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The Newton School Committee (NSC) voted Monday to approve the 2026–27 district calendar, which will start next school year on Sept. 2. The proposed schedule received criticism from the Newton Teachers Association because, in addition to starting the year earlier, the calendar cut the Labor Day weekend vacation from four days (closing school on Friday and Monday) to three (just … [Read more...] about Newton School Committee Finalizes Next Year’s Calendar

UGBC Senate leadership struck down a limited initiative calling on UGBC to release a statement condemning Immigration and Customs Enforcement’s (ICE) presence near campus.  “Senate leadership met on Friday, and we sent to public commenters who introduced the limited initiative to us that we believe our post was sufficient with UGBC’s mission in terms of getting resources out … [Read more...] about UGBC Leadership Rejects ICE Limited Initiative Statement, Reviews CSOM Transfer Process

Marc Laredo smiled at a clapping crowd at District 118 restaurant on Needham Street Tuesday night, with something to celebrate. The Newton City Council president had become Newton’s mayor-elect, having secured 77 percent of the vote over three-time candidate Al Cecchinelli. But in the seven other contested municipal elections for school committee and city council, Laredo also … [Read more...] about Laredo-Backed Candidates Win Big in Newton Local Elections

At Boston College, silence has become the safest language to speak.  A few weeks ago, I recorded a video of a man shouting a racial slur at Black students outside St. Mary’s. I hesitated before sharing it. I did not hesitate because I doubted what I saw, but because I was afraid of what might happen to me if I reported it. I worried that if the man turned out to be faculty or … [Read more...] about BC Must Stop Mistaking Comfort for Compassion

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Sunday at FSU Three sets wasn’t enough to decide the winner of Boston College volleyball’s Sunday afternoon game against Florida State, as BC won the first and third with identical scores of 25–18.  The fourth set didn’t end the affair either, as FSU beat the Eagles convincingly to send the game into a fifth set. The fifth set didn’t go BC’s (15–8, 4–7 Atlantic Coast) way from … [Read more...] about BC Swept in Weekend Games at FSU and Miami

It’s telling what a team does on the power play. While Northeastern scored one goal on three power play chances during Friday night’s game, Boston College could not convert on any of its five opportunities.  “Their penalty kill was good, but we didn’t have enough pace tonight,” BC men’s hockey head coach Greg Brown said. “I think the previous games we had some tempo to it, and … [Read more...] about Northeastern Shuts Out No. 11 BC 3–0, Sweeps Home-and-Away Series

Newton’s Zoning and Planning Committee (ZAP) sat down on Monday with the Commissioner of the Inspectional Services Department (ISD), Anthony Ciccariello, to discuss the city’s progress on the enforcement of its Short-Term Rental (STR) ordinance. Ciccariello revealed that there is still a long way to go in prosecuting offenders of the repeatedly violated law.  “There’s about … [Read more...] about Newton’s Short-Term Rental Crackdown: Only Eight Legal Rentals Out of 200 as City Escalates Prosecution Efforts

It’s a battle of Boston powerhouses, and Boston College men’s hockey wants redemption.  Last season, in the Hockey East Quarterfinals, top-seeded BC suffered a 3–1 upset at the hands of No. 9 Northeastern.  Now, No. 11 BC (2–2–1) has plenty to prove. The Eagles are still searching for their first home victory, having gone 0–2 in Conte Forum so far, and they’re determined to … [Read more...] about Preview: No. 11 BC Seeks First Conference Win Against Unranked Northeastern