Kim Stanley Robinson, a science-fiction writer, analyzed the future of the climate crisis as part of the Boston College Lowell Humanities Series on Wednesday night, explaining that it is not too late to combat the runaway greenhouse effect.
News, On Campus
Castañeda and O’Neill Examine the Prevalence of Eating Disorders in Latinx Communities
Castañeda and Kate Balch O’Neill, BC Alumni Association Board Member and BC ’08, shared their personal struggles with disordered eating and discussed the prevalence of eating disorders in Latinx communities at an event hosted by SSW on Thursday night.
News, Off Campus, Featured Story
Study Concludes BC’s Annual Economic Impact on Mass. is $3.3 Billion
A Boston College–funded study by independent research firm Econsult Solutions concluded that the University’s annual economic impact on the Commonwealth of Massachusetts is $3.3 billion, according to a University release.
On Campus, News
Bill Proposing Student Assembly Speaker Sent Back to Committee
In a Dec. 8 Student Assembly (SA) meeting, the SA voted not to add an act passed by the Community Relations Committee to the meeting’s agenda. The proposed act would have amended the UGBC Constitution and Standing Rules to introduce a speaker of the SA.
Featured Story, News
Rev. John F. Baldovin, S. J., Receives Jubilate Deo Award
The National Association of Pastoral Musicians (NPM) has awarded Rev. John F. Baldovin, S.J., a professor of historical and liturgical theology at Boston College’s School of Theology and Ministry, with the 2021 Jubilate Deo Award, according to a University release.
On Campus, News
Ice Jam Lights Up Conte Forum
Laser beams, LED light-up foam sticks, and the aroma of popcorn danced around Conte Forum as students entered the arena for the return of Boston College’s Ice Jam.
Metro, The T, Newton
MBTA Plans to Improve Accessibility at Three Commuter Rail Stations in Newton
The MBTA announced its plans to reconstruct three commuter rail systems on the Worcester Line in Auburndale, West Newton, and Newtonville. The 30-percent design, which includes the conceptual design and preliminary engineering, will improve accessibility for riders with disabilities and accommodate for bidirectional service, according to the MBTA.
News
CAB Hosts Mocktail Mixology Course
Campus Activities Board (CAB) kicked off October with an inventive new activity—Boston College’s first mocktail mixology course.
Newton, Metro
Newton Holds a Walk to End Alzheimer’s
With a purple shirt, purple hair extensions, and purple shoelaces, Emily Kuhl, case manager of the Newton Senior Center, sported the official color of Alzheimer’s. On her wrist she wore a stack of bracelets, earned for completing the Walk to End Alzheimer’s.
Metro, Arts, Newton
Newton Cultural Council to Provide Grants for Local Art
Newton Cultural Council (NCC) is now accepting grant applications to fund local arts, science, and humanities projects in the city. “These grants are extremely important because they support the local arts and culture sector in our community,” Paula Gannon, director of Newton cultural development, said. “Every year, the decisions on who to fund are made…
