Boston College’s COVID-19 undergraduate positivity rate for the week stands at .07 percent as of the Tuesday update of the COVID-19 dashboard.
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BC Settles Lawsuit With Student-Athlete Suspended For Alleged Sexual Assault
The University settled the case with the Boston College student-athlete who sued BC over his suspension for an alleged sexual assault in June of 2019, according to court documents filed on Sept. 23.
Administration, Top Story, On Campus, News
BC Reports 25 Undergrad Cases of COVID-19 From 6,500 Tests
Boston College reported 25 undergraduate cases of COVID-19 this past week out of 6,547 undergraduate tests on its COVID-19 dashboard, placing BC’s undergraduate positivity rate at .38 percent for the week.
Coronavirus Updates, Featured Story, Off Campus, News
Student Files Lawsuit Against BC Seeking Tuition Refund
A Boston College student filed a class-action lawsuit against the University seeking a partial refund for tuition after BC moved classes online for the remainder of the spring semester in March, on the grounds that the University failed to provide the full in-person educational experience and access to facilities for which students paid.
Top Story, Off Campus, News
BC Instagram Account Accused of Censoring Stories of Racism at the University
Members of the BC community are accusing the University of racist censorship after BC untagged its Instagram account from posts by @blackatbostoncollege.
News, On Campus, Top Story, Academics, Administration, Coronavirus Updates
BC to Treat Shared Residences as ‘Family Units,’ Enact Stricter Guest Policies
Boston College released a letter on Monday providing updates on how the University is preparing for instruction and housing in the fall.
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BC Outlines Plans for Returning to Campus in the Fall
Boston College released a letter on Monday detailing plans for the University to return to on-campus instruction as scheduled for the Fall semester.
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Student Petitions Demand BC Do More to Act Against Racism
After Leahy’s statement condemning racism and offering prayers for George Floyd, student petitions call upon BC to better address racial injustice.
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BC Absorbs Pine Manor College, Establishes Pine Manor Institute For Student Success
BC has endowed $50 million to establish the Pine Manor Institute for Student Success, and will take over Pine Manor College and its financial responsibilities.
Arts
iEdit: Kiersznowski Sums Up Her Story With a Playlist
Assistant News Editor Megan Kelly explores Copy Editor Julia Kiersznowski’s penchant for classic rock and songs with a story to tell.
