“I thought it was really overwhelming at first, but you just take it day by day and I think it’s something that really anyone can do,” Buchsbaum said. “I think the coolest thing about … running a marathon, too, is just seeing so many people and knowing that each person kind of has their own story and their own way of getting there.”
Olivia Colombo
“I went in last time with almost zero expectations other than I wanted to finish, and I think this time I had more of an idea of what I was capable of and what I wanted to do,” Colombo, LSEHD ’22, said.
Business is Bustling Following Sofra’s Recognition in the New York Times
On a sunny Saturday morning, the line winded its way out the door of Sofra around the corner onto Holworthy Street. Business has been booming at Sofra following its inclusion in The New York Times’ “The Restaurant List” from Oct. 12, which names the 50 restaurants The New York Times is currently “most excited about.”
Ward 2 Candidates
Get to know the Ward 2 candidates for the Newton elections for ward councilor, councilor-at-large, and School Committee. Elections are Nov. 2.
Ward 7 Candidates
Get to know the Ward 7 candidates for the Newton elections for ward councilor, councilor-at-large, and School Committee. Elections are Nov. 2.
Twenty Years Later, Newtonians Remember Those Lost on Sept. 11
Twenty years ago, eight Newtonians lost their lives in the tragic events of Sept. 11. Twenty years later, Newtonians gathered in front of the fire department headquarters and around the Sept. 11 memorial. Together they remembered the lives lost on that day.
Massachusetts to Lift COVID-19 Restrictions on May 29
The Commonwealth of Massachusetts will lift all industry COVID-19 restrictions and capacity limits on May 29, Governor Charlie Baker announced on Monday. Gathering limits will be rescinded and all businesses can operate without restrictions, according to the Commonwealth’s website.
With Vietnamese Coffee and a Modern Aesthetic, Cicada Coffee Bar Charms Cambridge
As the end of a school year like no other approaches, college students throughout Boston need their caffeine more than ever. In the face of looming finals and a multitude of papers, the Vietnamese coffee shop Cicada Coffee Bar might just be the perfect study escape.
Kim Janey Sworn in as Boston’s First Black and Female Mayor
Former Boston City Council President Kim Janey was sworn in as the 55th mayor of Boston on Wednesday morning following the confirmation of Marty Walsh, BC ’09, as Labor Secretary on Tuesday.
“It’s the Best it Can Be”: Boston Students Navigate College During a Pandemic
Since returning to campus in the fall, Boston College students have grown accustomed to COVID-19 testing, social distancing, and contact tracing. These new measures have created a unique BC experience, but changes to college life are all too familiar to students throughout the Boston area.