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Leahy, Panel Address Troubles in the Church

Jack Miller • November 29, 2018

Boston College’s Church in the 21st Century Center (C21) hosted another forum in the wake of last summer’s Pennsylvania grand jury report, which exposed decades of sexual abuse allegations within in the Catholic Church.

Eagles Offensive Coordinator Scot Loeffler Hired as Bowling Green Head Coach

Andy Backstrom • November 28, 2018

Since offensive coordinator Scot Loeffler joined the coaching staff in 2016, BC has adopted an up-tempo offense and its season scoring average has jumped from 17.2 to 32.0 points per game.

Program-Record-Breaking 13 Eagles Receive All-ACC Honors

Andy Backstrom • November 27, 2018

Ranking second in the conference only behind three-time defending league champion Clemson, BC boasts 13 All-ACC players this season—including four First Teamers—both of which are program records.

Eagles Win Hawk Classic, Nearly Tie Program Record for Points in Rider Rout

Taylor Covington • November 25, 2018

Marnelle Garraud scored 28 points as BC set a school record for points scored in a half (61) and rolled over Rider in the Hawk Classic championship for its fifth win in a row.

Against No. 19 Syracuse, BC Limps Into Bowl Season With Third-Straight Loss

Andy Backstrom • November 24, 2018

The Eagles committed four turnovers and conceded a season-high 559 yards of total offense, as the Orange rode Eric Dungey and his six touchdowns to a blowout victory, handing BC its third-straight loss in the process.

BC Falls to Bentley, Can’t Turn Page With Another Non-Conference Loss

Lukas McCourt • November 24, 2018

While Oliver Wahlstrom dispelled rumors of a departure and David Cotton continued to find the back of the net, the Eagles still suffered a shocking home loss to Bentley on Friday afternoon.

BC Fends Off Second-Half Run From Loyola-Chicago, Wins Fort Myers Tip-Off

Bradley Smart • November 22, 2018

Behind 20 points from Jordan Chatman, the Eagles won the four-team early season tournament by beating last year's Final Four darling Loyola Chicago, who was favored by three points.

Eagles Extend Undefeated Streak Against Rival BU to Seven Games

Taylor Covington • November 21, 2018

Behind goals from four different players, BC rallied for two unanswered goals after giving up an early two-goal lead to knock off its Comm. Ave rival—who it hasn't lost to since Nov. 5, 2016.

Union, University Disagree Over Recent Sanctions

Jack Miller • November 19, 2018

The Boston College Graduate Employees Union (BCGEU-UAW) released a letter on Oct. 31, in which it said that the University had disciplined over a dozen graduate students in response to flyering efforts on Sept. 28.

Opening of Practice Spaces at 300 Hammond Pond Delayed to Spring Semester

Abby Hunt • November 19, 2018

Boston College’s plans to open 300 Hammond Pond Parkway for student rehearsal and performance space have been delayed. The new plan is to open the space early next semester, as well as provide regular shuttle service to and from the location.

Montserrat Coalition Celebrates 10 Years of Serving BC

Griffin Lawler and Jhon de la Cruz • November 19, 2018

Last week marked a full decade of the Montserrat Coalition, a University Mission and Ministry initiative that aims to provide financial aid, mentorship, and support for students from low-income backgrounds. The organization's founder spoke at a celebration on Thursday.

MIT’s ‘Lean on Me’ to Launch at BC Next Year

Abby Hunt • November 19, 2018

Lean on Me—an anonymous student-to-student texting service—will be launching at Boston College this January. The service originated at MIT when, after a string of suicides at the university, a group of students decided to create something to support student mental health.