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What Your Favorite Fall Song Says About You

Mackenzie Dafonseca • November 2, 2025

As the seasons change, so do our beloved playlists. These are some of the songs I always find myself listening to as the leaves turn from a vibrant green to a rusty orange or a fiery red. So, grab a warm pumpkin latte and find out what your favorite fall song says about you.

A Guide to Fall Running Destinations Near Campus

Charlie Lukens • October 19, 2025

If you're looking to get outside and enjoy Boston before it gets too cold, here are five popular running destinations near campus, each with a little reward waiting at the finish line.

A Guide to Boston’s Best Pumpkin Spice Lattes

Caroline Mohler • October 19, 2025

As the leaves turn orange and the weather cools, pumpkin spice emerges as the taste of the season. In latte form, its distinct flavor perfectly complements the essence of fall.

Thumbs Up, Thumbs Down: Week of Sept. 22

Opinions • September 22, 2024

A sea of red filled the sold-out stadium, cheering the team to their third victory of the season. And, in an incredible show of BC pride, students flooded the field upon the team’s victory and celebrated the return of BC football in the middle of the downpour.

Thumbs Up, Thumbs Down: Week of Oct. 15

Opinions • October 15, 2023

In addition to the joyful colors of changing leaves and the crispness of fresh air, the fall season brings many wholesome traditions to anticipate. And where better to do them than New England!

Stitzel: A Playlist For Those Looking For a Cozy Girl Autumn, Not a Sad One

Leah Stitzel • September 10, 2023

Staff writer Leah Stitzel composes the perfect, not depressing, Fall playlist to welcome the change of seasons.

BC Hot Takes: Voicing My Most Stubborn Opinions About Campus

Pat Connell • April 23, 2023

As the school year comes to a close, I think it is time to finally share some of the Boston College hot takes that have accumulated in the back of my mind over the past two years.

Thumbs Up, Thumbs Down: 10/20

Opinions • October 20, 2020

Thumbs Down: People Who Don’t Like Candy Corn This thumbs down is kind of a double negative—apologies to our copy team. That being said, candy corn is literally honey-flavored nostalgia. Anyone who doesn’t like it clearly just didn’t have the proper amount of Halloween cheer as a kid. For 21+ readers, try soaking candy corn in vodka and then adding pineapple juice or club soda. You’re welcome.

BC Plans to Reopen as Scheduled in Fall

Scott Baker • May 19, 2020

BC plans to resume on-campus classes on August 31 as scheduled, University President William Leahy announced in an email on Tuesday.

Study Abroad Application Process Adjusted Based on Student Feedback

Abby Hunt • September 8, 2019

After making adjustments to the study abroad application process last year, the Office of International Programs (OIP) will no longer require students to list a fall program on their study abroad applications and will now ask students to list six programs, instead of three, when they apply.