The Class of 2012’s Senior Week committee held its first event this past Thursday, and it was largely a success.  After a rocky beginning, with ticket purchasers confused over entry requirements and the reasons behind the cost of the event, attendees seemed to be pleasantly surprised at the good time had by all. The Last [...]

Next year, Boston College will celebrate its sesquicentennial anniversary with a three-semester long celebration that will match the magnitude of the occasion.  September 2012 kicks off the events, which will include a Mass at Fenway Park, a Sesquicentennial Speakers’ Series, six academic symposia, a Founders Day celebration, a student concert at Symphony Hall, and a [...]

This past Wednesday, Franco Garcia, a Woods College of Advancing Studies student, went missing.  He was last seen at Mary Ann’s in Cleveland circle at around 12:15 a.m; his friends do not remember seeing him leave.  Franco has not been to classes or work since Tuesday night and his vehicle remains at BC. Franco is [...]

President Obama has offered a revised healthcare plan, under which some religious employers may opt out of the mandatory contraception clause by translating the cost of the contraception to healthcare providers.  US Catholic Bishops claim this exception is too narrow and leaves too many religious individuals at the mercy of the controversial law. The Affordable [...]

This past weekend, The Dance Organization of Boston College (DOBC), held their annual dance showcase, entitled “Intrigue,” in Robsham Theater.  Dancers from all grades regaled audiences with a two and a half hour show, featuring ballet, lyrical, jazz, modern and tap styles.   This past Thursday, Friday and Saturday night, Robsham was nearly packed with [...]

UGBC’s Annual Christmas Tree Lighting last Wednesday propelled BC students into the holiday spirit.  Students rushed into O’Neill plaza from 5 pm to 7 pm to partake in Christmas festivities, and anxiously await when the tree would be lit. Although the weather was a little warmer than usual, students delved into the Holiday spirit as [...]

President Obama has recently announced a new plan for lessening the burden on college students by outlining initiatives to help lower student loan debt. In a clear effort to pander to young voters who may have become disillusioned with Obama’s failures, Obama announced reasons why student loan debt is a priority for him.  However, the [...]

“Movember” is a movement that raises funds for cancer research by collecting pledges for each day a man grows his mustache.  The movement can already be seen gaining traction as men, this early in the month, let their five o’clock shadows grow in and begin collecting pledges.  Men participating in the movement start November 1 [...]

The Pro-Life Club of Boston College has released a press release announcing that they will host Respect Life Week, a weeklong celebration of life and anti-abortion choices.  The club calls this week a time to bring life issues to the attention of the student body and to demonstrate its pro-life presence.  In the past, Respect [...]

The Burns Library has debuted a new exhibition entitled “Binding Friendship: Ricci, China and Jesuit Cultural Leanings.”  The exhibition focuses on the numerous cross-cultural exchanges permeating relations between the East and West in the late 16th century.  Matteo Ricci, one of the most famous Jesuit missionaries of the time period, is given special attention as [...]