophy municipalities have adopted in recent years by training Community Emergency Response Teams (CERT), groups of individuals prepared to supplement emergency responders after a disaster.

BC Admissions Responds to Common Application Word Limit

 

The Common Application is a term that puts fear into the hearts of high school seniors nationwide each year. If writing college essays was not already stressful enough for qualified students, a recent change in the Common Application limited the essay section of the application to only 500 words, causing panic among the nation's seniors and high school guidance counselors.

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Superfan Hangs Up Iconic Yellow Suit

After Three Years, Yellow Man Looks For a Successor

Nearing the three-year anniversary of the first game where Mike Judd, A&S '13, first emerged as the iconic Yellow Man, Judd has decided to hang up his yellow suit this year to join the rest of the Superfan shirt-clad student body at sporting events.

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Second Annual Leadership Exchange

Student Leaders Met for Second Year to Exchange Ideas and Develop Friendships

The second annual Leadership Exchange was held Tuesday in the Rat, bringing together students to discuss and develop leadership skills, and build relationships within different programs.

Campus to Celebrate Int’l Education

Nov. 14-18 Dedicated to International Ed.

International Education Week, a campus-wide enterprise devoted to anything and everything regarding global education and the perspectives that come with it, begins next Monday, Nov. 14, and runs through the 18.

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Hockey Goalie Runs Toy Drive for Children’s Hospital

Last year, Boston College men's hockey goalie, Parker Milner, CSOM '13, ran a toy drive for the Children's Hospital of Boston at the hockey games against the University of Vermont and Boston University.

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Second Ice Jam a Slam Dunk

Steve Levy Hosted the Second Ice Jam Event, Featuring a Bigger Crowd than its Inaugural Year

Droves of students flocked to Conte Forum last Thursday for Ice Jam 2011. The floor in Conte was divided with one half as a hardwood basketball court and the other half as an ice hockey rink. The event, which highlights BC's hockey and basketball programs celebrated its second year with an even bigger crowd than its inaugural year.

BC Petitions for Federal Pell Grants

Given the prospect that Pell Grants could be cut as part of Washington's efforts to cut its deficit, the Association of Jesuit Colleges and Universities (AJCU) is encouraging college administrators, faculty, staff and students to sign a national petition in support of federal student aid.

Liberal Arts Symposium Puts Spotlight on Science

Boston College's Institute for the Liberal Arts brought a quartet of speakers to the Heights Saturday for a symposium entitled "Science in the Liberal Arts University: Why it Matters to Us All." The summit was the second such event in as many years for the Institute founded in 2010, and featured lectures on the role of the sciences in the context of the liberal arts through an array of topics.

Annual Campus Conference Explores Nuances of Diversity

In the Murray Room of the Yawkey Center Saturday afternoon, the phrase "healthy pride in oneself" echoed over the loudspeaker. The 11th Annual Diversity Challenge: Intersections of Race or Ethnic Culture with Gender or Sexual Orientation, took place last Friday and Saturday, hosting professionals from all over the world.

BC Community Joins DC Teach-in

The 14th annual Ignatian Family Teach-In for Justice (IFTJ), an event focused on learning, prayer, networking, and legislative advocacy, will be attended by members of the Boston College community.

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Boston’s Archbishop Speaks

O’Malley Addresses the Importance of Reviving the Mass

 

Cardinal Sean Patrick O'Malley, Archbishop of Boston, addressed the "crisis of absenteeism at the Sunday Eucharist" in a lecture delivered Tuesday afternoon in the Murray Function Room at Yawkey Center.

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Horseplay Threatens Fire Safety

Students Wrongly Set Off Fire Alarms with Fire Extinguisher

 

"Who wants to be that student?" asked Residential Director George Arey as he described the overarching consequences of the recent horseplay at Ignacio. Boston College continually ranks in the nation's top five for fire safety consistency, yet recent events have posed a serious threat to not just that ranking, but hundreds of lives.

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Rena Finder Shares Her Story of Survival with Students

Holocaust Survivor Rena Finder Reminds Students Not to Sit Back and Let Life Pass By

 

She stood scarcely taller than her podium, but the presence and power that Rena Finder exerted over those packed into the Gasson 100 on Tuesday through the retelling of her biography was, for many, overwhelming.

Naming Opportunities for Stokes Hall Announced

 

With the construction of Stokes Hall, Boston College adds 46 new naming opportunities for generous alumni and benefactors. According to the Light the World website, which outlines BC's 150th anniversary campaign, a donation in support of Stokes Hall would "have a direct and meaningful impact on the BC student experience and the life of the University." Donation levels range from $10 million down to $100,000, for everything from classrooms to cafes, from libraries to campus lawns.

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Super Mash Bros. Sell out the Plex

Plexapalooza Draws Crowd of 1,300, Fills Fall Concert Void for Eager Student Body

 

On Friday, Oct. 21, the UGBC hosted Plexapalooza featuring Super Mash Bros., 5&A Dime, and Boston College's own ILO Productions.

