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The delayed opening on Friday was as miraculous as Dave Shinskie completing a pass. Jesse Naiman did not attend his own retirement party. UPDATE: Michael Reer still plays Magic: The Gathering; he’s not very good. Jesse Naiman is Jewish.

Men’s Ice Hockey Bounces Back, Defeats BU and UMass-Lowell

After a disappointing loss to Maine on January 16 that saw their seven game winning streak snapped, the men’s hockey team bounced back in a big way last weekend by defeating rival Boston University at Agganis Arena 3-2 and besting UMass-Lowell on home ice 5-3. These two victories saw Boston College retake their place atop [...]

Appalachia Prepares for Annual Service Trips

Excited service volunteers pose with their group members.

As spring semester begins, Appalachia volunteers prepare for their annual spring break trip to various regions of the United States to help rebuild poverty stricken areas. The yearlong program is now in its final stages as students await their location assignments while continuing weekly meetings in Eagles Nest for discussions, guest speakers, and information regarding [...]

Witnessing the Content of Character

In celebration of Martin Luther King Day, the Black Faculty, Staff, and Administrators Association of Boston College held their annual “Unity Breakfast.” By seven-thirty in the morning, the Heights Room was filled with a multitude of members from the Boston College community, ranging from Boston College Police officers to vice-presidents and deans. The celebration began [...]

Saint of the Issue: Peter

St. Peter, Patron Saint of the Papacy

“And I tell you that you are Peter, and on this rock I will build my church, and the gates of Hades will not overcome it” said Jesus (Matthew 16:18). As the first pope, Peter is an especially important saint to study. Born as Simon in Bethsaida, his brother was fellow apostle Andrew. Simon would [...]

Reince Priebus: Can He Fix It? Yes, He Can!

“I really thank you for the chairmanship of this party, for the two years that I have had and at this time I will step aside for others to lead.” –Former RNC Chairman, Michael Steele After seven rounds of voting a few weeks ago, the Republican National Committee (RNC) finally elected a new chairman. His [...]

Spotlight: Asian Christian Fellowship

The Asian Christian Fellowship (ACF) is a group at Boston College that works to bring together Asian Christians of varying denominations “to engage Boston College with the person and teachings of Jesus.”  The group meets weekly for prayer sessions and utilizes what it calls the “Battle Buddy system” to “foster relationships based on trust, love, [...]

BC Football: Eagles’ Season Recap

The 2010 Boston College football campaign aptly fits the description of a rollercoaster: impressive highs, gut-wrenching lows and unexpected turns. In a season where defense ruled and offense was often schooled, the team dealt with instability at quarterback, flipped a five-game losing streak into a five-game winning streak, and earned a spot in the Kraft [...]

Hedge Funds 101

Recently, several representatives from global investment firm Goldman Sachs presented BC students with an educational workshop explaining the basics of hedge funds.  Appropriately entitled “Hedge Funds 101,” the program provided the aspiring business professionals in the audience with an opportunity to learn more about a field they are considering. The purpose of the workshop, as [...]

The Importance of the Internship

This Tuesday, January 25, Boston College will be hosting its annual spring/summer internship fair, with representatives from over forty potential employers. In a recovering economy where there is increasing competition for most available job positions, it has become more crucial than ever for graduates to gain an edge that can come from relevant work experience. [...]

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