The Student Assembly (SA) voted to pass a $377,500 UGBC budget for the 2023–24 academic year during its meeting on Tuesday night, increasing last year’s budget by $15,050. Jonah Kotzen, UGBC president-elect and MCAS ’24; Meghan Heckelman, UGBC vice president–elect and LSEHD ’25; and Sahithi Thumuluri, GLBTQ+ Leadership Council (GLC) financial coordinator and MCAS ’25, presented … [Read more...] about UGBC’s Proposed 2023–24 Budget Increases Spending by $15,050 to $377,500
Remembering Former STM Dean Rev. Thomas D. Stegman, S.J.
Rev. Thomas D. Stegman, S.J., a New Testament scholar and former dean of the Boston College School of Theology and Ministry (STM), died on April 8 after a battle with glioblastoma, according to a University release. He was 60 years old. “It would be difficult to overstate just how loved and respected Tom was in the STM community and how centrally he figured in its life during … [Read more...] about Remembering Former STM Dean Rev. Thomas D. Stegman, S.J.
Flo Rida Excites the Heights on a Rainy Marathon Monday
Boston College students woke up bright and early on Monday as music from Taylor Swift and Bad Bunny, among others, blasted throughout the residence halls. Students dressed from head to toe in eclectic outfits as they celebrated not only the 127th Boston Marathon, but a performance in the Mod Lot from Flo Rida as part of the University’s Mile 21 festivities for Marathon … [Read more...] about Flo Rida Excites the Heights on a Rainy Marathon Monday
BC Drops Final Two Games of Series, Blue Devils Complete Sweep
Nearly 2,000 Boston College softball fans were in attendance for Saturday and Sunday’s games against Duke at Harrington Athletics Village. But the stands ran blue as the Blue Devils held strong in the crowd and on the field in both contests. “The weather was great,” BC head coach Amy Kvilhaug said. “It was just a great environment for the student-athletes to play … [Read more...] about BC Drops Final Two Games of Series, Blue Devils Complete Sweep
Tragedy, Recovery, and Community: Recounting and Reflecting 10 Years After the Boston Marathon Bombing
D anielle Ellerbe was seconds away from crossing the finish line of the 2013 Boston Marathon when a bomb detonated in the distance. “I saw it but it was still far enough away,” said Ellerbe, a sophomore at the time and BC ’15. “I looked at a police officer who was standing along the race, and they didn’t respond or react. So I just went right back into go mode, like … [Read more...] about Tragedy, Recovery, and Community: Recounting and Reflecting 10 Years After the Boston Marathon Bombing
No. 7 Eagles Match Program’s Single-Game Scoring Record in 25–13 Win Over No. 12 Virginia
On a day meant to honor seniors and graduate students, Boston College lacrosse went above and beyond. The Eagles notched a whopping 25 goals in what was their final home regular season game of the year, matching the program’s single-game scoring record. “I just think they’re on a mission right now,” BC head coach Acacia Walker-Weinstein said. “And I think, you know, we knew … [Read more...] about No. 7 Eagles Match Program’s Single-Game Scoring Record in 25–13 Win Over No. 12 Virginia
Eagles Reach Double Digits in Season Loss Total, Fall to Duke 6–4
Four men up; four men down. Three men up; three men down. Three men up again; three men down again. Statistically speaking, the first three innings of at-bats for No. 11 Boston College baseball in its series opener against Duke weren’t pretty. But once the bottom of the fourth inning hit, all of BC’s hitting woes turned around. But it wasn’t pretty either. After Travis … [Read more...] about Eagles Reach Double Digits in Season Loss Total, Fall to Duke 6–4
The Resource Center: BC Students Continue Calling for an LGBTQ+ Space After Years of Advocacy
A few hundred feet beyond the Green Line’s Amory Street T stop, Boston University is set to open a new LGBTQIA+ student resource center at 808 Commonwealth Ave. The center is the result of an eight-month campaign from the LGBTQIA+ BU Student Task Force, which first submitted its proposal to create a space specifically for queer students in November. Opening at the beginning of … [Read more...] about The Resource Center: BC Students Continue Calling for an LGBTQ+ Space After Years of Advocacy
Eagles Prevent Late-Game Collapse with Giery Walk-Off to Defeat UConn 4–3
Boston College softball has struggled to close out games all season and has blown leads in the final innings of its contests against North Carolina, UMass, and Clemson. On Tuesday at Harrington Athletics Village, however, the Eagles changed that narrative. BC held a 3–1 lead until the top of the seventh inning when Connecticut’s Lexi Hastings blasted a two-out, two-run home … [Read more...] about Eagles Prevent Late-Game Collapse with Giery Walk-Off to Defeat UConn 4–3