College football might not be what it’s been for every single freshman class before us. But I wouldn’t trade the memory of watching the game with my floor on a blurry projection on the lounge wall for anything.
Top Story, On Campus, Metro, News
Commonwealth to Take the Lead on BC Contact Tracing, Baker Says
Massachusetts authorities will take the lead on contact tracing at Boston College in an attempt to stop the spread of the disease after the number of COVID-19 cases increased at the University last week.
Featured Column, Column, Opinions
To be Pro-Life, Be Pro-Climate
To be pro-life is exactly as it sounds: to support living beings and, in turn, prevent and protect them from danger. Some people who claim to be part of the pro-life movement have advocated for anti-climate policies that directly threaten people’s lives. Political parties have co-opted pro-life values while simultaneously advocating for anti-life policies regarding…
Boston, Metro
Roughly Two-Thirds of BPS Schools Meet Standards
Roughly two-thirds of Boston Public Schools improved from last year, according to the state Department of Elementary and Secondary Education’s (DESE) annual accountability report for schools across the state. The report designated the Boston Public Schools (BPS) as making “substantial progress towards targets.” BPS is within the medium range among the other districts of Massachusetts,…
Newton, Metro
Newton Passes Ordinance Taxing Short Term Rentals
The city of Newton passed an ordinance that taxes short-term rentals, like AirBnb, and requires owners to register their homes.
Boston, Featured Story, Metro
Former BC Trustee Connors Helps Buttigieg Raise $1 Million in Boston
Boston campaigns for Pete Buttigieg raise $1 million with the help of Jack Connors Jr., BC ’63.
Column, Opinions
My Degree Is Not An M.R.S. Degree
“As women, our motives for getting a college degree should not be fulfillment in finding a husband but fulfillment through expanding our minds through education.”
Food, Metro
Playa Bowls Moves Into Massachusetts, Opens on Comm Ave.
BC Alums open an açaí and pitaya bowl chain, Playa Bowls, next to El Pelon on Comm Ave.
Featured Column, Column, Opinions
Please Capitalise the “B” in Black
“Like I said earlier, being Black ain’t easy, but from what I’ve been shown time and time again, being Black is beautiful.”
Featured Column, Editorials, Opinions
Osaghae and Brooks Have Institutional Knowledge, Experience to Lead
“Their approach is practical and incrementalist, and their previous UGBC experience will ensure that they are efficient in realizing their goals.”
