Editor-in-Chief Megan Kelly’s eclectic playlist surprises Managing Editor Lauren Wittenmyer by favoring upbeat tunes over melancholy ballads.
Metro, Politics, Newton
Ward 5 Candidates
Get to know the Ward 5 candidates for the Newton elections for ward councilor, councilor-at-large, and School Committee. Elections are Nov. 2.
Metro, Newton
Newton Police Investigate Two Bias-Motivated Incidents Against Asian Americans
“Within the last 24 hours, we have had two bias incidents, both Asian related, in Newton,” Mayor Ruthanne Fuller wrote in a statement on July 21.
Boston, Metro
Celebrations Held in Boston Streets Following Biden’s Victory
Following former Vice President Joe Biden’s projected victory Saturday morning, many Boston residents took to the streets to celebrate the win. Residents gathered in the street at the intersection of Arlington Street and Boylston Street where they chanted and sang in support of Biden’s victory.
Metro
Governor Baker Issues New Stay-At-Home Advisory
“The simple truth is this: Too many of us have become complacent in our daily lives,” Baker said at the press conference. “ … We’re doing much better than many other states and many other countries. But here too we’ve let down our guard, and we have work to do.”
Metro, Newton
Newton City Councilor Jake Auchincloss Runs for Congress
With Election Day only days away, Newton City Councilor Jake Auchincloss said he feels confident as his first national campaign for the Massachusetts 4th District congressional seat comes to a close on Tuesday.
Metro, Boston
Councilor Breadon Calls BC’s COVID-19 Testing Plan ‘Insufficient’
Breadon said that BC’s current testing plan is “insufficient,” especially in comparison to other colleges and universities in the city and surrounding area.
News, On Campus
BC Students Establish Conservative Newspaper ‘The Maverick’
Two Boston College students recently established The Maverick, an independently run conservative newspaper, in an effort to give conservative students at BC an outlet to voice their political beliefs, according to a post by co-editor-in-chief Taylor Morales in The Official Boston College Class of 2023 Facebook Group.
Metro, Newton, Coronavirus Updates, City
Boston Marathon Canceled, Replaced With Virtual Event
The 124th Boston Marathon, originally set to take place on April 20 and rescheduled for September, has been canceled due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Off Campus, Featured Story, News
BC Alumni Discuss Working On The Front Lines Of The COVID-19 Pandemic
Four Boston College graduates discussed the role of health care workers during the COVID-19 pandemic on BC’s virtual “Show @ 6” on Tuesday.
