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Hispanic Heritage Exhibit Shares Snippets of Everyday Life Both On and Off Campus

Caleb Griego • October 23, 2016

Through the photographs contributed by staff and students, the Hispanic Heritage Month Exhibit in O'Neill One captures the rich culture in the daily lives of those in the Hispanic community at BC and abroad.

Brittany Maier’s ‘Playing By Ear’ Concert Inspires and Captivates Attendees

Chris Fuller • October 23, 2016

Hearing both music from and story of Brittany Maier at her Best Buddies concert Friday night was one of the more touching experiences that could ever be found on campus.

A Night of Irish Poetry, Song, and Dance from Len Graham and Brian Ó hAirt

Caroline McCormack • October 23, 2016

Weaving their personal stories seamlessly into their music, Len Graham and Brian Ó hAirt made for an infectiously good time in the Theology and Ministry Library as they shared and sang.

CCE’s Pumpkin Spice Laughter is Not Basic, But Brilliant

Chandler Ford • October 23, 2016

Pumpkins Spice Laughter works as a great display of the many talents of CCE, as well as their ability to garner the most laughs out of a wide variety of concepts and scenarios.

The Acoustics Hit High Notes of Friendship and Song

Caleb Griego • October 20, 2016

Few groups on campus can tout the kind of friendship and camaraderie that The Acoustics do on a consistent basis. Such love and emotional investment is keenly visible in their many performances on campus spanning the years.

Irish Poetry Reading ‘Poems of Repossession’ Sees Youth and Loss Hand in Hand

Chandler Ford • October 20, 2016

The 'Poems of Possession' was a stunningly beautiful display of the Gaelic language's ability to convey sentiments in ways others cannot through speech of poised poets.

Pumpkin Spice Laughter, ‘Ouija,’ Improv Asylum This Weekend in the Arts

Hannah McLaughlin • October 20, 2016

Fall sees hilarious hijinks coming in Pumpkin Spice Laughter, Improv Asylum gets inspired by Cards Against Humanity, and 'Ouija 2' speaks with a new evil in arts this weekend.

‘The Accountant,’ ‘The Greatest Show on Earth,’ and Waiting For Lefty This Weekend in Arts

Hannah McLaughlin • October 12, 2016

See the Ringling Bros. 'Greatest Show on Earth,' Eric Paslay at the House of Blues, and Ben Affleck as the savant gone criminal in 'The Accountant' this weekend in arts.

‘Waiting For Lefty’ Performance Explores Timeless Working Woes

Jacob Schick • October 12, 2016

The theatre department's rendition of 'Waiting for Lefty,' and its modern twist 'Still Waiting' captures the hardships of workers in various social circumstances and dispositions.

‘Girl on the Train,’ R. Kelly, and Campaigns & Cartoons This Week in the Arts

Hannah McLaughlin • October 5, 2016

See R. Kelly fill the TD Garden, Emily Blunt as the 'Girl on the Train,' and explore the history of political cartoons in the Campaigns & Cartoons exhibit.

Campaigns & Cartoons Exhibit Proves the Times Have Changed, But Not Political Animosity

Chandler Ford • October 5, 2016

American history is rife with testaments to the vitriolic nature of political life. Though one might want to believe civility has taken hold, coy cartoons suggest otherwise.

Feet Pivot and Hearts Pulse for Full Swing Dance Crew

Chris Fuller • October 5, 2016

Boston College's Full Swing dance-crew is a welcoming cast of dancers of all skills and methods. This group shows plainly that the dance floor rejects no one.