Leading up to Wednesday afternoon’s home opener against Sacred Heart, No. 16 Boston College baseball had used an average of six pitchers in all of its midweek games this season. In those games, BC’s starters didn’t last more than three innings. But while the formula for mid-week pitching lacks a specific identity—unlike most Saturdays, in which BC typically goes with its … [Read more...] about Cimini Walks Off in Ninth as No. 16 BC Captures First Home Win
Boston in Full Bloom: Tips on Exploring the City in the Spring
As the weather slowly grows warmer, it is the perfect time to start exploring the nooks and crannies of Boston. The city is constantly evolving, and there are plenty of new places and activities to explore this spring. The city caters to all types of people—shoppers, foodies, adventurers, sports fanatics, art and history buffs, music fans, and more. Here are some tips on how to … [Read more...] about Boston in Full Bloom: Tips on Exploring the City in the Spring
Earl Grant Signs Two-Year Contract Extension Through 2028–29 Season
Boston College men’s basketball head coach Earl Grant signed a two-year contract extension that will run through the 2028–29 season, according to a release from BC Athletics. “Thank you to the Board of Trustees, Father Leahy, and Blake James for this opportunity to continue to lead the Boston College Men’s Basketball program,” Grant wrote in the release. “My family and I … [Read more...] about Earl Grant Signs Two-Year Contract Extension Through 2028–29 Season
Professors from BC’s COP27 Delegation Explore the Conference’s Impact on Environmental Change
COP27 provides attendees with the opportunity to share their perspectives on climate change issues with global leaders, according to María Fernanda Piñeros-Leaño, an assistant professor in the Boston College School of Social Work and one of the University’s conference delegates. “COP27 has contributed a space where heads of state get to meet with its population, with people … [Read more...] about Professors from BC’s COP27 Delegation Explore the Conference’s Impact on Environmental Change
Green Newton Co-Hosts Panel on Hydrogen Combustion Heating Systems
Panelists Cathy Kristofferson and Martyn Roetter advocated against using hydrogen combustion to heat buildings at a discussion co-hosted by Green Newton and the Newton Free Library on Thursday night. “Only gas industry studies seem to find hydrogen viable use for heating,” Kristofferson, a representative from the Pipe Line Awareness Network for the Northeast, said. “All … [Read more...] about Green Newton Co-Hosts Panel on Hydrogen Combustion Heating Systems
This Is Your Brain on Chess
I never wanted to be a chess guy—someone who obsesses over midgame strategies, remembers the names to all the openings, and talks about high-profile matches with friends. Despite this, over the past few weeks, the game has swallowed up my free time and invaded my thoughts. It all started because I got a new iPhone at the start of this year. Prior to this purchase, I had … [Read more...] about This Is Your Brain on Chess
Daniel Benayun Delivers Timeless Concepts, Retro Styles to Nearby Gallery Exhibit
The sound of quaint jazz music fills a brick-walled room covered in vibrant paintings at the Nearby Gallery in Newton Centre. An installation composed of journals and knick-knacks, complete with a pin labeled “The Benayun Book Society,” sits in the middle of the space. Daniel Benayun, a Boston-based painter, freelance designer, and art instructor, sat comfortably on a couch … [Read more...] about Daniel Benayun Delivers Timeless Concepts, Retro Styles to Nearby Gallery Exhibit
Eagles Rebound, Capture Back-to-Back Victories to Earn Series Win at No. 21 Florida State
Whether it’s starting pitching, bullpen performance, batting, base running, or situational hitting, it’s standard to blame one of those elements of a baseball team if it loses repeatedly. In 2022, for instance, Boston College baseball’s pitching identity was at the root of the Eagles’ troubles, as BC registered the lowest-ranked ERA in the ACC. But BC head coach Mike … [Read more...] about Eagles Rebound, Capture Back-to-Back Victories to Earn Series Win at No. 21 Florida State
Tran: 50 years of ‘The Dark Side of the Moon’ and Pink Floyd’s Everlasting Legacy
On March 1, 1973, Pink Floyd released its concept album The Dark Side of the Moon, which soon after would be known as one of the greatest and most influential albums of all time. The Dark Side of the Moon’s unique style quickly became incorporated into both mainstream and alternative rock while the ’70s music scene found its sound. Fifty years since the album’s release, Pink … [Read more...] about Tran: 50 years of ‘The Dark Side of the Moon’ and Pink Floyd’s Everlasting Legacy