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Grad Student Association Shuttle Route Initiative Hits Roadblock

Heidi Dong • February 6, 2017
The GSA aimed to combat the rising cost of parking on campus by expanding BC's shuttle routes into more off-campus locations.
Student Assembly Calls for Resources for Students Affected by Travel Ban

Student Assembly Calls for Resources for Students Affected by Travel Ban

Heidi Dong • February 6, 2017
The resolutions suggests that the University set aside housing for students who might feel unable to return home during school breaks.
Unapproved Posters Found in Several Academic Buildings

Unapproved Posters Found in Several Academic Buildings

Chris Russo • February 6, 2017
The posters were advertising an egg donation service that promised $7,000 to $12,000 to women willing to donate their eggs.
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Music Fills the Air at First Event of Black History Month

Joshua Holtz • February 5, 2017
“Today we’re here celebrating Black History Month, but we know that black history is 365 days a year."
Elections Committee Holds UGBC Presidential Campaign Kick-Off

Elections Committee Holds UGBC Presidential Campaign Kick-Off

Connor Murphy • February 5, 2017
The candidates will next meet in Tuesday night's diversity and inclusion town hall event.
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Cofounders of ‘Reductress’ Highlight the Importance of Satire

Katherine Murphy • February 5, 2017
From rape culture and police brutality to microaggressions in the workplace, Reductress tackles it all.
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After Friday Deadline, Four Teams Officially in UGBC Race

Connor Murphy • February 3, 2017
The campaign kickoff will be tomorrow at 3.
Hundreds Gather to Protest Trump's Executive Order

Hundreds Gather to Protest Trump’s Executive Order

Connor Murphy • February 3, 2017
“Donald Trump is creating his own worst nightmare.”
After Extension, Sophomores Pollino, Biber Will Join UGBC Presidential Race

After Extension, Sophomores Pollino, Biber Will Join UGBC Presidential Race

Connor Murphy • February 2, 2017
They had initially decided to run next year, but after just one team got in the race before the deadline, Pollino and Biber see this as the right time.
BC Start-Up Purple Parachute Sends Toys to Syrian Refugees

BC Start-Up Purple Parachute Sends Toys to Syrian Refugees

DJ Recny • February 2, 2017
The idea won the Social Enterprise Track in this fall's Shea Venture Competition.
With New Legacy Grant, Bike BC Set to Double Number of Vehicles

With New Legacy Grant, Bike BC Set to Double Number of Vehicles

Chris Russo • February 2, 2017
Since April, 108 students have completed the certification class Bike BC offers.
Matt Shapiro Talks Journey from Political Science to Google

Matt Shapiro Talks Journey from Political Science to Google

Clinton Keaveny • February 2, 2017
Google's "20 percent project" lets employees explore future roles for themselves in the company.
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