“BC makes sure that we practice what we preach,” Sarkodie-Mensah said. “So, men and women for others—it’s not just men and women for Boston. BC has given me a lot of support to serve the world.”
2024 Celebrating Black Voices, Features
‘She Broke New Ground’: Ruth-Arlene Howe’s Legacy of Inclusion and Encouragement at BC Law
“It’s a legacy of the first Black woman on the faculty, and—as far as I remember—the second woman on the faculty,” Brodin said. “She broke new ground. She pushed Boston College Law School in a forward, progressive direction.”
Features, Tips and Trends, Trends
Affection’s Aftermath: The Many Post-Valentine’s Day Moods of BC Students
I’ve noticed that BC students span an array of moods in the wake of their Feb. 14th festivities. Remember, no matter what category you fit into this year, we all have next year to hang on to. Here are the different types of BC students after Valentine’s Day!
Features, On-Campus Profiles, Profiles
Two BC Sophomores Aim to Transform Education With MLV Ignite
“We saw a problem in schools,” Kim said. “You don’t really use what you learn in high school for a job, maybe in college. So what we wanted to do was offer things like entrepreneurship education and financial literacy, things that I personally think really matter in helping students understand what they really want to do with their lives.”
Features, Long-term Features, Long-form Features
Eagles Down the Aisle: Some BC Alumni Return to Campus To Get Married
“It’s such a special place to both of us and just to be married there was even more special, and have all the people around who we cared about, and try to do all those little traditions from Boston College and bring that into our wedding as well,” Erin said.
Features, Off-Campus Profiles, Profiles
Return to the Roots: Lewis Brothers Serve Their Home-Borough At The Bronx Community Foundation
“A community foundation is driven to build collaboration and solve for a multitude of needs in a community,” Desmon said. “It’s a covener.”
Homemade On The Heights, Cooking Column, Features
Campus Cocktails: The Hurricane
This rum-based cocktail is recognizable by its red-orange color, created by a combination of passion fruit juice, orange juice, and grenadine.
Features, Tips and Trends, Trends
The Four Stages of Coming Back from Abroad
It’s that time of year when all the juniors who went abroad in the fall return to campus. If you’re one of these juniors, you’re settling back into life at Boston College, but you can’t help but reminisce about abroad and insert your host country into every conversation you can.
Features, Tips and Trends, Tips
How To Make It Through to Your Spring Break Getaway
I frequently ask myself, “How will I make it through the seemingly endless freezing days?” But I know I can do it—here are some tips I rely on to help you get there too!
Column, Homemade On The Heights, Cooking Column, Features
Campus Cocktails: The Sun-Kissed Strawberry Sipper
A mojito is the perfect summertime cocktail. Sweet, fruity, and refreshing, this drink reminds me of sitting on the beach with my family, relaxing by the pool, and soaking up the sun.
