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Members from the organization gave an overview of their stance on how zoning can become a tool for more economic equality.

Newton City Council Reflects on City’s Handling of the Pandemic and Looks Toward Future

Elizabeth Gray February 13, 2022
The Newton City Council Programs and Services Committee met on Feb. 9 to provide an update about the future of the city’s efforts to combat the COVID-19 pandemic.
Five Valentine’s Day Dates Within the City of Newton

Five Valentine’s Day Dates Within the City of Newton

Margaret Doheny February 10, 2022
Located in Newton Centre, Baramor offers upscale American classic cuisine that any date would love. Baramore’s red awnings are iconic in the town center, and a modern wood-trimmed interior and mood lighting make you feel at home inside.
Kelly Brown Douglas Discusses Intersection of Faith and the Black Lives Matter Movement

Kelly Brown Douglas Discusses Intersection of Faith and the Black Lives Matter Movement

Holly Branco February 7, 2022
Kelly Brown Douglas connects faith to the Black Lives Matter Movement in a lecture on Tuesday and in her book 'Resurrection Hope: A Future Where Black Lives Matter.'
Lykes Links Research and Storytelling in New Book

Lykes Links Research and Storytelling in New Book

Olivia Joung February 6, 2022
“There’s a tendency in feminist circles to say all women are victims of violence,” Lykes said. “And we were saying that actually, violence is different as it impacts different contexts, different communities, and it’s expressed in different ways.”
Newton City Workers Reach 100-Percent Compliance With Vaccine Policy

Newton City Workers Reach 100-Percent Compliance With Vaccine Policy

Ashley Emanuel January 30, 2022
As the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic continue to challenge the City of Newton, Newton municipal employees recently reached a 100-percent compliance rate with the city’s employee vaccination policy, according to Newton Mayor Ruthanne Fuller’s Jan. 21 newsletter. 
Panagopoulos Pushes Liqueur Limits With KLEOS

Panagopoulos Pushes Liqueur Limits With KLEOS

John Kalil January 11, 2022

Homer’s Iliad tells the story of mythic Greek soldiers like Achilles and Odysseus sieging the city of Troy in search of kleos—Greek for “renown” or “glory.” Homer’s exact birthplace is of...

Padhi Aids Trade Amateurs With Aventure

Padhi Aids Trade Amateurs With Aventure

John Kalil January 10, 2022
“I'm trying to close that round by the time I graduate, which is a little bit ambitious,” Padhi said. “In venture capital and in startups the saying is it always takes double the amount of money and double the amount of time to get anything done.”
O’Connor Talks Benefits of the Four-Day Work Week

O’Connor Talks Benefits of the Four-Day Work Week

Thomas Coder December 2, 2021
Instead of protecting what has been established a century ago, businesses need to look to the future of time spent working, according to Joe O’Connor.
ABBA Returns With Nostalgic Pop Hits

ABBA Returns With Nostalgic Pop Hits

Lauren Jasen November 19, 2021
With their new album 'Voyage,' the beloved Europop group ABBA offers fans more joyous dance hits that are reminiscent of their past records.
Asinine Delivers Rowdy Show for 20th Anniversary

Asinine Delivers Rowdy Show for 20th Anniversary

Paterson Tran November 14, 2021
For the 20th anniversary of the sketch and improv comedy group, Asinine entertained their crowd with skits and interactive games.
Generations of Bostonians Celebrate 35 Years of A Cappella

Generations of Bostonians Celebrate 35 Years of A Cappella

Katherine Canniff November 7, 2021
The Bostonians, the first a cappella group at Boston College, marked their 35 year reunion with weekend festivities and a moving concert.
The Disorganization of Organizations at Boston College

The Disorganization of Organizations at Boston College

Tommy Roche November 7, 2021

Other schools need Greek life to keep campus social life alive and fun at their universities, but at Boston College, all that’s needed to keep spirits high is student organizations. Being part of one...

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