Mount Alvernia High School, an all-girls Catholic school in Newton, will close at the conclusion of the 2022–23 academic year, according to a release from the school’s board of directors and the Missionary Franciscan Sisters of the Immaculate Conception, who own the property at 790 Centre St. Following the announcement, several alumni of the school spoke out against the … [Read more...] about 88-Year-Old Newton Catholic School’s Closure Prompts Outcry From Alumni
Hozier’s ‘Eat Your Young’ Incorporates Political Statements With Catchy Melodies
★★★★★ Irish folk-soul artist Hozier’s new EP, Eat Your Young, may not be the festive, rowdy St. Patrick’s Day soundtrack listeners might want, but it promises something far beyond the spirit of this holiday. Following the release of his single “Swan Upon Leda” last October, Eat Your Young gives fans and new listeners alike another reason to get excited about Hozier’s … [Read more...] about Hozier’s ‘Eat Your Young’ Incorporates Political Statements With Catchy Melodies
Eagles Drop 19–8 Loss in Tallahassee at No. 21 Florida State
Both wearing green hats in celebration of St. Patrick’s Day, the luck ended up being with No. 21 Florida State in Friday’s three-game series opener against Boston College baseball. “We didn’t run the bases … as well as we normally do, we didn’t situationally hit as well as I would have liked and as we normally do,” BC head coach Mike Gambino said. “We had some chances to … [Read more...] about Eagles Drop 19–8 Loss in Tallahassee at No. 21 Florida State
Eagles Go Cold on Offense Against NC State, Win Streak Snapped
Boston College softball had not lost since Feb. 25, outsourcing its opponents 38–11 during an eight-game winning streak. That is, until Friday in Raleigh, N.C., as the Eagles (15–8, 0–1) lost 6–2 to NC State (8–17, 2–5) in its first conference game of the season. Starting pitcher Sussanah Anderson struck out 11 batters, but BC was unable to score a run after the third … [Read more...] about Eagles Go Cold on Offense Against NC State, Win Streak Snapped
A Look Into BC Football Three Practices Into the Spring Season
Three practices into the 2023 spring season, Boston College football is ready to move on from its 3–9 2022 season. But it’s a slow ramp up process until the first game of the season on Sept. 2, according to BC head coach Jeff Hafley. The Eagles, who practiced on Tuesday and Thursday this week, are currently playing with just helmets—no pads—through a procedure of tagging … [Read more...] about A Look Into BC Football Three Practices Into the Spring Season
Hit the Pause Button: Slowing Down at Boston College
Amid the busyness of college life, when I’m juggling everything from class readings to group projects, club meetings, and job commitments, I find it challenging to hit the pause button. If you’re like me, you long to calm the storm for a few moments and soak in everyday’s ordinary moments. Often, dedicating time to slow down and take a step back from the chaos of school is … [Read more...] about Hit the Pause Button: Slowing Down at Boston College
Bouie Highlights the Importance of Local and Regional News in Upholding U.S. Democracy
Rebuilding democracy starts within local communities, according to New York Times columnist and former CBS political analyst Jamelle Bouie. “The first step, I think, is people rebuilding the institutions that help people understand themselves and understand their communities,” Bouie said. “And that means starting with journalism at the very lowest level, at the very local … [Read more...] about Bouie Highlights the Importance of Local and Regional News in Upholding U.S. Democracy
BC Indefinitely Postponed Upper Campus Pavilion Plan, Says CSD Chair at SA Meeting
Boston College has indefinitely postponed plans to construct a pavilion that would make Upper Campus more accessible, Council for Students with Disabilities (CSD) Chair Sarah Farnan said at the Student Assembly (SA) meeting on Tuesday night. According to Farnan, plans to make Upper Campus more accessible for those with physical disabilities were postponed due to the cost of … [Read more...] about BC Indefinitely Postponed Upper Campus Pavilion Plan, Says CSD Chair at SA Meeting
‘Boston Strangler’ Celebrates Good Journalism Through Crime Narrative
With Boston Strangler, writer and director Matt Ruskin, a native of Watertown, Mass., didn’t set out to make a film about a real-life serial killer in Boston. The story of the two female journalists who broke the story, Loretta McLaughlin and Jean Cole, found him instead. “I wasn’t looking to do a true story, but when I discovered Loretta and Jean’s story I was really taken … [Read more...] about ‘Boston Strangler’ Celebrates Good Journalism Through Crime Narrative