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It’s telling what a team does on the power play. While Northeastern scored one goal on three power play chances during Friday night’s game, Boston College could not convert on any of its five opportunities.  “Their penalty kill was good, but we didn’t have enough pace tonight,” BC men’s hockey head coach Greg Brown said. “I think the previous games we had some tempo to it, and … [Read more...] about Northeastern Shuts Out No. 11 BC 3–0, Sweeps Home-and-Away Series

Newton’s Zoning and Planning Committee (ZAP) sat down on Monday with the Commissioner of the Inspectional Services Department (ISD), Anthony Ciccariello, to discuss the city’s progress on the enforcement of its Short-Term Rental (STR) ordinance. Ciccariello revealed that there is still a long way to go in prosecuting offenders of the repeatedly violated law.  “There’s about … [Read more...] about Newton’s Short-Term Rental Crackdown: Only Eight Legal Rentals Out of 200 as City Escalates Prosecution Efforts

It’s a battle of Boston powerhouses, and Boston College men’s hockey wants redemption.  Last season, in the Hockey East Quarterfinals, top-seeded BC suffered a 3–1 upset at the hands of No. 9 Northeastern.  Now, No. 11 BC (2–2–1) has plenty to prove. The Eagles are still searching for their first home victory, having gone 0–2 in Conte Forum so far, and they’re determined to … [Read more...] about Preview: No. 11 BC Seeks First Conference Win Against Unranked Northeastern

Laura Steinberg, executive director of the Schiller Institute for Integrated Science and Society, announced she will step down after almost six years to focus on research. “There’s a lot of a sense of accomplishment, but at the same time, I think that the time is right for me, personally, to renew my work—my own work—on environmental issues and public policy,” Steinberg … [Read more...] about Laura Steinberg Set To Step Down After Six Years as Inaugural Director of Schiller Institute

If I say I’m “15 minutes away,” would you assume I mean by car, on foot, or by public transportation? I asked my friends this question. The unanimous response was: “15 minutes away by car!” Since I moved to the United States, I’ve noticed that, when discussing travel time, it’s generally assumed to be by car. Back in Paris, it varied. People usually have to specify by what—car, … [Read more...] about The Myth of American Walking Culture

We at the Clough Center are deeply grateful for The Heights’ coverage of our 2025 Fall Colloquium earlier this month. While the article rightly highlights the serious concerns raised by the speakers, it’s also worth noting that many expressed cautious optimism about the resilience of American democracy.  Take, for example, our Director, Professor Jonathan Laurence. In his … [Read more...] about Letter to the Editor: A Brighter Perspective on America’s Democratic Future

President Nicolás Maduro of Venezuela has reportedly offered the Trump administration access to Venezuela’s oil and other natural resource exports in an effort to slow down the recent U.S. airstrikes in the Caribbean, during negotiations that have lasted for months. Washington has deployed these extreme measures to suppress drug trafficking activity south of the border, … [Read more...] about Trading Oil for Influence

Coming off an 8–2 victory against UNH, which marked the most goals scored since 2016, Boston College field hockey looked to grab its first ACC win of the season.  BC (5–10, 0–7 Atlantic Coast) continued its in-conference losing streak on Friday night, falling to No. 9 Syracuse (11–4, 3–4) 3–1 at home.  Starting the contest off evenly matched, the Eagles notched the first shot … [Read more...] about BC Drops 3–1 Loss to No. 9 Syracuse, Remains Winless in ACC

Rev. Mark Massa, S.J., will step down from his role as director of the Boisi Center for Religion and American Public Life after nine years in the role. “I’ve been blessed with having really good resources and very good people who work with me,” Massa said. “I think the legacy is that we placed the Boisi Center in a very good position.” Created in 1999, the Boisi Center brings … [Read more...] about Boisi Center Director Rev. Mark Massa, S.J. To Step Down After Nine Years