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A Guide to Black Friday Deals on Newbury Street

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Now that Halloweekend costume shopping is over, it’s time to get serious about fall sales. Black Friday is only a couple days away, and with Boston’s iconic Newbury Street just a 20-minute train ride from campus, it’s essential to know what stores offer the best deals so you can come prepared. Here’s your guide to the best stops to add to your Black Friday agenda and keep you … [Read more...] about A Guide to Black Friday Deals on Newbury Street

The Time We Have Left

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There’s an invincibility unique to freshman year—an unshakeable belief that time might just stop moving for you, that maybe this period of your life could stretch on forever. After all, four years sounds pretty distant when you’re standing at the very start.  I remember my freshman year, reading sappy columns written by seniors about saying goodbye and experiencing “lasts,” all … [Read more...] about The Time We Have Left

Through Our Lens: This Week in Basketball

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BC men’s basketball picked up a 63–52 victory over Hampton, led by guard Fred Payne, who supplied 14 points on 5-of-10 shooting from the floor.  After a back-and-forth final quarter, BC women’s basketball found themselves in a 59–59 tie against Harvard with only 19 seconds remaining. In overtime the Eagles struggled to make shots, falling to the Crimson 72–65. Photo Credits: … [Read more...] about Through Our Lens: This Week in Basketball

“That’s One of My Babies:” How Longtime Receptionist Linda Reams Turned BC’s Admissions Office Into a Home

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Some of the cornerstones of life at Boston College can be easy to overlook. But when one of them is pulled from under your feet, it is hard to imagine what could replace it. Linda Reams, senior receptionist in the office of undergraduate admissions, was one of these cornerstones. For almost five decades, her welcoming smile put generations of prospective students at ease, and … [Read more...] about “That’s One of My Babies:” How Longtime Receptionist Linda Reams Turned BC’s Admissions Office Into a Home

Walker-Weinstein Set To Train U.S. Women’s Lacrosse in President’s Cup

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Boston College lacrosse head coach Acacia-Walker Weinstein and Sam Apuzzo have come full circle. Apuzzo was a two-time Tewaaraton finalist on Walker-Weinstein’s BC teams. Then, she joined Walker-Weinstein’s coaching staff. Now, Apuzzo is being coached again. Apuzzo and Walker-Weinstein are participating in the Intercollegiate Women’s Lacrosse Coaches Association (IWLCA) … [Read more...] about Walker-Weinstein Set To Train U.S. Women’s Lacrosse in President’s Cup

5 Seconds of Summer Is Angsty and Inventive on ‘EVERYONE’S A STAR!’

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★★★★☆ 5 Seconds of Summer (5SOS)’s sixth studio album, EVERYONE’S A STAR!, is proof that 5SOS is much more than your typical boy band—if you can even call it that.  In its early days, 5 Seconds of Summer competed with One Direction for the crown of pop princes, but they were never meant to wear that crown. As its music has matured, 5SOS has embraced its niche of a punk rock … [Read more...] about 5 Seconds of Summer Is Angsty and Inventive on ‘EVERYONE’S A STAR!’

BC Offense Stifled in 72–65 Overtime Loss to Harvard

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Boston College women’s basketball entered Wednesday’s cross-city matchup with Harvard on the tails of a close defeat to Providence.  The Eagles (3–3) would ultimately lose their second on the spin to the Crimson (3–3), falling 72–65 in an overtime battle. As soon as the first tip the game was close, with the lead being tied eight times and changing seven times throughout the … [Read more...] about BC Offense Stifled in 72–65 Overtime Loss to Harvard