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Just over three months ago, tensions were high for Boston College men’s hockey’s after a 3–0 loss to Northeastern on Halloween night gave it a three-game losing streak and moved its record to 2–4–1. After that defeat, the Eagles rattled off nine wins in 11 games, rerouting their season towards their preseason expectations, and making the three-game losing streak a simple … [Read more...] about No. 13 BC Drops Third Straight With 2–1 Loss to No. 17 Massachusetts

Boston College lacrosse has rarely been held to single-goal quarters. On Wednesday, though, it happened twice as the Eagles fell to Duke 17–6 in Durham, North Carolina and dropped to .500 in ACC play. The Eagles (2–4, 2–2 Atlantic Coast) scored just one goal in each of the first two quarters, falling behind 9–2 at half. Duke (5–2, 2–1) didn’t slow after the break, outscoring BC … [Read more...] about Duke Downs BC 17–6, Eagles Fall to .500 in ACC Play

The story of Boston College men’s basketball’s Tuesday night loss to Virginia Tech was told about 22 feet and 1 inch from the basket—22 feet, 1 ¾ inches, to be exact.  The Eagles (10–20, 3–14 Atlantic Coast) made five of their 22 attempts (22.7 percent) from behind the arc, and no player other than Boden Kapke sank more than one.  The Hokies (19–11, 8–9), meanwhile, hit 11 of … [Read more...] about Kapke’s 25 Points Fall Short, BC Loses to Virginia Tech 72–63

Over and over again, Boston College men’s basketball fans have watched their team lose in the same exact way: by falling apart late and being unable to close games out.  Miami head coach Jai Lucas commented on BC’s unfavorable pattern last time it faced the Hurricanes, when the Eagles kept things close throughout before ultimately coming away with a 74–68 loss.  “If you look at … [Read more...] about BC’s ACC Tournament Chances Dwindle as BC Falls Again

Newton’s Jackson Homestead and Museum, also known as the Newton History Museum, reopened on Sunday with a state-of-the-art exhibit on the entirety of the city’s history after over six months of substantial renovations.  “What we have happening, opening on Sunday, is a brand new exhibit—a really elaborate, cutting-edge exhibit that will take up the entire first floor of the … [Read more...] about Jackson Homestead and Museum Reopens With Sweeping New Exhibit

Usually, hockey teams want to be on the power play—especially No. 10 Boston College men’s hockey, which scores on 27 percent of them. But on Saturday night, the Eagles might have been better off playing the whole game at even strength, as Boston University (16–15–2, 12–11–0 Hockey East) scored two short-handed goals to rout BC (19–12–1, 13–9–0) 5–1 and complete the … [Read more...] about BU Blows Out BC 5–1 Behind Two Short-Handed Goals, Sweeps Home-and-Home Series

★★★★☆ This Friday, Bruno Mars released his first album in ten years with The Romantic. The tracklist is nine songs totalling 31 minutes, making for a short but sweet listen to the pop star’s newest entry in a stellar catalogue. The Romantic was recorded with a live band, giving the album a refreshing authenticity compared to today’s ubiquitous electronic sound. Mars creates a … [Read more...] about Ten Years Later, Bruno Mars Doubles Down on Romance in ‘The Romantic’

The Newton Zoning Board of Appeals (ZBA) met on Wednesday to hold its third hearing on a proposal for a 234-unit residential development on a 2.7-acre lot on Crafts Street in Nonantum.  The applicant, Wood Partners, presented the updated model design, which was rejected at its last hearing, in hopes of acquiring a comprehensive permit for construction. Both board members and … [Read more...] about Proposed Crafts Street Development Continues To Face Pushback From Zoning Board and Residents