A bicyclist died from injuries sustained in a crash with a United Parcel Service (UPS) driver, Newton Mayor Ruthanne Fuller announced in a press release on Monday night. The bicyclist was a Newton resident. The joint statement from Marian Ryan, district attorney of Middlesex county, and John Carmichael, chief of the Newton Police Department (NPD), detailed the incident. “The … [Read more...] about Bicyclist Killed in Newton Car Crash Involving UPS Driver
‘Heights’ 2022–23 Male Athlete of the Year: Zay Flowers
Zay Flowers can’t pinpoint one low moment from his four years at Boston College. Not a single one through 48 games. “I don’t really see anything as a low moment,” Flowers said. “I see it as a learning moment.” But, when asked about the highs, Flowers was quick to mention BC’s upset over then-No. 17 N.C. State—a bright spot in an otherwise forgettable season. “Things … [Read more...] about ‘Heights’ 2022–23 Male Athlete of the Year: Zay Flowers
After Top Court Strikes Down Race-Conscious Admissions, What’s Next for Boston College?
Kenneth Beato works at the front desk of the Thea Bowman AHANA and Intercultural Center (BAIC) at Boston College. By checking students in for appointments and informing them about BAIC resources, Beato, CSOM ’25, said he serves as a bridge between the rest of BC’s campus and what he describes as a safe haven for himself and other AHANA students. Beato said his role at the … [Read more...] about After Top Court Strikes Down Race-Conscious Admissions, What’s Next for Boston College?
‘Barbie’ Tries Too Hard to Be More Than Just Pretty and Pink
★★★☆☆ For many children, a doll is an extension of oneself—though products of plastic, dolls transform within kids’ imaginations. Restricted by their lack of experience in the world and dependency on adults, children might create a place where they are the ones in control—a place where they have agency over what is said and done. During playtime, lifeless objects often … [Read more...] about ‘Barbie’ Tries Too Hard to Be More Than Just Pretty and Pink
BC’s Roche Center Receives $2.5 Million Grant From Healey Education Foundation
The Healey Education Foundation awarded Boston College’s Roche Center for Catholic Education a $2.5 million grant, along with resources to establish a preK-12 Catholic school board training program. The grant will be dispersed over five years, providing the center roughly $500,000 per year. “We were really excited and enthused to be able to expand our leadership formation … [Read more...] about BC’s Roche Center Receives $2.5 Million Grant From Healey Education Foundation
Frelick goes 3–3 in MLB Debut, Records First Home Run in Third Game with Brewers
It didn’t take long for Sal Frelick to lift his first major league home run. The former Boston College baseball outfielder, who played for the Eagles from 2019 to 2021, has been turning heads ever since he stepped onto the field for the Milwaukee Brewers on Saturday, July 22. Frelick went 3–3 at the plate in his MLB debut, posting two RBIs in the Brewers’ narrow 4–3 win … [Read more...] about Frelick goes 3–3 in MLB Debut, Records First Home Run in Third Game with Brewers
Through Hard-Hitting Storytelling, Nanos Becomes Pulitzer Prize Finalist
In May 2012, Janelle Nanos met Kate Price at a human trafficking conference, where she had initially set out to report on the local nuns who hosted the conference. But after hearing Price’s story, Nanos felt compelled to learn more. “When [Price] started talking, one of the first things she said was, ‘My father trafficked me when I was a child,’” Nanos said. “My jaw just … [Read more...] about Through Hard-Hitting Storytelling, Nanos Becomes Pulitzer Prize Finalist
Three Former Eagles Sign MLB Contracts
After a record-breaking season in which Boston College baseball tallied its most conference wins ever and highest national ranking, three Eagles are putting the program on the map with professional opportunities. Travis Honeyman, Joe Vetrano, and Peter Burns—all key members of BC’s 2023 roster—signed MLB contracts. Honeyman, an outfielder selected in the third round of the … [Read more...] about Three Former Eagles Sign MLB Contracts
Giving Up and When To Do It
It’s really hard to quit. For a large part of our lives, society ingrains us with the idea that to quit is to fail. Never giving up is an idea that is culturally reinforced in music, movies, and our education system. But I’m here to tell you that giving up is great. I’m a pro at quitting—in the right situations—and here’s why … For almost five years, I spent my Monday nights in … [Read more...] about Giving Up and When To Do It