After braving the January snow flurries and February downpours, it’s safe to say that this past week’s sunshine was well-deserved.
News, On Campus, Top Story
“For My Celtic Blood”: Second Annual Ginger Run Draws Strong Turnout
Clad in four-leaf clover headbands and green attire, a throng of students crammed in between the Mods on Friday to watch Boston College’s second annual ginger run—a new but already cherished tradition.
On Campus, News
“We Gingers Are All Heart”: BC Community Gathers for First Annual Ginger Race
Donning leprechaun top hats and shamrock-shaped sunglasses, a sea of redhead students dressed in green gathered in the Mods this St. Patrick’s Day to run in the first annual ginger run at Boston College. Over 40 students participated in the run at 1:30 p.m on Friday, beginning at Mod 3 and ending in front of Mod 20.
Opinions, TU/TD
Thumbs Up, Thumbs Down: Week Of March 15
Thumbs Up: Shamrock Shakes March is arguably the worst month of the year, but with the worst month comes the best McDonald’s tradition.Shamrock Shakes are a delicious way to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day all month long. Three dollars never tasted so good. Shamrocks The inspiration for the shake, and the symbol of St. Patrick’s Day,…
Boston, Coronavirus Updates, City, Metro
Walsh Announces St. Patrick’s Day Parade Cancelled, Plans to Hold Boston Marathon Unaffected
Mayor Walsh said at a press conference on Tuesday that the coronavirus has not affected plans to hold the Boston Marathon. He announced that the city’s annual St. Patrick’s Day parade would be canceled.
Metro, Column
Losing Myself on St. Patrick’s Day
For the past 118 years, thousands flood the streets of South Boston for the annual St. Patrick’s Day parade. On Sunday, associate metro editor Isabel Fenoglio attended the parade for her first time, got lost for a few hours, and in the process thinks she finally understands what St. Patrick’s Day is all about.
Blog, TU/TD
The Worst Toasters, the Best Celebrations: TU/TD
“This resentment for your “toast” will translate to other aspects of your life and at this point, you’re so irritated it will affect you for the rest of your life.”
Metro, Boston
Annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade Follows Spirited Route Through South Boston
The streets of South Boston were filled with people decked out in the colors of Ireland’s flag for the annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade. Floats and marching bands were in full force to proceed along a shortened parade route.
Off Campus, News
BC Theology Profs. Meet With Pope Francis to Discuss Work in Theological Ethics
BC Theology professor Kristin Heyer expected the meeting to be quite formal, but instead laughed and cried within the first several minutes.
Voices from the Dustbowl
‘What Are Your Plans for St. Patrick’s Day?’
In this Thursday’s edition of ‘Voices from the Dustbowl,’ we asked students, ‘what are your plans for St. Patrick’s Day?’
