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Who’s left to pick up the slack when America’s richest take advantage of loopholes in the tax system?  It’s the average American.  “It’s just so riddled with loopholes,” Madoff said. “When I started teaching 32 years ago, the estate tax had been regularly kept up. [But] over the years, there were a lot of political changes. It took me a while to realize that the government … [Read more...] about “We’re Being Duped”: BC Law Professor Sounds the Alarm on Tax Loopholes in New Book

It is often said that it takes a village to raise a child, but when Marina Lopes became a mother in the United States, she found herself looking around and asking, “Where is my village?” “I found that around the world, all parents are exhausted, but in the United States, parents are really uniquely lonely,” Lopes said. Lopes, BC ’11, a journalist and author, explores these … [Read more...] about “Parenting Does Not Have To Be This Way”: Marina Lopes Reimagines Raising Kids

Saint Lawrence was looking to pick up its seventh win of the season, and its first since Nov. 8 to snap its four-game losing streak.  Boston College women’s hockey (9–7–1, 7–2–1 Hockey East) ultimately fell to Saint Lawrence (7–11–1, 4–4–0 ECAC) 4–2 on Saturday afternoon, snapping the Eagles five-game win streak. The first period was characterized by sloppy neutral zone … [Read more...] about Campbell, Thomas, and Conner’s Efforts Not Enough, BC Falls 4–2 to Saint Lawrence

Boston College women’s basketball remains winless on the road following Friday’s matchup against James Madison, which started well for the Eagles but ended disastrously. BC (4–4) fell flat in the paint against the Dukes (5–3) at the Dayton Beach Classic, and dreams of an Eagles’ win were sharply shattered as JMU staged a commanding comeback, racking up a 20-point surplus and … [Read more...] about BC Blows 19-Point Lead, Loses to James Madison 73–53

If it can’t get done on the gridiron, Boston College fans can always rely on their boys on blades.  The Holy War hasn’t happened in Conte Forum since 2022, and BC men’s hockey sought its first win in Chestnut Hill since 2019.  With the many ups and downs (maybe more of the latter) that have come with BC sports this year, James Hagens and co. wanted to guarantee no … [Read more...] about Hagens’ Hat Trick Leads No. 15 BC to 5–3 Holy War Win Over Notre Dame

During the offseason, Boston College men’s basketball head coach Earl Grant said this year’s team was his best shooting squad during his time at Boston College. Despite early season shooting struggles, BC men’s basketball showed why Grant might have said on Wednesday. Six different BC (4–4) players hit 3-pointers en route to a 73–60 win over Harvard. In total, the Eagles shot … [Read more...] about Eagles Bounce Back with 73–60 Win Over Harvard

Now that Halloweekend costume shopping is over, it’s time to get serious about fall sales. Black Friday is only a couple days away, and with Boston’s iconic Newbury Street just a 20-minute train ride from campus, it’s essential to know what stores offer the best deals so you can come prepared. Here’s your guide to the best stops to add to your Black Friday agenda and keep you … [Read more...] about A Guide to Black Friday Deals on Newbury Street

There’s an invincibility unique to freshman year—an unshakeable belief that time might just stop moving for you, that maybe this period of your life could stretch on forever. After all, four years sounds pretty distant when you’re standing at the very start.  I remember my freshman year, reading sappy columns written by seniors about saying goodbye and experiencing “lasts,” all … [Read more...] about The Time We Have Left

BC men’s basketball picked up a 63–52 victory over Hampton, led by guard Fred Payne, who supplied 14 points on 5-of-10 shooting from the floor.  After a back-and-forth final quarter, BC women’s basketball found themselves in a 59–59 tie against Harvard with only 19 seconds remaining. In overtime the Eagles struggled to make shots, falling to the Crimson 72–65. Photo Credits: … [Read more...] about Through Our Lens: This Week in Basketball