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University Letter On ‘Disciplinary Outcomes’ Sent To St. Mary’s Protesters

Gus Merrell • December 15, 2014
On Monday afternoon, a letter was sent to several participants of Tuesday's "die-in" protest in St. Mary's Hall, indicating protesters could face sanctions.

St. Mary’s ‘Die-In’ Demonstrators Subject To Disciplinary Sanctions, Says Protester

Gus Merrell • December 13, 2014
Danny De Leon, A&S '15, says he was told by BC vice president of Student Affairs that St. Mary's "die-in" protesters are subject to disciplinary sanctions.

Professor Levenson’s Work On Guatemalan Gangs Awarded Book Prize

James Lucey • December 11, 2014
History professor Deborah Levenson wrote 'Adios Nino,' the story behind the emergence and expansion of violent gangs in Guatemala.

CSON Gains Membership To Gerontological Nursing Organization

Jennifer Suh • December 11, 2014
Admittance into the National Hartford Center of Gerontological Nursing Excellence gives CSON access to collaboration with member institutions as well as leaders in the field of nursing.

Set The World Aflame … Just Don’t Do It Here

Alex Gaynor • December 11, 2014
Working for justice is like “lighting a match and hoping the fire spreads," according to Carolyn Forche.

Alcohol Violations At BC Jump In 2013 After Two-Year Slide

Carolyn Freeman • December 11, 2014
Alcohol violation statistics collected under the Clery Act reflect a rise in liquor law violations, consistent with an overall increase in the last decade.

Students And Faculty Stage ‘Die-In’ Protest In St. Mary’s

Gus Merrell • December 9, 2014
In St. Mary's, over 60 students and faculty members protested police violence against people of color.

Resilience In The Face Of Daily Adversity

Chris Grimaldi • December 8, 2014
Like most things in life, Jim Valvano’s message is relative to the journey we each face. His seven signature words are immortal because they give us chills. And they give us chills because they terrify us.

Board Of Trustees, UGBC Discuss Initiatives, Advocacy Work

Arielle Cedeno • December 8, 2014
Undergraduate Government of Boston College (UGBC) president Nanci Fiore-Chettiar, and executive vice president Connor Bourff, both A&S ’15, convened with the University Board of Trustees on Friday to discuss UGBC’s proposed initiatives and advocacy work.

UGBC Meets With OSI, DOS To Discuss Student Guide

Carolyn Freeman • December 8, 2014
A committee made up of UGBC representatives and administrators is working to revise the Student Guide.

Jack Dunn Shares Life Experiences At Last Lecture Series

Carolyn Freeman • December 8, 2014
The advice Dunn shared was broken into six parts: the important of gratitude, giving, making a difference, letting go of remorse, cherishing opportunities, and believing in yourself.

Ignites Talk: Cusaj Thomas On Breaking The Poverty Cycle

The Heights • December 7, 2014
Living homeless for a time growing up, Cusaj Thomas, A&S '15, discussed the organizations responsible for bringing him out of the cycle of poverty at the Dec. 1 Ignites lecture.
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