Robsham Theater Celebrates Anniversary of 30th Season

 

This weekend marks the 30th anniversary of the Robsham Theater Arts Center. Robsham will be opening its doors Wednesday evening for the opening night of James Lapine and Stephen Sondheim's Into the Woods.

Theft Down in September for Allston-Brighton

 

Theft in Boston Police District 14, covering the Allston-Brighton neighborhood, was down this September compared to last year according to crime statistics from the Boston Police Department. Many Boston College students residing off campus live in District 14.

Don’t Forget to Respect

 

Students had a busy Monday through Friday two weeks ago with classes and midterms. It also seems that they had a busy weekend. There were many reported incidents of underage intoxication, parties being broken up, and other foolish behavior including assaulting resident assistants, Eagle EMS, and other authority figures. This past weekend, though, there was not nearly as much debauchery on the part of students. Why would the behavior of students in general be so drastically different from one weekend to the next?

Freshman Honored at Greater Boston Food Bank Luncheon

 

The Greater Boston Food Bank honored a select group of supporters that are performing extraordinary work in hunger relief throughout eastern Massachusetts on Oct. 14 at the annual Partner Appreciation Luncheon at the Westin Copley Hotel.

Advocacy Groups Weigh in on Belfast Project Subpoena

Active Measures Taken to Quash the Subpoena Order

 

The international rhubarb over the federal subpoena of the Belfast Project oral history tapes guarded by Boston College has piqued the interest of several advocacy groups who are taking active measures outside of the court system to quash the order.

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Heritage Month Closing Ceremony Celebrates Familia

Boston College closed Hispanic Heritage Month with a night full of music, dancing, and most importantly, familia.

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EcoPledge Presents Harvest Fest Event

After some delay, EcoPledge presented the much anticipated Harvest Fest this Monday afternoon in O'Neill Plaza. The festival, which was originally scheduled for last Friday, celebrated food and agriculture as part of the Sustainable Agriculture Campaign Week.

BCPD Increases Requirements for Campus Event Staffing

The number of BCPD officers at the next student event may be changing. 

Super Mash Bros. to Perform at Plex

 

On Friday, Oct. 21, the UGBC will be hosting Plexapalooza, a fall Plex Show featuring popular mash-up artists Super Mash Bros., with 5&A Dime and Boston College's own ILO Productions.

Robsham Performances to Start Later

Single-day Robsham Performances to Start at 9 p.m. or Later

 

In an effort to increase late-night programming, the University has implemented a 9 p.m. start time for single-day performances on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday in Robsham Theater and events in which student organizations partner with Nights on the Heights (NOTH) in an effort to increase late-night programming options.

Jesuit Universities Rally

Catholic Universities Band Together Against New Mandate Calling for Contraceptive Distribution

 

Eighteen Catholic universities have banded together against a healthcare bill that requires college health insurance plans to cover sterilization and contraceptives. These universities, among them Mount St. Mary's University and Thomas Aquinas College, sent a letter to the Obama administration requesting an exemption from the recent mandate that calls for the distribution of abortion-causing drugs.

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Nicaraguan Jesuit, Political Activist Captivates BC Audience

"I have to leave, but I want to leave you with something from me: an oath before God. From today until the day I die, I dedicate my life to the liberation of the poor in the struggle for justice, and you are my inspiration." Father Fernando Cardenal, S.J., declared these to his friends and neighbors in Medellin, Colombia, over 40 years ago after completing his final course for becoming a member of the Society of Jesus.

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Date Auction Raises Money for CEO4Teens

 

Last Thursday, Roggie's played host to a date auction, organized by the Boston College chapter of HerCampus.

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National Coming Out Week Gives a Voice to the GLBTQ Community

Campus Celebrates the Annual National Coming Out Week, Sponsored by the GLC

This week marked the annual National Coming Out Week (NCOW) at Boston College, presented by the GLBTQ Leadership Council (GLC). Since Monday, the GLC has been holding events on campus to raise awareness for the GLBTQ community.

Club Sports Council Works to Fund All Teams Fairly

This year, the Club Sports Council received $150,000 in funding from the Office of the Vice President for Student Affairs. The amount was a 50 percent increase from last year's budget of $100,000 and marks the third consecutive year where club sports funding increased.

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State of the Heights Addresses Fall Concert

Administrators and the UGBC joined forces to review the rising trends of alcohol-related health dangers associated with campus concerts, and students responded with outrage.

Initiative Combats Hook-up Culture

‘Kiss Me I’m Sober’ Seeks to Encourage Relationships Independent of Alcohol

Amid the hubbub of yesterday's HealthapaloozaUGBC and the Office of Health Promotion (OHP) kicked off a new "Kiss Me I'm Sober" initiative.

First Female Chairs Board of Trustees

Kathleen McGillycuddy Plans to Continue Past Legacy

 

When the Boston College Board of Trustees met for its first meeting of the academic year on Sept. 30, a woman presided as chair for the first time in the University's history.

