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Thumbs Up, Thumbs Down: Week of 10/20

October 19, 2025

Although it's only been a week since Indigenous Peoples’ Day and fall break, the effects of a much-needed vacation can still be felt. Students chose to venture somewhere new with friends, return home, or enjoy a nighttime tailgate on campus.

O’Brien Reflects On Faith in the Face of Adversity at Agape Latte

Amelia Alexopoulos • April 10, 2025

Boston College head football coach Bill O’Brien took a break from recruiting and drawing up plays to speak to a packed audience in Hillside Cafe about the foundations of his faith.

Thumbs Up, Thumbs Down: Week of Sept. 8

Opinions • September 8, 2024

The past two weeks have been a flurry of activity with clubs eagerly recruiting new members and reuniting for another semester on the Heights.

Thumbs Up, Thumbs Down: Week of Nov. 5

Opinions • November 5, 2023

November brings a great deal of anticipatory holiday cheer, and perhaps a bit of controversy over the ever-important question: Is Nov. 1 the start of the holiday season?

Thumbs Up, Thumbs Down: Week of Sept. 17

Opinions • September 17, 2023

No matter how you feel about Boston College football, one thing cannot be denied: Students show up for the Red Bandanna Game.

BC Flexes Explosive Offense in One-Point Win Over Louisville

Emma Healy • October 1, 2022

Boston College football battled to its first conference win of the season in a one-point victory over Louisville.

Hafley and Christian Were BC’s Highest-Paid Employees in FY21

Erin Shannon • September 11, 2022

Football head coach Jeff Hafley and former basketball head coach Jim Christian were the highest-paid employees at Boston College for the 2021 fiscal year (FY21), according to the annual 990 tax filings. Hafley earned $2,938,035 and Christian—who was fired in February 2021 after six and a half years at BC—earned $1,428,053.

2021 Military Bowl Canceled Due to COVID-19 Issues

Megan Gentile • December 26, 2021

The 2021 Military Bowl between Boston College football and East Carolina has been canceled due to COVID-19 issues within BC’s program.

BC Releases Adidas Football Uniforms for 2021 Season

Asa Ackerly • June 16, 2021

Boston College football announced the release of its revamped uniforms in partnership with Adidas for the 2021 season.

The Hidden Revenue Behind Non-Revenue Sports

Emma Healy • February 8, 2021

With COVID-19 forcing administrations to re-evaluate their athletics budgets, schools like Dartmouth are making the hard choice to cut non-revenue sports like its swimming and diving team. Amid the uncertainty, it is important to appreciate the hidden value non-revenue sports bring to both schools and their athletes.

Notebook: BC Defense Unable to Stop Notre Dame in Disappointing Loss

Olivia Charbonneau • November 15, 2020

Despite multiple turnovers, Boston College was unable to hold off Notre Dame's offensive attack in 45-31 defeat. BC could not capitalize on excitement surrounding the annual Red Bandana game as Phil Jurkovec struggled through an injury.