When Jake Ottiger and his friends received their study abroad program acceptances this February, they rushed to figure out which other Boston College students would attend the same programs as them. Once Ottiger noticed there was no simple way to access that information, he decided to build one. … [Read more...] about Ottiger Provides Opportunity for Connection Through Eagles Abroad
Dear BC, I’m Just Doing It for the Plot
I cut off my hair in a nine-man bathroom. People asked me why, and to be honest I cannot think of a single reason I willingly submitted myself to having chunks of hair missing from my head. The only reason that comes to mind, in fact, is that “I did it for the plot.” Now most people over the age of 30 might think I am absolutely insane for comparing my life to a book or movie, … [Read more...] about Dear BC, I’m Just Doing It for the Plot
Medjid’s Seven Goals Lead BC to 19–8 Battle of Comm. Ave. Win
Boston College and Boston University’s Battle of Commonwealth Avenue rivalry spans across each school’s athletic programs, featuring fierce competition between closely matched teams from two schools separated by about 3 miles. The rivalry, however, has not been close for the school’s women’s lacrosse teams, as Tuesday’s game marked BC’s 13th consecutive victory over the … [Read more...] about Medjid’s Seven Goals Lead BC to 19–8 Battle of Comm. Ave. Win
No. 11 Eagles Clinch 2023 Baseball Beanpot Trophy with Wang’s Solo Home Run in Ninth
When Julian Tonghini struck out Harvard baseball’s Jordan Kang with the bases loaded for the third out in the top of the ninth inning, fans at Harrington Athletics Village knew what they were possibly in for. On a night in which temperatures were well into the mid-sixties, another potential Boston College baseball walkoff win was on the horizon. After swiping through the … [Read more...] about No. 11 Eagles Clinch 2023 Baseball Beanpot Trophy with Wang’s Solo Home Run in Ninth
Boygenius Makes a Triumphant Return With New Album ‘The Record’
★★★★★ 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