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Just under a year ago, Boston College men’s basketball ended Pittsburgh’s season with a dominant first-round ACC Tournament victory—the Eagles’ first conference tournament win in four years.   But three months into the 2022-23 season, the Panthers have made clear that they are a different team.  Pittsburgh head coach Jeff Capel III—on the brink of losing his job at the … [Read more...] about Eagles’ Display Weak Perimeter Defense, Fall 77–58 to Pittsburgh

If the big brown teddy bears and red heart plushies lining CVS’ aisles are any indication, the season of love is upon us. Depending on your romantic status, you are either receiving this news with excitement or dread. Or perhaps a bit of both. Now, I would be lying if I said more people love Valentine’s Day than hate it. A holiday overwhelmingly based on highlighting romantic … [Read more...] about Extracting Whimsy from the Mundane: the Manic Pixie Dream Girl’s Guide to Valentine’s Day

In Amy Kvilhaug’s three seasons as Boston College softball’s head coach, the Eagles have never produced a winning season.  While the 2022 season featured BC finishing 20–27 (6–18 Atlantic Coast), it was a seven-win improvement from the Eagles’ 13–32 2021 season and featured three Eagles—graduate pitcher and captain Susannah Anderson, senior outfielder Ellie Mataya, and … [Read more...] about Previewing the 2023 Softball Season: With Anderson and Slike Returning, BC Has the Foundation to Make Progress

For Valentine’s Day, Boston College students can send their valentine a box of chocolates or a bouquet of flowers. Or, they could send them a bag of condoms.  Boston College Students for Sexual Health (BCSSH), an independent student group committed to providing students with sexual health and sex education resources, distributes “condomgrams” to members of the BC community … [Read more...] about The Absence of Abstinence: Students Reflect on Sex Culture and Policy at BC

★★★★☆ Tennis isn’t just a sport—it’s also the name of a talented indie pop group from Denver, Colo. Tennis, composed of married duo Alaina Moore and Patrick Riley, create a sound that is both  groovy and catchy Pollen, the duo’s sixth album release since its debut in 2010, contains lots of experimental instrumentation and genre switching. Tennis’ music has the unique … [Read more...] about Tennis’ New Album Combines Genres, References Past Decades

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BC After Dark, a late-night food option offered at Hillside Cafe, is currently shut down due to staffing shortages and low student attendance, according to Director of Dining Services Beth Emery and Associate Director of Restaurant Operations Megan O’Neill. “BC After Dark (BCAD) at Hillside was open Thursday and Friday nights in the fall, but due to low attendance and staffing … [Read more...] about BC Dining Closes BC After Dark Due to Staffing Shortages and Low Student Attendance

The Russian invasion of Ukraine has caused one of the largest and fastest forced displacement crises since World War II, according to Monsignor Robert Vitillo, secretary general of the International Catholic Migration Commission (ICMC).   “Refugees from Ukraine recorded across Europe: eight million,” Vitillo said. “Refugees from Ukraine registered for temporary or similar … [Read more...] about Vitillo Highlights Catholic Organizations Efforts To Confront Ukraine’s Refugee Crisis