Starting pitcher John West has been used in a variety of ways for No. 20 Boston College baseball this season, as has most of the Eagles’ rotation and bullpen. Both as a reliever and a starter, West, who owned a 5.52 ERA heading into Sunday’s matchup, has progressed over the course of this year just how BC head coach Mike Gambino expected the six-foot-eight righty to do—by … [Read more...] about West’s Career-High Nine Strikeouts Secure Series Sweep for No. 20 BC Over Wildcats
Aminé Performs Alternative Hip-Hop Hits at Annual Modstock Concert
On a rainy afternoon on the last day of classes on Thursday, Boston College students arrived in raincoats and colorful concert attire to see Aminé headline the 2023 Modstock concert, held by the Campus Activities Board (CAB). The annual performance followed Mudstock, an event featuring mud volleyball games. These end-of-year traditions are special for many seniors looking to … [Read more...] about Aminé Performs Alternative Hip-Hop Hits at Annual Modstock Concert
One Hour to Midnight
The first shots in the U.S. Congress’ new legislative battle were fired as Kevin McCarthy teases out his plan for what a Republican-controlled House budget would look like. McCarthy’s election as speaker of the House was contingent on him promising a “battle” with President Joe Biden’s administration over the budget and ever-looming debt ceiling. This battle came quickly. Just … [Read more...] about One Hour to Midnight
Eagles Notch Their First ACC Series Sweep of the Season
Boston College softball did something this weekend it hasn’t done all season. It won an ACC series. And to make it sweeter, the Eagles accomplished another feat, as they swept an ACC opponent in a three-game series for the first time since 2018. BC (24–28, 6–18 Atlantic Coast) found some magic in Syracuse and downed the Orange (23–25–1, 7–15–1) in all three games of … [Read more...] about Eagles Notch Their First ACC Series Sweep of the Season
Despite Extra-Innings Victory in Game Two, No. 19 Eagles Drop Series at No. 2 Wake Forest
Many baseball fans are familiar with the short porch in Yankee Stadium and the Pesky Pole at Fenway Park. But only devout college baseball fans can tell you about a right-field fence shorter than both of those. At David F. Couch Ballpark in Winston-Salem, N.C., where Wake Forest plays, the right-field fence sits just 300 feet away from home plate, a dream scenario for … [Read more...] about Despite Extra-Innings Victory in Game Two, No. 19 Eagles Drop Series at No. 2 Wake Forest
Schouten’s Home Run Lifts Eagles over Syracuse
Heading into its final series of the 2023 season on a six game losing streak, Boston College softball needed its offense to find its footing, as the Eagles had scored a combined two runs in its previous three games. “We always talk offense being a team within a team and unselfishly doing what is needed at the moment,” BC head coach Amy Kvilhaug said. Freshman Meghan … [Read more...] about Schouten’s Home Run Lifts Eagles over Syracuse
BC Lacrosse Racks Up Four of Six ACC Awards
Boston College lacrosse has yet to play a game in the 2023 NCAA Tournament, but this season has already been one for the record books. After clinching the No. 1 seed in the ACC Tournament by defeating then-No. 1 Syracuse on April 20 and going on to defeat No. 3-seed North Carolina in the ACC Championship game on Sunday to earn its first conference title in program history, … [Read more...] about BC Lacrosse Racks Up Four of Six ACC Awards
UGBC Inaugurates New President and VP at Annual Banquet
UGBC inaugurated its new president, vice president, and senators for the upcoming academic year at its annual banquet on Monday night. “I want to express my gratitude to all of you for coming here tonight,” said Jonah Kotzen, newly inaugurated UGBC president and MCAS ’24. “Your presence is a testament to the power of our organization and the unity that we share.” Addressing the … [Read more...] about UGBC Inaugurates New President and VP at Annual Banquet
Fuller’s Proposed FY24 Budget Increases Spending by $19.7 Million
The City of Newton’s proposed fiscal year (FY) 2024 budget will include a $19.7 million increase in funds from the FY23 budget, according to Mayor Ruthanne Fuller’s budget address to Newton City Council on Monday. “I have prioritized the Newton Public Schools, maintained city operations, continued building projects using the debt exclusion override funding and bonding, and … [Read more...] about Fuller’s Proposed FY24 Budget Increases Spending by $19.7 Million