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Newton Mayor-elect Marc Laredo announced his executive office staff and a new Arts and Culture department for the city in an email Tuesday morning. “This will be a team effort, as will everything else that we do,” Laredo told The Heights. New Department Laredo announced his intention to create a new Arts and Culture Department, to be led by Meryl Kessler, a lawyer and former … [Read more...] about Laredo Adds Two Roles and New City Department in Executive Office Announcement

There comes a point in every Boston College student’s week when the meal plan math stops making sense and picking a dining hall option starts to feel like a rigged game of Russian roulette.  What comes to the rescue? The steadfast Grab & Go section. Here are the hits, the misses, and the options that surprise you in all the best ways. Chicken Caesar Wrap: 9/10 A classic … [Read more...] about The Go-To’s of Grab-and-Go Dining at BC

Boston College football lost its ninth consecutive game on Saturday afternoon, and it was an ugly one.  After two early fumbles from Grayson James and two turnovers on downs, the Mustangs’ advantage ballooned to 17–0 behind their fiery passing attack. The Eagles were never able to recover from the early deficit. And when the clock hit triple zeroes, BC was once again looking at … [Read more...] about Notebook: Crucial Conversions and Secondary Struggles Lead BC to Ninth Straight Loss

Theologian Susan Reynolds said the limited awareness surrounding the abuse of women by the clergy is indicative of the broader issue of misogyny within the Catholic Church. “What is also clear is that the Church ignores the testimony of women and girls at its own peril,” said Reynolds, CSTM ’13 and GMCAS ’18. “There is simply not a credible future for an institution that finds … [Read more...] about Power, Gender, and the Church: Reynolds Examines the Stories of Women in Clerical Abuse

Just as it seemed likely that Boston College women’s hockey was on its way to tie a second game in a row, a slapshot made its way past Grace Campbell, spoiling BC’s hopes of defeating its conference rival.  Coming off of a disappointing weekend in Vermont, the Eagles (4–6–1, 3–2–1 Hockey East) returned to Conte, looking to defeat Hockey East rivals UConn (8–2–1, 3–0–0 Hockey … [Read more...] about BC Suffers Last Minute Loss Against No. 8 UConn

Reentry programs and higher education for people who are incarcerated are vital opportunities that should be expanded, according to Patrick Conway, director of the Boston College Prison Education Program. “That kind of intellectual freedom that higher education can provide can be transformative in a place where so many choices are taken away and where oftentimes people’s … [Read more...] about Life After Incarceration: Panelists Call for Expanded Access to Higher Education in Prison and Reentry Programs

The Newton School Committee (NSC) voted Monday to approve the 2026–27 district calendar, which will start next school year on Sept. 2. The proposed schedule received criticism from the Newton Teachers Association because, in addition to starting the year earlier, the calendar cut the Labor Day weekend vacation from four days (closing school on Friday and Monday) to three (just … [Read more...] about Newton School Committee Finalizes Next Year’s Calendar

UGBC Senate leadership struck down a limited initiative calling on UGBC to release a statement condemning Immigration and Customs Enforcement’s (ICE) presence near campus.  “Senate leadership met on Friday, and we sent to public commenters who introduced the limited initiative to us that we believe our post was sufficient with UGBC’s mission in terms of getting resources out … [Read more...] about UGBC Leadership Rejects ICE Limited Initiative Statement, Reviews CSOM Transfer Process

Marc Laredo smiled at a clapping crowd at District 118 restaurant on Needham Street Tuesday night, with something to celebrate. The Newton City Council president had become Newton’s mayor-elect, having secured 77 percent of the vote over three-time candidate Al Cecchinelli. But in the seven other contested municipal elections for school committee and city council, Laredo also … [Read more...] about Laredo-Backed Candidates Win Big in Newton Local Elections