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“Take Action for What We Love”: Ukrainian Ambassador Addresses BC Graduates at Commencement

Isabella Pieretti • May 23, 2023

Ukrainian Ambassador to the United States Oksana Markarova urged Boston College’s graduating Class of 2023 to ask, “What is it that gives us strength?” during her commencement address on Monday.

CJBC Urges BC to Uphold Jesuit Values, Divest From Fossil Fuels During Protest

Karyl Clifford • May 3, 2023

Members of CJBC and a crowd of students gathered at the entrance of O’Neill Library for the protest on Tuesday night.

UGBC Inaugurates New President and VP at Annual Banquet

Will Martino • May 2, 2023

UGBC inaugurated its new president, vice president, and senators for the upcoming academic year at its annual banquet on Monday night.

Breaking Down UGBC’s Spending in 2022–23 Academic Year

Olivia Joung and Will Martino • April 30, 2023

UGBC’s budget for the 2022–23 academic year was $362,450. Here's how it was spent.

Guider Analyzes the Historical Role of Religious Women in the U.S. at Annual STM Lecture

Alexis Thomas • April 30, 2023

The School of Theology and Ministry hosted Margaret Eletta Guider, O.S.F., an associate professor of missiology and professora ordinaria, on Thursday as part of the annual women in theology and ministry lecture, which was titled “Women Religious and the Transformation of Theological Education.”

“An Advocate, Trailblazer, and an Inspiration”: Remembering Donald Brown

Natalie Arndt • April 28, 2023

Donald Brown, former director of Boston College’s Office of AHANA Student Programs for 27 years, died on April 2, according to a University release. He was 75 years old.

CSA, JCBC Release Statement Condemning Post on BC’s Instagram Story

Lucy Freeman • April 28, 2023

The Boston College Chinese Students Association (CSA) and the Japan Club of BC (JCBC) released a joint statement on Wednesday condemning the BC Instagram account for using a stock image to promote their upcoming formal.

SA Votes To Change Its Name to the “Senate” in Final Meeting of the 2022–23 Year

Will Martino • April 26, 2023

The Student Assembly (SA) voted to change its name to the “Senate” in a resolution passed at its final meeting for the 2022–23 academic year on Tuesday night.

Posts Featuring CJBC, Divestment Removed During EcoPledge Takeover of BC’s Instagram Story

Natalie Arndt • April 25, 2023

When EcoPledge Co-President Maureen Kelly took over the Boston College Instagram story at the Earth Day fair on Friday afternoon, no one gave her any restrictions about what content to post, she said. But when Kelly posted a video of Climate Justice at BC (CJBC) explaining its mission and advocating for BC to divest from fossil fuels, it was taken down immediately, she said.

University Pauses Upper Campus Pavilion Plans, CSD Leaders Say

Natalie Arndt and Olivia Joung • April 23, 2023

The University informed UGBC in 2022 that it would soon break ground to build a pavilion on Upper Campus and increase accessibility for students. But by March of this year, the University told UGBC the Upper Campus pavilion project would be indefinitely delayed due to high costs.

Students Express Frustration With Lack of Economics Electives for Fall Semester

Olivia Joung, Natalie Arndt, and Will Martino • April 23, 2023

Many economics majors are currently expressing frustration with the shortage of economics electives available for the upcoming fall semester. The economics department will do everything it can to help seniors who need specific economics courses to graduate on time, according to Christopher F. Baum, chair of Boston College’s economics department.

BC Dining Will Offer Three Meal Plan Options for the 2023–24 School Year

Lucy Freeman • April 23, 2023

Boston College will offer three price levels—light, base, and premium—for students’ residential meal plans starting in the 2023–24 school year, according to Director of Dining Services Beth Emery.