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UGBC Teams Announce Bids for Pres. and E.V.P. For the first time since 2016, three teams will run for office.

By Grace Christenson Heights Staff The three teams campaigning to be Undergraduate Government of Boston College President and Executive Vice President released their initial platform proposals to The Heights after they officially declared their candidacies this week. At the core of all three platforms is the intent to cultivate a more inclusive campus culture, but the teams disagree on how to go about achieving such change.

Each proposal lays out the spirit of what the candidates are concentrating their platforms on. Actionable steps were not included in most of the proposal drafts The Heights has seen so far—those will be found in the full platforms, which are due to come out on Monday after the election kickoff event.

Reid Aguilar, MCAS ’22, and David Crowley, CSOM ’22, want their administration to concentrate on fostering greater student involvement and inclusion by allocating resources to groups on campus that support this mission. They believe supporting such groups will allow students to live up to their potential and more successfully pursue individual passions.

Aguilar and Crowley could not be reached for further comment on what they believe are their qualifications to run for and potentially serve as UGBC

President and Vice President.

Taylor Jackson, MCAS ’21, and Alejandro Perez, MCAS ’21, advocated for a broader approach, focusing on “community, commitment and collaboration” in order to cultivate a culture of acceptance and inclusivity in their initial platform draft. Their vision is to create more opportunities for students to share individual experiences, to strengthen alumni-student relationships , and to create new events for students that are “personable, relatable, and informative.”

When asked about what makes her the most qualified candidate, Jackson responded in an email that she “[wants] it more than the other candidates.” She emphasized that she is personally invested in changing the aspects of campus life that make students feel “undervalued and isolated.”

“I want to see change on this campus, not only for my friends and peers, but also for myself,” she said.

Jackson said she believes her history with the BC community as a member of the St. Columbkille Day Camp, which she says is “incredibly welcoming and inclusive,” provides her with a unique perspective of what the BC community has the potential to be at its best.

Perez cited his work as a resident assistant and Bowman advocate as microcosmic examples of how he and Jackson hope to foster a stronger sense of community at BC: implementing additional programming for students and creating more

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The missive was released in response to UGBC’s resolution in the wake of racist vandalism.

UGBC leaders said they were not heard by administrators, despite the issue’s importance.

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A letter addressed to the Undergraduate Government of Boston College by interim Vice President of Student Affairs Joy Moore in response to UGBC’s Dec. 9 resolution explained why the University is rejecting most of the legislative body’s requests of the University.

The letter was originally sent to members of the Student Assembly (SA) on Friday, which discussed the response during the weekly SA meeting Tuesday night. Senators expressed dissatisfaction with the letter, criticizing its content as a response more typical of dealing with an isolated incident rather than a response to a greater institutional issue.

“I think that the administration fails to realize that there is a crisis at this school,” Alex Eishingdrelo, UGBC senator and MCAS ’20, said. “I think that the University sees the incident last semester as an isolated incident, but it’s really a physical manifestation of a larger problem, which is that minorities are not welcome at this school.”

Moore wrote that most of the issues proposed by UGBC are already taken care of by existing BC policy or were unreasonable requests of the University.

Heights Staff Interim Vice President of Student Affairs Joy Moore penned a letter in response to the Undergraduate Government of Boston College’s Hate Crime Response resolution. In the letter, Moore, on behalf of the University, rejected most of the provisions in the resolution.

Reed Piercey, UGBC president and MCAS ’19, characterized the letter as “disappointing but not surprising.”

“The response letter was very typical of the BC administration,” he said. “It very much was a statement of what the institution itself believes, and in that sense, yeah, I think it was very unsurprising.”

Tauran Frontis, UGBC vice president of diversity and inclusion and CSOM ’19, also voiced his disappointment in the response.

“We’re thinking about it in terms of, what can students really do if we’re just put off,” Frontis said. “UGBC, we’re supposed to be the bridge between the students and administration, so what’s our role if we’ve just been kind of, shut down?”

Michael Osaghae, chair of the AHANA+ Leadership Council,

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Colleges Concerned by Title IX Changes BC among group to file comment on proposed federal policy.

By Scott Baker Copy Editor The Association of Independent Colleges & Universities in Massachusetts (AICUM), of which Boston College is a member university, issued public comments stating the universities’ concern over proposed changes to Title IX on Jan. 23. The comments are overwhelmingly negative, noting that “AICUM’s member institutions are concerned that many aspects of the proposed regulations may undermine rather than advance Title IX’s very purpose—to provide legal protection against discrimination on the basis of sex.”

AICUM’s comments come at the end of the 60-day period for universities to provide comment on the changes. In November, the Department of Education (DOE), under Secretar y Betsy DeVos , released

proposed changes to regulations regarding the implementation of Title IX, a federal law that prohibits sexual discrimination in education programs that receive federal funding.

The current Title IX policies were implemented by the Obama administration in an effort to protect those who have experienced sexual violence, but some have characterized them as violating the due process rights of those accused of sexual violence.

The proposals are intended to enhance the due process rights of the accused but have seen blowback.

In a statement, Richard Doherty, president of AICUM, summarized the document. AICUM is worried that the proposals may deter victims from reporting sexual violence, impair all involved in the process, add significant time and expense to investigations, and restrict schools from tailoring their conduct processes as they see best.

As a member of AICUM, the comments represent BC’s stance during the notice and comment period for the Title IX proposals.

“The AICUM comments are the

result of collaborative discussions among the legal counsel of a number of AIC UM member institutions , including Boston College,” said Nora Field, deputy general counsel at BC. “There was wide consensus among the group as to concerns about some of the proposed regulations and the challenges they would present for all involved.”

Additionally, the Undergraduate Government of Boston College and the Jesuit Student Government Alliance, of which UGBC is a member, joined 75 other colleges in signing onto a comment stating their concern with the proposals.

A notable opponent of the proposals is Boston Mayor Martin J. Walsh, BC ’09, who voiced his opposition in January.

Among the more controversial of the proposals is the cross-examination mandate, which would allow each party’s adviser to question the other party about the allegations. AICUM strongly criticized the proposal, arguing that it would undermine the

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Lower’s Meatball Obssession Torn Down Students respond with vigil to demolition of campus mainstay.

By Abby Hunt Asst. News Editor The Meatball Obsession stand outside of Lower dining hall was torn down Tuesday morning—much to the dismay of many students, who mourned the loss on social media and at a makeshift candlelit vigil on Wednesday night.

“The Shack”—as Dining Services calls it—came into being in 1994, when the din-

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ing hall on Lower Campus first opened up, according to Megan O’Neill, the associate director of Restaurant Operations for BC Dining.

The structure was originally used as an information booth for the University.

But within a couple of months after the opening, it was offered up to Dining Services, who accepted it and converted it into “Beans, Creams, and Dreams.” The “beans” in the name referred to the iced coffee that was served and the “creams,” ice cream novelties.

“It wasn’t any great menu,” O’Neill said. “We kept trying to tweak the menu, but we’ve never found anything that really worked out there. We’ve had students

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approach us over the years of starting a business and running it out there, but we couldn’t because of safety.”

There were some problems with The Shack, said O’Neill, that made the conditions inside rarely conducive to food service.

For one, it had no heat or air conditioning.

It was also made out of metal, meaning it would get very hot or cold inside depending on the weather.

“Over the years, we’ve tried to make it more user friendly,” O’Neill said. “But as students know, and they joke about ... it’s never open.”

Another obstacle in The Shack’s way was

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‘my presence here does not Black History at mean anything’ Boston College Editor’s Note:

This timeline is the production of dozens of editors, several professors, and a number of alumni. It has been in development since the “Silence is Still Violence” March in October 2017. It chronicles the history of the black community at Boston College through the lens of Heights articles, as well as a handful of outside press clippings. It should be noted, however, that coverage in The Heights was far from complete and, at times, ignored important voices.. While the University has embraced some of the more progressive aspects of the Civil Rights Era right up through the present day, there are some issues that plagued the very first black student on campus that today’s black student population still identify as problematic. This is a story of a student body learning to engage the outside world through activism. This is a story about a Jesuit school learning to reckon with a nationwide legacy of racism. Most of all, this is a story of the painful progress BC has experienced as it slowly integrated black students into its culture and community—the successes, the failures, the apathy, and the passion that administrators, faculty, and students have experienced over the last 100 years.

I.

The Pioneers 1863 - Boston College is founded by Rev. John McElroy, S.J., in order to provide higher education to the then-persecuted Irish Catholic immigrants of Boston, and began accepting students a year later, starting on Sept. 5, 1864. While the University proved successful in serving the needs of the marginalized Boston Catholics, its message of openness and inclusion didn’t extend to other groups.

December 1921 - An op-ed column praising Atlanta’s mayor for vetoing a proposal that segregates churches is published in The Heights, the earliest student voice addressing racism in America in the paper’s history.

September 1933 - Casper Augustus Ferguson, BC ’37, becomes the University’s first black student. At this time, other predominantly white institutions had made more significant strides in regard to civil rights issues. Its Boston-area neighbors such as MIT, Harvard, and Boston University had been accepting black students since the late 1800s. Only six black students graduated from BC in the following 10 years.

“He was miserable there, and he was continually reminded of the fact that he was different, by everyone,” longtime neighbor Sam Turner told Boston College Magazine. “Students excluded him from every club and organization because of his color.”

New England colleges and universities were historical trail blazers on this front.

Alexander Twilight was the first black man in the country to earn a college degree from Middlebury College in 1823. Amherst College, Bowdoin College, and Dartmouth College had the second, third, and fourth black graduates in the country over the next five years. Just years after BC was founded, Harvard University accepted its first black undergraduate student. Among Jesuit universities, Georgetown (accidentally) hired its first black faculty member, former slave Patrick Francis Healy, S.J., in 1868, who later went on to become the school’s president in 1874. BC’s late start left it with a lot to catch up on.

Montgomery / PHOTO FROM HEIGHTS ARCHIVES

When this happened with Harvard’s lacrosse team in 1941, there was so much backlash that the university took a definite stance against it.

1947 - University President Rev. William Keleher, S.J. deflects questions of underrepresentation on campus by pointing out that 2 of 130 dorm residents and 3 of 4 members of the track team were black.

October 1949 - Dr. Ferdinand L. Rousseve is hired as a special lecturer. Seven years later, he becomes the first full-time black faculty member, teaching fine arts in the School of Arts and Sciences and later the newly-founded Lynch School of Education.

II.

Civil Rights, Civil Wrongs April 1960 - BC student Joseph Mullin writes a column entitled “Coffee-Colored Compromise” that condemns the apathy on BC’s campus. “It has been amazing to me that so many of the concerned voices of this campus … have as yet to speak out on the burning moral question of our decade: the battle by the Southern Negro for his constitutional rights,” he said.

June 1963 - Thousands of students in Boston stay out of school to protest de facto segregation, or segregation that results from geographical and social sorting. Opponents of busing argued that since any disparities in opportunity or quality of education resulted from private choices and not the law, there was no need to intervene.

and the school authorities have been and are taking great initiative in the direction of redressing cultural inequity where it exists,” they said.

It is not easy to put into writing what I would like to say to you, but I know you will read my words in the spirit in which they are written.”

March 1965 - A demonstration march runs from from Selma to Montgomery, nicknamed “Bloody Sunday,” due to the brutality and violence that Alabama state troopers used against the peaceful demonstrators. Seven BC students drive to Alabama the following week to demonstrate peacefully on behalf of the Southern Christian Leaders Conference.

March 1968 - In an effort to draw more black students to BC, the University establishes a $100,000 scholarship fund and recruitment program called the “Black Talent Program.” The program was based around a committee, which included two Roxbury community leaders, that would judge the applicants and “special tutorial program” to assist them upon admittance.

The coordinator expected 25 students to attend the school under the fund in its first year. There were only 13 black students in the ’67-’68 school year.

March 1965 - Two opinion pieces are published, entitled “Civil Rights” and “Civil Wrongs.” “Civil Rights” argues that BC students should “commit themselves body and soul to this revolution,” referencing Selma. “Civil Wrongs” argues that BC should not send students to Selma due to the “unlawful” violence from the demonstrators.

October 1965 - Drinan criticizes Catholic racial apathy. “If anyone, and especially a Catholic Jurist, refuses to accept the fact of the basic inequality of racially unbalanced schools, he is either very ill-informed or prejudiced to the point where his bias, unconsciously or otherwise, clouds and changes his judgement,” he said.

May 1966 - BC is selected by the Office of Economic Opportunity to host the “Upward Bound” program, which brought black junior and senior high school students students to BC to participate in workshops designed to help them prepare for college. The program would continue for 10 years.

November 1967 - Pedro Arrupe, the Superior General of the Society of Jesus, releases a letter to every Jesuit in the U.S. calling for sustained efforts across the the Jesuit community and for Jesuit schools “to make increased efforts to encourage the enrollment of qualified Negros” through recruitment programs and financial aid.

The letter opens: “The gravity of the current racial crisis in the United States and its serious impact upon Christian doctrine and practice impel me to address this letter to you. I do so with a great sense of responsibility and after consultation with the American Provincials and other men knowledgeable in the field of race relations.

The problem is urgent and complicated.

April 1968 - One day after the assassination of Martin Luther King, Jr., BC holds a memorial service on Bapst Lawn and cancels classes to encourage students to attend a demonstration in Boston. This event, located in Boston Common, gathers over 10,000 attendees who all came to mourn his assassination. The Heights described an “unspoken feeling of solidarity” at the gathering. The University Committee Against Racism leads all-day workshops on “Racism and the Black Rebellion.” Student leaders meet with and lobby administrators for the memorial, lack of classes, and workshop. Academic Vice President Rev. Charles Donovan, S.J. is initially hesitant to cancel classes because “he feared giving an impression of panic.”

January 1969 - The Black Forum of Boston College is created. As described in the paper’s ‘briefly’ section, it was designed to “develop its members’ level of consciousness regarding the politics of this campus and the Roxbury community, knowledge of black achievements in art, literature, and music, social sensitivity and awareness of blackness.” Two months later, they submit a list of demands for the administration, most of which revolved around more black faculty and creating a Black Studies program.

May 1969 - After eight weeks of meetings of the University Committee of Black Students and Studies, the University announces that a Black Studies program at BC will commence the following semester.

September 1963 - One month after the March on Washington, over 6,000 black and white protesters march through Roxbury to protest Boston’s school segregation, as reported by The Atlantic. The marchers demand that the Boston School Committee chairwoman Louise Day Hicks, who strongly opposed busing, be fired.

