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Last September, Perianne Caron registered for her first-ever pageant. Less than a year later, she found herself standing on stage with flowers in her hands and the Miss Massachusetts USA 2025 crown on her head.  “I didn’t see myself actually winning,” Caron said. “I registered in September, and then all of a sudden, it was June, and here we are.” Caron, CGSOM ’26, was crowned … [Read more...] about “A True Princess”: Perianne Caron Emphasizes Service and Scholarship as Miss Massachusetts USA

At the close of each night, students all over Boston spill from bars, concerts, and clubs into the cold air. Many are caught in a wave of hunger, fueled by the calories they’ve burned dancing and the alcohol waiting to be soaked up by extensive carbohydrates. The same dilemma arises: Where to eat? Although no two nights out in Boston are the same, they don’t have to end with a … [Read more...] about Your Guide to Late-Night Eats Around Boston

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