My target was McGuinn 121. Yet, as I raced past Gasson, my eardrums filled with the striking reverberations of Gasson Tower’s four brass bells: Ignatius, Xavier, Gonzaga, and Berchmans.
Column, Opinions
An Ode to College Application Season: My “Why BC?” Three Years After Applying
All of the campus visits, carefully crafted supplemental essays, and emails to BC admissions are made in a desperate hope to convey that you’re the “right choice.” But simultaneously, you might try to convince yourself that BC is truly the right place for you. So, three years after applying with two years of college in the rearview mirror, this is my “Why BC.” To my surprise, it’s wildly different from when I applied.
Opinions, Column
A Bittersweet Sunset To Freshman Year
Walking from Upper Campus to the gym at 6 a.m. changes a person. One morning a few weeks ago, while walking to the gym, I witnessed possibly the most gorgeous sunrise I’ve ever seen. The sun glowed across the horizon, coloring the clouds shades of purple, orange, and pink that I’ve never seen before. Compared…
On Campus, News
Moyer-Nocchi Serves Up a Taste of Culinary History
Food historian professor Karima Moyer-Nocchi provided an audience gathered in Gasson’s Fulton Room an overview of how pasta—once a staple of the Neapolitan poor—garnered an international reputation as the centerpiece of Italian identity.
News, On Campus, Featured Story
“Special Delivery:” Behind the Scenes of Admissions Video
John Walsh, a University Communications creative producer and BC ’17, is the brains behind this year’s Harry Potter-themed admissions video.
TU/TD
Plexapalooza and the Gasson Bells
Thumbs Up Plexapalooza – Some people apparently enjoy things like this. It seems to be a successful, well-attended event. While we don’t exactly understand the appeal, we will acknowledge that there are people in the world who adore the stench of sweat and vodka, who revel in the sardine-like confinement of a gym full of…
Opinions, Column
The Power Of Campus Aesthetics
The importance of symbolism doesn’t stop with churches. The places where we live, work, and study convey a message, both to us and to the world, about who we are and how we view ourselves.
Blog
Voices From The Dustbowl: ‘If All BC Buildings Got Into A Fight, Which One Would Win?’
If the buildings on campus decided to fight, which one would win?
