Boston College

After falling to California two days prior, Boston College field hockey looked to grab its first conference win of the season in Palo Alto, CA.   Coming into the matchup, Boston College (4–7, 0–4 Atlantic Coast) was ranked worst in goals scored in the ACC. The Eagles needed a win but Stanford (5–7, 2–4) defeated BC 2–1 in overtime.    With just a minute and 49 seconds on the … [Read more...] about BC Falls to Stanford in Overtime Loss, Eagles Still Winless in ACC Play

There’s some comfort in predictability—in knowing exactly how microwavable Kraft mac and cheese tastes, or that a fairytale will always end happily ever after.  In many ways, Boston College football has become predictable. But the Eagles’ season has been closer to a nightmare than a fairytale.  Disastrously-timed turnovers, missed tackles, and a lackluster offensive attack … [Read more...] about BC Gives Up 17 Unanswered First-Half Points, Loses to Clemson 41–10 for Fifth Straight Defeat

A “Year from Hell” is unfortunately not new to BC fans. But the challenge for me with bottoming out under a new coach is always the timing. In my opinion, it is a really bad sign when it happens outside the first season. Losing in the first season can be excused by everyone – fans, recruits, the media, even the school leadership. When you lose like this in Year 2, everyone says … [Read more...] about BC-Clemson preview

Dean Letourneau’s long-awaited first collegiate goal came in Friday night’s game between No. 11 Boston College men’s hockey and No. 12 Minnesota. It couldn’t have come at a better time. https://x.com/BC_MHockey/status/1976818201884606848  The 6-foot-7 sophomore scored the equalizing goal for BC (1–1–1) with less than five minutes to play, knotting the game up 2–2 and eventually … [Read more...] about Letourneau’s First Collegiate Goal Secures 2–2 Tie for No. 11 BC in Road Series at No. 12 Minnesota

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With an Irish bouzouki on his knee and harmonica resting on his chin, Andy Irvine performed a medley of original and classic Irish folk songs Thursday night in the tightly-packed Andover Room at the Connolly House.  The house is home to Boston College’s Irish Studies program. This marked the second performance of this year’s Gaelic Roots Series hosted by the Center for Irish … [Read more...] about Andy Irvine Brings Irish Folk Stories and Songs to Connolly House

Quinnipiac is by no means a bad team, nor will Greg Brown and co. look back at this loss and shake their heads at the end of the season. But an even-strength score of 4–1 for then-No. 6 Boston College men’s hockey in Friday’s home opener is certainly noteworthy. At the same time, that means the power-play unit—which featured some new faces—got off to a hot start.  So, let’s … [Read more...] about FitzGerald: “It Just Looked Like a First Game”

Indy, a Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever, sits in the passenger seat as his person, Todd (Shane Jensen), drives away from the city toward a large, isolated house in the woods. Once there, his ears occasionally perk, registering sounds and scents his human companion cannot—both natural and supernatural. Ben Leonberg’s 2025 feature directorial debut, Good Boy, takes on the … [Read more...] about Canine Devotion Elevates a Familiar Haunted House Story in Ben Leonberg’s ‘Good Boy’

How do you survive freshman year? Kill your “vision.” In high school, the best way to survive was always to make a plan. Did I have my safeties, targets, and reaches planned out when applying to colleges? Did I have a study plan for AP season? I couldn’t count the number of times a well-meaning adult asked, “What are your plans for next year?” The high school grind swiftly … [Read more...] about Kill Your “Vision”