Caring is dying at Boston College, and nobody plans to attend the funeral. When writing the First-Year Experience column, I have done my best to keep things positive. I’ve written quaintly about public transit and unexpected friendships. I have desperately tried to see the best in this institution, but the illusion has finally shattered. The rose-tinted version of reality that … [Read more...] about Why Aren’t We Angrier?
BC Drops Fourth Straight, Commits 19 Turnovers in 74–50 Loss to Clemson
In the five games before No. 22 Clemson played Boston College men’s basketball, Nick Davidson was averaging about eight points per game. On Tuesday night, Davidson scored 25 points off the bench and shot 4-for-6 from three, leading the Tigers in scoring as they blew the Eagles out 74–50. Fred Payne led the Eagles (7–10, 0–4 Atlantic Coast) in scoring, putting up 20 points on … [Read more...] about BC Drops Fourth Straight, Commits 19 Turnovers in 74–50 Loss to Clemson
BC Drops 11th Straight in 78–56 Loss to Virginia Tech
Boston College women’s basketball’s losing streak reached 11 on Sunday afternoon as the Eagles lost to Virginia Tech 78–56 on the road, tying BC’s all-time high for most consecutive losses. The last time BC had a losing streak this long was during the 2011–12 season, which BC ended 7–23. The Eagles (4–15, 0–6 Atlantic Coast) gave up 22 points in the first quarter and the … [Read more...] about BC Drops 11th Straight in 78–56 Loss to Virginia Tech
The Story of CO₂: Peter Brannen Explores Our Planet’s Past, Present, and Future
Peter Brannen started investigating the history of carbon dioxide, but ended up uncovering the story of everything. Award-winning science journalist Peter Brannen, BC ’06, published his most recent book, The Story of CO₂ Is the Story of Everything, this August. In it, Brannen delves into the role of carbon dioxide in our planet’s systems from the beginning of time to today’s … [Read more...] about The Story of CO₂: Peter Brannen Explores Our Planet’s Past, Present, and Future
BC Loses to Notre Dame 94–60 in Tenth Straight Loss
It seemed as though Boston College women’s basketball never stood a chance on Thursday night. BC (4–14, 0–5 Atlantic Coast) fell to ACC opponent Notre Dame (11–4, 3–2) 94–60 marking the Eagles’ tenth consecutive loss. BC’s win drought has persisted since late November when it earned a victory over Merrimack. The loss continued a lopsided history between the two programs, as … [Read more...] about BC Loses to Notre Dame 94–60 in Tenth Straight Loss
BC Falls to NC State 79–71, Remains Winless in Conference Play
Boston College men’s basketball had its best shooting game of the year on Tuesday night, making nine of its 18 threes and posting 51 percent shooting from the field. Guard Fred Payne scored a season-high 24 points. The Eagles held NC State to three fast-break points. They shot and made 10 more free throws than the Wolfpack, too. Still, BC (7–8, 0–2 Atlantic Coast) fell short … [Read more...] about BC Falls to NC State 79–71, Remains Winless in Conference Play
BC Shut Out 3–0 by Colgate at Home as Biederman Records Hat Trick
Just 14 seconds into Boston College women’s hockey’s game against Colgate, Casey Borgiel was called for roughing, and the Eagles went on the power play. But that opportunity—just like every other one BC was faced with over the course of the game—ended with the Eagles scoreless. BC (9–10–1) ultimately fell to Colgate (10–10–1) 3–0 at home on Saturday afternoon, marking the … [Read more...] about BC Shut Out 3–0 by Colgate at Home as Biederman Records Hat Trick
BC Blows 14-Point Fourth Quarter Lead, Falls to Pitt 64–61
It has been 40 days since a Boston College women’s basketball win. The Eagles led by as much as 14 in the fourth quarter against Pittsburgh. Yet, the Panthers executed a 20–0 fourth-quarter run to retake the lead and win the game. Theresa Hagans Jr. led Pitt’s run with 14 points. Hagans Jr. scored 17 of her total 24 points in the fourth quarter. Pitt (8–9, 1–3 Atlantic … [Read more...] about BC Blows 14-Point Fourth Quarter Lead, Falls to Pitt 64–61
Marc Laredo Sworn in as Newton’s 32nd Mayor, Pledges Unity and Renewal
On Thursday, Newton residents and city officials kicked off a new year as they swore in Newton’s 32nd mayor, Marc Laredo, 24 council members, and eight members of the school committee. Six new school committee members were sworn in, as well as seven new city council members, at the ceremony. Rabbi Michelle Robinson from Temple Emanuel in Newton led the invocation, thanking … [Read more...] about Marc Laredo Sworn in as Newton’s 32nd Mayor, Pledges Unity and Renewal