Ferguson / PHOTO FROM HEIGHTS ARCHIVES

August 1937 - Lou Montgomery, BC ’41, becomes BC’s first black athlete, playing as a running back for the football team. Faced with the prospect of facing other powerhouse teams, mostly from the south, BC chooses athletic legacy over the moral high ground and bars Montgomery from playing at these schools’ requests.

This then-commonplace agreement was known as the “Gentlemen’s Agreement,” an understanding that schools with black players would bench them against southern schools. BC even took it a step further, benching him when southern schools came up to Boston. Between his junior and senior year, Montgomery is benched six times, including three home games and two bowl games.

Contemporary Heights coverage showed little concern on campus — his treatment was either barely addressed or acknowledged without challenge.

Donovan, now Dean of Faculties, chairs the group. They discuss creating a Black Studies program either independently or in conjunction with other schools and acknowledge the fact that these courses would be taught by a primarily white faculty. The students on the committee also desire greater sway in the Black Talent Search. The same meeting creates an advisory body comprised of faculty and administrators.

September 1969 - BC admits 50 black freshmen under the Black Talent Program for the Class of ’73. The new director, A. Robert Phillips, announces that each would receive a counselor and tutor.

December 1969 - The Black Forum hosts conference for national black leaders. “It is not true that BC is without bigotry,” said Carl X. Lewis, president of the group and BC ‘72. “My presence here does not mean anything.”

III.

Changes and Challenges

February 1970 - The Black Student Forum holds a march of over 500 students.

During the protest, black students decry the Black Talent Program as “tokenism” and accuse the administration of undercutting the program’s budget. They also share concerns with the recent satirical flyers with “Irish Catholic demands,” and a prying survey about spending habits that they believed to be mandatory. The next day, students hold a sit-in to demand a meeting with administrators.

February 1970 - In response to the student strike, the Board of Directors establishes the Black Talent Scholarship Fund, which gives $500,000 ($3,253,000 when adjusted for inflation) in additional funding to the Black Talent Program, endorsed the creation of a committee on black students and studies, and promised to aim for 10 percent minority student population on campus “as soon as feasible.”

March 1970 - Black students occupy Gasson Hall after their demands are not met.

The University threatens them with a restraining order, but ultimately no students are brought before the conduct board.

October 1963 - Law School Dean Rev. Robert F. Drinan, S.J. criticizes Boston for “ethnic grouping” and de-facto segregation.

November 1963 - Fifty-six faculty members issue a statement calling upon the city of Boston to redistrict the school districts with regard to the size of the population and break patterns of segregation. “Boston should be able to pursue educational experiments designed to ease tensions and frustration not only in the schools, but finally in the community as a whole,” the letter said. Twenty-two faculty members deny de-facto segregation in response to their colleagues’ letter. “The undersigned think that in [our colleagues’] praiseworthy eagerness to make a reality the God-given principle of equality, such statements have overlooked facts connected with the problem that give striking evidence in at least six areas that the civic conscience is awake, that there is no policy of segregation in the Boston schools, that the city

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December 1970 - The Black Talent Program comes under fire by white students who felt that it received too many resources. The BPT budget increased by $125,000 every year until hitting $500,000 in 1972 ($813,200 and $3,253,000 when adjusted for inflation, respectively). “The Program has been criticized by some for draining unwarranted sums from the already anemic university budget. Many white students resent the high proportion of financial aid most black students receive, and feel threatened by black students’ attempts to establish their own community on the BC campus,” one Heights article said.

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February 1971 - Phillips, the director of the Black Talent Program is dismissed following his recommendation that the students of the Black Student Forum take over the full administration of the program.

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In an interview with Boston College Magazine, Phillips described his motive: “I was treated pretty badly when I was here.

I had to fight for an office. I had to fight for office supplies. I had to fight to get the trash emptied. And frankly, tactically, it’s a helluva lot harder to wage that kind of abuse against 50, 75 students. This was a one-man target until I included students in the process.”

September 1971 - A verbal exchange between a white security guard and a car of black students over parking on Upper Campus leads to about 15 black students throwing small objects, including rocks, at the guard. Black students also cite allegations of bookstore employees openly shadowing black shoppers to prevent shoplifting (bookstore personnel claimed 1 in 24 caught shoplifters were black), the replacement of pillows in the black dorm with old ones (student workers refused to do this, as they felt it was overtly racist), and a failed attempt at blocking the appointment of a professor to the Black Studies program.

September 1971 - Alice Jeghelian, a nursing counselor and member of the Committee on the Role of Women (COROW), becomes Special Assistant to the President and the first director of BC’s new Affirmative Action program.

Reporting at the time suggested that the University was expecting to be forced to start such a program by the government at the conclusion of an investigation into alleged sex discrimination policies. The Board of Trustees approves the Affirmative Action Plan for equal opportunities in hiring two years later.

October 1974 - The Black Talent Program criticizes the administration for not adjusting the program’s funding to match increased tuition costs, thus reducing it even further into “tokenism.”

Deskins, / PHOTO FROM HEIGHTS ARCHIVES

February 1975 - Duane Deskins, BC ‘76, becomes the first black UGBC president.

April 1977 - BC reexamines its minority program after the President’s Committee on Minority Education at BC calls the University’s handling of minority students “a record dotted with failure.” It finds that only 28 percent of minority students admitted in 1972 graduated with their class — well under the national average of “66 - 70 percent.”

April 1977 - Fenwick Hall is fully integrated in compliance with federal laws after seven years of mostly black students on the second and third floors.

Many black students voice concern about the loss of a black community space.

September 1979 - UGBC replaces the “Minority Students of BC” office with “AHANA Students of Boston College;” the first use of the term. Students felt that the term “minority” was both pejorative and inaccurate. The acronym stands for “African, Hispanic, Asian, and Native American.”

“Minority is taken as a down grade [sic],” said UGBC Executive Assistant for Minority Affairs Alfred Feliciano.

“It affects how the student evolves in the university.”

March 1980 - Dr. Charles Smith, a black professor, is verbally attacked by white BC students as he was driving home from campus. The students yelled racial slurs, including n—r and s—k, at him and threw their beer and pizza at his car. Two BCPD officers refuse to allow Smith to accompany them to the scene of the crime or Upper Campus to identify suspects, who were never found.

September 1980 - BC fails to admit a freshman class adhering to 10 percent admitted AHANA students. In the 10 years since the goal had been set, it was only achieved twice.

August 1981 - The Class of ’85 is 11 percent AHANA students, a marked improvement over the 8.4 percent of the previous year.

February 1983 - The Black Student Forum writes a letter to the editor outlining problems at BC, primarily the 1.8 percent black enrollment and a perceived lack of interest by the administration in reaching out to potential AHANA students.

Jackson, / PHOTO FROM HEIGHTS ARCHIVES

March 1984 - UGBC and the Black Student Forum release “The Boston College Black Students’ Guide to Prospective High School Students” to supplement the standard recruitment literature. Gary Jackson, UGBC executive assistant for AHANA and BC ‘84, led the charge.

Family in Struggle Together (FIST) protest the racial climate at BC by assembling on the court during halftime of a basketball game. BC’s six black players join them.

February 1995 - Chris Stephen, a candidate for UGBC president, is challenged at a debate over his slogan, “Bringing UGBC Back to You.” “No matter how you justify the slogan, it insinuates that they are bringing UGBC back to you … and that it was in the hands of the AHANA students,” said William Dorcena, CSOM ‘95 and UGBC president.

The College Republicans of Boston College responds by saying that “Chris Stephen has not and will not back down to these liberal groups who fear UGBC will be run by the students who actually pay for it.”

Over 300 students assembled to demand a meeting with University President J. Donald Monan, S.J., ultimately address them. Demands include “a consistent response to all racist and discriminatory language affecting the BC community, an increase in the number of AHANA professors, a more diverse core and electives, and the recognition of the Lesbian, Gay and Bisexual Community of BC.”

A3 that there is no public or institutionalized hate crime protocol,” said Omolara Bewaji, 2005-06 president of ALC and BC ‘07.

October 2006 - Students and administrators attend rallies and community meetings to address a lack of protocol for hate crimes. Fliers that promote white supremacy are found in several buildings days after the rallies.

November 2006 - In a letter to the editor titled “President’s Message to Community,” University President Rev. William P. Leahy, S.J., condemns the hate symbols and asked “that all of us rededicate ourselves to helping BC live up to its heritage and ideals.”

April 2012 - United Front organizes a rally to raise awareness of the Trayvon Martin shooting. Participants wear hoodies and hold signs with messages such as “Do I look suspicious?” and “It’s not just black and white–we want to end the injustice!”

September 2012 - Three students share their experience with racism on campus at the first BC Ignites. The program is styled after the Women’s Resource Center’s annual “Take Back the Night.”

in Roncalli Hall. The same weekend, a screenshot of a Snapchat comparing black slaves to a burnt sandwich circulates through the student body.

Students gather in O’Neill Plaza, with several of them sharing their own stories of racism on campus. Both the meeting and a follow-up walkout two days later are unregistered.

October 2017 - The administration releases a statement providing an update on the events of the last weekend and promoting an upcoming solidarity march through campus.

Students feel as though the statement did not take a strong enough stance and that the University failed to properly describe the bias-related incident conduct process.

October 2017 - Almost 2,000 students and faculty participate in the “Silence is Still Violence” march to protest the perceived silence from the University following the events of the past week. Student leaders and members of the administration spoke out against hate on campus.

Over the course of the next several months, the University unveils “DiversityEdu,” an online program that teaches skills to understand the impact of unconscious bias, language, and behavior.

October 1984 - The Heights reports that total minority enrollment doubled in the past decade but black enrollment fell slightly.

September 2018 - Nineteen percent of BC faculty identify as AHANA, continuing a steady trend of a 1 percent increase per year.

October 1984 - The Boston College Black Faculty, Staff and Administrators Association calls on the University to speak out about the recent arrest of a black student by campus police.

“Given the recent authorization of some campus police officers to carry firearms, this incident and its handling should be recognized as unveiling a potentially dangerous situation,” the letter said. “One which, if not addressed, might both one day result in a person of color sustaining a tragic injury or loss of life, or foster development of such a poor public relations image of Boston College that efforts to recruit faculty, staff and students or to raise funds would be detrimentally impaired.”

October 2018 - The recently-enrolled class of 2022 is 33 percent AHANA.

September 1985 - The University divests their stock in companies with business in South Africa. University President Rev. J. Donald Monan, S.J. states that the decision was financially motivated rather than based on policy. Students had been raising concerns about these holdings since at least 1979.

March 1989 - Dr. Voncile White, a black professor, receives a threatening note targeting her for speaking out about race on campus. “Please, do yourself and the BC community a favor: don’t think we are all racist, mean, rich white people,” the note read. “Be nice to us in a sincere way and stop walking around here with such anger and hatred. [Signed,] A Friend.”

October 1989 - AHANA House is renamed to Thea Bowman Center. During the dedication ceremony, Bowman calls on AHANA students to teach the BC community to include AHANA in the first stage of plans, not just the final stage, and challenges the white BC community to find out how it feels to be a person of color.

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1997 - Montgomery is posthumously added to BC’s Hall of Fame.

September 2012 - BC retires Lou Montgomery’s number.

April 2004 - Members of Obeying No Establishment (ONE) protest by Boston College’s Main Gate entrance on Marathon Monday, dressed in black with blindfolds over their eyes, which represent “the University’s blindness to their demands.” They also carry signs with messages, such as “Racists, sexists, and homophobes work here,” and “Boston College is blind to racial justice.” The next day, the group gives a presentation on the history of student activism at BC and past issues regarding AHANA student enrollment. They later release a set of demands, including that the Office of First Year Experience schedule talks by Donald Brown, the director of AHANA student programs, and representatives from the Women’s Resource Center.

November 2014 - Boston College students march across campus to gather in front of BCPD headquarters in protest of the grand jury decision not to indict Ferguson officer Darren Wilson.

February 2006 - BC’s Black Studies program is renamed to the African and African Diaspora Studies program under program director Professor Cynthia Young. The program was originally an offshoot of the Black Talent Program before becoming a minor.

December 2015 - Fifty members of Eradicate Boston College Racism march across BC singing parodies of classic Christmas carols to promote racial equality as part of their “Twelve Days of BC Racism” campaign. One month later, five members receive disciplinary action for disruption and unregistered protesting.

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February 1995 - Fliers for a black professor’s lecture and a wall are defaced with racial slurs in Hardy and Voute. In a similar incident, an article written by a black graduate about her experiences at BC is covered with racial slurs and thrown into a bathroom.

February 1995 - 30 students from

December 2018 - Michael Sorkin, CSOM ’21, is arrested for allegedly damaging property in Walsh Hall, as well as allegedly writing “f—k n——s” and “n——s are the plague” on walls, tables, and a mirror in Welch Hall.

The University releases two statements over the next 24 hours, one to students on the morning of the incident and one to faculty a day after it took place.

UGBC passes a resolution calling for immediate action, as well as presenting longer-term steps BC could take to improve campus climate surrounding diversity and inclusion.

Over the course of several weeks, the University holds two events with students, and interim Vice President of Student Affairs Joy Moore writes a letter to the community, detailing the steps the University will and will not take.

2005 - FACES is founded for the purpose of providing students with a better environment to discuss race and racism on campus.

IV.

September 1993 - The core includes “cultural diversity” as a requirement for the class of ’97.

“The purpose of this requirement is not to create a BC Utopia that is free from all racism and prejudices,” one Heights article said. “It is evident that one course could not accomplish this unrealistic goal. According to Professor Richard Cobb-Stevens, the requirement should provide students with a ‘serious acquaintance’ with a culture that is non-western or a culture that has been ‘neglected’ in United States.”

December 2014 - Over 60 faculty and students stage a “die-in” in St. Mary’s Hall to protest police brutality, the inadequate response by the administration, and University policy on free speech. Barb Jones, Vice President for Student Affairs, and University Spokesman Jack Dunn condemn the choice of location.UGBC criticizes the administration for considering disciplinary action following the die-in.

Black Student Forum pens a similar letter with demands for more faculty of color, diversity training, and a better program for admitted AHANA students.

October 2018 - Over 100 students participate in a public “die-in” to mark the anniversary of “Silence Is Still Violence.”

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September 2006 - University officials and student leaders condemn the swastikas that appeared in the AHANA Leadership Council (ALC) and GLBT Leadership Council (GLC) rooms over the summer.

BCPD opens an investigation into the incident.

Over the next two months, students raise concerns over the University’s hate crime protocol.

