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Junior Matthew Evans Awarded Goldwater Scholarship For Bio Research

Carolyn Freeman April 3, 2014
By: Carolyn Freeman

Matthew Evans, A&S '15, was recently awarded the Barry M. Goldwater Scholarship, one of the most prestigious scholarships in the country given to an undergraduate student studying science and mathematics. The scholarship is named after Arizona Senator Barry Goldwater and is intended to encourage students to pursue graduate work and research in these areas.


Investors, Students Gather For Final Round Of BCVC

Scott Bailey April 3, 2014
By: Scott Bailey

Investors from venture capital firms like Highland Capital and .406 Ventures are about to change the way high school students will apply to college. Disruption is the name of the game, and Nxt4 is looking to flip the college application process on its head.


Newsom Urges Revolutionized Gender Debate

Carolyn Freeman April 2, 2014
Jennifer Siebel Newsom discussed media influences that limit leadership positions to women and how everyone needs to have more conversations about this issue.

Advocates For The Poor Spread Pope’s Message

Cameron Harding April 2, 2014
On Monday, March 31, the Boston College School of Theology and Ministry (STM) hosted an event featuring four recipients of the Lumen Christi Award in Robsham Theater.

Words Not Required

Alex Gaynor April 2, 2014
In an ever-globalizing world, non-verbal and technological communication has become the norm, making antiquated ways of communicating obsolete in many situations.

Newsom Urges Revolutionized Gender Debate

Carolyn Freeman April 2, 2014
By: Carolyn Freeman

Jennifer Siebel Newsom discussed media influences that limit leadership positions to women and how everyone needs to have more conversations about this issue. 


Advocates For The Poor Spread Pope’s Message

Cameron Harding April 2, 2014
By: Cameron Harding

On Monday, March 31, the Boston College School of Theology and Ministry (STM) hosted an event featuring four recipients of the Lumen Christi Award in Robsham Theater. 


Words Not Required

Alex Gaynor April 2, 2014
By: Alex Gaynor

In an ever-globalizing world, non-verbal and technological communication has become the norm, making antiquated ways of communicating obsolete in many situations.


New Student Programming Board To Finalize Restructuring

Connor Farley March 31, 2014
By: Connor Farley

Within two weeks, the structure of a new programming board independent of UGBC is slated for completion. In December, the UGBC Student Assembly (SA) passed an amendment to its constitution that would detach two of its three programming branches-on-campus programming and BC2Boston-to a separated board.


BC Athletics To Subsidize 100 Student Ticket Packages For Frozen Four

Austin Tedesco March 31, 2014
By: Austin Tedesco

The Boston College athletic department will offer 100 discounted student ticket packages to the 2014 Frozen Four priced at $150, according to Associate Athletics Director Jamie DiLoreto.


Academic Advising Center To Host Student-Run Advising Sessions

Nathan McGuire March 31, 2014
By: Nathan McGuire

The Academic Advising Center's Student Advisory Board (SAB) will host three walk-in hours this week to answer students' questions about the fall 2014 registration, majors and minors, or any other academic topics.
With only one month of classes left before finals, it's once again time to start thinking about next semester.


Franco Wins Romero Scholarship

Carolyn Freeman March 31, 2014
By: Carolyn Freeman

Jessica Franco, A&S '15, who is studying economics, theology and international studies and is a mentor through the Learning To Serve program, won the 22nd Annual Archbishop Oscar A. Romero Scholarship Award on March 29. Franco, who was one of three finalists, won a scholarship of up to $25,000.


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