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After nine combined seasons and 186 total points, Cayla Barnes and Hannah Bilka’s time as Boston College women’s hockey players is over. The pair of captains will take the ice for Ohio State next season, as announced by the Buckeyes on Saturday.  Excited to announce the signing of two new Buckeyes Welcome to the family, @Cayla_barnes27 and @hannahbilka12 #GoBucks | … [Read more...] about Captains Cayla Barnes and Hannah Bilka Transfer to Ohio State

Anna Nolin, the next superintendent of Newton Public Schools (NPS), attributes her desire to become an educator to her high school English teacher, who advocated for her to apply to college and helped her through the application process.  “The entire reason I went into teaching was because my high school English teacher helped me get into college,” Nolin said. “He just took a … [Read more...] about Newton’s Next Superintendent Seeks To Develop Profile of a Graduate, Establish Working Relationship With Teachers

After inclement weather on Saturday pushed the second game of No. 17 Boston College baseball’s three-game series with No. 24 NC State to a Sunday doubleheader, the two games quite literally could not have gone differently for the Eagles. The first game turned into a blowout loss, but the second featured an extra-inning walk-off with the bases loaded courtesy of outfielder … [Read more...] about After Mercy-Rule Loss, No. 17 BC Earns Walk-Off Win to Split Sunday Doubleheader Against No. 24 Wolfpack

Massachusetts Senate Majority Leader Cynthia Stone Creem addressed incentives for utilizing energy-conscious ways to power the home and buying or leasing electric vehicles (EVs) with representatives from the Green Energy Consumers Alliance during a webinar on Wednesday. “There’s no question that in order to achieve net-zero emissions by 2050, we have to stop using gas and other … [Read more...] about Green Energy Consumers Alliance Discusses Home Power and the Transition to Electric Vehicles at a Wednesday Webinar

As someone who grew up alongside a sibling with a genetic disorder, Jonah Kotzen said he is devoted to advocating for individuals with disabilities—a commitment that eventually motivated him to join student government. “My brother specifically is someone who has really defined my relationship with advocacy,” Kotzen, MCAS ’24, said. When he came to Boston College, Kotzen quickly … [Read more...] about Kotzen and Heckelman: Acceptance, Academics, Activity, and Adjustment

As a night of dancing and celebrating came to a close, audience members suddenly erupted into gasps as they learned this year’s Saint Oscar A. Romero Scholarship Award would go to not one but two recipients.  “You heard that the selection this year was quite difficult, and in fact we have a tie,” Rev. Gregory A. Kalscheur, S.J., announced to shocked faces and murmurs. “We have … [Read more...] about Kevin Lopez and Jonathan Mora Named Recipients of 2023 Oscar A. Romero Scholarship Award

Karl Bell will serve as director of the new Mentoring and Academic Achievement pillar at Boston College’s Pine Manor Institute for Student Success, according to Joy Moore, University vice president and executive director of the Pine Manor Institute.  “These organizational changes will enhance the overall student experience and provide consistent, high-quality support and … [Read more...] about “A Very Big Opportunity”: Karl Bell to Lead New Mentoring and Academic Achievement Pillar of Pine Manor Institute