“In light of recent concerns over our selection for Modstock, we would like to respond to the BC community by apologizing to any student, faculty, or staff member offended by our selection,” the CAB statement said.
Opinions, Editorials
Editorial: B.o.B Selection Raises Questions About CAB Vetting Processes
Last week, the Campus Activities Board (CAB) announced that B.o.B would be headlining this year’s Modstock Festival. Bobby Ray Simmons Jr., professionally known as B.o.B, rose to fame in 2009 after the release of his song, “Nothin’ On You,” and has collaborated with artists such as Jessie J, Bruno Mars, and M.I.A. The artist has…
Opinions, Letters To The Editor
LTE: In Response To: “B.o.B to Headline This Year’s Modstock Festival”
“But it is clear from his statement above that he has been called out on these views—and to no avail.”
Top Story, On Campus, News
B.o.B to Headline This Year’s Modstock Festival
The rapper’s January 2016 song “Flatline” suggested anti-Semitic views, which gained the attention of the Anti-Defamation League.
News, On Campus, Top Story
Cheat Codes to Headline Annual Plexapalooza Concert
Cheat Codes has toured with The Chainsmokers and released “No Promises,” a collaboration with Demi Lovato, in 2017. Their biggest hit is “Sex,” which has over 100 million YouTube views.
Features
Students Take to the Table for Ping Pong Tournament
Students battled it out at the Plex for first place in the Campus Activities Board and BC Table Tennis club’s ping pong tournament on Saturday.
Arts, On Campus, Music
Sifting Through The Stokes Set Selection System
The Heights sits down with Mike Florio of the Campus Activities Board to discuss how a Boston College concert comes together.
On Campus, Top Story, News
2017 Plexapalooza Tickets Sell Out in Six Minutes
CAB changed its ticketing process this year, only allowing one ticket to be purchased per Eagle ID.
News, Top Story, On Campus
CAB Announces Plexapalooza Date, Indicates on Social Media That Marshmello Likely to Perform
CAB has announced that BC’s annual Plexapalooza will be on Feb. 4. Tickets will be available for students to purchase after Winter Break.
News, On Campus, Top Story
MisterWives Impresses at First Annual StokesSet
Juice and Misterwives performed Saturday night as part of the first annual StokesSet put on by the Campus Activities Board.
