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Entering its final game of the season having lost 11 of its last 12 games, Boston College women’s basketball desperately needed a win on Sunday against Wake Forest.  Over the matchup’s first 10 minutes, however, the Eagles’ recent woes seemed unshakeable, as they fell behind by double digits with 2:44 left in the quarter.  Even point guard Taina Mair—who averaged 23 … [Read more...] about BC Tops Demon Deacons 73–63, Breaks Six-Game Losing Streak

Nicknamed “the odds father” and the “priest of sin,” Rev. Richard McGowan, S.J., is Boston College’s resident gambling expert. But this does not mean he spends his weekends betting and wagering. Instead, it is quite the opposite.  McGowan studies how gambling, as well as other “sin industries” such as tobacco and alcohol, impact the economy and whether or not the growth of … [Read more...] about “The Priest of Sin”: McGowan Studies Implications of Gambling

Boston College baseball opened up its 2023 in rough fashion, falling to Pepperdine 9–0 while recording only three hits. But since then, the Eagles (3–1) have outscored their opponents 30–7 in their last three games. That streak includes BC’s Friday win over Bucknell (0–4) in Charleston, SC, defeating the Bison 9–1 behind a season-high three home runs and six two-out runs. … [Read more...] about Eagles Hit Season-High Three Home Runs, Defeat Bucknell 9–1

Former Boston College men’s hockey head coach Jerry York was named the Hobey Baker Memorial Award Foundation’s 2023 Legend of College Hockey honoree on Thursday.  The annual award honors a player, coach, or administrator who has made outstanding and historic contributions to college hockey. It’s presented alongside the Hobey Baker Award, which is given to the most … [Read more...] about Jerry York Named Hobey Baker Memorial Foundation’s 2023 Legend of College Hockey Honoree

Three power play goals is usually more than enough to win any given hockey game, especially when a team has found success in recent games. But to Boston College men’s hockey’s misfortune, it was not enough to beat Maine on Friday night, as BC goaltender Mitch Benson let in five goals while facing just 23 shots.  The Black Bears (14–13–5, 8–9–4 Hockey East) defeated BC … [Read more...] about Eagles Drop 6–3 Loss at Maine Despite Recording Three Power Play Goals

Once upon a time, a damsel sat hopeless in her tower. Suddenly, the door to her prison burst open, and a prince appeared. Before asking if she was fine or mentally stable after years of isolation, he knelt on one knee and asked for her hand in marriage. With no other choices before her, the damsel agreed and the couple lived happily ever after in the prince’s castle.  The girl … [Read more...] about I Am Not Your Damsel in Distress

Break out your blazers, it’s recruiting season baby! For many Boston College sophomores, the time surrounding Bank Week and Finance Week is the most dreaded—and important—part of the year. Campus representatives from major banks and firms visit BC to network with students and scout out the next class of investment banking or consulting summer interns. It’s a high-stakes game … [Read more...] about How to Survive the Lazy River of Recruiting