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University Asks Students To Act Safely At Marathon

Nathan McGuire April 14, 2014
By: Nathan McGuire

In an email to be sent out to students today the University will ask students to exhibit respect and caution at next week's Boston Marathon, a year after two bombs killed three and injured 264 at the finish line on Boylston St.


Elizabeth Smart Shares Story Of Overcoming Adversity

Carolyn Freeman April 14, 2014
By: Carolyn Freeman

Everyone faces obstacles, but it's overcoming them and focusing on the future that is critical-that's how Elizabeth Smart was able to survive after she was abducted, held in captivity, and raped every day for nine months. Smart spoke to a full Devlin 008 on April 10, with students packed into the stairwells and onto the floor around the podium-BCPD was called in to manage the crowd.


Schor To Be Awarded By ASA For Research

Julie Orenstein April 14, 2014
By: Julie Orenstein

The American Sociological Association (ASA) has recognized Boston College professor of sociology and best-selling author Juliet Schor as the recipient of this year's Public Understanding of Sociology Award.


Love With Open Arms

Adriana Mariella April 14, 2014
By: Adriana Mariella

While I'm not going to try to argue that racism and sexism are easy problems to fix, I am going to argue that the thing holding us back from solving them is a lack of the kind of open-minded, open-armed love that we learned about in religion class and an inability to see past the fixed identities that we assign each other.


The Rat Has Transformed From Popular Pub To Greasy Food Grab-And-Go To Study Space

Kendra Kumor April 13, 2014
By: Kendra Kumor

From pub to study lounge, the Rat has had several roles since the 1970s.


Upper T Club Gives Freshmen An Opportunity For Spontaneity And Conversation

Sarah Moore April 13, 2014
By: Sarah Moore

After a few years off, the s'Upper T Club is back to help freshmen explore their new city.


Pendas Brings Authentic German Experience To BC

Corinne Duffy April 13, 2014
By: Corinne Duffy

Devin Pendas uses his worldwide travels and love of history to create dynamic BC courses.


BC Students Add Depth To Motto

Caroline Kirkwood April 13, 2014
By: Caroline Kirkwood

For the Presidential Scholar class of 2016, Boston Strong can be applied to more than just the marathon-- it's about social justice, too.


Bandits Steal Their Marathon

Samantha Costanzo April 13, 2014
By: Samantha Costanzo

Runners and spectators came together to support the Campus School during Sunday's unofficial marathon.


Jonas Umbrellas Startup Crowdfunds Wells For African Schools

Caitlin Slotter April 13, 2014
By: Caitlin Slotter

"Stay Dry. Give Water. Make a Difference." The motto epitomizes the core mission of Jonas Umbrellas, a company founded by Josh Pavano, BC '10.


BC Senior Kelly Gordon Killed In NYC Taxi Accident

Connor Farley April 11, 2014
By: Connor Farley

On Friday morning, the Boston College Office of the Vice President for Student Affairs notified students via email of the death of Kelly Gordon, CSOM '14.


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