In front of Devlin Hall, which houses Boston College’s admissions office, is a ramp. There are handrails on each side, and it looks like a person using crutches or a wheelchair could navigate up and down it with ease.
‘Veronica Mars’ Makes The Leap To The Big Screen
By: Eleanor Hildebrandt
The Veronica Mars movie appeals to fans of the TV show, with familiar characters and plot points, but also entertains as a comedy-drama film.
BC Student Arrested For Arsons
Boston College student Pengliang Yue, A&S ’15, was arrested in late November after confessing to setting fires in Gasson and Stokes halls on Nov. 9.
Keenan Speculates About Potential Female Cardinals
By: Eleanor Hildebrandt
Less than two weeks ago, Boston College hosted a panel designated to consider women’s role in the contemporary Catholic Church. Even before that discussion on Nov. 12, though, one of BC’s Jesuits was making headlines on that very same topic by suggesting that Pope Francis name women to the College of Cardinals this February.
University Continues Fire Cleanup
BCPD continues to investigate the causes of the fires in Gasson and Stokes Halls. The damage in Gasson was minimal, but that in Stokes was more extensive.
Fires Set On Campus
On Saturday night, fires were reportedly set in Stokes Hall and Gasson Hall. The cause of the fire remains under investigation.
BC Fossil Free Protests Bank Info Session
By: Eleanor Hildebrandt
Last Thursday evening, representatives from BC Fossil Free showed up to a Bank of America recruitment event in order to protest the bank’s investment in fossil fuel companies
UGBC Campaigns For Respectful Costumes
By: Eleanor Hildebrandt
This year marks the second iteration of UGBC’s “Dress with Respect” campaign, intended to encourage BC students to be aware of the connotations of costumes that they don for Halloween.
Shikaki Offers Glimpse Into Palestinian Public Opinion, Political Differences
By: Eleanor Hildebrandt
“Palestinian voices, I think, are often absent from the U.S. media, and when they are present, they are often presented as though they’re some type of unitary consensus,” said Peter Krause, an assistant professor in the political science department, as he introduced Palestinian pollster Khalil Shikaki to an audience in Devlin 008 on Wednesday evening.
Calderon Reflects On Presidency
By: Eleanor Hildebrandt
“In troubled times, you may ask yourself whether it is possible to change and to transform your country and do what is right to do for your people,” said Felipe Calderon, the former president of Mexico. “And I’m convinced that the answer is yes.”