Recently, administrators at the Boston College School of Theology and Ministry (STM) inaugurated a new visiting statue at the entrance to the Brighton Campus: a ten-foot statue of Gandhi. Students and passersby alike were puzzled by the choice of a non-Catholic to serve as the focal point of the entrance to a Catholic institution during [...]
When you live in the “BC bubble,” often times it is easy to forget there is a world that lies beyond Linden Lane and the Reservoir. However, those who are fortunate enough to venture out into the greater areas of Boston may argue differently. One group in particular, that does so every week, are the [...]
Among the many C.A.R.E. (Concerned About Rape Education) week events organized by the Women’s Resource Center, BC students gathered in O’Neill Plaza Wednesday night to hear sexual assault survivors share their experiences and to show their support and activism. In hopes of raising awareness, many courageous students told their somber experiences as part of the [...]
Boston College Catholics, or really anyone with an interest in the church or its history, has reason to make their way to Devlin hall from now until June 5th. This semester, BC’s McMullen Museum of Art has hosted the Dura-Europos: Crossroads of Antiquity exhibit, which is on loan from Yale’s collections. The truly unique exhibition [...]
The new Dean of the Boston College Law School is from Notre Dame. “Why is it acceptable to assume the worst of Barack Obama when he has only just begun to govern? Where is the Christian charity in that?” “[Obama's] political appointments thus far have demonstrated a remarkable sense of balance, pragmatism and concern for the [...]
One of the most famous western Church Fathers is Augustine of Hippo, a philosopher and bishop from the Roman African Province. Augustine lived from 354-430, born in what is modern day Algeria. Augustine is the son of Saint Monica, who prayed for his conversion during his tumultuous youth. As he recorded in his well-known work, [...]
While Birdball 2011 wasn’t quite as hyped as the Gonzalez-Crawford Red Sox squad, there was still reason for disappointment this weekend as Coach Gambino’s club dropped both games to a talented Miami Hurricanes team. The Eagles entered the weekend with a 10-13 record while the ‘Canes were more impressive on paper at 15-11. The two [...]
I’ve always had trouble connecting with Barack Obama. I never understood why he wanted to “fundamentally transform” the very country that elevated him to the highest office in the world. I never liked his speeches, but as someone who always enjoys a good, sincere Oval Office address, I’ve always wondered if I’d find any appeal [...]
The No. 17 Eagles defeated No. 7 UVA on Saturday for the women’s lacrosse team’s first ACC win of the season, improving the team’s record to 8-4 in the regular season and 1-3 in the Atlantic Coast Conference. The win also marked the first win over Virginia since Boston College first entered the ACC in [...]
Vincent Rougeau, Professor at Notre Dame Law, will be the next dean of Boston College Law School. His areas of expertise include contract, real-estate, banking, and public international law. However, it is some of his work in Catholic Social Thought that makes his appointment more controversial. In a 2009 America article, Rougeau writes about race [...]
