By Jenn Howard Dr. Mark Warren, Associate Professor of Education at Harvard University, spoke in the Lynch School of Education recently about his new book Fire in the Heart: How White Activists Embrace Racial Justice. Having earned much praise and respect for his first book, Dry Bones Rattling: Community Building to Revitalize American Democracy, Warren [...]
The Boston College campus woke up early on Monday morning, September 13th. However, the early risers weren’t headed to class, to the library, or even to the dining hall for some early-morning breakfast; they were headed to Robsham Theater to wait in line for tickets to the upcoming LMFAO and Kid Cudi concert sponsored by [...]
On Thursday, September 17th, the class of 2014 met for the annual “conversation in the first year” with author Daniel Wolff. This year’s required reading for all freshmen, or “fresh-people” as Wolff suggested, was How Lincoln Learned to Read, a tale featuring the impact of vastly different educations on twelve “great” Americans. After a short [...]
Last week, the Boston College Career Center hosted the 2010 Career Fair in Conte Forum. Preceded by an AHANA reception in the Yawkey Athletic Center, the Career Fair welcomed BC students from all majors to explore the wide variety of career options available for them to pursue. Sponsored by ICAP and Liberty Mutual, the Boston [...]
This past Thursday the sounds of construction were replaced with those of music and worship as O’Neill Plaza hosted Boston College’s annual tradition of the Mass of the Holy Spirit. With Father Leahy presiding, the new academic year was ushered in under a beautiful blue sky with students and professors alike in attendance. The hallowed [...]
From September 4 to December 15, the Burns Library offers the chance to see an interesting collection of Irish works ranging from ancient Gaelic writings to modern revivalist literature. The Irish literature and metalwork on display showcase important figures of Ireland’s history and promise a thorough and interesting look into Irish culture. From small metal [...]
Rubinoff sales spiked 1000% following BC’s new alcohol policy which encourages students that safe drinking is the fastest way to being written up. Props to Latin Soul Arts Festival last week. On hand was Baldwin, donning a poncho, sombrero, and maracas. Way to combat stereotypes, guys. BC hired extra officers to sit in Walsh and [...]
Boston College is an institution founded on Jesuit principles and a keen sense of tradition for its students and alumni, but one word, added to the end of a well-known student cheer at football games, has created an uproar on campus. For most students, the “Eagles First Down!” cheer was a welcomed part of BC [...]
To Boston College’s credit, their new addition to the alcohol policy certainly provides a proper and overdue venue for students to help their ailing friends without risking the dreaded matrix. However, this new change does nothing to fix the chief flaw in our alcohol policy: the fact that BC does not encourage drinking responsibly, and [...]
After an impressive season when, as a true freshman, he won the ACC Defensive Rookie of the Year award and was second in the nation in tackles, defensive lineman Luke Kuechly is hoping to build on his success to help make BC’s football team a competitive force in the Atlantic Coast Conference. So far, all [...]