October 2006 - Students organize to call for a more clear and effective protocol for hate crimes after a white student shouted racial slurs at black students.

“We’re speaking out against the fact

February 2017 - Akosua Achampong, BC ‘18, is elected as the first black female UGBC president.

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Postscript:

These pages cannot tell the full story on

their own. Some events that explain and add context have been left out. Nor do these summaries show the full context of the lives lived and lives changed at BC. We have published a longer edition of this timeline at bcheights.com/magazine/ and will release features on prominent black alumni throughout Black History Month.

October 2017 - Two students find their “Black Lives Matters” signs vandalized

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‘I started with strangers, and I left with lifelong brothers and sisters’

By Brooke Kaiserman Magazine Editor

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orty-three years ago, Boston College’s undergraduate student government elected its first black leader. Twenty-eight years ago, it elected its second. As the 20th century turned into the 21st, and as racial tensions continued to flair in Newton, the town in which BC resided had failed to follow suit. So it turned to a hometown hero—a local kid who went from being the first black president of his high school, to the second black president of the town’s neighboring college, to the campaign trails, to Iraq, to the White House: Setti Warren, BC ’93.

After growing up in Newton, Warren attended Newton North High School, a short 10-minute drive northwest of BC’s Main Campus. There began Warren’s involvement in public service and leadership, as he was elected class president for all four years of his high school career.

“For me, a high school student, being class president there offered a really unique challenge in that the city was 3 percent African-American,” he said. “I had friends of all different backgrounds, all different walks of life, and I just felt so committed to the students, to find ways to bring people together wherever I was, [to] solve problems together and have fun together.”

Though Warren had strong ties to Newton, what brought him to BC wasn’t its proximity to his hometown—it was his boundless enthusiasm for the University. Warren remembers setting foot on campus in his early life to don maroon and gold for sports games at the Roberts Center, the precursor to Conte Forum, and studying with BC student tutor volunteers in his early education.

Warren didn’t wait long before getting involved on campus—his freshman year, he was appointed to serve as the coordinator of the Undergraduate Government of Boston College’s (UGBC) Lecture Series Program from 1990-91 by then-UGBC president Rick Culliton, BC ’91. Warren worked tirelessly to curate a collection of dynamic speakers that would bring different perspectives to campus.

After landing guest speakers such as Chris Flavin—a member of the World Watch Institute, which advised President George W. Bush on environmental matters—and ABC News Correspondent Gary Shepard—who spoke to his experience as the first correspondent to report the commencement of the Persian Gulf War on-site in Baghdad— Warren landed his most high-profile speaker: Senator John Kerry, BC Law ’76. On Sept. 24, 1990, he packed the O’Connell House.

“As Kerry took the podium, a packed floor greeted him warmly. No one in the audience was happier to see the politician, however, than the man responsible for bringing him to BC, Lecture Series Coordinator Setti Warren,” wrote David Fromm in a 1990 Heights article.

At the culmination of his tenure as Lecture Series Coordinator, Warren set his sights on the UGBC presidency.

Clinching the campaign would be quite the challenge—for one thing, Warren, a sophomore, was younger than most candidates in years past. Only a limited number of underclassmen had secured the coveted position.

Additionally, BC’s homogenous student body had previously elected only one African-American UGBC president: Duane Deskins, BC ’76.

“No one thought I could win that race,” he said. “At the end of the day, I think many people dismissed my candidacy as a longshot because I was a sophomore and there was a very small AHANA population … I was universally dismissed.”

In the face of this adversity, however, Warren employed a skill he would use many times in his subsequent career: the ability to make connections with constituents.

“I knocked on virtually every dorm room I could and when I had conversations with people, the sort of dismissiveness came down, and we were able to relate to each other as two kids at BC that just wanted to see a better campus,” Warren said.

Warren’s charismatic campaign approach paid off. He not only won the election, but he did so handsomely.

Along with his running mate Elise DiCarlo, then-UGBC director of programming and BC ’92, students voted to elect Warren over Kevin Pulte, BC ’92, and Tina Castellano, BC ’92, by a margin of 1,748 to 650 votes.

“I really believe that BC is moving into a new era where students are integrated with the UGBC,” Warren stated after winning the election. “The BC community will come together in this new era.”

Warren soon set forth to actualize his campaign goals and set his agenda in motion—primarily, he hoped to make BC’s campus more inclusive. He increased the impetus he’d generated during his time as Lecture Series Coordinator to bring Spike Lee to BC to discuss his film Malcolm X—then in theaters—as well as topics like how to break down racial barriers. Lee had happened to be teaching a film class at Harvard that semester in the spring of ’92, so after a few flattering phone calls and the negotiation of a $15,000 contract by UGBC, Lee came to Conte Forum.

But the director’s presence wasn’t met with universal approval—some reacted to Warren’s inclusion initiative with hesitation and even hostility.

“I was met with a lot of resistance, and there were some really tense conversations that took place,” he said.

“Ultimately, having a diverse set of people, backgrounds, ideas, actually strengthened the campus, because we were able to have real discussions in the open and listen.”

The second major initiative Warren incited during his administration was the Book Tuition Fund, the combined brainchild of Warren, UGBC, and the BC Bookstore. During his candidacy for the UGBC presidency, a friend of Warren’s was caught while stealing a textbook from the bookstore.

Explaining his reasoning, Warren’s friend cited a lack of funds to afford the pricey textbooks, in addition to food.

Consequently, Warren was inspired to create the Book Tuition Fund for students, which gave those with the highest level of fiscal need and unmet financial aid $50 book vouchers. The first year, 80 students were provided with vouchers, and by the program’s second year, the number had doubled to 160.

“I remember when he was actually

running for UGBC president,” said William Power, a close friend of Warren’s and BC ’93. “At the time you put up sheets in the quad. I still joke with him to this day about [how] his slogan was ‘Setti is ready.’ And it was a fitting slogan then, and it sounds like he’s been ready ever since.” fter graduation in 1993, Warren remained in Newton and briefly worked in his father’s job-training consultant firm aiding underserved Bostonians. But it wasn’t long before Warren felt called to a career in public service.

He volunteered for President Clinton’s reelection campaign. Eventually, he was offered the opportunity to move to Washington and work at the headquarters of the campaign, and soon after was appointed to a position in the Clinton Administration. Warren spent four years as a White House staff member in the Advance Office, Cabinet Affairs Office, and Social Office during the Clinton Administration, which culminated in his appointment to be the Regional Director of the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA).

“I really came to understand at a young age the importance of the presidency and the importance of national policy—how it affects people,” he said.

“I saw these decisions being made in an up-close-and-personal way.”

Warren’s time at FEMA was defined by a direct, hands-on approach to disaster control. As Regional Director, Warren worked hand-in-hand with towns, cities, and states to ensure their preparedness for all different types of emergencies. To achieve this, Warren and his team traveled to various regions, running live exercises and drills. When disaster struck, they were soon on-location, serving as first responders to help coordinate and allocate local, state, and federal resources.

“You need to be on the ground, you need to be listening to people, and you need to be able to make the right decisions—making that direct connection was incredibly powerful when I was FEMA director,” he said. “I don’t remember all the weather events and storms, but I certainly remember being on the ground in different communities and responding.”

After the culmination of his time at FEMA—the Bush Administration had cycled out Clinton’s appointees—Warren returned to BC in 2001 to work in the University’s Development Office as the assistant director for leadership gifts. During his second time on the Heights, Warren contacted alumni to raise funds for scholarships as well as fundraising.

“It was fantastic, and it reminded me of why I wanted to go there and why the experience was so important to me and the mission of the University,” he said. “I loved it. I loved coming back to campus.”

In 2002, Warren enlisted in the U.S. Navy. Growing up in a family peppered with military accolades—Warren’s dad was a Korean War veteran, and his grandfather had fought in the Battle of the Bulge during World War II—Warren wanted to serve his country. He served in the reserves for the next nine years.

The following year, Warren once again came into contact with a certain BC Law graduate—and previous Lecture Series speaker—when Senator Kerry began to ramp up his presidential

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Setti Warren now serves as the executive director of Harvard’s Shorenstein Center. campaign. Kerry offered Warren a campaign position as trip director, which required him to travel with the senator throughout the campaign trail. Warren was responsible for selecting Kerry’s schedule and setting up his meetings and events as they bused, trained, and planed around the U.S. “I was thrilled to be part of that campaign and that year traveling with him in October ’03 to election night in ’04—I gained an incredible understanding and knowledge for what it takes to run for president, and certainly an admiration for him, as he made his way through the campaign,” Warren said.

The appointment resulted in several long-lasting connections for Warren.

Also working on Kerry’s campaign was Elizabeth Tasker “Tassy” Plummer, who would later marry Warren in 2006, with Kerry serving as a groomsman. Kerry, still a close friend of Warren’s, would later be named godfather to the couple’s daughter. n 2007, Warren’s work for Kerry was interrupted when he was called to active duty from the reserves and deployed to serve in Iraq as a Navy intelligence specialist.

“You are committing to saying that if the Navy needs you and the country needs you, then no matter what you’re doing in your life, no matter what your political views…” he said. “I didn’t think we should go into Iraq, but I also love this country, and I’m passionate about it, and I felt very responsible to fulfill my duty, to be there.”

Around the same time, Warren learned that his wife was pregnant with their first child, which was constantly on his mind during his naval service. In the middle of his deployment, Warren was granted his only time off: two weeks known as R&R (rest and recuperation).

On his first day back in Massachusetts, his daughter Abigail was born. Returning to Iraq less than two weeks after that moment was one of toughest experiences of Warren’s life. The time he spent serving in Iraq in its entirety, however, made a tremendous impact on him.

“I’ll never forget [that experience] because I was on this base with people of so many different races, religions, backgrounds, sexual orientations, and we all had to work together, we all had to find a way,” he said. “I came into that year not knowing anyone, I started with strangers, and I left with lifelong brothers and sisters—it was a powerful experience that in many different ways when I came home shaped how I thought.”

Warren’s return to Newton coincided with his decision to run for the city’s mayoral position. Once again, Warren considered himself an underdog in the campaign and relied on forming tight connections with his constituents to emerge victorious. In 2010, Warren defeated Massachusetts State Rep. Ruth Balser and simultaneously became the first African-American mayor of Newton and the first popularly elected African-American mayor in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.

“People thought he was crazy for thinking about running for mayor, because he wasn’t an established politician, and he was young,” said Andrew Stern, former Service Employees International Union president and a close friend of Warren’s since their time spent on the Newton Community Preservation Committee. “I think growing up in a military family and the military notion of discipline and leadership … certainly helped him and his being indefectible and knocking on so many doors, and introducing himself to and talking with

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the citizens on a one-on-one basis.”

Shortly after the election, Warren realized that, at the time, Newton was the only city in Massachusetts that featured both an African-American mayor (Warren) and governor (Deval Patrick). A team member had the idea to hang up portraits of the city’s leaders side-by-side in all Newton public school classrooms, at which point Warren recognized the magnitude of his achievement.

“I remember seeing that and I remember children of all different backgrounds seeing that and how powerful of a statement it was that hearing children of all different races [were talking] about the significance of it,” Warren said.

Upon his mayoral election, Warren confronted a fiscal crisis in conjunction with structurally unsound schools, roads in need of repair, the demand for greater public safety measures, and more police and fire employees. In 2013, Warren worked with his team to curate a tax override package, which included three proposals on the ballot to raise taxes over two and a half percent, or $11.4 million.

Warren planned to put the supplementary tax dollars toward education, infrastructure, and public safety in the form of schools and teachers, road and sidewalk work, additional police officers, and a new fire station. To advocate for such a measure would have been risky at any point in time—“Who wants to pay taxes, right?” laughed Warren—but he knew it was the right thing to do for the City of Newton and its constituents.

So, Warren turned back to the lessons he’d learned long ago when running for UGBC president. He and his staff went directly to the citizens, and when all was said and done, he and his campaign members had knocked on 11,000 doors.

“He doesn’t take anything for granted, he’s willing to knock on doors … I think he probably drew on his experience from BC in terms of knocking on dorm room doors to always listening to what students were saying just like his constituents in Newton,” Power said.

And ultimately, that extra effort to bring people from all backgrounds together under a common goal paid off.

All three measures passed, and he won his reelection in the fall of 2013. Today, Warren looks back on the tax override package as his proudest accomplishment during the eight years he served as mayor of Newton from 2010 to 2018.

On July 9, 2018, Warren started his first day as Executive Director of Harvard University’s Shorenstein Center on Media, Politics, and Public Policy in the John F. Kennedy School of Government.

The center works to promote healthy democracy by fostering journalistic and political integrity through fellowship programs, outreach initiatives, and special events.

“I think he had kind of a civic-minded perspective on things from the beginning,” Power said. “I think he would probably tell you that he always saw himself in a service—whether it be service to his country or service to the community or to the city, it’s something he thought he would turn out to do.”

“I think he had kind of a civic-minded perspective on things from the beginning,” Power said. “I think he would probably tell you that he always saw himself in a service—whether it be service to his country or service to the community or to the city, it’s something he thought he would turn out to do.” n

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Angie Thomas, author of The Hate U Give, will be at The Wilbur on Feb. 7 for a conversation with Christina Tucker, co-host of the podcast Unfriendly Black Hotties.The conversation is being hosted by Brookline Booksmith, and tickets can be purchased for $38 through The Wilbur.

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Congressman Joe Kennedy III will give a talk titled “Building a Moral Capitalism” at Harvard Law School. He’ll speak about the role of Congress in making the economy better for Americans workers.

The event is free and will be held in Wasserstein Hall from 4 to 6 p.m.

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Watch Black Panther at the AMC on Tremont Street in Boston for free in celebration of the beginning of Black History Month. It will be shown from Feb. 1 to Feb. 7 at 4 p.m. and 7 p.m.

Check availability and reserve a free seat online at weticketit.com

Homeless Census Completed in Frigid Temperatures METRO BRIEFS

By Colleen Martin Metro Editor

V olunteers went out into the

streets of Boston at 10:30 p.m. on Wednesday carrying bags of gloves, hats, and blankets to hand out during the city’s annual homeless census.

The volunteers are tasked with assessing how many homeless people utilize shelters, as well as the demographic, family size, and hometown of the people they meet.

This two-pronged approach is designed to help the City best determine who it is serving and where it is falling short, according to a statement from the mayor’s office.

Temperatures last night were dangerously low, as the National Weather Service issued a wind chill advisory.

The mayor’s office released a warning on Wednesday afternoon that temperatures could feel like 10 to 25 degrees below zero.

