On Thursday evening, Aksoua Achampong and Tt King, both MCAS ’18, were elected UGBC president and EVP, ending a contentious election season.
Akosua Achampong Awarded MLK Scholarship
The keynote speaker was Massachusetts State Senator Linda Dorcena Forry, BC ’96.
As UGBC Voting Starts, Candidates Clash Online
In a “borderline” decision, the Elections Committee decided a video criticizing Akosua Achampong and Tt King’s campaign did not constitute negative campaigning.
Students Receive a Frenzy of Invite Messages From ‘Friendsy’ App
Friendsy’s email invite used the BC Athletics logo without permission from the University.
Georgetown Prof. Gives Progress Report on U.S. Response to Global Terror
Daniel Byman said U.S. counterterrorism efforts are going better than you think.
Kaplan-Maxfield Connects ‘Random Hookups’ and Jesuit Ideals
Professor Thomas Kaplan-Maxfield noted the inherent human nature of hookup culture, referencing stories like Adam and Eve and how the seeking of something forbidden, as he believes random hookups are viewed, makes hookups all the more inevitable.
LeBeau Reflects on Reporting in Era of ‘Fake News’
Donald Trump’s constant use of the term “fake news” to describe the work of career journalists has deeply insulted and alienated many in the industry, according to Lebeau.
Ponsetto Talks Love as Verb and Noun at Agape Latte
“Love is a commitment that lasts longer than being in love,” Dan Ponsetto said.
MIT Grads Merge Athletic Comfort With Professional Wear
Founded by three graduates from MIT, the Ministry of Supply fashion-startup provides customers with professional-wear that feels like workout clothes.
Gita to Provide Users Futuristic Transporter Method
Conceived by Boston-based tech company Piaggio Fast Forward, moving storage space Gita aims to be the future of everyday transportation.