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Wednesday 1 May 2024

Leahy Gave the CEO of CVS Health an Award Shortly After the Company Started Distributing Abortion Pills. Some Are Calling The Decision Hypocritical.

In March, CVS began distributing prescriptions of the abortion pill mifepristone. Just over a month later, on April 18, University President Rev. Will...

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Eagles Go Back-to-Back, Defeat Syracuse 15–8 in ACC Tournament Championship

On Sunday afternoon, No. 3-seed Boston College lacrosse defeated No. 1-seed Syracuse 15–8 to claim its second-straight ACC Tournament Championship.

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BC Community Members Gather on O’Neill Plaza for Pro-Palestine Protest

“I'm disappointed because I'm convinced too many of my peers at Boston College are living in a different world than I am,” Fairuz Saleh, LSEHD ’26, sa...

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“We’re Being Criminalized”: Faculty Members Host Vigil for Gaza, BCPD Monitors

Boston College faculty held a vigil for victims of the war in Gaza with music, speeches, and student reflections on Wednesday. At the door to the even...

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Student Raises Concerns About Free Speech on Campus Amid Israel-Hamas War at UGBC Meeting

During the public comment portion of UGBC’s Senate meeting on Tuesday night, an undergraduate student, who did not identify themselves by name, raised...

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Leahy Gave the CEO of CVS Health an Award Shortly After the Company Started Distributing Abortion Pills. Some Are Calling The Decision Hypocritical.

In March, CVS began distributing prescriptions of the abortion pill mifepristone. Just over a month later, on April 18, University President Rev. William P. Leahy, S.J., awarded President and CEO of CVS Health Karen S. Lynch, BC ’84, the 2024 President’s Medal for Excellence. “Lynch will be presented with the President’s Medal for Excellence in...

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Eagles Drop the Battle of Comm. Ave to No. 22 Boston University in 6–1 Defeat

In Tuesday's 6–1 loss against the No. 22 Terriers, Boston College Women's softball tallied only one RBI compared to BU's six recorded RBIs.

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Breaking Down UGBC’s Spending in the 2023–24 Academic Year

UGBC had a $377,500 budget for the 2023–24 academic year. Here’s how it’s been spent.

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Unconventional Study Spots for Finals Season

These uncommon study sanctuaries are sure to get you out of your rut and locked in for exams.

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Transforming Children’s Lives: Victoria Tucker’s Career in Adoption and Foster Care

“Working with kids just sort of became my passion,” Tucker said. “I started off as a teacher and ended as a social worker.”

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Newton’s Commissioner of Health and Human Services to Retire After 37 Years

Linda Walsh, Newton’s Commissioner of Health and Human Services, is set to retire in June following a 37-year career serving the city.

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Newton Historical Commission Approves Demolitions for Homes

Newton Historical Commission met to review total and partial demolition submissions from several residents on Thursday night.

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“bOp!sters, Inc.” Shows Off Creative Side of BC bOp!

The concert’s title, “bOp!sters, Inc.,” and that night itself was inspired by the animated movie Monsters, Inc.

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Letter to the Editor: A Response to the Anti-Israel Activities at BC

It is fitting that this letter addressing the current atmosphere on campus should be written during the holiday of Passover. This is a time when Jews around the world celebrate Freedom as exemplified by the Exodus from Egypt, where we were slaves.

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Gallery: Fenway Park ALS Awareness Game 2024

Boston College hosted Virginia in the 12th Annual ALS Awareness Game at Fenway Park. The Eagles beat the Cavaliers 8–2 in the first game of this ACC matchup series. Photo Credits: Owen Bienen / Heights Editor (#1, #3, #5, #7) Callie Oxford / Heights Editor (#2, #4, #6, #8)

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