Mayor Martin J. Walsh, BC ’09, led one of the volunteer teams that canvassed the Downtown Crossing area.

The group checked alleys, doorways, and any open restaurants or

shops. Before the groups left to start canvassing, they were recommended to think of places they would go for warmth in order to find people.

In a McDonald’s, a couple eating chicken fingers and fries was approached by the mayor, asking where they were going to stay for the night.

The man said that he graduated from high school in 2015 and talked about where he used to live.

The group gave him resources and said that he could qualify for a program in the city that is working to address youth homelessness.

The pair said that they didn’t need a lift to the shelter—part of the census includes city vans that drive throughout the city to drive anyone to a shelter for the night.

Some people that were approached declined the offer for a ride, but took a blanket or pair of gloves for the night.

Outside a T station, a man approached the group and asked where the mayor was so he could shake his hand.

Another young man approached, and they agreed to go over and meet one of the vans—which idled outside

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Signs were put in the lobby of City Hall as volunteers gathered for the homeless census.

T Fare Facing Increase

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Mayor Walsh talks to a woman in a T station while conducting the homeless census. of a 7/11, waiting for people to agree to go in—for a few minutes to be taken to a shelter.

For those who refused, volunteers said they could just sit in the van for a few minutes to warm up even if they didn’t want to spend the night in a shelter.

Most people are receptive to hearing about services that are offered, but others might not be ready to accept help yet, according to Robert Pulster, a regional coordinator for the United States Interagency Council on Homelessness who has been volunteering with the census for about 20 years.

“I think in Boston it’s always been a well conducted census,” Pulster said.

“There’s a real effort to involve many partners that can offer services for the census.”

Boston has a relatively low unsheltered rate compared to other U.S. cities of a similar size, he said.

He said the city has done a lot of work to lower that number.

“It’s a result of having a really strong shelter system and a network of service providers that really do step up and make sure people can come inside easily without putting up a lot of barriers,” he said.

The frigid temperatures and gusts of wind make it even more of a reminder to be grateful for having a place to live, said Rachel Rollins, the new Suffolk District Attorney.

“This is my first year, but it will not be my last,” she said of volunteering for the census.

The mayor handed out his card to some of the people he met, including a woman who was living on the inside of a T station with medical equipment plugged into an outlet next to her.

He asked her if she would consider going to a shelter for the night, to which she was resistant. He told her about a shelter that will take anyone in.

“You can tell them that the mayor sent you down,” Walsh said. n

Milk Bar, &pizza Join Forces in Harvard Square

By Isabel Fenoglio Assoc. Metro Editor

On Saturday, crack is coming to Boston.

Well, crack pies that is. Since the official announcement last year, Boston foodies’ mouths have been watering for the opening of the Milk Bar and &pizza in Harvard Square, and the day is finally here.

Together, they make the perfect combination.

With compost cookies, cake truffles, and MilkQuakes, Milk Bar brings the sweet. And with customizable pies, &pizza brings the savory.

The blend even reflects in the interior design of the space, which is dominated by bold black and white diagonal striped floors with pops of bubble gum pink.

“Think a modern take on the combined stores of the 1990s, like Baskin Robbins and Taco Bell,” said Kim DeAngelo, public relations manager of Milk Bar. “This space with our friends &pizza is truly the throwback combo store of our dreams. We are really excited.”

The partnership stemmed from the long-term friendship between the two companies’ creators.

It took Michael Lastoria, co-founder and CEO of &pizza, four years to find the perfect space in Boston, and, soon after, he approached Christina Tosi—CEO of Milk Bar—with the idea to combine forces.

“Christina is incredible,” said Lastoria. “We met randomly in New York and have been close friends for a few years now.”

This is the first location in the greater Boston area for both brands, and Lastoria said that it is all about having fun.

“That’s the cool thing about it,” he added. “I think that the best partnerships start as friendships. The randomness of our brands both being quirky, off the beaten path, and fun— together, we just work.”

Founded in 2008 by Tosi, a renowned pastry chef, Milk Bar is a dessert empire and lifestyle brand known for its quirky twists on traditional sweets.

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Hundreds of hungry customers lined up in the freezing cold Saturday morning for opening day.

“We are not your average bakery,” said DeAngelo.

Instead of vanilla ice cream, Milk Bar offers cereal milk soft serve made from steamed cornflakes, milk, sugar, and cornflake powder. To add a crunch, sprinkle cornflakes or fruity pebbles on top.

“The best way to describe it is that it tastes like the bottom of your cereal bowl,” said DeAngelo.

At first glance, every item the Milk Bar serves appears nostalgic and familiar, but they all have a modern twist. The first bite into any treat is always a surprise.

“We like to say we are familiar yet unexpected,” DeAngelo said.

This eccentricity applies to &pizza as well.

Founded in 2012, Lastoria opened his first store in D.C.’s historic H Street NE corridor, and since then &pizza has expanded to 34 shops scattered across Philadelphia, New York, Miami, and now Boston.

The American Honey pizza is a customer favorite.

With spicy tomato, pepperoni, arugula , gooey moz zarella , goat cheese, red pepper flakes, and hot honey, it is the perfect combination of sweet and spicy.

But &pizza is not your average customizable pizza shop. It promotes purpose driven pizza, which reflects in the symbol of the company: the ampersand.

“The ampersand stands for connectedness and unity,” said Vanessa

Rodriguez, head of brand at &pizza.

“We really see pizza as a vehicle to bring people together. In an increasingly divided America, our brand stands for togetherness and inclusivity.”

From caref ully sele cte d fo o d sources to an engaged hiring process, everything reflects &pizza’s core set of values.

“We are all about promoting unity,” said Lastoria.

The company employs a no ceiling policy, a competitive wage, and health care benefits to employees, who refer to themselves as a “tribe.”

Lastoria even offers free tattoos for any worker, and even the occasional customer.

When &pizza opened its first location in Baltimore in 2016, the first five people in line received a free ampersand tattoo and free pizza for a year.

Milk Bar shares a similar brand ethos, which made the pairing even more perfect.

“We’re thrilled to work with a brand who, like us, is constantly challenging the norm and looking to turn our respective industries upside down,” said Tosi, the chef, in an official press statement.

As a special tribute to Boston, Milk Bar added a new item on its menu: the Boston cream pie MilkQuake, made up of liquid cheesecake, chocolate chips, and fudge sauce.

“Cambridge and the greater Boston area represents the quirky, American style that is at Milk Bar’s core,” Tosi said.

“We simply couldn’t pass up the opportunity to create this unique joint space in the heart of Harvard Square.

Plus I can finally tell my folks I made it into Harvard.”

This is the Milk Bar’s first store close to a college campus, and Rodriguez said that this will provide a special opportunity, both for the brand and students.

“Listen, college is stressful, and there is nothing better than comfort food,” said Rodriguez.

“But also come for the environment itself,” she added. “Come to have fun, to chill, to hang out for an hour or two. Come sit with us.” n

Prices for the T and public buses could rise again, since the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA) released a proposal to increase the fare.

The price of a Charlie Card would rise 15 cents, from $2.75 to $2.90. The majority of the proposed price changes go up by less than 30 cents. The largest increase is for the monthly inner express pass, which would go up to $136 from $128.

This would be the first fare increase since 2016. Some people have criticized the proposed change.

Boston City Council member Michelle Wu wrote an opinion piece in The Boston Globe calling for the T to be made free to riders.

She said that the price of public transportation is already too high for many people, and increasing it would only hurt those who are trying to save money or limit the air pollution that would be produced by driving a car.

Cutting the cost of riding the T would be beneficial to low-income people, senior citizens, and students, Wu said.

The MBTA will be holding a series of community meetings to get feedback on the proposed changes. Its Fiscal and Management Control Board is set to vote on the proposal in March.

Newton Woman Robbed in Home A man posing as a Newton city employee allegedly scammed an 82-yearold woman on Thursday, allegedly stealing money and jewelry from her home.

The Newton police said that the man allegedly told the woman he worked for the water department and needed to check her water, according to The Boston Globe.

He told police she was with him the entire time he was in her home—about a half hour—and spent most of it in the kitchen.

The next morning, her jewelry and cash were gone.

The police said it appears that someone entered the home while the resident was in her kitchen with the man claiming to be a city employee.

Walsh Signs Equity Order Boston Mayor Martin J. Walsh, BC ’09, signed an executive order that “strengthens the City of Boston’s commitment to enhancing the city’s collective resilience by advancing racial equity, prioritizing social justice, and strengthening social cohesion across all city agencies,” according to a press release.

The order will require all city departments to participate in Racial Equity and Leadership (REAL) training.

Departments will also make individual plans for “resilience, racial equity, and social justice.”

The Mayor’s Office of Resilience and Racial Equity, which was founded in 2015, will help with this work.

The mayor first announced his plan for this order at his 2019 State of the City Address in January.

“To create citywide resilience, Boston must continue its work across all communities, including within our own city government, institutionalizing racial equity in our workplaces and practices,” Walsh said in a press release.

“Local government has the responsibility and capacity to address issues of racial equity and close racial disparities.

My administration will be evaluating our existing policies and programs to create a culture that advances racial equity, making Boston a more welcoming and equitable city for all.”

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Moore’s Letter Reflection of UGBC’s Unrealistic Resolution A letter written by interim Vice President for Student Affairs Joy Moore was released to the Undergraduate Government of Boston College (UGBC) and rejected most of the student body’s proposals, but also sought to provide an explanation to UGBC for the rejections. The UGBC resolution was released in response to racist epithets allegedly written on campus by Michael Sorkin, CSOM ’21, and notably called for Sorkin to be expelled immediately; a supplemental essay on diversity to be added to the BC application; and funding for the Thea Bowman AHANA Intercultural Center (BAIC), Learning to Learn Office, and Montserrat Coalition for the 2019-20 year to be doubled. The administration rejected all of these suggestions.

Both the administration and UGBC missed the mark . It is unsurprising that the administration would reject some of UGBC’s proposals, since UGBC backed the administration into a legal, procedural, and financial corner with some of its proposals. On the flip side, the administration missed some easy and reasonable demands, such as a first-year course and a mandatory application essay from UGBC that could have been implemented.

Moore’s response represented a capstone in missed chances on behalf of both the administration and UGBC. The racist vandalism was an unfortunate opportunity to make tangible change, something that neither group has yet to actually achieve.

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Following the racist incident in December, UGBC rushed to take action. Though clearly the situation demanded action, it seems that timeliness was put ahead of the formation of an effective gameplan to combat racism at BC and promote inclusivity.

Some resolutions called for were either illegal or simply not feasible, a fact that senators should have researched before the resolution was voted on. Senators called for the doubling of funding for the Bowman Center, Learning to Learn Office, and Montserrat Coalition for the 2019-20 year.

Funding is determined as a part of the University’s overall Operating Budget, and it cannot be changed mid-year. Senators also called for immediate expulsion of Sorkin, which is illegal—per U.S. law (and BC policy), Sorkin is entitled to a disciplinary hearing.

The administration also declined perhaps what would have been the most effective parts of the UGBC resolution. The mandatory diversity essay on the admissions application was rejected. Moore stated that there already was such a question, but declined to also mention that it is part of a choice of four essay prompts prospective applicants can choose from. So it is, for all intents and purposes, optional.

A request for a first-year seminar course on the topic of diversity was also rejected—instead of affirming commitment to a mandatory course on diversity, Moore said that University Core Renewal Committee would continue to look

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into expanding Difference, Justice, and Common Good classes.

Now that both sides have had a spark that unfortunately demonstrated the need for continued action and an aftermath in which both failed, the rejection of UGBC’s proposal cannot be the end of both sides’ push for diversity and inclusivity. Over a year after “Silence is Still Violence,” all the BC community has to show for its efforts to deal with institutional racism is an imperfect diversity module, a student experience survey with unknown results, and a slight uptick in faculty diversity.

Students marched, students made themselves heard, but there is nothing to show for all that action.

There are no academic initiatives to fight institutional racism, and no initiatives have been launched to try to effect change among the student population.

UGBC and the administration must work together to create actual change that is feasible and can be implemented at BC—the legislative arm of the student body should never present a resolution to the administration in a time of crisis that is rejected on almost every level. That there is such a clear disconnect between what the University is doing, what it’s capable of doing, and what UGBC wants it to do shows an alarming lack of communication between UGBC and administrators. UGBC and the administration must recover from their initial stumbles and work together in open communication to make tangible policies that bring real results to BC.

“You have to believe in your process. You have to believe in the things that you are doing to help the team win. I think you have to take the good with the bad.”

- Tom Brady

LETTER TO THE EDITOR In Response to: CSA Leaders Perspective on Diversity Just days after Martin Luther King Jr. Day, we stumbled upon an article titled “CSA leaders add their perspectives on diversity.” The presidents of the Chinese Student Association, Kevin Fan and Dan Wu, and co-director of Freshman Formation Program (a leadership/mentorship group under Asian Caucus), Andrew Chough, weighed in with their thoughts on diversity.

Chough and Fan said they attended the “Silence is Still Violence” March.

Fan expressed, “‘I felt like I should show support because they deserved it, but also because that movement benefits other minority groups.’”

Participating in a movement only because it’s palatable and popular is not activism; it is both reactionary and performative. Performative activism is being hyper-visible but empty of solidarity, intent, and impact. And it’s evident in the complacency and nonaction of the majority of AAPI (Asian-American Pacific Islanders) on this campus.

It’s also opportunistic when nonBlack minority groups claim victimhood and marginalization as an addendum, or an aside, to the real issue of anti-Black hate crimes when it’s convenient for the progressive rhetoric.

We still seem to be unable to confront our own critical position of race and racism in America.

Finally, Chough said, “‘I don’t think [being angry] solves anything. Then it’s just toxicity on both sides and people being angry at each other.’” We can’t equate institutionalized racism with

targets of racism and anti-Blackness. It is unfair to thrust the burden on Black and Brown people with fighting their own oppression.

AAPI has a unique history of positionality of race in America, but it also has a history of complacency in the oppression of our own people and of Black bodies. Anti-Blackness within the AAPI community is manifested through the inability to confront that unique role in relation to the White-Black binary and partaking in the myth of model minority.

In “Letter from a Birmingham Jail,” Dr. King said those “more devoted to ‘order’ than to justice,” are those “who prefers a negative peace which is the absence of tension to a positive peace which is the presence of justice.” By suggesting that “‘we need to take a different approach,’” Chough misunderstands the purpose and impact of direct action.

