Hey Everyone! The latest issue of The Observer at Boston College hit the stands today and is already causing quite a controversy on campus. Overall I believe that this is one of the best issues we have ever published. We have four excellent breaking stories, including one which should have some legs to it. The [...]

Boston College students packed a lecture hall in the basement of the law school to hear Margaret Gallagher give a speech on why she disagrees with gay marriage. Gallagher was invited to speak at Boston College by the BC chapter of the Federalist Society, in keeping with the society’s mission to promote a sense that [...]

The Observer at Boston College was announced to be runner-up for the prestigious Collegiate Network Newspaper of the Year Award. Although The Virginia Informer won first, The Observer was cited for its work with the theology department and its revamped financial model. CN head Amanda Yasenchak also mentioned how much improvement she has seen in [...]

The Director of Vocations for the Archdiocese of New York, Father Luke Sweeney, visited Boston College today, taking pictures of the statues of St. Michael and Doug Flutie. It was Father Luke’s first visit, and hopefully the first of many. Boston College has an ample supply of men from the Archdiocese of New York and [...]

I sat on a panel about race relations tonight, the second of a four-part series in which The Observer is participating. Student reaction to our views were extremely positive and I was pleased that so many people seemed open to taking personal responsibility for the lack of racial integration at BC. I ended my comments [...]

Religion has come under attack in recent years from atheists and agnostics who believe that its practice causes more harm than good. Wars, atrocities, and human rights violations have been committed over the past few centuries in the name of religion, lending enough credence to the atheistic argument that it must be taken seriously. To [...]

BC is now reviewing its health insurance to make sure that it conforms to the Catholic Church, but claims that providing birth control and contraception is mandated by Massachusetts State Law.

The Undergraduate Government of Boston College recently released a very basic form of its budget for the 2009-2010 fiscal year. Although the budget allocates over a half million dollars, the Microsoft Excel spreadsheet is comprised of only 17 rows and two columns. This is definitely a start in terms of transparency, especially since UGBC seems [...]

Boston College’s optional health insurance plan, Blue Care Elect Preferred (PPO), contains “Family Planning” under the list of services covered by the policy. A call by The Observer to Blue Cross Blue Shield confirmed that under these services include doctor’s visits related to family planning, contraception, and “in some instances birth control pills.” According to [...]

The man who helped President Reagan plot the downfall of the Soviet Union is at it again, this time targeting countries that support terrorism. Roger Robinson, president and CEO of Conflict Securities Advisory Group, has helped develop a financial terrorist watch list, which compiles information about companies who currently engage in business with countries suspected [...]