By: Brennan Carley
Perhaps owing a debt of gratitude to its massive college population, Boston has one of the nation’s most sprawling music scenes.
Arts
Mylo Xyloto’ Has Immediacy, But Lacks Staying Power
By: Brennan Carley
Some bands spend a grueling amount of time in the studio because they wish to create an album of the utmost perfection, a sonic revelation that will appease fans and critics alike while making strides in the field of music. Others, however, are perfectly content to stick to the sound that had millions flocking to them in the first place.
Arts
Anatomy Of Horror
By: Darren Ranck, Brennan Carley, Charlotte Parish
“What’s your favorite scary movie?” It’s a question that never gets old during the Halloween season, and everyone has their answer.
Arts
Gallagher Sticks To His Guns On Solo Debut ‘High Flying Birds’
By: Brennan Carley
To the casual music listener, the name Noel Gallagher most likely elicits warm memories of the Oasis hit “Wonderwall.” The band, formed in 1991 in rainy Manchester, England, has become more commonly known for the bickering between the two front-men, Gallagher and his brother Liam. After several shutdowns and brawls, Oasis finally split for good in 2009. All of the band members except for Noel regrouped as Beady Eye and released their debut album earlier this year.
Arts
Independent Frame of Mind
By: Brennan Carley
On Monday morning, the venerable New York Times food critic Sam Sifton, an elegant and gripping writer whose reviews quickly became a staple of my Wednesday mornings, traded his position for the more prestigious national editor.
News
Senator Brown Under Fire
By: David Cote
Junior Senator Scott Brown (R-Mass.) has come under fire from college students at both of his alma maters regarding his recent comments on federal student aid.
Earlier in 2011, Brown voted with his party in support of the Republican budget plan. Among numerous other proposals, the plan would have cut average Pell Grant funding to college students by $700.
However, on multiple occasions, Brown has commented on his struggles in paying for college and the opportunities afforded him by federal aid when he attended two private institutions: Tufts for his undergraduate degree, and Boston College Law School.
On Campus, News
National Coming Out Week Gives A Voice To The GLBTQ Community
This week, GLC has been holding events every day as a part of National Coming Out Week, a week set aside to raise awareness about GLBTQ issues.
News
Nights on the Heights to Make Programming Changes
Nights on the Heights, a student-led programming body that plans late night activities for students on weekends, is undergoing changes this year.
News
Despite Losing Season, Gameday Traditions Strong
By: David Cote
Although the Boston College football team has struggled with a 1-4 record this season, the gameday experience remains an integral part of many students’ typical fall weekend. The traditions and celebrations associated with gameday continue to fill the stands of Alumni Stadium with hundreds of Superfans each Saturday afternoon.
News
State of the Heights Addresses Fall Concert
Administrators and UGBC joined forces to review the rising trends of alcohol-related health dangers associated with campus concerts, and students responded with outrage.
