Incoming Boston College students vacated a private GroupMe after one member’s account spammed racist epithets.
Warren and Sanders First Two Presidential Candidates to Propose Student Debt Relief
Vermont Senator Bernie Sanders became the second Democratic presidential candidate to release a plan to address the student debt crisis on Monday—Massachusetts Senator Elizabeth Warren released her own plan in late April.
University Hosts Panel on Proposed Natural Gas Project
The Greater Boston Physicians for Social Responsibility hosted a press conference in opposition to a proposed natural gas compressor.
Boston City Council Voices Support for Graduate Student Workers
Boston City Council unanimously passed a resolution on Wednesday in support of the Boston College Graduate Employees Union.
Man Charged With Attempted Arson at St.Patrick Cathedral Allegedly BC Grad
Marc Lamparello allegedly attempted to enter New York City’s St. Patrick Cathedral with cans of gasoline and several lighters, which led to his arrest Wednesday night.
Thai Enters Not Guilty Plea, Placed Under House Arrest
Eric Tran Thai pleaded not guilty in federal court to four charges of sexual exploitation of children on Tuesday.
Suffolk DA Discusses Non-Prosecution Policy at BC Law Panel
Suffolk County District Attorney Rachael Rollins has received backlash for a policy related to the non-prosecution of certain charges.
Both Sides File Motions in $3 Million Lawsuit
Both sides in the $3 million lawsuit pending against Boston College submitted motions regarding witnesses, admissible exhibits of evidence, and whether there will be a separate hearing to determine if damages will be capped over the past two weeks.
Judge Issues Order Barring Plaintiff from Seeking Emotional Damages
Massachusetts District Court Judge Denise Casper issued an order confirming her prior inclinations, preventing the plaintiff from admitting any evidence to the jury proving his innocence in an alleged sexual assault incident.
Proposed Federal Budget Affects Student Loans
The proposals include increased defense spending, homeland security, veterans affairs, and commerce, which are offset with significant cuts across the board, including a 12-percent decrease in education spending—which could greatly affect student borrowers.