“It’s hard for a teenager to have to stop doing the sport they love … and going through a multitude of procedures, being in a highly competitive academic program, and yet, here she is still saying, ‘What can I do for someone else?’” DePascale said.
Features, Long-form Features
Should I Stay Or Should I Go: Some BC Grads Stay in Boston, Others Depart for Something New
“I think [Boston is] an amazing, amazing college town, I’d say the best in the U.S.,” Kelly said. “But my perception was that it was going to be a little too young post-grad.”
2024 Celebrating Black Voices, Profiles, Off-Campus Profiles, Features
Former BC Law Dean Rougeau Serves as First Black President of Holy Cross
“Toward the end of his tenure, we had some really difficult times,” Greenfield said. “We had moments of real racial reckoning in America, and, as a Black man, a Black leader, a Black law professor, a Black scholar … I think people were really attentive to his views.”
Sports, Spring, Lacrosse
No. 2 BC Downs Albany 15–7 Behind Five Fourth Quarter Goals
The last time Boston College lacrosse played Albany was in 2021, when the then-No.13 Eagles dominated the Great Danes 22–12 in BC’s season opener. That same year, BC went on to win its first and only national championship. Nearly three years later, the squads met again, and this matchup told a similar story. No. 2…
Features, Long-term Features, Long-form Features
Eagles Down the Aisle: Some BC Alumni Return to Campus To Get Married
“It’s such a special place to both of us and just to be married there was even more special, and have all the people around who we cared about, and try to do all those little traditions from Boston College and bring that into our wedding as well,” Erin said.
News, Off Campus
52 BC Students and Staff Sent Home From Ecuador Amid ‘Armed Conflict’
“At first, we were all just shocked and just called our parents,” she said. “I saw a few people crying. I cried. I think we were all just incredibly shocked, and then the group split into two types of reactions: there was a group that reacted very strongly, and were incredibly stressed out, and another group of people who were very disappointed but tried to make the most of it.”
Top Story, Features
Cats and Dogs for Others: Emotional Support Animals at BC Provide Comfort, Companionship
“At the end of the day, it’s all worth it because overall it has completely increased my mental health, and it’s so great for my roommates too because she just makes everyone around so happy,” Nikkhoo said.
Features, Off-Campus Profiles
Through Monsters and Magic, Dionne’s New Children’s Book Series Teaches Interpersonal Skills
“I’ve always wanted to be a writer since I was seven and discovered that books were written by people, not machines,” Dionne said.
Tips, Tips and Trends, Features
Coexistence in Common Areas: How to Live With Multiple Roommates
Over the past week, I have taken note of what succeeds when living with multiple people. Though I am by no means an expert, I have a few pointers if this is also your first time sharing a living space with several roommates.
Features, Long-term Features, Long-form Features
Navigating a College Experience With an “Asterisk”: The Class of 2023 Reflects on Shifted BC Culture, Identity During COVID-19
Like many Boston College seniors hoping to take full advantage of their remaining days on the Heights, Kristen Donnelly said she and her friends have a bucket list to tackle before graduation. This bucket list, Donnelly explained, is particularly important to her because the COVID-19 pandemic prevented her from doing many of the activities and…