We acknowledge that Fan and Chough’s words weren’t malicious but they still echo historical and ongoing anti-Black attitudes. It makes us weary that a co-director of a mentorship program for Asian and Asian American underclassmen and leaders of Chinese Student Association that foster a relatively big space for AAPI students are disingenuous and disconnected from the fight for justice and safety for Black students.

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A Step in the Right Direction

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Finding Peace in Solitude

deliberately self-imposed period of solace once in a while, or maybe more frequently than that, can be beneficial for your mental health, as well as for your general enjoyment of the college experience.

Being alone, accompanied only Naya Joseph | Guest Columnist Manuel Boilini by your own thoughts, can seem like My roommate is gone a lot. I might the epitome of boredom on paper, or As a black woman at Boston College, it incidentally catch him for a couple is hard not to feel as though my identities even worse, a waste of time. But then of hours after class before he picks are constantly under attack. Whether it be again, as an early vicenarian at best, the consistent undermining and doubting of up the phone, puts it back down, what is there more of at your disposal my abilities and intellect in male-dominated and walks out the door, into the void to spend other than time? Spending Carroll School Of Management classrooms of the world for days at a time. As a some time on yourself to understand matter of fact, it may be a real posor blatant, public anti-black acts that how you’re feeling in your own skin sibility that he spends more of his somehow seem to shock everyone (except seems to be, if anything, rather than a for black students) on campus, my feminin- college days, and especially his college waste, a savvy investment. nights, at his cousin’s apartment in ity and blackness are rarely respected, Call it a recurring mental health downtown Boston than he does in the day. Call it an ellipsis of activity. Call celebrated, or even acknowledged beyond admissions videos and University apologies. Keyes South dorm or any Boston Col- it simply time to yourself if you need The refusal to acknowledge black bodies lege property, for that matter. It has not euphemize your own words. become hilariously anti-climactic in outside of PR stunts and times of conflict Whatever you decide to name it, ala way—after the entire process of sefurther exposes the distinction between lowing yourself time to indulge your lecting your preferred room type and inner voice for a day—to contemplate diversity and inclusion and thus, the diffidgeting with sliders to determine ference between surviving and thriving in how you are doing and where are gothis space. BC excels at neither diversity nor your tolerance to JUUL vapor or room ing—will reveal to you to what extent inclusion efforts. I say this not to be conten- parties—to end up having a bunkmate you can reside comfortably within the tious, but to bring attention to the following: who hardly bunks at all. confines of your brain.

My friends of the more gregarious An institutionally racist, patriarchal society sort all react with what can only be that preaches tolerance rather than acceptance inevitably creates the exclusive, homo- described as pearl-clutching shock geneous spaces (both and and off campus) when they first heard about it. Most people in the second floor of Keyes that we all navigate at some point in our South spend their time around each lives. And hence, the damage done to the other, echoing the hall during waking black student psyche is indubitable, in my humble opinion. Furthermore, it diminishes hours of both day and night with the seemingly incessant knocking of one confidence and replaces it with imposter syndrome—how can you feel welcomed and another’s doors. All of this makes the empty room I come home to most of capable in a space that only sees you when you fight against oppression? Is that all that the time all the more anomalous. All in all, it’s a pretty sweet gig. Let me black students have to offer BC? The short answer is no. The long answer explain why.

Sometimes, it can feel like every will be reflected in 2019’s Black History second you’re not out and about or Month programming. I, along with various doing something at BC is a second student leaders, faculty, staff, administrators, wasted.

With the amount of classes, offices, and departments have curated a clubs, activities, programs, and gathseries of events that will hopefully empower, I know it has for me, since during erings that are thrusted into availheal, and celebrate the black community at these days I have gotten to revel in BC. I am tired of merely being admired for ability comes a sense of urgency to those choices in my life that I look the strength that I possess in fighting adver- wedge as many as possible into every back upon with fondness as much as second of your free time until “free sity, rather than celebrated for the beauty I have cringed at the recollection of time” becomes a near satirical comand humanity of my blackness, and not in my worst embarrassments. Both of ment on the state of your schedule. contrast or opposition to whiteness (like it which I, as well as everybody else, usually is when discussed). The spaces that I But I’ve come to understand that a am going to have to live with. Both of 69

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Friends Over Housing

which I, as well as anybody else, can extract a harsh life lesson, an endearing memory or simply yet another experience.

In one of my classes, we were discussing the ending of one of the most notorious coming of age films to have Maria Ross come out in the past few years: BoyAs we approach March, the student body hood. The final stretch of dialogue flips experiences the most agonizing, heartbreakthe English translation to carpe diem ing and stressful experience that Boston on its head, positing instead that “life College offers, and I’m not talking about seizes you.” And that’s all your regular finals. Ladies and gentleman, the housing reflections are about, reflecting on the lottery is upon us. For freshmen who are amalgam of experiences that have bled unaware of such cruelty, I welcome you to through the days of your life and askthe process that has the potential to wreck ing yourself if you’re comfortable with friendships and begs the question: Why did how they’ve turned out or how you’d Boston College build a new football practice react differently if the same situation field instead of a new dorm? (No hard feelpresented itself. ings, right?)

There are more than enough times As a freshman who lived in the remote where I couldn’t help but wince at the things I’ve done in my past, but I’d much island known as Newton Campus, I had high rather confront those instances with the hopes going into sophomore year. Finally, I would make my way onto Main Camdread they deserve, rather than launch pus—the dream, of course, was an eight man them to the deepest corner of my brain in Vanderslice with air conditioning: the holy only for those stumbles in pride to have grail. My roommate and I, along with six gone in vain once I repeat them all over other friends, continuously discussed room again. decorations, gameday plans for sophomore Patience is its own virtue, as is said year and the excitement of living together. by people much smarter than I am. The There would be no more waiting for the ability to reserve hours for introspection bus, no more hearing the dreaded, “Ouch, while performing some passive activity, I’m sorry, that sucks,” you hear when telling such as reading or listening to music someone you live on Newton, and finally requires much more patience than one might initially believe. Becoming able being connected to the alluring social scene on campus. When March rolled around, to reside in comfort while staring into your own abyss is a natural consemy friends and I applied for the eight man, hoping for Vanderslice, and rejected Walsh quence of this alone time. Once there as an option. are no distractions—no one blowing up your phone and nowhere you need to Despite Walsh being the so called “party be—there’s no one you’re accountable to dorm” and the strong desire most sophoother than yourself. mores have to live there, we opposed the notion of having mice as roommates. With Renowned absurdist philosopher Albert Camus is quoted to have said that that in mind, when the housing draw came one must turn away from the world on out, and we saw that our bad pick time eliminated any chance of living in Vanderoccasion in order to fully understand it.

After all, if you don’t stop and look down slice, we quickly re-evaluated. No, we didn’t every once in a while, how are you going want an eight man in Walsh, so where did to know whether or not you’ve been that leave us?

A six-man in 90 St. Thomas More Rd. or swept off your feet?

Manuel Boilini is an op-ed columnist for The Heights. He can be reached at opinions@bcheights.com.

a nine-man in Vandy.

This meant that we either didn’t have enough people or had too many. And then, six of us did the unbearable: we broke away

personally created were created as a means

from the two girls we originally planned

of enlightening, embracing, and engaging

on living with, all so we could try for a six

the black community by reminding us of the

man in 90. Yes, it was horrible, and certainly

joys, the magic, the diversity, and the magnitude of our being, while also providing moments of reflection that sustain our humility.

Ignoring Grief Is Not Jesuit

Ideally, the care and attention throughout the month will rejuvenate us as we forge the path toward a diverse, equitable, and inclusive educational institution. Such events include: University Counseling Services Group Sessions to Process Racial Trauma (February 13, 20, and March 13), BAIC x UF x DABC Love Your Hair Event (February 14), GLC presents Black Love: The Magic of a Melanated Romance (February 14), CAB presents ’90s R&B Karaoke Night (February 15), Shuttle Service to & from Jubilee Christian Church (collaboration with Campus Ministry, February 8, 9, 10, 17, and 24), BSF presents Being Seen on the Big Screen: Reflections on Race Through Film (February 4 and 18), Black Christian Fellowship presents Black Faith Matters (February 25), AHANA+ Leadership Council presents Professor Moya Bailey on Misogynoir (February 12), and CVSA presents Pasada the Plate (February 7).

Make no mistake, these event offerings are merely a snapshot of what not only black, but all AHANA+ students—and other marginalized persons—on this campus have to offer the BC community. In any given month, semester after semester, culture clubs and organizations in particular have created most of the safe spaces, diversity education opportunities, and forums. Many of these have addressed the needs of the AHANA+ community and, at times, educated allies—selfless acts that are rarely admired or replicated within our curriculum to the degree that they should be.

In short, I hope that this month affirms black students, particularly those who are further marginalized within the community (black women, LGBTQIA+ black people, etc.), and that they are seen, heard, and validated. I hope that this month serves as evidence of and as a precedent for the various campus communities that made this month possible. Through collective effort, it is possible to make this campus more inclusive, and it is everyone’s responsibility to do so—true allyship is always active, never passive and never performative. Moreover, as white and non-black people of color likely attend some of these events, I hope that they are able to recognize and remember the importance of listening to, respecting, and validating other human experiences, regardless of perceived differences.

Happy Black History Month!

Alicia Kang The discrepancy between what Boston College teaches and what it often does is where I believe the “men and women for others” mantra falls short.

At a Jesuit institution, every message the administration sends is significant, particularly when it concerns the wellbeing and comportment of its students.

We are held up to high standards of emotional sophistication and introspection. We are encouraged to truly digest our core curriculum and to apply it to our lives. But how is this possible if we are not given a breath to assess ourselves, to be introspective?

In the 21st century, college students are expected to achieve more than ever before. We are expected to mature in one summer, to excel in all our classes, and to be an active community member, all while surviving under the intense pressure of life itself. And BC, unfortunately, does little to assuage this stress.

This past weekend, my close friend lost her grandfather. She could barely focus in class for days after she heard the news. When she tried to get back on her feet and go about her regular day, she was faced with philosophy courses centered around contemplating death. She did not complain or take a break, but she would come back to me at the end of the day and tell me how difficult it was to discuss “philosophical” matters in the face of real loss.

Socrates, for example, claims that the good man cannot be harmed because harm does not correlate with physical pain or death. He essentially negates the impact death has on a

person’s life. I know this random fact, because just about every BC student must spend at least one of their four years in a philosophy course.

Last week, while trying to complete the next day’s reading, I called my mother. I heard a fuzziness in the background of the call and suspected she was driving somewhere. It was around 9:30 at night, so I asked her where she was going. My dad was driving her to the airport—my grandfather passed away, and she had to fly to Korea for the funeral.

Grief and mourning are not, I believe, ideas that people contemplate daily, no matter what our philosophy classes teach us. Not even at a school like BC, where we learn that we should philosophically reflect on our lives, do we actually think about what others might be going through in this very moment. Though people suffer loss every day, such a topic doesn’t cross anyone’s mind until they undergo it themselves.

“No absences other than Dean’s or doctor’s notes will be accepted,” states just about every syllabus I have received. It’s not life, but rather college that ignores grief. College students are told to handle their shit and to move on. Adults are able to take leave from work and to attend their relatives’ funerals, but in college, somehow that basic right has become a privilege.

Federal law requires that all employees receive “up to 12 weeks of unpaid leave” for family and medical situations, and most U.S. employers allot at least three to five days of paid funeral leave (the US Office of Personal Management, for example, offers three paid days for bereavement). While this is certainly not a lengthy amount of time for the loss of a family member, the schedule of a college student is no more forgiving, as our breaks are determined by the school.

I am by no means suggesting that adults have it easier. The discrepancies in the two lifestyles, however, reveal the different values assigned to each group. Adults are supposed to focus on their work for almost the entire year, unless a family emergency occurs. Students are expected to dedicate certain periods of their year to academia, and if something comes up during those periods, that’s just too bad.

In practice, I have found that many of my professors are more forgiving than their syllabi might suggest. Yet the student must still take full responsibility for their individual grade.

BC’s fast-paced curriculum enables students to learn so much material, but taking even a day to mourn yields hours of extra work, a lower participation grade, and additional stress that layers itself upon the grief. Even without the stress of a loss, students struggle to keep up with the sheer volume of work they are assigned week after week. Classes don’t stop to consider students’ mental health or their personal problems.

This lack of relief in both student and adult lives speaks to a greater problem nationwide about mounting stress. At BC of all places, the mental health of students should be approached differently. Sitting in class listening to how a philosopher viewed death or trying to focus on a Christian theology lecture has been difficult to reconcile with actual loss. While these core classes are certainly valuable, the message they send is different from what BC actually gives its students in terms of Jesuit compassion. The 21st century attitude toward college students is far too cutthroat—and Jesuit identity is not immune to it.

caused rifts in our friendship. As they say, “karma is a bitch,” and we lost the six-man.

At that moment, pure desperation set in and I was left thinking, “do I transfer?”

The idea of living on College Road seemed like the worst possible outcome, which on paper, it really was. Going from Newton to CoRo is just as painful as it sounds. Someone once told me that I was part of the elite eight: apparently only eight percent of the student body goes from Newton to CoRo. Although I cannot verify this fact, I wasn’t exactly thrilled to be a part of such an selective group. My friends, amid panic, decided to search for apartments off-campus. Unfortunately, because I am an athlete, I wasn’t allowed to live off-campus, which left me on CoRo. Luckily for me, I had my roommate, and even though we would be stuck in a double on CoRo, it seemed like we could make the best out of any situation.

Through all the agony, torn friendships, and searches for off-campus housing, I sometimes wonder, what if we simply stayed with one another and captured mice together in Walsh? It seems silly that such a miniscule thing like housing can erupt a friendship. A piece of advice to upcoming sophomores who set forth on their housing journey: Where you live for eight months of your life will not affect your social life. I would value my friends over some air conditioning any day (don’t ask me in August, though), because there truly is nothing like experiencing day-to-day life with your best friends. Although a group of my friends are off-campus, and I do visit them maybe a little too often, I have learned there is no place like home—my cozy shoebox on CoRo. Even though the housing process is a daunting and pretty miserable time at BC, I now realize that even in the worst case scenario, things at BC always have their positives. I don’t envy those who have to wait in the endless line for the elevator in Maloney and then walk up that flight of stairs in O’Neill. CoRo’s proximity to class is certainly a bonus that I do not take for granted. I have grown to like Mac and cherish quickly grabbing a coffee at the Chocolate Bar on my way

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seem like a misfortune has a way of turning itself into a good story to laugh at and cre-

ates many memories all on its own.

