The Atlantic Coast Conference released a statement on Tuesday promoting five priorities that the conference is sending to the NCAA as a part of the organization’s new autonomy structure—one of which was meeting college athletes’ full cost of attendance.
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Government’s Neglect To Punish Wall Street For 2008 Crisis Reflects Social Views On Crime, Says Taibbi
The 2008 financial crisis had profound economic implications for average Americans. As many lost their homes, savings, and jobs, the executives at Wall Street’s most influential investment firms—the men who engaged in risky practices to boost their own personal gain—were never punished for their actions. This speaks to a change in how society and the press views crime, said award-winning author and journalist Matt Taibbi.
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Read The Full Speeches On Mental Health From BC Ignites
The fourth BC Ignites was hosted in O’Neill Plaza last night, with multiple Boston College students giving speeches about mental health. The speakers have allowed us to republish their words here.
News, On Campus, Academics
BCTalks Lecture Series Returns For Fall Semester
The application submission window for this semester’s installment of BCTalks has officially opened.
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Rev. James Martin, S.J. Talks Spirituality, Humor As A Jesuit Author
Rev. James Martin, S.J. discussed his experiences as a Jesuit and his views on faith to a full crowd in Robsham Theater.
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Visiting Parents Kept Busy With Gala Concert, Gameday Activities Over The Weekend
Friday through Sunday marked Boston College’s longstanding tradition of hosting Parents’ Weekend.
News, On Campus, Administration
BC Creates New Website For Increased Access To ADA Resources
Over the summer, Judy Ferres, associate director of the Office for Institutional Diversity (OID), helped create a website that provides students with disabilities one central location where they can access information about how to get around on campus.
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Veteran Investor Bob Davis Talks Venture Capital At ‘Lunch With A Leader’
“It was Google before Google existed,” Bob Davis of Highland Capital said. “It dominated the Internet by a large margin, with about 100 million people who visited the site every day.”
News, On Campus, Administration
University Creates New Institute For Advanced Jesuit Studies
After its launch this summer, the newly formed Institute for Advanced Jesuit Studies at Boston College will finalize its residence at 9 Lake St. on Brighton Campus in November after a temporary stay in Stokes Hall.
On Campus, News
BC Ignites: Breaking Down The Stigma Surrounding Mental Health
This year, the Undergraduate Government of Boston College (UGBC) has enacted a Be Conscious campaign to help erase the stigma surrounding mental illness. Part of this campaign was Wednesday night’s BC Ignites.
