Gary Owen’s latest special has a variety of great bits, but is botched by an unfortunate string of repetitive punchlines.
Boston, Politics, Metro
Walsh Files Executive Ordinance on Marijuana Equity
City of Boston employees and their immediate family members will be prohibited from participating in the city’s cannabis industry. Boston Mayor Martin J. Walsh, BC ’09, filed the executive ordinance on Friday that bars employees from seeking approval for a marijuana business from the City or any of its committees.
Metro, Newton
Humphrey and Winters Advance to Municipal Election
Candidates William Bishop Humphrey and Kathryn K. Winters emerged victorious over Rena L. Getz in a tight preliminary election to determine Newton’s Ward 5 city councilor on Tuesday.
Boston, Politics, Metro
Protester Mask Ban Argued at City Council
In the wake of counter-protests at the Straight Pride Parade two weeks ago, the Boston City Council discussed the prohibition of wearing a mask, hood, or other devices designed to conceal the identity of protesters in Boston. Many of the protesters at the Straight Pride Parade were wearing masks to disguise their faces, the proposal…
Boston, Metro
Boston Trust Act Amendments Argued at City Hall
A city ordinance was filed on Thursday to amend the Boston Trust Act, which states that the Boston Police Department (BPD) cannot help Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officers arrest someone based on their immigration status.
Metro, Arts
MFA Announces Plans to Celebrate 150th Anniversary
“The MFA’s 150th anniversary is a moment to honor our past and, more critically, anticipate our future. The Museum was founded with a spirit of generosity and belief in the power of art and artists—values that remain among the pillars of today’s MFA,” said Matthew Teitelbaum
Volleyball, Sports, Fall
Eagles Take Two of Three at FAU Invitational
It was a tale of two weekends for Boston College volleyball to open the season. Beginning the year at the Oregon Classic, the Eagles came away victorious just once in three matches, with their two losses coming of the straight-set variety. The next weekend, head coach Jason Kennedy’s squad turned it around to sweep the…
Fall, Football, Sports
Notebook: Missed Tackles, Coverage Breakdowns Plague BC in Stunning Loss
Here’s the good, the bad, and the ugly from BC’s disappointing 48-24 loss to Kansas, a team that had gone winless in its last 48 road games against Power Five opponents.
Fall, Top Story, Football, Sports
Eagles Sink to New Lows in Nightmare Loss to Kansas
Kansas scored 27 unanswered points and BC was left reeling, suffering a blowout loss at home to a 21-point underdog that was nursing a 48-game road losing streak against Power 5 opponents.
Fall, Field Hockey, Sports
Carlin, Eagles Snap Three-Game Skid Against Dartmouth
In a game where the result can turn on a dime and turnovers happen at the drop of a hat, it’s all about rebounding. Whether it’s a simple change of possession, a second-chance shot, or the comeback from a career-threatening injury, Boston College field hockey is no stranger to bouncing back. Mired in a three-game…
