Boston College reported nine rape offenses in 2020, according to the University’s Annual Campus Security and Fire Safety Report on Sept. 30, marking a decrease from the 23 reported offenses in 2019 and 19 reported offenses in 2018.
Top Story, News
Irish Groups Criticize BC for Using ‘Misleading’ Title of Northern Irish Official
A civic society group in Ireland has criticized Boston College for how the University referred to the United Kingdom’s special envoy to the United States on Northern Ireland in an invitation to a luncheon hosted on Tuesday by the Irish Institute at the McMullen Museum of Art.
Sports, Top Story, Hockey, Men's Hockey
Former BC Hockey Star Jimmy Hayes Death Revealed As Fentanyl Related
Former Boston College men’s hockey star Jimmy Hayes’ cause of death was revealed to be fentanyl and cocaine related on Friday.
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‘Let Your Life Be A Lighthouse’: Pemberton Speaks at Class of 2020 Commencement
The BC community welcomed the Class of 2020 back to campus for a delayed Commencement on Sunday after the ceremony was canceled due to COVID-19 nearly a year-and-a-half ago.
Sports, Football, Top Story
No. 22 NC State Runs Through BC, Quiets Crowd of 40,000
NC State exploded in the second half to silence a crowd of over 40,000 Boston College football fans and rout BC 33–7.
Sports, Athletics, Top Story
Former Women’s Soccer Coach Is Suing BC for Gender Discrimination and Improper Wiretapping
Former Boston College women’s soccer coach Alison Foley is suing the University for gender discrimination and illegal wiretapping after allegedly being forced to resign in 2018 following her record-setting 22 seasons.
News, Top Story
BC Endowment Increases by $1.2 Billion in Past Year
The large gains reflect significant returns on BC’s investments, according to the Boston Business Journal.
News, On Campus, Top Story
Dining Employee in ‘State of Mental Distress’ Arrested After Striking BCPD Officer
The Boston College Police Department (BCPD) arrested a temporary BC Dining Services employee in the rat on Monday afternoon after he struck an officer responding to a call about him being in a state of mental distress, according to University Spokesman Jack Dunn.
Top Story, News
Restaurant Temporarily Loses Liquor License After Underage BC Students Are Caught Drinking
A restaurant in downtown Boston will lose its liquor license for one week this month after investigators caught underage BC students drinking alcohol and not wearing masks at a party in April.
Sports, Top Story, Football
Eagles Drop Heartbreaker In Death Valley
BC had multiple chances to take the lead but Dennis Grosel fumbled the snap on the Tigers 11-yard line with just seconds left, ending BC’s hopes of an upset.
