Boston College accepted 9,500 students from a total pool of 35,500. Total applications rose over 14 percent from last year.
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‘Lies Feminists Tell’ Event Sees Tensions Rise During Q&A Portion After Anti-Abortion Speech
Boston College’s Pro-Life Club held an event titled “Lies Feminists Tell with Kristan Hawkins” Tuesday night, with tensions reaching a high point during the question-and-answer section of the event.
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Classics Department Introduces Ancient Greek Minor
Because Ancient Greek is deeply integrated in the foundation of many subject areas, such as philosophy and theology, the department believes that having some knowledge of Greek language and culture will help students attain a deeper understanding of their other studies.
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After Presentations, Amaka Nnaeto, MCAS ’20, Voted New Director of Diversity and Inclusion
The process of selecting a new Director of Diversity and Inclusion (DDI) for the Undergraduate Government of Boston College kicked off with a series of presentations by three candidates on Sunday night, hosted by Michael Osaghae, UGBC president-elect and MCAS ’20. Amaka Nnaeto, MCAS ’20, was voted into the position late Monday night.
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Schiller Institute to Support Engineering Labs
Boston College’s Provost’s Advisory Council (PAC) released the first public indication of the University’s plans to devote resources and building space to the development of engineering laboratories.
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Theology Core Courses Will Change Beginning This Fall
The Boston College Theology Department will be implementing new changes to the theology core beginning in the fall semester of 2019. These changes are centered around breaking up the year-long course of studies currently offered in two separate classes, according to a release from the Theology Department. The current requirements for the theology core include…
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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.
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Catholic Media Figures Discuss Church’s Future
The talk, stylized in a question-and-answer format, was part of an ongoing discussion surrounding numerous sex abuse scandals within the Catholic Church.
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Jesuit Student Government Alliance Releases Statement on Hate Crime
The Jesuit Student Government Alliance (JSGA) released a statement condemning “the trend of prejudice and discrimination that still extends across our campuses.”
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Upcoming ‘Lies Feminists Tell’ Event Sparks Controversy on Campus
Posters for the upcoming Pro-Life Club event “Lies Feminists Tell With Kristan Hawkins” have been continually ripped down, and a “protest” has been planned.
