After several years of legal difficulties, BC announced that it will be returning the interviews conducted as a part of the Belfast Project to the interviewees.
Administration, News
BC Evaluates Sexual Assault Resources In Light of White House Report
By: Mary Rose Fissinger
The White House Task Force to Protect Students from Sexual Assault released a report on Tuesday aimed at helping colleges and universities address, respond to, and prevent sexual assault on campus. The report includes guidelines for how these institutions can identify the climate surrounding sexual violence on their campuses, employ prevention programs, ensure that victims get the support they need, and investigate crimes.
News
LTE: BC Students Are Men and Women for Others… Just Not On Yik Yak
While it may be safe to say that students don’t hear these remarks expressed so openly on a day-to-day basis, Yik Yak makes apparent that the prejudices students hold lie just below the surface. Take away accountability, and BC students are willing to let the rest of the student body know exactly what they are thinking. Without a filter, to be honest, we sound like a group of bigots.
On Campus, News
Students Cycle To Fundraise For Cancer Research
More than 460 Boston College student athletes gathered in the Flynn Recreation Complex to participate in the second annual Cycle for Survival at BC in memory of Lisa Gallup.
Administration, News
Kalscheur Named Interim A&S, GA&S Dean
The University announced last Thursday that Rev. Gregory Kalscheur, S.J., was named the interim dean of the College and Graduate School of Arts and Sciences, effective June 1.
On Campus, News
BC Dining Services Brings ‘Meatball Obsession’ To Corcoran Commons
The small, shack-like structure in front of Corcoran Commons has a new look-Beans, Creams, and Dreams has been replaced with Meatball Obsession, which opened on April 21 with success, according to Megan O’Neill, associate director of restaurant operations for Boston College Dining Services (BCDS).
On Campus, News
Clarke Delivers His ‘Last Lecture’
The latest installment of the Americans for Informed Democracy’s (AID) “Last Lecture” series provided the setting for Rev. Jeremy Clarke, S.J.’s final curtain call at Boston College.
On Campus, News
2014-15 UGBC Board Inaugurated
The Undergraduate Government of Boston College (UGBC) inauguration marked the end of an administration that has faced the challenge of a shifting structure and ushered in a new group of leaders who will be tasked with implementing the organization’s transformed role.
News, Off Campus
Belfast Project Tapes May Link Sinn Fein Leader To McConville Case
Sinn Fein party leader Gerry Adams was arrested by the Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) on Wednesday night in connection to the 1972 murder of Jean McConville.
Column, News
Live Life’s Questions
As a bewildered and timid pre-freshman, I impulsively signed myself up for the PULSE program, and what ensued was a crash course on how to live.
