Following rumors of a norovirus outbreak—a highly contagious gastrointestinal virus—on campus, Tom Nary, director of University Health Services, sent an email to the student body titled “Update on Winter Health Issues.”
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Inaccurate Rumor About Mod Engenders Response From Dean of Students After Vandalism
The circulation of a text message on social media that alleged that residents of a mod were “drugging women’s drinks” resulted in the mod being vandalized and threatened, which garnered a response from Associate Vice President and Dean of Students Tom Mogan.
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Student Government Alliance Holds Winter Summit, Ratifies Constitution
Members of the Jesuit Student Government Alliance ratified a new constitution and discussed overlapping problems their universities face at a Winter Summit.
On Campus, News
Nussbaum Examines Fear, Anger Through Liberal Arts
Martha Nussbaum, professor of law and ethics at University of Chicago, delivered a lecture on democracy and the liberal arts on Wednesday.
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Polito Shares Lessons from Career, Time at BC
Lt. Gov. of Massachusetts Karyn Polito, BC ’88, spoke about the importance of civil discourse in today’s politics on Monday.
News, On Campus, Top Story
Osaghae and Brooks Win UGBC Pres. and E.V.P. Elections in Landslide
Michael Osaghae, MCAS ’20, and Tiffany Brooks, MCAS ’21, defeated Taylor Jackson, MCAS ’21, and Alejandro Perez, MCAS ’21, to become UGBC’s President and Executive Vice President.
News, Off Campus, Top Story
Jefferson Crowther, Father of ‘Man in the Red Bandana’ Welles, Dies at Age 73
Jefferson Crowther, known by most as the father of the former Boston College student-turned 9/11 hero “The Man in the Red Bandana” died Wednesday.
News, On Campus
BC Dance Marathon Sees Increased Student Support
The event’s fundraising efforts go toward Boston Children’s Hospital’s Every Child Fund, an “emergency fund” that can be used for a variety of needs, such as the Child Life program, which is designed to bring comfort to young patients, siblings, and parents.
News, On Campus
Solomon Shares Experience with Depression, Anxiety
Award-winning novelist and lecturer Andrew Solomon shared an account of his experiences with depression and anxiety in “Depression: The Secret We Share.”
News, On Campus
Sax Discusses Gender, Race Gaps in Computer Science
UCLA professor Linda Sax lectured on the gender and race gaps that exist within the realm of computer science education on Thursday.