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BC Has No Concrete Plans Post-Sorkin Admin yet to lock in what will be done after racist incident.

Joy Moore, from A1

celine lim / heights editor

‘Meatballs Are Still Here’ Joy Moore, from A1

that it couldn’t be opened until the weather was warm enough for BC to turn the water on without the pipes freezing, which wouldn’t be until March or April, depending on the year.

“It’s a great place, but it was not the right structure for out there,” she said.

Dining Services typically opened The Shack on Marathon Monday and occasional days in the spring. It would also open during the summer, because Lower would close during those months.

But come fall, when students would return to campus and Lower would get busy again, Dining had a hard time justifying keeping The Shack open.

The Shack hasn’t been open since the summer of 2017—it wasn’t opened this past Marathon Monday because it was pouring rain, and Addie’s was open this summer, so The Shack stayed closed.

BC rebranded the structure to Meatball Obsession in 2014. The New York-based company, started by the members of the Mancini family, sells beef, turkey, and sausage meatballs made with their grandma’s recipe, according to its website.

Boston College was already planning on removing The Shack this summer, O’Neill said, since the University is considering remodeling Corcoran Plaza.

“It’s been sitting out there, it’s an eyesore, kids are always asking when are you going to open it,” O’Neill said. “It was kind of the joke of the campus and Dining Services.

And so they’re looking at redoing the plaza this summer potentially. One of the biggest complaints we get … from students in this building is they want more seating outside.”

O’Neill pointed out that during the spring and on nice days in the fall, students will sit around the wall and on the ground in the plaza. While the removal was scheduled for this summer, Facilities ended up taking it down early, simply because they found an opening in its schedule.

“Literally I got a call [Tuesday] morning that said, ‘We can take it today,’” O’Neill said.

“I’m like, ‘Go for it.’ So they took it down.”

O’Neill said she was sorry students were sad to see such an iconic structure go.

“You know, we hate to crush their dreams,” she said.

“Come spring, hopefully you see more tables and chairs out there, and people will be thrilled. … So we’ll try and figure out what we can do out there ... to, you know, bring the love back from the student population.”

O’Neill pointed out that many students have been saying their beloved meatballs are gone, when in fact, Meatball Obsession is served every night for dinner and at Late Night at Addie’s and has not been served in The Shack in over a year.

“Have no fear—the meatballs are still here,” she said.

A Facebook event titled “Meatball Obsession Candlelit Vigil” circulated around Facebook on Tuesday and Wednesday, with over 1,000 people saying they were going to or interested in the event.

“A candlelight vigil in memory of Meatball Obsession, gone but not forgotten,” the description read. “In lieu of flowers, please bring Addies meatballs as a gesture of solidarity. We ask that you please be sensitive of the Meatball Obsession family’s privacy at this time. Black tie optional.”

On the evening itself, a crowd of roughly 20 students assembled at the spot where The Shack used to sit. They remembered the “meat hut” with “Candle in the Wind,” “Taps,” and an “On Top of Spaghetti” singalong.

“For five years, [Meatball Obsession] served the Boston College community selflessly, diligently, and, above all else, inconsistently,” said Brendan Barnard, one of the organizers of the vigil and MCAS ’21. “It was a uniting force among both sides of the aisle—that is meat eaters and vegetarians alike. But sadly, all good things must come to an end.”

“Though I never got to see it open in my two years here at Boston College, its presence was such a steady force in my life,” said Cole Hammers, another organizer and CSOM ’21. “I walked past it, I walked near it, I looked at it. And though it’s no longer with us, I think it will live on forever, through us—the meatball obsessed.” n

UGBC Campaigns Begin Joy Moore, from A1 opportunities to have difficult conversations. He said he believes his experiences in these roles, serving as a senator for the Student Assembly, and working in the Office of Student Involvement demonstrate his commitment to the BC community and his preparedness to take on the role of vice president.

Michael Osaghae, MCAS ’20, and Tiffany Brooks, MCAS ’21, envision their administration concentrating on engaged representation that operates in conversation with the student body and especially with those who are marginalized.

Their platform is based upon “increasing transparency with initiatives, developing the student experience, and improving UGBC’s engagement and communication with the student body.”

Osaghae has served the BC com-

munity not only as chair of the AHANA Leadership Council, but as a resident assistant, orientation leader, and compass mentor. Brooks has dedicated herself to working with the Student Admissions Program, theatre, chorale, and Campus Ministry, in addition to her role as a senator for UGBC. Participating in these groups, they said, provided them with crucial knowledge of how to effectively generate change on campus and will allow them to overcome “the loss of institutional knowledge” that can sometimes occur between UGBC administrations.

The pair also stated their intent to use its own experiences as students of color and the perspectives of all marginalized populations at BC to inform its actions while “[working] towards building a community where people can envision BC as an inclusive environment for all, a home.” n

McDermott Leaves BC

By Jack Goldman News Editor Beth McDermott–the fourth highlevel administrator to leave Boston College in the last 12 months–will become the managing director of development at Harvard Business School. McDermott has held the title of vice president for development at B C since 2016, according to a University press release.

McDermott’s exit comes on the heels of the announced departures of Kelli Armstrong, the outgoing vice president for planning and assessment; Rev. James P. Burns, I.V.D., the former dean of the Woods College of Advancing Studies; and Barb Jones, the former vice president of student affairs.

Armstrong is leaving to become the president of Salve Regina University, Burns left to become the president of De La Salle Christian Brothers Catholic liberal arts institution, and Jones retired from BC after working in student affairs for over 40 years.

Armstrong is staying on in her capacity until the end of the academic year, while McDermott has already wrapped up her tenure at the University.

Their successors have yet to be announced.

“My time at BC has been incredibly fulfilling, both professionally and personally,” McDermott said in the release. “Even as I’ve come to understand and appreciate Boston College’s academic and formational mission, I’ve been a beneficiary of it myself.” n

UGBC asked for the alleged perpetrator–Michael Sorkin, CSOM ’21–to be immediately expelled from the University and for University President Rev. William P. Leahy, S.J., to issue a statement on the matter. BC cannot immediately expel Sorkin—he is entitled to a disciplinary hearing—and Moore noted that administrators issued a summary suspension to Sorkin the same day the University investigation centered on him. Moore went on to say that her statement issued in the wake of the racist incident represented the views of the BC administration and Leahy.

Moore said in the letter that although a University conduct process is underway, BC cannot release any student disciplinary outcomes to the public.

She went on to explain that in December, administrators informed academic deans and faculty that academic accommodations could be made to students on a “case-by-case basis to students preparing for final exams.” The UGBC resolution demanded “immediate implementation and acknowledgement of necessary accommodations by Academic Affairs for students, especially Black students and other people of color, during final exam [sic].”

Moore’s letter noted that University Counseling Services (UCS) has “many close and long-term relationships and partnerships” with outside mental health providers, in response to the resolution’s request that UCS make more of such connections. She also disclosed that UCS’s clinical staff is “just under” 40 percent people of color. The resolution asked for two additional “mental health professionals of color” by Fall 2020.

UGBC asked for a mandatory first-year seminar course surrounding diversity and inclusion in regard to race and social identity in its resolution, and Moore said that the University Core Renewal Committee will “encourage expansion” of sections of Difference, Justice, and Common Good classes.

Moore noted that there is already a supplemental essay question on inclusivity that is a part of the admissions process.

UGBC called for a such a question in its resolution, specifically requesting that the question address the definition of an inclusive environment and “what they believe contributes to a diverse and accepting community.”

Applicants to BC are required to fill out a supplemental, 400-word essay to apply to the University, but there are four prompt options—only one prompt has to be answered, giving prospective students the option not to fill out an essay on diversity when they apply.

Moore said that the SA’s request for doubling the budget of the Thea Bowman AHANA Intercultural Center (BAIC), Learning to Learn Office, and Montserrat Coalition for the 2019-20 academic year was “not feasible.” Their budgets are determined as a part of the University’s

overall operating budget, and they cannot be changed mid-year.

Moore did not specifically answer the request to invest $4 million of the endowment in enhancing faculty diversity. She did, however, reaffirm the University’s commitment to attract a diverse faculty and student body—citing the $131 million annual allocation for need-based financial aid as evidence that the University is supporting further diversifying the student population.

Moore went on to write that the University would take into account student suggestions regarding what programs and additional resources may be necessary.

Rather than hosting town halls throughout the semester, the University has opted for “smaller community gatherings in venues more conducive to conversation and dialogue on issues of mutual concern,” according to Moore’s letter. The first of these gatherings took place last week. UGBC announced to students in a December email in the wake of the racist incident that fullfledged town halls would be taking place this semester.

The Board of Trustees “does not favor including students among its members,” according to Moore—UGBC asked the University establish a process for bringing a student representative onto the board in an official capacity. Moore noted that Board Subcommittee chairs report to the Executive Committee of the Board and the full Board of Trustees. Students participate in sessions run by the various Board Subcommittees—Moore specifically cited the work of the Student Life Committee within this context.

Moore said in her letter that the DiversityEdu Task Force is looking to “incorporate diversity and inclusion topics” into the First Year Writing Seminar and using assessment tools to “gauge the effectiveness of Diversity Edu.” The module came under fire after it was released for being toothless: None of the information students inputted during the course of participating in the module was sent to BC. One of the only demands the University will be taking into consideration is a speaker series on issues of race, gender, class, sexuality, inequality, and inclusion, according to the letter.

The University is also looking to add authors of diverse backgrounds to bring in as keynote speakers for First Year Convocation.

Moore closed her letter by noting UGBC’s resolution only calls on the administration to take action when, in the opinion of the administration, BC needs Universitywide action and engagement.

“In closing, we wish to point out that the recommendations of the UGBC Student Assembly speak only to what administrators and University leaders should do,” Moore said.

“Sustained progress will require the commitment of all University community members working in good faith toward a common goal. It is the hope of University leadership that students will identify ways in which they can help ensure that all students act responsibly, and with care and respect for one another.” n

UGBC disappointed in admin for disregarding requests.

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MCAS ’20, and a candidate for the upcoming UGBC presidential election, echoed this sentiment while adding that the student body needs to take charge of the issue and keep pressing for change.

“Initially I was disappointed in reading it … but I reflected on it, read some more, and realized that, in the end, students … all have a common issue of wanting a better BC,” Osaghae said.

Piercey added that he is glad that BC is going to host a series of smaller community gatherings, saying that it was the only part of the letter he viewed as constructive. He noted that many of the steps BC is taking to combat racism on campus are minor actions that lack a sense of urgency and have no long-term effects.

He added that BC’s lack of an effective response has a severe effect on the student body, particularly students of color.

“I think students at least see the letter as a step in the right direction because we’re getting a response for something that’s been called for,” Osaghae said, while admitting that he does not think that the letter will effect much change.

Aneeb Sheikh, UGBC director of the academic affairs committee and MCAS ’20, noted a lack of specificity in the response.

He continued by saying that there could have been a lot more tangible, time-bound, and measurable aspects of the administration’s plan. Sheikh suggested the vague nature of the response stems from an absence of conversation between students and administrators.

Piercey emphasized that he thinks some administrators at BC genuinely care for students and are working hard to help them, but they are limited by the constraints of the institution.

“I think there are a lot of individual administrators who personally feel for students here who are really trying their best and really trying to work with people,” Piercey said.

“But I think they’re all inherently limited by, again, the structure of BC.” Frontis expanded on this concept, saying that there is a structural problem that causes BC to be reactionary, rather than preventative in its efforts concerning racial issues.

“Something happens, and then it’s like ‘oh my God, I can’t believe this happened,’” Frontis said.

“And then it’s like ‘well, you know, we live in America—things like this happen.’”

Osaghae said that he would like to see University President Rev. William P. Leahy, S.J., make a statement condemning the racist acts that have been occurring on campus, but reiterated that students must focus on making progress.

“I know a lot of students want to hear from Father Leahy,” Osaghae said. “It’s something students should not stop calling for, however, what are we also going to do as a student body to change and engage each other … What can we do ourselves to be the change?” n

Title IX Tweaks Engender Criticism Joy Moore, from A1 purpose of Title IX. “This restrictive mandate is inappropriate for many institutions and the underlying requirements may deter complainants from reporting discrimination and harassment and undermine Title IX’s objective of protecting the educational environment,” the document said.

AICUM argues that cross-examination is neither necessary nor beneficial, arguing that it will deter some victims from reporting sexual violence.

Further, AICUM worries that when

students come forward, the cross-examination will intimidate them and make fact-finding more difficult.

AICUM recommended that live hearings be permitted, but determined on a case by case basis.

The proposals also mandate the recipient institutions dismiss claims that do not constitute the definition of sexual harassment as defined by the DOE, even if proved true. AICUM argues that schools should be free to pursue sexual misconduct allegations as they see fit.

AICUM also disagreed with the proposal to mandate the same standard

of proof across all disciplinary conduct investigations.

“Institutions should continue to have the discretion to choose the preponderance of the evidence or clear and convincing standard for Title IX proceedings, without regard to the standards that apply to other campus conduct proceedings,” the document said.

The proposals would also require institutions to “[p]rovide both parties an equal opportunity to inspect and review evidence obtained as part of the investigation,” including evidence that is not relied upon to make final determinations. n

Career Services’ Starts ‘Bank Week’

By Jack Miller

Assoc. News Editor

And Abby Hunt Asst. News Editor The Boston College Career Center and the Carroll School of Management have invited 16 banks to participate in “Bank Week,” an educational experience for sophomores. The event, which is taking place this week, is designed for students to learn more about internship and career opportunities away from the pressure of recruitment and networking sessions.

Bank Week will offer a variety of information and skills development sessions,

ranging from “Banking 101” sessions on Monday and Thursday to a networking event on the final day. Banks like JP Morgan, Goldman Sachs, and Deutsche Bank will host the information sessions, typically with several representatives from different banks, teaming up to explain a field in investment banking.

“Bank Week, in large measure, is a response to gathering the banks together and saying, ‘Let’s do something educational instead of recruitment driven,’” said Joseph Du Pont, associate vice president for Student Affairs and the Career Center.

Amy Donegan, assistant dean for undergraduate career advising in CSOM,

explained that the University has worked to ensure more informative aspects of the week will stand out from traditional career center experiences.

“One of the sessions literally is Bank 101, it’s like, ‘This is how a bank works, these are the different divisions of the bank, this is how it makes its money,’” she said. “It really is to give students information about these opportunities and not have to worry about networking yet.”

