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
Ep.6, Season 3 of Eagle Eye featuring Professor Nicole Eaton
This week, hosts Isabella and Elizabeth speak with Nicole Eaton, an associate professor in the History Department with an interest in Soviet history, World War II, and the inner workings and cultures of the European cities whose urban spaces were redesigned during wartime. On March 14th, she released her new book, German Blood, Slavic Soil, which examines how Konisberg, a … [Read more...] about Ep.6, Season 3 of Eagle Eye featuring Professor Nicole Eaton
Homemade on the Heights: Mac and Cheese
Macaroni and cheese is the ultimate comfort meal. It’s the blueprint for an easy, quick meal you can pop in the microwave and eat instantly. There is nothing wrong with your typical store-bought microwavable mac and cheese, but making this creamy, indulgent dish from scratch is undoubtedly better. The downside to making this meal from scratch is that it typically demands a … [Read more...] about Homemade on the Heights: Mac and Cheese
Eagles Snap Six-Game Losing Streak With 2–1 Win Over Merrimack
New England weather can be unpredictable in the spring, especially in the first half of April. That was the case at Harrington Athletics Village on Wednesday afternoon as 40-degree weather deadened the balls in a midweek game between Boston College softball and Merrimack. Despite the weather, the Eagles (17–17, 1–8 Atlantic Coast) snapped their six-game losing streak behind … [Read more...] about Eagles Snap Six-Game Losing Streak With 2–1 Win Over Merrimack
Escape Campus for a Day: Trips Outside of Boston
As a college student residing in a mainly suburban area, feeling stuck in the campus bubble is inevitable. And a quick trip to Newbury Street or a stroll alongside the Charles River may not provide enough of an escape anymore. Fortunately, there are many affordable and fun day trips you can take on the weekends to places near Boston. Here are some spots you can drop by for a … [Read more...] about Escape Campus for a Day: Trips Outside of Boston
Eagles Overcome Eight-Run Deficit, Defeat UMass 13–12 in Baseball Beanpot Semifinal
Just two days after allowing 12 runs against Georgia Tech in a program-defining win, No. 9 Boston College baseball allowed 12 runs again, only this time to UMass Amherst in the 32nd Baseball Beanpot on Tuesday. The Minutemen scored 10 runs in the first two innings alone to take a 10–2 lead. But the Eagles (21–6, 8–4 Atlantic Coast) would not let UMass (4–16, 0–3 Atlantic … [Read more...] about Eagles Overcome Eight-Run Deficit, Defeat UMass 13–12 in Baseball Beanpot Semifinal