Happy Holidays! Amid the chaos at Boston College right now, don’t forget the joy this time of year brings. Now is the perfect time to give and receive kindness, care, and gratitude. Reach out and spread some holiday cheer, whether by texting your family and friends or complimenting a stranger.
Thumbs Up, Thumbs Down: Week of Nov. 24
The temperatures are cooling down, the Gasson Quad Christmas tree has assumed position, and holiday classics can be heard playing in Newbury Street stores. The holidays are finally here! In just a few short days, we’ll be enjoying a feast of mashed potatoes and pumpkin pie with our families—a much-deserved break from the endless hustle and bustle of the fall semester.
Thumbs Up, Thumbs Down: Week of Nov. 10
We might be mid-way through November, but this past week has been eerily reminiscent of both late August and early January. With temperatures fluctuating between the high 70s and low 30s, students everywhere have been struck with a serious wardrobe dilemma.
Thumbs Up, Thumbs Down: Week of Oct. 27
The end of October is a flurry of excitement. Midterms are coming to a close, fall is (almost) in full swing, and Halloween is just around the corner. With the holiday falling on a Thursday this year, one pressing question has been circulating campus: when is Hallo-weekend?
Thumbs Up, Thumbs Down: Week of Oct. 6
Upon returning to the Heights earlier this semester, students near and far were left in shock when they realized that the beloved chicken parm presser had been removed from Eagles Nest.
Thumbs Up, Thumbs Down: Week of Sept. 22
A sea of red filled the sold-out stadium, cheering the team to their third victory of the season. And, in an incredible show of BC pride, students flooded the field upon the team’s victory and celebrated the return of BC football in the middle of the downpour.
Thumbs Up, Thumbs Down: Week of Sept. 15
Warm lighting and tranquil melodies flooded Stokes Lawn, bringing some much-needed calm to the typically bustling heart of campus. Though they were only here for a night, it was refreshing to finally see some men worth trusting make an appearance on the Heights.
Thumbs Up, Thumbs Down: Week of Sept. 8
The past two weeks have been a flurry of activity with clubs eagerly recruiting new members and reuniting for another semester on the Heights.
Thumbs Up, Thumbs Down: Week of Apr. 28
The final day of classes is exciting in its own right, but adding a muddy volleyball game and a concert to the mix only boosts anticipation.
Thumbs Up, Thumbs Down: Week of Apr. 21
From Mod weddings to picnics on the Quad, students have been taking advantage of the final weeks of the semester to complete their BC bucket lists.