The University has actually put measures in place to prevent networking during the educational sessions, emphasizing that the goal of the week is to make sure students can gain an understanding of the field and their interests first. n

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Eagles’ game has been their ability to rebound the ball and record second-chance points. Entering the game, they were ranked 14th in the conference in rebounding margin, often finding themselves decisively outmatched. In the four games prior to Saturday’s meeting with Notre Dame, BC had been outrebounded by a total of 23 boards, a trend that has been prevalent since the start of conference play. In the game against the Irish, though, BC won the battle on the glass by seven and was especially strong on the offensive end of the court—it piled up 15 offensive rebounds to Notre Dame’s five.

This advantage was instrumental in keeping the game close, as it resulted in a 17-2 second-chance points edge.

2) Assists The Eagles did a great job of sharing the rock in the loss, accu-

Three years ago, TD Garden was rocking. Boston College and Boston University, longtime rivals, were scoreless through three periods and headed to overtime in the 64th Beanpot Championship Game.

In the history of the four-team tournament, no contest had ever ended in a 1-0 scoreline, yet that was where this game was headed. With 15,702 in attendance and both student sections booming, each passing minute only amplified the significance.

So, two minutes and 43 seconds in overtime, when Eagles forward Alex Tuch scored the overtime game-winner, the place went nuts. BC’s student section, prominently featuring a banner displaying head coach Jerry York’s face and countless fans in hockey jerseys, was especially loud as the Eagles mobbed Tuch near center ice. It was the sixth Beanpot title in seven years for BC, with the team simply a class above the rest of the Boston area field.

Fast forward two years, and you could’ve heard a pin drop when the Eagles took the ice to face off against Harvard in the 2017 consolation game. While the attendance was reported at near 17,000, the student section was dismally empty.

It wasn’t much fuller the week prior, as Northeastern fan’s flooded TD Garden while BC saw a much weaker showing from its fans.

This poor display of support from students, unfortunately, has become a reality for the school over the past two years. The Beanpot simply doesn’t mean what it used to, and that’s a shame for a program that prides itself on succeeding in the so-called “trophy season.”

Can you blame them, though? The last two years have been frustrating for the Eagles, falling in a heartbreaking manner to BU in the 2017 Hockey East finals before claiming the regular season title in 2018, but eventually falling to the Terriers once again in the semifinals. The team hasn’t had a non-conference win since before the aforementioned Beanpot championship, a run of 20-plus games of ineptitude against anybody not playing with the Hockey East logo on their jersey sleeve.

Things haven’t changed much this year, either. While the Eagles find themselves three points off the conference lead, trailing No. 2 Massachusetts, they have fewer total wins than nine of the 11 Hockey East teams. Sitting at 9-12-3, BC narrowly edges Merrimack (7-19-1) and Connecticut (7-17-2) in the win column, but the former was able to beat the Eagles at home back in November. Additionally, with nine non-Beanpot games remaining, the Eagles will have to push to avoid their first .500 or below season since 2001-02. Sure, David Cotton is fifth in the country in goals per game—he’s piled up 15 in 24 games, an impressive 0.62 pace—but the team as a whole has been woefully inconsistent.

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Despite BC’s second-half comeback, Notre Dame used a career-high 21 points from reserve guard Nikola Djogo to stay unbeaten against the Eagles since joining the ACC.

BY ANDY BACKSTROM Managing Editor

Two and a half weeks ago, Notre Dame guard Nikola Djogo traveled twice in just three minutes of action at then-No. 13 North Carolina—admittingly, head coach Mike Brey lost confidence in the 6-foot-7 Hamilton, Ontario native.

But with only seven players at his disposal and one win in ACC play, the longtime coach couldn’t shelve anyone, especially a guard. Still missing Rex Pfleuger and Robby Carmody—two opening-day backcourt starters—Brey went back to Djogo during Monday’s game against Duke. The 22-point loss might have been a wash, but Brey liked what he saw from Djogo, who tallied seven points in 21 minutes of play.

Five days later, the lengthy Canadian was in the starting lineup.

To say he made the most of his op-

portunity would be an understatement. Djogo entered Chestnut Hill averaging a mere 8.5 minutes and 1.9 points per game, but a typical Boston College men’s basketball fan would have never known that was the case on Saturday.

In fact, Djogo shot 7-of-10 from the field, accounted for four of Notre Dame’s 10 triples, and racked up a team-high 21 points—nine more than his previous career high.

BC had no answer for the junior, or really any of the Irish for that matter, allowing Notre Dame to eclipse the 75-point mark in conference play for the first time all season as Brey’s team handed the Eagles a 79-73 loss—BC (11-9, 2-6 Atlantic Coast) is now 0-12 all time against the Irish in ACC competition.

Wynston Tabbs missed his fifth game of the year—and second straight—with a left knee injury and

See MBB Vs. ND, A11

BY MIKE MALLEY Heights Staff The battle between Boston College men’s basketball and Notre Dame was one of unsung heroes, with two players who often come off the bench stepping up to help their respective teams. The Eagles’ Jared Hamilton and Irish guard Nikola Djogo both impressed, but it was ultimately Djogo and Notre Dame who held off BC by a final score 7973. It was the 12th win in 12 tries for the Irish (12-2, 2-7 Atlantic Coast) against the Eagles (11-9, 2-6) since the latter joined the ACC, a decisive edge in the longtime rivalry. The game was hard fought by both sides, and in the end, the Irish’s ability to control the tempo secured the win.

Here are three ups and three downs from Saturday’s six-point defeat.

Three Up 1) Rebounding This season, one weakness in the WOMEN’S BASKETBALL

Eagles Let Fourth-Quarter Lead Slip in Deflating Loss to Hokies

BY MARC OCCHIPINTI Heights Staff As Taylor Ortlepp dropped to the ground, grimacing and holding her ankle, three of her Boston College women’s basketball teammates Virginia Tech 95 helped carry her Boston College 86 off the floor to a gracious ovation from the Conte Forum crowd. With just under two minutes left in the game, Ortlepp was forced to watch with an ice pack around her ankle as fans sat perplexed over how the junior’s seasonhigh seven three-pointers were not enough to carry the Eagles to victory.

“That deflated us when she went down,” head coach Joanna Bernabei-McNamee said. “[Taylor] is a consummate hard worker,

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great leader, and when I say leader, she’s probably the most positive kid you’re ever gonna be around.”

Ortlepp’s 23 points helped to build a 16-point late third-quarter lead on Sunday, but it was a lead the Eagles could not protect. Regan Magarity and Dara Mabrey led the comeback effort for Virginia Tech, combining for 56 points while sporting a perfect 15-of-15 afternoon from the free throw line. The Hokies never quit, erasing the huge deficit by outscoring BC in the decisive fourth quarter, 33-15, en route to a 95-86 victory.

The Hokies (15-7, 2-7 Atlantic Coast) were swarming out of the gate. In the first 90 seconds, VTech blitzed the Eagles (14-8, 3-6) by hitting a pair of triples and a jumper to open up a quick eight-point lead, forcing

Bernabei-McNamee to call a timeout just 90 seconds into the contest. The Eagles responded, though, with Ortlepp nailing her first two 3-pointers and cutting the deficit to two. The first frame was characterized by up-and-down play, as well as hot shooting—VTech made its first eight shots from the field. Both teams were finding success from all over the floor, even combining to go 7-of-11 from beyond the arc in the first 10 minutes.

The Eagles carried a one-point lead into the second quarter, where both defenses began to settle in. Forwards Emma Guy and Magarity were locked in a battle underneath, both of them tirelessly jockeying for position in the paint. Magarity found more success, especially on the glass, when Guy picked up her second foul early on and was forced

to the bench.

After the first quarter took the form of a 3-point shooting contest, VTech had trouble putting the ball in the basket in the second frame. The visitors suffered a scoring drought that lasted almost six minutes and notched just four points in the opening eight minutes of the quarter. BC capitalized on the Hokies’ scoring struggles, using 3pointers from Ortlepp, Makayla Dickens, and Marnelle Garraud to go on a 13-0 run and open up a double-digit lead. Mabrey willed her team back, though, closing the quarter strong by hitting a pair of jumpers to cut the deficit to six at the halftime break. The perimeter continued to be BC’s preferred method of attack—in the first half, the Eagles made seven triples as compared to zero free throws.

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BC continued its jump shooting onslaught early in the third quarter. Ortlepp kept finding pockets of space behind the line, where ball handlers—primarily Dickens, who had six assists—distributed her the rock, as VTech failed to close out, time and time again. The Australian junior added three more in the third quarter while Dickens made two of her own to extend the lead to the largest it would become at 16.

While BC continued to rain down deep shots, the Hokies attacked the paint. The 6foot-3 Magarity was having her way down low and was responsible for 12 of VTech’s 21 third-quarter points. Despite facing the arduous task of fighting their way back into the game, the Hokies used the last 90 sec-

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SPORTS IN SHORT............................A10 In its final contest before the Beanpot, BC avoided blowing Laura Lopez won the final singles point, and the Eagles WOMEN’S BASKETBALL.......................A11 a three-goal third-period lead on the road..................... A10 recorded their first-ever win over a top-10 opponent........ A11 BEANPOT PREVIEW................................A12

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MEN’S HOCKEY

Three-Goal Second Period Lifts Eagles to Victory Over Huskies

By Paul Kellam For The Heights

After managing a lone point in a home-and-home series against Massachusetts Lowell last weekend, Boston College men’s Boston College 5 hockey picked Connecticut 3 up a muchneeded conference win over Connecticut on Friday night in its final tune-up before the first round of the Beanpot. Struggles in non-conference play aside, the Eagles skated to a 5-3 win that has them keeping pace with No. 2 Massachusetts in the Hockey East standings.

BC (9-12-3, 9-4-3 Hockey East) is just three points back of the Minutemen for a share of the conference lead after polishing off a season sweep of the Huskies (7-17-2, 2-12-2), who find themselves in the cellar.

This, despite struggling out of the holiday break, has the Eagles in good shape for a chance at a regular season title as they’ll face UMass after the Beanpot in a twogame series.

Friday night’s win was a microcosm of their season as a whole, with stretches

that flashed its true potential as well as its struggles. BC built a 4-1 lead and appeared poised to coast to a ninth conference victory, but it let its hosts back into the game and watched as UConn closed the gap to just one with successive third-period goals.

The Huskies came close several times to finding an equalizer, but they couldn’t beat Joseph Woll down the stretch, and the Eagles eventually used an empty-netter to escape Storrs, Conn. with two points.

Ben Finkelstein, a midseason addition after sitting out the first semester following his arrival from the USHL, scored his first goal of the season and added two assists.

He wasn’t the only newcomer to impress, as freshman classmates Oliver Wahlstrom and Jack McBain both had nice showings—the former scored and added an assist, while the latter paired his goal with two assists.

Wahlstrom helped the Eagles start out hot, providing an opening goal in the sixth minute of the game. McBain found his teammate from across the ice and Wahlstrom did the rest of the work, using a slick deke to get into the slot before loading up a wrister that beat UConn goaltender

Adam Huska in the top right corner.

McBain followed that up with a power-play redirection at the five-minute mark of the second period. It would be a sign of things to come in what would be a largely dominant 20-minute span for the Eagles. Huskies forward Ruslan Iskhakov scored three minutes after McBain, slotting his own rebound past Woll, but the rest of the middle period was all BC. Ron Greco needed just six minutes to answer back off of an assist from Finkelstein, who followed his assist with a goal of his own, taking advantage of a decisive 5-on-3 power play.

The Huskies staged a bit of a comeback to start off the third, nearly catching the Eagles despite the three-goal cushion.

Iskhakov was able to find the back of the net for the second time, simply skating down the ice on a 2-on-1 before calmly finishing a wrister and shaving the lead to two. Then, BC made things difficult for itself. Finkelstein was sent to the box for holding, and J.D. Dudek followed, just 40 seconds later, after being called for kneeing. UConn didn’t have much trouble converting the 5-on-3 power play, with

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Ben Finkelstein had a goal and two assists in BC’s final game before the Beanpot.

Wyatt Newpower one-timing a shot from the left circle to cut the gap to just one with 14 minutes to play.

The tensions were suddenly high in what had been a blowout, but Woll was able to make some key stops to keep the Huskies from knotting up the score. He piled up 27 saves in the win, finally getting to breathe a sigh of relief when Aapeli Räsänen ended the Huskies’ comeback bid with an empty-net goal in the final

minute.

Blowing a three-goal lead against the conference’s worst team would’ve killed momentum heading into the Beanpot, where the stakes are raised and play is often elevated. While head coach Jerry York likely wanted a more polished final period from his team, the two points count the same in conference play, and the Eagles will look to keep rolling against No. 19 Harvard on Monday evening. n

WOMEN’S TENNIS

BC Beats BU, Upsets No. 10 Syracuse Over Weekend to Stay Perfect

By Taylor Covington Heights Staff

Boston College women’s tennis entered the weekend with unbridled confidence, boasting five straight wins to start the spring season, and the Eagles proved that they were in no way ready to snap the streak against Harvard and No. 10 Syracuse. With what seems to be one of the most talented teams in program history, BC took down its first top-10 team ever, polishing off a spotless weekend. The Eagles narrowly defeated the Orange on Sunday, 4-3, which was a fitting follow-up to a 5-2 road win against Harvard on Friday night.

The Eagles (7-0, 1-0 Atlantic Coast) will head into their Battle of Comm. Ave against Boston University next weekend with a spotless record, temporarily quieting any talk of inconsistency that has plagued them in previous seasons. BC went just 1311 last season, largely alternating wins and losses in conference play, but has shown plenty of improvement this season.

“I am so proud of how hard our girls compete,” head coach Nigel Bentley told BCEagles.com. “They have worked so hard.

They earned an awesome win today against a top-10 team.”

The Eagles went into the ACC opener strategically, deviating from their traditional doubles lineup in sending Kylie Wilcox to the far court, where she and Natasha Irani took on Syracuse’s (4-2, 0-2) third seed.

Things began to look grim when BC’s top pairing, Jackie Urbanati and Yufei Long, fell, 7-5, to Syracuse’s Gabriela Knutson and Miranda Ramirez. The Eagles rallied in the remaining doubles courts though, as Dasha Possokhova and Elene Tsokilauri got things started by doubling up the Orange’s second-ranked duo. Then, Irani and Wilcox clinched the doubles point in the outside court with a 7-5 victory over Dina Hegab and Guzal Yusupova.

