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Dance Teams Compete At Showdown

Kayla Famolare April 7, 2014
By: Kayla Famolare

The noise emanating from Conte Forum could be heard throughout campus on Saturday night as over 3,500 people attended the sold-out Annual Showdown featuring various dance troupes of Boston College. Presented by UGBC's heritage programming department, the Annual Showdown featured 12 of BC's dance groups, displaying a variety of dance styles.


Slavic Club Brings Diverse Heritages Together Through Language, Food, And Current Events

Caroline Kirkwood April 6, 2014
By: Caroline Kirkwood

BC's Slavic Club brings a little bit of home to students of Slavic background while also bringing this many-layered culture to others.


BC Students Engage In Cultural Exchange At Insight Dubai

Caitlin Slotter April 6, 2014
By: Caitlin Slotter

Four BC students experienced Emirati culture and society at the annual Insight Dubai conference this year.


Kuznick, Stone Defend History Documentary

Julie Orenstein April 6, 2014
Two prominent commentators on American political and cultural issues, particularly those pertaining to war, visited Boston College on Saturday to discuss the rise of the American empire and national security state under the George W. Bush and Barack Obama administrations.

McNellis Addresses Effective Male Leadership

Julie Orenstein April 6, 2014
By: Julie Orenstein

On Thursday night, Rev. Paul McNellis, S.J. cited these facts to open his discussion "How Men Become Good Leaders (And Why Women Should Care)," sponsored by the Sons of St. Patrick and the St. Thomas More Society. 


BC Career Center Still Lacks Leader

Mary Rose Fissinger April 6, 2014
By: Mary Rose Fissinger

After two years of searching, the Career Center still does not have a director.


More Than A Paycheck

Adriana Mariella April 6, 2014
By: Adriana Mariella

My major is useless. Or at least that's what I'm told-"An English major isn't practical," or "There's no money in journalism." I've heard it a thousand times. And yet it hasn't made me question my choice to study the thing that excites me and what I knew would make me happy, even if that meant I might end up making less money.


Ravalico Brings Passion For Languages To Lectures

Corinne Duffy April 6, 2014
By: Corinne Duffy

From studying Chinese, Spanish, and French in high school and adding Italian and German to her skill set in college, to working for the government of Monaco, for Lauren Ravalico, language encompasses all aspects of life.


Strength In Speaking Out

Kendra Kumor April 6, 2014
By: Kendra Kumor

This year's C.A.R.E Week features some traditional events like Take Back the Night as well as new ones designed to reach different parts of the BC community.


Despite Turbulent Past Seasons, BC’s Baseball Team Remains Constant Amid Boston’s Ballpark Tradition

Samantha Costanzo April 6, 2014
By: Samantha Costanzo

Baseball and Boston go together like "Sweet Caroline" and Fenway Park, and the same is true for the sport on the Heights.


Junior Matthew Evans Awarded Goldwater Scholarship For Bio Research

Carolyn Freeman April 3, 2014
By: Carolyn Freeman

Matthew Evans, A&S '15, was recently awarded the Barry M. Goldwater Scholarship, one of the most prestigious scholarships in the country given to an undergraduate student studying science and mathematics. The scholarship is named after Arizona Senator Barry Goldwater and is intended to encourage students to pursue graduate work and research in these areas.


Investors, Students Gather For Final Round Of BCVC

Scott Bailey April 3, 2014
By: Scott Bailey

Investors from venture capital firms like Highland Capital and .406 Ventures are about to change the way high school students will apply to college. Disruption is the name of the game, and Nxt4 is looking to flip the college application process on its head.


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