As Boston College students eagerly prepared for St. Patrick’s Day, they had another facet of the festivities to look forward to: the Boston College Irish Dance Performance. At the school’s Robsham Theater, the BC Irish Dance Club once again graced the main stage for their fourth annual St. Patrick’s Day Show. For their second show [...]
For growing numbers of international students, the transition to college involves more than a new roommate, a new set of courses, and a new laptop. It requires adjustment to a new culture. Boston College’s international and exchange student population encompasses over one thousand undergraduate and graduate students from 91 countries, according to statistics obtained by [...]
In response to the recent rapid changes in weather, one student remarked, “It’s crazier than CharlieSheen.” Dave Shinskie believes he has the experience and skill to be a stater forthe Men’s Basketball team. BU made March Madness, proving the validity of the term “madness” in the name. Hippies wanted the Church to refrainfrom serving the [...]
“Lord, make me an instrument of your peace” begins the popular Prayer of St. Francis. Though probably not actually written by him, the prayer certainly captures the spirit in which St. Francis, patron saint of animals and the environment, lived his life. “Francis of Assisi was a poor little man who astounded and inspired the [...]
Educating the whole person and growing to be Men and Women for Others are integral themes at Boston College. One outlet for this goal is Cura, a Campus Ministry organization. Cura derives its name from the Latin phrase Cura Personalis or “care of the whole person” and the program is rooted in the discernment method [...]
Cameron Atkinson is making a name for himself here at Boston College as he is one of the nation’s best collegiate hockey players. A top-10 finalist for the Hobey Baker Memorial Award, given annually to the nation’s top collegiate player, he is one of the top scorers in the nation, with 48 points. For the [...]
For those graduating in the coming months, working for a nonprofit organization may provide a career choice that offers both a rewarding and a challenging experience. Spanning the political spectrum of ideas and encompassing every aspect of human endeavor, advocates of everything from natural resource conservation to childcare comprise the organizations collectively known as “nonprofits.” [...]
Queen Mary University of London Professor David Sassoon recently spoke in the history department regarding his book Becoming Mona Lisa. Sassoon, a renowned professor, was originally interested in the political and cultural history of Europe and is known as an expert on the Communist party. In Becoming Mona Lisa, he explored how the Mona Lisa [...]
In the personal world, green is already the new black. Everyone wants to carry a reusable water bottle, wear the latest green/hemp clothing, and dine at local, vegan, organic, no-waste restaurants. The green movement is steamrolling forward, and it is time for businesses to follow suit. There are many ways in which all types of [...]
Lawmakers and public officials in Wisconsin are battling in court over the recent passage of a bill that would limit collective bargaining among government employee unions. Although the bill was passed through the state legislature and signed into law by Wisconsin Governor Scott Walker, pro-union advocates challenged it last week. On Friday, a Circuit Court [...]
