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Monday 27 January 2025

Fowler Shines as No. 1 BC Shuts Out No. 8 BU in Packed Conte Forum

No. 1 Boston College men's hockey beat No. 8 Boston University 2–0 at home on Saturday night, sweeping the weekend series and stretching its win strea...

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Eagles Pick Up Right Where They Left off in Battle of Comm. Ave. With 6–2 Win at BU

In the 296th edition of the Battle of Commonwealth Ave., the No. 1 Eagles defeated the No. 8 Terriers 6–2 in Agganis Arena.

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Police and Firefighters Respond to False Report of Car on Ice at Chestnut Hill Reservoir

Dozens of police officers and firefighters responded Wednesday night to a report that a car had driven onto the ice at the Chestnut Hill Reservoir, bu...

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Newton City Council Passes “Generational Ban” on Tobacco Sales

Newton City Council prohibited the sale of tobacco products to people born on or after March 1, 2004, in its meeting on Tuesday.

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BC Breaks Ground on New Catholic Religious Archives Building

Boston College has begun construction on the Catholic Religious Archives (CRA), a two-story, 44,000-square-foot facility on Brighton Campus that will ...

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Fowler Shines as No. 1 BC Shuts Out No. 8 BU in Packed Conte Forum

No. 1 Boston College men's hockey beat No. 8 Boston University 2–0 at home on Saturday night, sweeping the weekend series and stretching its win streak to six games.

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Poor Paint Defense Sinks Eagles in 69–59 Loss To Wake Forest

Boston College women's basketball dropped its road matchup at Wake Forest on Sunday afternoon, losing 69–59 to the Demon Deacons.

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Rachel Scott To Deliver Keynote at Rebranded BC Summit

Rachel Scott, ABC News' senior congressional correspondent, will deliver the keynote at Boston College's Summit conference on Feb. 1. Formerly called the Women’s Summit, the event, hosted by the Women’s Center, will emphasize intersectionality and self-awareness.

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BC Prison Education Program Shatters Stigmas and Builds Better Futures

“When you are in a difficult position but find someone who doesn't judge you and tries to teach you, and even tries to learn from you, it is an amazing thing that can change your life, that can put you on the right path,” Alabi said. “And that's what they're doing. That's what their goal is.”

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Yi’s Research Sheds Light on Elderly Financial Abuse

“From a societal perspective, elder financial abuse is a very large issue,” Yi said. “It results in around two billion dollars of losses for seniors every year.”

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Newton Police Reports 117 Percent Increase in Home Break-Ins

Newton saw a 117 percent increase in residential break-ins and a 63 percent increase in car break-ins in 2024.

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Nonantum Residents Debate New Development At Zoning Forum

Nonantum residents debated adding a fourth floor to a local barbershop owner’s new development in the Newton village.

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‘Flight Risk’ Struggles To Maintain Its Course

Flight Risk fails to create a layered situation worth investing in, and as a result, it is unable to stick the landing.

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Thumbs Up, Thumbs Down: Week of Jan. 27

One of the best parts about the new year and new semester is the chance to establish new routines. These past few weeks have been about adjusting to new lunch times, gym schedules, assignments, and office hour greetings.

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Gallery: Weekend of Women’s Sports (1/23-1/26)

This weekend highlighted women’s sports on the Heights. The women’s basketball team faced No. 3 Notre Dame but fell short in a 63–89 loss. Meanwhile, the women’s hockey team delivered a strong performance, edging out Providence with a 2–1 victory. Photo Credits: Sarah Fleming / Heights Editor, Ellie El-Fishawy / Heights Editor

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