Thumbs Up, Thumbs Down: Week of Jan. 26

Opinions • January 26, 2025

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.

Boston-Area Universities Shift COVID-19 Policies in 2022

Erin Shannon • January 31, 2022

From classes on Zoom to masks on campus, the COVID-19 pandemic has warped the realities of college life for the past two years.

Massachusetts Colleges Transition to Online Classes in Response to Coronavirus

Julia Remick • March 11, 2020

Several Massachusetts colleges have moved to online classes due to rising concerns of the spread of the novel coronavirus. Governor Charlie Baker declared a state of emergency in Massachusetts.

Konradsson’s Fourth-Minute Strike Holds up Against Rival BU

Bradley Smart • September 2, 2019

Kristofer Konradsson scored in the fourth minute and it proved enough for the Eagles to win their second game in a row to start the year, beating their crosstown rival.

BCPD and BUPD Square Off In Lip Sync Battle

Abby Hunt • September 2, 2018

‘You know, we’ve seen a hundred of these police departments around the country do these videos, when is BC going to do one?’” said BCPD Lt. Jeffrey Postell. “And I’m not one to back down from challenges.”

How Travis Roy Rebuilt After a Tragic Hockey Injury

Mary Kate DiNorcia • March 1, 2017

Travis Roy became paralyzed just 11 seconds into his BU hockey career.

Victories Over BU, UMass Highlight Busy Tennis Weekend

Annabel Steele • February 19, 2017

In a busy weekend for BC tennis, the men took down BU but lost to Louisville, while the women defeated UMass but fell to Brown.

Poor Offense Burns Men’s Hockey Against BU in Beanpot Opener

Michael Sullivan • February 7, 2017

With another dreadful performance on the power play, the Eagles lost to the Terriers in the Beanpot for the first time since 2007.

Oettinger Shuts Out Men’s Hockey in Weekend Sweep for Terriers

Michael Sullivan • January 16, 2017

Behind 34 saves from Jake Oettinger, the Terriers defeated the Eagles in multiple games for the first time since the 2011-12 season.

Oettinger, Terriers Put on Defensive Show in 271st Battle of Comm Ave

Michael Sullivan • January 13, 2017

Boston University defeated Boston College, 2-1, at Agganis Arena for the first time since David Quinn became head coach.

Hughes Becomes BC’s All-Time 3-Point Leader in Win Over Boston University

Michael Sullivan • November 15, 2016

Kelly Hughes has hit a lot of 3-pointers in her career, but she hasn't gotten cheers like she did for her 254th in a 67-49 win over BU on Monday night.

Burt Allows Four Third-Period Goals in Loss to BU

Shannon Kelly • November 6, 2016

The Eagles looked strong entering the final 20 minutes, but goaltender Katie Burt and the BC defense collapsed in a 5-3 loss to rival Boston University.