A celebration honoring the life and work of Robert Drinan, a Jesuit and former Massachusetts congressman, will take place at the Boston College Law School. The panel, which will take place on March 7, was announced on Friday, February 18, and will feature other pro-abortion speakers. Among the members of the panel is Fr. Raymond [...]
February 6, 2011 was what would have been President Ronald Reagan’s 100th birthday. And although he died in 2004 at the age of 93 without seeing his own centennial, Americans celebrated his legacy two weeks ago as if he were still alive today. Critics claimed the celebrations were excessive; what’s the point of celebrating the [...]
Every year, millions of Americans are captivated by the nationwide phenomenon known as American Idol. It presents the living image of the American dream: someone unknown to all can become famous in an instance by displaying their god-given talents. Here at Boston College, we have our own little taste of this. Recently, in Robsham Theater, [...]
The Boston College men’s basketball team regained their pride but was unable to improve the win column, falling to a sizzling North Carolina squad in a heartbreaker on Saturday afternoon at Chapel Hill. Reggie Jackson’s deep three-point attempt rimmed out with just seconds to go, sealing the 19th-ranked Tarheels’ 48-46 victory. Reggie Jackson and Joe [...]
The Career Center at Boston College has recently launched a new resource that may prove to be a great asset for students looking for jobs and internships. The RealJobs Blog features a series of posts by BC alumni describing their daily experiences in the workplace. The updates provide students with real insight into life on [...]
Recently, both in Vanderslice and on Newton Campus, BC held a very successful blood drive. Walking into the crowded “waiting room” in Vanderslice, one immediately felt the sense of community as everyone, cookies and apple juice in hand, waited their turn to donate to this great cause. For those unfamiliar with the blood donating process, [...]
An unprecedented event… BC actually hosted a night of prayer on campus. In light of the revolution on campus, BC will be shutting down the Internet to quell the rebellion. In an effort to secure their position as the superior coast in the East-West rivalry, following the NBA All-Star game, the West revealed Tupac isn’t [...]
Students at Boston College had the opportunity last Thursday to hear about the life of a priest not from the perspective of a Jesuit but rather from the point of view of four diocesan priests. Father J. Bryan Hehir, Father Paul O’Brien, and Father William Lohan participated in the Church in the 21st Century panel [...]
Ah February 14th, the day of love, otherwise known as Valentine’s Day. It is a day when you take that special someone out to dinner, serenade them with gifts, and try to show them how special you think they really are. It is a day that causes much joy to those who are sharing the [...]
On February 10th, hundreds and thousands of hopeful protestors received the news that President Hosni Mubarek stepped down from office, signaling the beginning of a new era for the most populous Arab country in the Middle East. After 18 days of mass protests, backed by both domestic and international encouragement and support, Egyptian protestors successfully [...]
