After launching their campaigns on Tuesday morning, the two teams running in this year’s UGBC presidential and vice presidential election faced off for the first time in the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) debate Thursday night. Presidential candidates Jonah Kotzen and Jordan Nakash both highlighted the importance of DEI in their respective campaigns. Nakash and her … [Read more...] about UGBC Candidates Talk Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in First Debate
Two Teams Announce Campaigns for UGBC President and Vice President on Tuesday Morning
UGBC presidential and vice presidential campaign season kicked off Tuesday morning, with two teams announcing their bids in the election on April 3. The candidates for president are Jonah Kotzen, Council for Students with Disabilities policy coordinator and MCAS ’24, and Jordan Nakash, BAIC ambassador, former Student Assembly (SA) representative, and MCAS ’24. Their respective … [Read more...] about Two Teams Announce Campaigns for UGBC President and Vice President on Tuesday Morning
Newton City Council Reports on Budget, Honors John Bliss at Monday Night Meeting
Newton city councilors discussed various budget items and new zoning and planning projects and honored John Bliss, the previous president of Newton Conservators who died on Feb. 1, at their city council meeting Monday night. “John Bliss served as a friend and mentor for many of us on city council and beyond, and whereas John Bliss touched innumerable past, current, and future … [Read more...] about Newton City Council Reports on Budget, Honors John Bliss at Monday Night Meeting
Homemade on the Heights: Avocado Toast with a Poached Egg
As a Los Angeles native, I consider myself an avocado toast connoisseur. I’ve tried countless variations—I even spent one summer tasting a bunch of avocado toasts across LA and searching for the very best one. While there were some strong contenders, my conclusion is that the best avocado toast you can eat comes from your own kitchen. It’s cheaper and easier, … [Read more...] about Homemade on the Heights: Avocado Toast with a Poached Egg
SA Brainstorms How to Spend Remaining $5,572.42 in UGBC Budget
The Student Assembly (SA) unanimously voted to pass a bill allocating $200 of its budget to fund an induction ceremony for Boston College’s chapter of Phi Alpha Theta, a national history honor society, in its meeting on Tuesday night. “[UGBC President Lubens Benjamin] sent me an email forwarded from Phi Alpha Theta asking for money—$200 for an induction ceremony,” said Joshua … [Read more...] about SA Brainstorms How to Spend Remaining $5,572.42 in UGBC Budget
Behind the Scenes of BC Theatre: A Look Into the Production Process of ‘Dead Man’s Cell Phone’
Although Boston College students fill the Robsham Theater mainstage and Bonn Studio Theater each year for the theatre department’s numerous performances, most students likely do not know about the preparation that occurs behind the scenes for each show to come together. According to Lily Telegdy, LSEHD ’23, there is more to it than one might think. “I think what a lot … [Read more...] about Behind the Scenes of BC Theatre: A Look Into the Production Process of ‘Dead Man’s Cell Phone’
Despite Three Home Runs, BC Falls to Huskies 9–7
In a game that featured Boston College women’s softball blasting a season-high three home runs, the Eagles’ pitching inaccuracies, highlighted by its three pitchers used and nine earned runs, held BC back from snapping its three-game losing streak heading into Tuesday’s game against UConn in Storrs, Conn. “We need to have better command,” BC head coach Amy Kvilhaug said. … [Read more...] about Despite Three Home Runs, BC Falls to Huskies 9–7
2024 Women’s Beanpot Championship To Be Played at TD Garden
For the last 44 years, the Women’s Beanpot Championship has been held in a rotating selection of on-campus rinks while the men battle it out under the lights of TD Garden. But next winter, the women will also lace up their skates on Boston’s biggest stage as TD Garden announced on Monday that the tournament’s championship and consolation games will be played at the Garden … [Read more...] about 2024 Women’s Beanpot Championship To Be Played at TD Garden
No. 16 Eagles Fall 6–2 at Northeastern in 18th-Straight Road Game
Boston College baseball has taken flight in the season’s first month, winning its first four weekend series, posting 14 wins in 18 games, and earning a ranking as high as No. 16 nationally in D1Baseball and Perfect Game. Now sitting atop the ACC Coastal division, with a number next to their team name, the Eagles are no longer flying under the radar. But Tuesday’s 6–2 loss … [Read more...] about No. 16 Eagles Fall 6–2 at Northeastern in 18th-Straight Road Game