The Greater Boston Chinese Cultural Association (GBCCA) hosted its annual Lunar New Year celebration on Saturday night in West Newton as a part of the 15-day celebration of the Jan. 22 holiday. Shirley Wong, president of the GBCCA, said the organization hosted its celebration on Feb. 4 to give members ample time to celebrate the holiday in the days following Jan. 22. “You … [Read more...] about Local Chinese Cultural Association Celebrates Lunar New Year
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Eagles’ Late Push Not Enough To Overcome Syracuse’s First-Half Shooting
The day after freezing temperatures overwhelmed the Northeast, Syracuse women’s basketball’s first-half 3-point shooting against Boston College warmed up JMA Wireless Dome. The Eagles (14–12, 4–9 Atlantic Coast) failed to overcome Syracuse’s 46.2 percent first-half 3-point shooting and 18 made free throws, and fell to the Orange (15–9, 6–7) 79–72. Syracuse’s success from … [Read more...] about Eagles’ Late Push Not Enough To Overcome Syracuse’s First-Half Shooting
Through Her Sister’s Memoir, Leddy Tells Story of Mental Health, Grief, and Healing
Children almost always have fantasies about who they want to be when they grow up— they idolize astronauts, movie stars, and athletes. Growing up, Kyleigh Leddy was no exception. From a young age, Leddy knew she wanted to be a writer, and an exceptional one at that. … [Read more...] about Through Her Sister’s Memoir, Leddy Tells Story of Mental Health, Grief, and Healing
Starfoods Stirs Up Homemade Hot Pot in Newton Centre
Warm light floods out the windows of Starfoods—a quaint restaurant offering Chinese noodles and hotpot—onto Centre Street in Newton. The restaurant’s red brick exterior and the colorful posters against the windows invite passersby in, promising both comfort and food. “We want to make this restaurant like a shared kitchen, you know,” owner Sofia Tang said. “If you don’t want to … [Read more...] about Starfoods Stirs Up Homemade Hot Pot in Newton Centre
2023 Women’s Summit Keynote Speaker Details Family Impact on Her Career in Journalism
Shereen Marisol Meraji, the keynote speaker at Boston College’s ninth annual Women’s Summit, first delved into the world of storytelling as her family taught her the importance of listening. “It was, you know, my grandparents who taught me how to listen, sitting there listening to those stories,” Meraji said. “But my dad, he’s the person who really introduced me to the news, … [Read more...] about 2023 Women’s Summit Keynote Speaker Details Family Impact on Her Career in Journalism
DOBC’s Showcase ‘Reputation’ Centers Around Kindness and Empowerment
The Dance Organization of Boston College (DOBC)’s showcase Reputation, held on the Robsham mainstage on Feb. 3 and 4, was a night about empowerment and kindness, according to Gianna Laura, director of DOBC and MCAS ’23. Laura said when choosing a theme for the showcase, the officers of DOBC were thinking about words that aligned with empowerment and felt “reputation” fit … [Read more...] about DOBC’s Showcase ‘Reputation’ Centers Around Kindness and Empowerment
Students Seek to Balance Stability and Satisfaction Amid National Job Anxiety
When Shannon Liu envisions her future career path, she thinks of ikigai—a Japanese concept that translates to “reason for being,” combining what people love, what they are good at, what the world needs, and what they can be paid for. “For me, [it’s] teaching—it’s something that I love, but it’s also practical for me, so … [Read more...] about Students Seek to Balance Stability and Satisfaction Amid National Job Anxiety
Shania Twain Abandons Country for Generic Pop With “Queen of Me”
★★☆☆☆ Canadian-born Shania Twain has earned her place as the queen of country pop. Despite having just six albums in her discography, she remains the best-selling female country artist of all time. Her newest album Queen of Me, however, fails to live up to her royal title. The opening track, “Giddy Up!” establishes Queen of Me as a typical comeback album early on. … [Read more...] about Shania Twain Abandons Country for Generic Pop With “Queen of Me”
Cookie Connoisseurs: Newton Girl Scouts Build Skills Through Cookie Sales at BC
It’s an annual tradition. In McElroy Commons or Maloney Hall, young girls stand behind a table stacked with cookie boxes, handling change and passing off boxes to customers. It can only mean one thing—Girl Scout cookie season has arrived at Boston College. “It’s a great opportunity, you know, for girls to be on college campuses,” Erin Sullivan, senior director of product … [Read more...] about Cookie Connoisseurs: Newton Girl Scouts Build Skills Through Cookie Sales at BC