“[Maura’s] observations on musical culture are really eye-opening. It has changed a lot of the ways that I’ve thought about different types of music, especially pop music and popular music,” said Nick Benevenia, BC ’14.
More Than Just Extra Melanin: My Life Through Freckles
“At the end of the visit the dermatologist always sends me away with a mission that extends my apprehension: Keep watching that freckle for irregularities,” said Joan of a perfectly normal a freckle on her hip that she keeps freaking out about.
Future Veterinarian Aboukhater Flees Aleppo, Interns in Belize
“I do always think I want to at some point go back home and help in any way possible. Never live there again, I would say, because I believe that history repeats itself, and I don’t want to have my children or grandchildren go through what I went through—but definitely go back and help and give back, because I got something from there that’s a huge part of me,” said Jude Aboukhater, MCAS ’20.
Richard Gaillardetz Bridges the Pews With the Academy
Richard Gaillardetz finds the best way to approach 2,000 years of Church history is first with a reminder that all are members of the baptized faithful.
A Head of Culture and Trends
“Ultimately the thing that I realized I was most interested in is why people like things and how entertainment works,” Kevin Allocca said. “And there are few things you can do that are at the scale of YouTube that answer that question.”
The Midas Touch
Erik Weihenmayer, BC ’99, lost his sight when he turned 13—since then, he’s become one of the most accomplished athletes in the world: He’s completed the Seven Summits, climbed technically challenging icefaces around the world, solo kayaked the Grand Canyon, and penned two books. But more notable than his standing at the top of Everest and Kilimanjaro, he’s created a formula for helping others brush past adversity and summit their fears.
Who’s Your Caddy: Another Summer Without an Internship
My experience with the asset-slinging and stock bell-ringing began in the spring of eighth grade, when my parents realized summer was approaching and I was at an awkward age–too old for summer camp, too brashy for Teen Travel, and too young to entertain myself every day.
Fr. Michael Davidson, S.J., Stresses Community Building as He Heads Up BAIC
Rev. Michael Davidson, S.J. was only supposed to spend one year as a part of Boston College’s Campus Ministry department. His provincial sent him to BC to do a master’s in educational leadership, and after that he was supposed to work for a year in Campus Ministry. Six years later, Davidson has only just left…
Just Have a Good Day
In 1976, Daniel Beaton began working as a custodian for Boston College as a 24-year-old father of three. Now, as a truck driver for BC’s mail services, Beaton has sent four of his five kids to BC, and is in his 45th year of marriage while approaching his 42nd year as a BC employee. He…
The Consummate Teammate
Almost 40 years ago, Boston College was leasing a property in Brighton. On Dec. 28, 1978, it brought one of the property’s maintenance staff members onto its own staff as a third-shift custodian. Around 10 years later, Bobby Breen was promoted to lead custodian, and he’s held that position ever since. He describes his position…