The Boston College Police Department (BCPD) is currently investigating reports of fraudulent credit card activity following purchases of online tickets for campus events, according to an email University administrators sent to the BC community on Friday. “The reports concern transactions involving online tickets purchased through AudienceView’s website in January and February … [Read more...] about Students Report Fraudulent Credit Card Activity Following Purchases From University Ticketing Website
Black Leadership Initiative Takes Afrocentric Approach to Social Work
For the Black Leadership Initiative (BLI), Black History Month is not just the month of February—it’s all 12 months of the year. “We’re very focused on the history of Black communities,” Samuel Bradley, co-founder and co-director of the BLI, said. “The history of Black communities is oftentimes an overlooked aspect of the work, but how can you know how to stage for the present … [Read more...] about Black Leadership Initiative Takes Afrocentric Approach to Social Work
Kaylee Arzu Depicts Black Culture and Elegance Through Portrait Photography
When student photographer Kaylee Arzu walked through the Dior exhibit of the Brooklyn Museum last winter, she admired the classic style and iconic poses depicted in the art on the walls. But one thing stood out to her: The photos in the exhibit predominantly reflected white women. “It made me realize that at this time, the pinnacle of elegance and beauty and high … [Read more...] about Kaylee Arzu Depicts Black Culture and Elegance Through Portrait Photography
B.E.A.T.S Gives Students of Color a Voice Through A Cappella
For Silvia Ballivian, Meenakshi Menon, and Hannah Choi, the idea of a safe space materializes within the a cappella group Black Experience in America Through Song (B.E.A.T.S.). “It’s the one place besides my room that I feel comfortable in,” Ballivian, president of B.E.A.T.S. and MCAS ’23 said. B.E.A.T.S is Boston College’s only a cappella group that centers exclusively … [Read more...] about B.E.A.T.S Gives Students of Color a Voice Through A Cappella
First and Foremost, Doxie McCoy
When Doxie McCoy started a minority student newspaper at Boston College, she was the first to do it. … [Read more...] about First and Foremost, Doxie McCoy
Blake Bolden’s Impact on Hockey Extends Far Beyond a Single Game
For most hockey defensemen, totaling 29 points, registering seven multi-point games, and earning Hockey East Defenseman of the Year in a single season are once-in-a-lifetime accomplishments. For former Boston College women’s hockey defenseman Blake Bolden, they are just a brief glimpse into a career filled with everlasting impacts on the game of hockey. In back-to-back … [Read more...] about Blake Bolden’s Impact on Hockey Extends Far Beyond a Single Game
“Not Just for Ourselves, but for Everyone”: Black History Month’s Evolution at BC
In 1976, Gerald Ford became the first U.S. president to officially recognize Black History Month, urging the American public to “seize the opportunity to honor the too-often neglected accomplishments of Black Americans in every area of endeavor throughout our history.” At BC, Black History Month programming surged in the following decades, with new lineups of … [Read more...] about “Not Just for Ourselves, but for Everyone”: Black History Month’s Evolution at BC
Myrtle Baptist Church Remains a Cornerstone of Newton’s Black Community Throughout Its 149-Year History
On 21 Curve Street in West Newton, a quietly regal white building sits facing the road. The sign in the front identifies the structure as the historically Black Myrtle Baptist Church. For 149 years, the church has been a cornerstone of the African American community in Newton, creating a space for worship, togetherness, and empowerment. “I think, overall, the general sort of … [Read more...] about Myrtle Baptist Church Remains a Cornerstone of Newton’s Black Community Throughout Its 149-Year History
Through Using His Resources, CARAMEL Establishes Name For Himself in BC’s Music Scene
While students on Boston College’s campus may have heard the name Angus Williams, MCAS ’25, his stage name, CARAMEL, is even more recognizable. “The distinction between CARAMEL and Angus is that Angus wears different hats,” Brian Kazinduka, MCAS ’25 and CARAMEL’s music collaborator, said. “He is curating events, diving, making music—what’s special about him is that, without … [Read more...] about Through Using His Resources, CARAMEL Establishes Name For Himself in BC’s Music Scene