★★★★★ When it comes to music for a good cry, boygenius has got you covered. Julien Baker, Phoebe Bridgers, and Lucy Dacus have all individually cultivated a new side of indie music, but in 2018, the three joined forces to create their band boygenius. The group released its first full-length album The Record on March 31. The Record follows the band’s self-titled 2018 … [Read more...] about Boygenius Makes a Triumphant Return With New Album ‘The Record’
Fuller To Lift COVID-19 State of Emergency After Three Years
The City of Newton’s COVID-19 state of emergency will end on May 11, according to an announcement from Newton Mayor Ruthanne Fuller in her newsletter on Monday. “This decision comes at a time of hope, recovery and progress in public health,” Fuller’s newsletter reads. “While COVID-19 continues to circulate, we now have many ways to manage the virus. This includes vaccines and … [Read more...] about Fuller To Lift COVID-19 State of Emergency After Three Years
Eagles Split Friday Doubleheader, Drop Series to Georgia Tech
Since its eight-game win streak earlier this season against non conference opponents, Boston College softball has not won a series. In fact, the Eagles only had one win during conference play since that win streak until picking up their second ACC win against Georgia Tech in Atlanta, Georgia, this past weekend. But BC’s ACC struggles continued against the Yellow Jackets, as … [Read more...] about Eagles Split Friday Doubleheader, Drop Series to Georgia Tech
Louisville Sweeps No. 9 Eagles, BC Drops First Series of Season
Boston College baseball’s program-record start has been a product of their resiliency. Entering Friday and Saturday’s games against No. 18 Louisville, the No. 9 Eagles had not lost two games in a row all season and had not lost a series all season. Despite a ninth inning rally in Thursday’s series opener against the Cardinals, BC (21–9, 8–7 Atlantic Coast) couldn’t carry … [Read more...] about Louisville Sweeps No. 9 Eagles, BC Drops First Series of Season
No. 7 Eagles Down No. 8 Notre Dame With 5–0 Fourth-Quarter Run
There are few matchups in college athletics more fitting for the Saturday before Easter than Notre Dame vs. Boston College, which are two of the most prominent Catholic schools in Division I. Matchups across sports between these two programs are often referred to as “The Holy War,” due to their religious affiliations, respectively. And on Saturday afternoon, No. 7 Boston … [Read more...] about No. 7 Eagles Down No. 8 Notre Dame With 5–0 Fourth-Quarter Run
Weynand: The Force Isn’t With ‘The Mandalorian’ Season Three
The Star Wars universe is facing a greater threat than Darth Vader or Emperor Palpatine. Simply put, the franchise is getting boring. The third and latest season of The Mandalorian is a negative deviation from the show’s previous plot quality and sophistication. The new season is not doing enough to engage the audience. Instead, the release is full of filler episodes that … [Read more...] about Weynand: The Force Isn’t With ‘The Mandalorian’ Season Three
Blondshell Touches On Dark Topics of Mental Illness and Identity Crisis in Her Debut Album, ‘Blondshell’
Sabrina Teitelbaum, who uses the stage name Blondshell, poured out her heart and soul into her debut self-titled album, Blondshell, which was released on April 7. After playing as the opening act for Suki Waterhouse’s tour, Blondshell is now venturing out on her own through releasing her first album and preparing for an upcoming Europe and North America tour. The album is … [Read more...] about Blondshell Touches On Dark Topics of Mental Illness and Identity Crisis in Her Debut Album, ‘Blondshell’
Eagles Ninth-Inning Rally Falls Short, Drop Series Opener to Louisville 6–4
Series openers haven’t been kind to Boston College baseball this season. Winners of each of its six series so far this season, BC had lost four series openers entering Thursday’s road game. And on Thursday, the Eagles (21–7, 8–5 Atlantic Coast) lost their fifth series opener, falling to Louisville (22–7, 5–5) by a final score of 6–4 despite scoring three runs in a … [Read more...] about Eagles Ninth-Inning Rally Falls Short, Drop Series Opener to Louisville 6–4
SA Discusses Elections Committee, Flo Rida Concert Ticket Availability
The Student Assembly (SA) discussed the role of the Elections Committee during Monday night’s UGBC election and the limited availability of Flo Rida tickets during its meeting on Tuesday night. “I think yesterday, a lot of issues with the Elections Committee came up that reflect poorly on all of us, in the sense that we already struggle with a lot of legitimacy issues in the … [Read more...] about SA Discusses Elections Committee, Flo Rida Concert Ticket Availability