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Pastor of St. Ignatius Joseph Costantino To Depart in July

Julia Kiersznowski • February 10, 2022

Joseph Costantino, S.J., will depart the Jesuit Parish of St. Ignatius of Loyola in July after serving as its pastor since 2016. Change, Costantino said, is ingrained in the life of Jesuits.

BC Surpasses Previous COVID-19 Record, 1000 Cases for the Semester

Erin Shannon • February 8, 2022

Boston College surpassed its all-time record for COVID-19 cases on campus for the second week in a row, with 394 undergraduates testing positive out of 7,158 tests this past week—a positivity rate of 5.5 percent—according to the BC Forward website.

BC Organizations Host Lunar New Year Celebration at McMullen

Gabby Savo • February 7, 2022

Five Boston College organizations partnered with the McMullen Museum of Art to host a culturally immersive event for Lunar New Year. Filled with arts and crafts, games, and New Year's food, the event allowed attendees to explore Asian culture and learn more about the celebration.

Afghan Refugee Speaks At Global Scholars Lecture Series

Alexis Thomas • February 6, 2022

Thousands of desperate Afghans rushed to the Hamid Karzai International Airport as the Taliban seized Kabul. Farhad Sharifi, one of these refugees, spoke at a Global Scholars Lecture Series event on Wednesday.

Students Engage with Investment Banking Alumni at Bank Week 2022

Aditya Rao • February 6, 2022

Amy Donegan first organized Boston College’s Bank Week four years ago, when she said investment banks had begun to accelerate their recruiting timelines while pushing for increased diversity in hiring.

2022 Women’s Summit Features Slam Poet, Environmental Activist

Beth Verghese and Sofia Laboy • February 6, 2022

The BC Women’s Center held its eighth Women’s Summit virtually this Saturday. The event aimed to empower attendees through workshops, speeches, and discussions.

Former U.S. Senator and BC Law Visiting Professor Doug Jones to Guide Supreme Court Nominee

Erin Shannon • February 6, 2022

Former U.S. Senator Doug Jones, the current Jerome Lyle Rappaport distinguished visiting professor at Boston College Law School, will act as a “sherpa” for President Joe Biden’s Supreme Court nominee, guiding them through the confirmation process in the Senate.

BC In Talks with St. Ignatius Parish About Deepening Relationship

Julia Kiersznowski • February 6, 2022

Boston College and the Jesuit Parish of St. Ignatius of Loyola have begun discussions “to explore deepening the partnership” between the University and the parish, according to a letter addressed to parishioners on Sunday.

BAIC’s Black History Month Opening Celebration Praises Black Excellence

Eliza Hernandez • February 4, 2022

Valerie Lewis-Mosley, co-creator of the AHANA acronym at Boston College, said that she is neither a token nor the sum of her parts. Her words echo the powerful sentiments spoken throughout the BAIC’s Black History Month Opening Celebration on Thursday night.

BC Breaks COVID-19 Record, Temporary Mask Mandate Ends

Erin Shannon • February 1, 2022

Boston College broke its all-time record for the highest number of COVID-19 cases on campus for the second time this semester, with 386 undergraduates testing positive out of 7,842 tests—a positivity rate of 4.92 percent—according to the BC Forward website.

Environmental Activist and Slam Poet to Speak at 2022 Virtual Women’s Summit

Gabby Savo and Sofia Laboy • January 31, 2022

The 2022 Boston College Women’s Summit, which is set to take place on Feb. 5, will be jam-packed with keynote speakers, workshops, and the opportunity to build new relationships and skills.

BC Professor Talks New Book on the Christian Front

Thomas Coder • January 31, 2022

On Thursday, Gallagher spoke to the BC community about his new book Nazis of Copley Square: The Forgotten Story of the Christian Front. The book explores the Christian Front—a right-wing, anti-Semitic association influenced by prominent radio host Charles Coughlin—and its presence in Boston under Francis Moran, an organizer of a New England Christian Front.