An unexpected flood crashed an Ancient Greece–themed party in the Mods, drenching furniture, clothing, food, and toga-sporting guests on Saturday night.
News, On Campus
“A Beautiful Thing”: Students Celebrate the Return of Strip Mod
Boston College students flooded the backyards of Mods 27A and 27B on Saturday night to witness the comeback of Strip Mod—a night of choreographed dances and tear-away pants—after COVID-19 put a year-long stop to the tradition.
News, On Campus, Top Story
Students Urged to Consider Heroes Critically at Annual MLK Memorial
Rev. Edwin Johnson encouraged attendees at this year’s Annual Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial Gathering to consider their idols critically, acknowledging their full humanity rather than a “pristine fairytale.”
News, On Campus, Top Story
BAIC’s Black History Month Opening Celebration Praises Black Excellence
Valerie Lewis-Mosley, co-creator of the AHANA acronym at Boston College, said that she is neither a token nor the sum of her parts. Her words echo the powerful sentiments spoken throughout the BAIC’s Black History Month Opening Celebration on Thursday night.
On Campus, News
BAIC Hosts BRAVE Conference on Culture, Spirituality, and Justice
Professors Kyrah Malika Daniels and Amey Victoria Adkins-Jones led a cultural dialogue about spirituality and social justice at the BRAVE Conference on Saturday morning.
News, Academics, Featured Story
BC Biologists Develop Computer Model To Detect COVID-19 Strains
A computer model developed by Boston College biologists may alter the future of detecting COVID-19 strains by helping to discover new antibodies and cell mutations of the virus, according to Babak Momeni.
News
Veterans Day Ceremony Honors Fallen BC Alumni
On Thursday morning, BC alumni and families gathered for BC’s 21st Annual Veterans Mass and Remembrance Ceremony, held each year on Veterans Day to honor alumni who have died in the line of duty.
News
BC Professor Launches Book on Restorative Justice for Magdalene Laundries
On Thursday, Nov. 4, Boston College’s Irish Studies department hosted a virtual book launch for Ireland and the Magdalene Laundries: A Campaign for Justice, a new book co-authored by Smith.
Metro, Politics, Newton
Polls Open for Newton City Council and Mayoral Race
When Newton residents took to the polls during early voting for mayor and Newton City Council, many voters had issues such as zoning and education on their minds.
Arts, Newton, Metro
Students to Display Spooky Artwork at Newton Businesses
their creativity by painting festive scenes for display on doors of participating local businesses.
“The event creates a deeper sense of connection and civic pride for both the businesses and families that are participating,” said Associative Director of Cultural Development Danielle Moriarty.
