Despite her current vocational indecision, “When I was younger, the possibilities felt endless—and all of them were exciting. One day I wanted to be a Jelly Belly factory tour-guide, the next an old-fashioned ‘Soda Shoppe’ owner in Mountain View, Ark.,” said columnist Kaiserman.
Forum Sparks Conversation About City Resilience Planning
At “Weathering the Storm: Building Resilience to Extreme Precipitation,” community members discussed the intricacies of preparing a city for the potentially devastating impacts of extreme weather events.
Newton Mayor Fuller Knits Boston College Into Campaign
In her first 100 days in office, Newton Mayor Ruthanne Fuller hopes to establish an open-door policy. She recognizes the importance of Boston College as an invaluable campaign partner.
Pop-Up Turns Permanent: The Bagel Table Replaces Rosie’s
Replacing Rosie’s Bakery, The Bagel Table offers Newton residents freshly baked New York style bagels, flakey croissants, sandwiches, and desserts, among other eats.
No Longer a Headline: Salvaged Stories from Puerto Rico
Months after Maria made Puerto Rico headline-worthy and the foremost recipient of thoughts-and-prayers, BC students from the battered island reconcile with never returning to the home they left and resolve to build a new future.
Unafraid of Crossing Oceans, Una O’Hanlon Says Hello
O’Hanlon gets her noticeable optimism and cheer from her family, saying, “I was lucky to come from a family that was very happy.”
Bowman Carries Eagles to Overtime Win Against Georgia Tech
Ky Bowman scored eight of BC’s 11 points in overtime as the Eagles snapped a three-game losing streak with a 80-72 win over visiting Georgia Tech on Sunday afternoon.
Previewing 2017-18 Women’s Basketball: North Carolina State
BC and N.C. State—two teams trending in opposite directions—will face off on Sunday afternoon in Raleigh, N.C. The Eagles have lost seven in a row, and the Wolfpack is on the verge of its longest win streak since the 2000-01 season.
Who Do You Want to Win Super Bowl LII?
In this Monday’s edition of ‘Voices from the Dustbowl,’ we asked students who they want to win Super Bowl LII. Featured Image by Margaux Eckert
Reflecting on Micro-Bravery
“But we need to change our mindset to realize that “best” is not synonymous with “perfect,” and that a little stumble here and there is all part of the process.”