The Supreme Court of the United States ruled to ban affirmative action in college admissions on Tuesday afternoon, voting 6–2 against Harvard University and 6–3 against the University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill in a landmark decision.
Top Story, Metro
Newton Police Arrest Suspect in Connection With Triple Homicide
Local officials said that the attack appears to be random, and there is no clear connection between Ferguson and the victims.
Lacrosse, Spring, Top Story, Sports
Northwestern Dominates Eagles 18–6 in National Championship
No. 3 seeded Boston College lacrosse fell to No. 1 seeded Northwestern 18–6 in the 2023 D1 Women’s Lacrosse National Championship Game.
Top Story, On Campus, News
“Take Action for What We Love”: Ukrainian Ambassador Addresses BC Graduates at Commencement
Ukrainian Ambassador to the United States Oksana Markarova urged Boston College’s graduating Class of 2023 to ask, “What is it that gives us strength?” during her commencement address on Monday.
Men's Basketball, Basketball, Sports, Top Story
They Were Part of BC’s Best Men’s Basketball Teams. Now, the Players Worry the Program Forgot About Them.
Several BC men’s basketball alumni have expressed their dissatisfaction with their relationship with the program. According to some, the relationship was only further damaged by specific incidents of disrespect, and has yet to be repaired.
Sports, Top Story, Spring, Lacrosse
Eagles Claim First-Ever ACC Championship, Defeat North Carolina 11–9
No. 1 seed Boston College lacrosse earned its first ACC Tournament Championship with its 11–9 win over No. 3 seed North Carolina on Sunday.
Sports, Top Story, Football
Baltimore Ravens Draft Zay Flowers With 22nd Overall Pick in 2023 NFL Draft
Former Boston College wide receiver Zay Flowers was selected by the Baltimore Ravens with the 22nd pick in the 2023 NFL Draft on Thursday.
News, On Campus, Top Story
Posts Featuring CJBC, Divestment Removed During EcoPledge Takeover of BC’s Instagram Story
When EcoPledge Co-President Maureen Kelly took over the Boston College Instagram story at the Earth Day fair on Friday afternoon, no one gave her any restrictions about what content to post, she said. But when Kelly posted a video of Climate Justice at BC (CJBC) explaining its mission and advocating for BC to divest from fossil fuels, it was taken down immediately, she said.
On Campus, Arts, Top Story
CAB Announces Aminé Will Headline 2023 Modstock
American rapper Aminé will headline the 2023 Modstock concert on May 4, as announced by the Campus Activities Board on Monday morning.
News, Academics, Top Story, On Campus
Students Express Frustration With Lack of Economics Electives for Fall Semester
Many economics majors are currently expressing frustration with the shortage of economics electives available for the upcoming fall semester. The economics department will do everything it can to help seniors who need specific economics courses to graduate on time, according to Christopher F. Baum, chair of Boston College’s economics department.
