The Superfan Myth

Skyler Safriet • November 19, 2024

After Boston College football pulled out an exciting, well-fought victory against Syracuse, about a quarter of the BC student section finally trickled out of their place in Alumni Stadium. Where were the rest? Already gone, and had been gone for a while. Those empty stands were antithetical to the turnout at the previous night’s hockey game against Maine, featuring a line wrapping around the back of Conte Forum and a student section that was full and rowdy until the very end of the game. 

The Hidden Renaissance of Boston College Track and Field

Skyler Safriet • November 5, 2024

Boston College track and field has been on a generational run. But somehow, nobody knows about it. On a campus with a fan culture dominated by revenue sports like football, basketball, and hockey, it’s unsurprising that track and field has been excluded from the hype. 

Athletics Director Pat Kraft Hired Away to Penn State

Megan Gentile • April 29, 2022

Boston College Athletics Director Pat Kraft signed a contract on Friday to become Penn State's next director of athletics. He will assume the role on July 1.

BC Athletics Announces Vaccine Mandate in Conte Forum

Megan Gentile • January 4, 2022

Boston College Athletics announced on Tuesday that it will require COVID-19 vaccines for all fans ages 12 and over in Conte Forum.

Former Women’s Soccer Coach Is Suing BC for Gender Discrimination and Improper Wiretapping

Asa Ackerly, Megan Kelly, and Emma Healy • October 12, 2021

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.

Jarmond Gathers Input from Students at P.A.C.E. Discussion

Luke Pichini • April 17, 2019

At the first P.A.C.E. event, Martin Jarmond listened to numerous ideas from students and also touched on the status of the Greater Heights campaign that he launched earlier this year.

College GameDay Showed That BC’s Football Tradition Can Be Restored

Andy Backstrom • November 16, 2018

BC hosted College GameDay last Saturday for the first time since 2009, and—despite the loss to No. 2 Clemson—the excitement surrounding the program rivaled that of decade's past.

Jarmond Shares History Behind New Athletics Campaign

Jack Goldman • October 22, 2018

In order to solve the largest issues holding the institution back, which were laid out in the pillars making up the University’s new athletics capital campaign, Greater Heights, Jarmond realized he had been presented with a unique opportunity.

Jarmond Announces Five-Year, $150 Million Capital Campaign

Andy Backstrom • September 28, 2018

The athletics campaign—designed to foster student-athlete development, strengthen competitive excellence, increase external engagement, and improve facilities around campus—is the largest of any ACC school.

The Service Mentality: Martina Mosetti Embodies Selflessness at BC

Patrick Conway • November 5, 2017

Martina Mosetti would rather set up a teammate than take the last shot herself, making her a perfect fit for Erik Johnson's Eagles this year.

On the Radio and in Alumni, TJ Hartnett Is the Voice of the Eagles

Michael Sullivan • October 1, 2017

Broadcasting to audiences both locally and across the world, TJ Hartnett is an iconic voice of Boston College sports.

Boston College Athletics Announces Partnership With Lyft

Leo Confalone • September 14, 2017

Lyft now has the designation of the Official Rideshare Partner of Boston College Athletics at Alumni Stadium and Conte Forum.