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Green Day Hammers Home its Point with a Bullet Through the Hand in “Say Goodbye” Video

Chandler Ford • October 26, 2016

A few powerful images in Green Day's latest music video for "Say Goodbye" help reinforce ideas of pain and loss in the lyrics.

Ten Years of a Transforming Taylor Swift

Hannah McLaughlin • October 26, 2016

Seeing Swift's image transform has been pretty exciting—one year she’s all curls and cowboy boots, the next she sports fedoras and stick-straight bangs. As a girl who has grown old with her music, I wonder what she has planned for this new phase of her career.

From “Mrs. Robinson” to “Frank Lloyd Wright,” Paul Simon Tunes Recreated in Faculty Jazz Performance

Dante Keeler • October 26, 2016

The memorable and timeless tunes of Paul Simon were masterfully recreated in Gasson 100 during a faculty jazz performance.

‘Assassins’ Kill With a Smile, While Revealing Underlying Despair

Jacob Schick • October 26, 2016

Bringing a light-hearted approach to darker segments of American history, 'Assassins' looks at the inspiration of infamous murderers and their blood-stained legacies.

Pretenders Bring Back Rock at the Right Time in ‘Alone’

Griffin Robillard • October 26, 2016

Though the greatest time in rock history may have past, Pretenders make an effort to bring it back in the electrifying tenth studio album 'Alone.'

Halloween Unleases ‘Madea,’ Juice, and ‘Inferno’ This Weekend in Arts

Hannah McLaughlin • October 26, 2016

See Madea scare away trick-or-treaters, watch Tom Hanks be tormented in 'Inferno,' and Juice unleashes hell-fire from its guitar strings this weekend in the arts.

Hispanic Heritage Exhibit Shares Snippets of Everyday Life Both On and Off Campus

Caleb Griego • October 23, 2016

Through the photographs contributed by staff and students, the Hispanic Heritage Month Exhibit in O'Neill One captures the rich culture in the daily lives of those in the Hispanic community at BC and abroad.

Brittany Maier’s ‘Playing By Ear’ Concert Inspires and Captivates Attendees

Chris Fuller • October 23, 2016

Hearing both music from and story of Brittany Maier at her Best Buddies concert Friday night was one of the more touching experiences that could ever be found on campus.

‘Black Mirror’ Delves Into the Dangers of Technology

Archer Parquette • October 23, 2016

The third season of Netflix's anthology series tackles the complexities of an ever-evolving technological landscape in the modern age.

A Night of Irish Poetry, Song, and Dance from Len Graham and Brian Ó hAirt

Caroline McCormack • October 23, 2016

Weaving their personal stories seamlessly into their music, Len Graham and Brian Ó hAirt made for an infectiously good time in the Theology and Ministry Library as they shared and sang.

Phoned-in Performances in ‘Jack Reacher’ Sequel Ensure Viewers Will Never Go Back

Jacob Schick • October 23, 2016

Without proper license as a R-rated film, 'Jack Reacher: Never Go Back' seems to stop itself from becoming the engrossing action flick it desperately wants to be.

Out of ‘Westworld,’ Out of Wonderland, Out of the Cave

Caleb Griego • October 23, 2016

How sure are we about the nature of our reality? Are filmmakers trying to tell us something about our existence that we just can't seem to see?