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Moms and Pops on the Heights

Campus Celebrates Parents Weekend 2011

 

Last Wednesday, Rennie Mirollo, a professor in the mathematics department said, "Friday is Parents' Day, or as we call it, ‘Don't Forget to Put on a Clean Shirt and Shave Day.'"

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AHANA Acronym Now as Relevant as Ever

32 Years Later, Term Still Celebrates Multiculturalism on Campus

 

The acronym "AHANA," which is used to represent people of African-American, Hispanic, Asian, and Native American descent, was coined in 1979 by two Boston College students, Alfred Feliciano, BC '81, and Valerie Lewis, BC '79. These students wanted to find an alternative to the term "minority," and 32 years later, it is still a term in use at many universities.

Bachelor’s Degrees Not Enough

With Advanced Education Becoming a Necessity, Students Evaluate Ways to Advance Future Careers

The final interviews have been completed. Two candidates' resumes remain on the table, both exceptionally well-qualified. The first holds a bachelor's degree, and the second, a master's.

Health Fair Planned for October

 

On Oct. 5, O'Neill Plaza will transform into a center for student health, as the University's first "Healthapalooza" takes over.

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2010 Bill On Healthcare Challenged

On Monday, the Supreme Court agreed to hear a challenge to the 2010 health care overhaul law in what could be a landmark case that defines not only President Barack Obama's term, but also the constitutional limits of federal power in the 21st century. Arguments are likely to be heard in March with a decision in late June, when the 2012 presidential campaign will be in full swing. Full story

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Warren Buffett's New Acquisition

Warren Buffett’s investment company, Berkshire Hathaway, announced this week its intention to acquire Lubrizol, a domestic specialty chemical maker based in Ohio. The deal is reportedly worth over $9 billion, and is representative of the types of major acquisitions Buffett and his company have used to turn the small textile firm into a monolithic investment company. Full story

Japanese Finances Are In A Good Position To Recover From The Recent Disaster

International Insights

The massive 8.9 magnitude earthquake which struck Japan this past week has had far reaching effects, especially on the nation’s energy infrastructure. The earthquake severely damaged the Fukushima nuclear power plant, which eventually exploded. Most importantly, the catastrophe impairs Japan’s already fragile economy and is expected to have a considerable impact on the country’s economic activities in the short run. The larger global economy, however, remains generally unaffected. Full story

State of the Plex: sculpting the facility as it currently stands

Work hard. Play hard. Exercise harder. At Boston College, working out is an activity that often finds itself high on the student body's priority list. BC's standing as the third fittest college in the United States, according to a 2006 survey conducted by Men's Fitness Magazine is often cited to legitimize this claim. The main forum for students to break a sweat, tone up, and burn calories lies within the walls of the Flynn Recreation Complex, commonly known as the Plex.

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What it takes to make the grade

Though people often say that college is the best four years of one's life, they are undoubtedly four of the most stressful years as well. The pressure of getting good grades looms above college students at all times.

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Ten things to be thankful for on the Boston College campus

Oftentimes, in the hustle and bustle of getting back and forth from class to club meetings to the Plex or to events, it's easy for Boston College students to neglect to stop and smell the many roses around the BC campus. In honor of Thanksgiving, we've gone ahead and made that process easier for you and picked out 10 things on the Heights that we think are particularly worthy of that extra second of browsing that you might otherwise devote to browsing on Facebook.                            

 

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Extend the Event to All, Create a Tradition

The University’s decision to host a reception for the sophomore sesquicentennial class at the Museum of Science is one that The Heights commends. To organize events such as this for students—events that promote class bonding, get students into a seldom visited area, and offer a unique opportunity to dress up and interact in a different setting—is fantastic. Its popularity with the student population is also evidenced by all of the tickets to the event are sold out. The only detraction to this event is the fact that it’s only open to one of the four classes currently enrolled at Boston College. Events such as this such would prove to be formative and beneficial for every class—not only those who happen to end up in the class of 2013. Full story

Thumbs Up/Thumbs Down, Apr. 11

  Follow Thumbs Up/Thumbs Down on Twitter! (@BCTUTD)   Thumbs Up Atlas Shrugged Movie —The classic novel of 20th century philosopher Ayn Rand which elucidates her highly debated theory of objectivism through the tale of the fictional railroad, Taggart Transcontinental, and the impressive woman at its helm, Dagny Taggart, has finally been made into a movie, set to be released this Friday. Full story

The positive side to “Meatless Mondays”

In response to your article “Dining Hosts Meatless Mondays” (21 Mar. 2011), I would like to compliment Jacob Bajada for discussing the exciting campaign that is introducing thousands of students to vegetarian cuisine. Demand for meatless options on college campuses is growing every day, and students across the country are adopting Meatless Mondays as a result. A recent study by ARAMARK, a leading food-service provider, concluded that one in four college students are actively seeking out vegan options when they sit down to eat. Full story