The match eventually came down to the final singles game, as the the Eagles and Orange battled back and forth across all four courts before bringing in the

remaining two singles matches to decide the victory. Long cruised to a two-set win over Knutson in the first court, but Sofya Golubouskaya took Wilcox to three frames, ultimately edging her out in the third to tally Syracuse’s first point of the game. Urbanati exhibited back-end strength in the far court, taking her last two sets 6-3, 6-4 to put BC back at the two-point advantage and within one win of sealing the match, but the Orange were in no mood to lie down. Irani fell in three sets to Yusupoua in the fourth matchup, placing the fate of the match in the final wave of singles players.

Sofya Treshcheva put Possokhova away in two sets, knotting the score at 3-3 and turning all heads to the center court, where Laura Lopez and Dina Hegab went back-and-forth for the game-winning point. Lopez edged out her opponent, 7-6, in the first set, and even with the program’s first victory over a top-10 opponent resting on her shoulders, she didn’t flinch.

Instead of bending under the pressure, Lopez beat Hegab by a 6-3 margin in a strong second set, securing what is easily the biggest win in the program’s history to begin the 2019 ACC campaign. Accompanied by the deafening cheers of her teammates, Lopez etched herself into the record books on the fifth-seeded singles court in one of the program’s most special moments, one that could carry it throughout the remainder of the season.

This was the perfect ending to a weekend of wins, especially when the Friday night match against Harvard (5-1) seemed to foreshadow something very different.

For the first time this spring season, the Eagles failed to seize the doubles point, finding themselves at an immediate point deficit against the Crismon. BC’s strongest duo of Urbinati and Wilcox met its match in Harvard’s Rachel Lim and Jenna Friedel, while Lopez and Long were outplayed in the adjacent court by Erica Oosterhout and Natasha Gonzalez.

In true form, the Eagles proved their

resiliency with three singles wins by Long (6-2, 6-0), Urbinati (6-4, 6-1), and Possokhova (6-4, 6-3) to put BC ahead. This time, it was Wilcox who felt the pressure to clinch the final point.

That pressure was short-lived, though, as Oosterhout proved far less efficient in singles competition and fell quickly to Wilcox in two sets (7-5, 6-3). This made for a tidy victory despite a rocky start to the match, maintaining the Eagles’ winning streak and perhaps providing the necessary momentum for Sunday’s upset.

If BC continues to play cleanly and strategically, a strong showing in ACC play and potential national attention could be heading its way. Bentley’s team has bounced back from an up-and-down 201718 campaign, and it’s showcased depth and resilience thus far. If the Eagles are able to feed off of this weekend’s momentum while maintaining this type of play, fans could easily see a record-breaking season, in addition to this weekend’s historic win. n

After Two Off Years, Eagles Desperately Need Success in Beanpot Loss of Interest, from A9 Yes, the Eagles have flashed their true potential—they beat top-10 Providence in consecutive weekends in January—but they’ve also lost to the likes of Bentley and Maine. York can’t seem to find any form of consistency from his team, with the longest winning streak spanning three games near the start of the season. For a team that was picked to win the Hockey East at the outset of the season, BC is nowhere near where it should be, considering the returning talent and depth up and down the roster.

As a result, don’t expect many fans to go watch the Eagles take on Harvard in the first round. Sure, the student section might gradually fill up, but you won’t experience anything close to the atmosphere that was around just a few years back. Yes, that was a BC-BU matchup, a historic rivalry, but the game the week prior against

Harvard—an exhilarating 3-2 victory for the Eagles—also featured an exciting atmosphere.

While it may seem foolish to sound nostalgic about something that happened just three years ago, it might make more sense if you consider the circumstances.

Coming into BC last year, I—like many others in my grade—had the impression that it was a hockey school. After all, the Eagles have played in 12 of the last 20 Frozen Fours, York is the winningest coach in college hockey history, and the team has prominent NHL alums like Johnny Gaudreau, Brian Boyle, and Cam Atkinson. The team that I saw last year, though—while they did win the Hockey East regular season title—never inspired the excitement that was evident when you go back and watch highlights from Beanpots prior.

Going into last year’s tournament, it was pretty clear who was going to win.

Northeastern hadn’t hoisted the Beanpot

trophy since 1988, but with the country’s best line—it featured Hobey Baker Award winner Adam Gaudette—the Huskies were the heavy favorites. They had no problem dispatching BC in the first round before slipping past BU in the final, snapping a 30-year drought. When captain Nolan Stevens took the Beanpot trophy for a victory lap, the Huskies’ student section was filled to the brim, enthusiastically cheering. Both of their games were well-attended by fans—the same could not be said about the Eagles.

Hence the nostalgic look back. The Beanpot has been described as the “social event of the winter season” ever since it rose to prominence, but last year—and likely this year—it won’t be the same for BC students. There’s always the chance that the new freshman class shows up in droves to cheer on York’s team in what will be his 26th year coaching at the Beanpot, but considering the

struggles with attendance this season, you’d be safer betting that they opt to stay home. There’s not a lot of excitement around the team—save for the Comm. Ave rivalry game against BU, students haven’t been filling up Kelley Rink’s stands with regularity.

Going into Monday night’s matchup with Harvard, we find ourselves at a pivotal point in the Eagles’ season.

A loss to Harvard would extend the non-conference skid—and the Beanpot losing streak—yet another game while simultaneously relegating them to a consolation game that would surely be sparsely attended. Sure, BC is still in the conference title race and could manage to surprise and claim a third regular season title in a row, but the game against the Crimson means an unbelievable amount.

It’s trophy season for a reason—these are games that carry more meaning than

just your casual regular season matchup.

As evidenced by the colossal amount of support in the final back in 2016, BC students come and go with how the team is playing. Right now, the team is far from peak form, losing plenty of winnable games and failing to get the most out of their talent. That’s why this year’s Beanpot is so important—it’s a chance for the team to actually find their footing and regain the excitement the team once inspired on campus.

A win would mean that the Eagles will have a shot to reclaim momentum in the Beanpot final, and surely that would be the first step in what could be a late-year run. Lose and you can say goodbye to having any faith in the team for yet another stretch run.

Bradley Smart is the Sports Editor for The Heights. He can be reached on Twitter @bradleysmart15.

SPORTS in SHORT MEN’S HOCKEY EAST Standings Conference overall

Massachusetts 12-3-0 Boston College 9-4-3 UMass Lowell 9-4-2 Northeastern 9-6-1 Boston University 8-6-2 Providence 8-6-2 New Hampshire 6-6-5 Maine 6-7-3 Vermont 4-10-2 Merrimack 4-13-0 Connecticut 2-12-2

20-5-0 9-12-3 15-8-2 15-8-1 10-11-3 15-8-5 10-9-8 10-13-3 11-13-2 7-19-1 7-17-2

Numbers to know

1.9

Points per game averaged by Notre Dame guard Nikola Djogo before Saturday’s game against BC, in which he scored 21 points.

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Goals per game averaged by women’s hockey during its six-game winning streak, 1.7 goals higher than its season average.

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Triples made by freshman Makayla Dickens in BC’s win over Duke, a career performance which included two buzzer-beaters.

QUote of the week

“I’d also like to have a lead with 10 minutes to go and fight ... And we’re not giving that.

And that’s on me. ” — Men’s basketball head

coach Jim Christian, on his team’s performance against Notre Dame.

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Fourth-Quarter Run Propels Virginia Tech to Win Over Eagles WBB vs. VTech, from A9 onds of the third quarter to take a chunk out of BC’s lead. With the quarter about to expire, Mabrey hustled up the floor and pulled the trigger from a few feet past halfcourt.

The desperation heave landed, cutting the Eagles’ advantage to single digits and shifting momentum toward the Hokies’ bench.

VTech used the opening minutes of the fourth quarter to take a hold of the contest for good. The Eagles appeared complacent with their lead and got very sloppy with the ball as a result. They coughed the rock up six times in the span of four minutes, turnovers which the Hokies were able to take advantage of on the other end.

BC had relied on outside shooting in the first three quarters—only 22 of their

71 points had come in the paint. But in the fourth quarter, that well dried up. BC went 0-for-3 on 3-pointers while VTech used the deep ball to take over.

Aisha Sheppard provided a crucial fourth-quarter spark off the bench for the Hokies, especially after the Eagles reserves had outscored their VTech counterparts, 17-0, in the first half. Sheppard tallied all 14 of her points in the final frame off the strength of four 3-pointers, including three in a two-minute stretch to punctuate a 22-4 VTech run.

Ortlepp’s heartbreaking exit literally added injury to insult. The Eagles’ hero for much of the game, Ortlepp laid powerless near midcourt and then watched a nearcertain victory evaporate in the matter of minutes. In the closing seconds, BC fought

to claw its way back, but it simply traded baskets for VTech points at the charity stripe, where the Hokies shot 10-for-10 in the final minute of play.

The defeat comes at the heels of an inspiring win Thursday night in double overtime against Duke, where it seemed as if BC might have turned the corner on its end-of-game struggles.

The contest on Sunday, however, looked characteristic of the Eagles’ bout the game before against Miami, where they saw another fourth-quarter lead disappear.

“We looked like a really young team out there that couldn’t handle being up, and understanding time and score,” BernabeiMcNamee said. “We played three solid quarters of basketball. In the ACC, three quarters of basketball isn’t enough.” 

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Makayla Dickens’ 20 points weren’t enough as BC fell, 95-86, to Virginia Tech Sunday.

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Bowman’s 25 Points Not Enough, BC Falls to Notre Dame Again MBB vs. ND, from A9 was seen sitting on the bench with crutches during warmups, but the Eagles’ offense more than held its own, in large part thanks to Jared Hamilton. The Georgia Southern transfer built off a season-high 12-point performance against Syracuse with another double-digit outburst on Saturday: Hamilton repeatedly broke the Notre Dame (12-10, 2-7) zone, dialing up a number of mid-range jumpers, and finished 8-of-9 from the floor with 17 points. For much of the first half, he and Ky Bowman were the only BC players to make any sort of impact.

In fact, the guard tandem notched 14 of the Eagles’ first 16 points. The Irish, on the other hand, featured a more distributed scoring attack from the get-go. Fittingly, Djogo got Notre Dame on the board on the opening possession, cashing in on a T.J. Gibbs inside pass. Then, in the ensuing minutes, John Mooney, Djogo, and Prentiss Hubb dialed up 3-pointers. The flurry of triples was just the start of the Irish’s best

perimeter shooting performance in ACC play this season. Prior to the weekend, Notre Dame was converting just 32.8 percent of its long-range attempts—not to mention only 30.6 percent against league opponents—ranking 243rd in the nation in the deep ball department, per KenPom.com.

For the first time in weeks, Notre Dame’s offense looked recognizable.

“We’re scoring a little bit, we’re moving the ball—I thought our movement was good—and that’s a little bit of what I remember from our program offensively,” Brey said. “We’ve put so much pressure on ourselves because we’ve been scoring in the 60s for most of January.”

That said, there was a stretch where it appeared that neither the Irish nor BC would top the 60-point barrier. Between the under12 and under-eight minute media timeouts, neither team put the ball in the basket, and Notre Dame committed three turnovers.

Clinging to an 18-16 lead, the Irish eventually found their stroke again, and the Eagles soon followed.

Hubb and Djogo knocked down a pair

of 3-pointers before D.J. Harvey got in on the fun with a trey of his own, extending the Irish lead to 10. Jordan Chatman was quick to cut BC’s deficit to single digits, but the Eagles’ jump shooting could only do so much when Hubb was having his way with the BC backcourt on the other end of the floor. Whether it was driving to the line or finding space on the outside, he—coupled with Djogo—was a thorn in the Eagles’ side. Dane Goodwin and Bowman traded 3-pointers in the final seconds of the half, as Notre Dame walked to the locker room with a a 36-31 halftime advantage.

The second half started with a 1-on-1 matchup between Nik Popovic and Mooney.

The two big men battled it out, swapping the first four scoring plays of the latter portion of play. Yet, in due time, Jared Hamilton stole the show. With a little less than 17 minutes remaining in regulation, the 6-foot-4 guard slipped past Hubb on the break, received a bounce pass from Chatman, and elevated for an emphatic two-handed dunk, energizing the Conte Forum crowd in the process. The highlight-reel play seemed to light a fire in

Hamilton—for the next five or so minutes, he couldn’t miss even if wanted to.

Over the course of that span, Hamilton connected on all three of his shot attempts— successive jumpers and a corner 3-pointer.

He wasn’t alone either. BC began the second half 12-of-18 from the floor (66.7 percent), courtesy of the mid-range shot. In addition to Hamilton, Bowman and Chatman spotted up from just above the ACC logo to crack Notre Dame’s zone en route to a 54-53 lead.

Unfortunately for head coach Jim Christian, his team couldn’t string together stops on the other end—and eventually the shots stopped falling.

Shortly after that, the Irish capitalized.

A pair of Djogo free throws and two Notre Dame layups established a five-point gap.

Before the Irish could get comfortable, however, the Eagles’ veteran scorers—Chatman, Popovic, and Bowman, all of whom finished with 14-plus points—came back to life, shedding their deficit to just one.

BC could only rely on its offense for so long, though. With under three minutes to go, Notre Dame reclaimed its five-point

cushion with back-to-back layups, the second of which consisted of Djogo easily blowing by both Bowman and Popovic for two. Needing a field goal to stay alive, Popovic’s inside shot rolled out of the cup, and Chatman’s second-chance 3-pointer misfired. The Irish tacked on four free throws, rendering Popovic and Bowman’s last-minute baskets obsolete. Regardless of the outcome, Christian refused to make excuses in the postgame press conference, as per usual.

“I’d love to have [Tabbs],” Christian said.

“I’d love to have everybody healthy. But you know what? I’d also like to have a lead with 10 minutes to go and fight. I’d love to see that. And we’re not giving that. And that’s on me.”

On Saturday, Brey got more out of his own injury-riddled roster than Christian did out of his rotation that includes an NBA prospect, an ESPN 100 recruit, and one of the better 3-point marksmen in the ACC. And Djogo—a third-string guard who hadn’t reached double figures all year—was his posterboy. 

Bench Scoring, Free-Throw Shooting Hamper Eagles in Loss to Irish NOTE vs. ND, from A9 mulating 17 assists on the day. This was also a deviation from the norm, as BC was ranked 12th in the conference for assists per game at 12.4. Steffon Mitchell led the way for the team with five assists, playing a central role in the offense, and the Eagles ended up with seven more dimes than their visitors. The team has a tendency to lean on Ky Bowman to create chances, and this kind of “hero ball” can result in stagnant offense, but BC did better on Saturday at making the right passes.

3) Jared Hamilton The transfer junior guard initially struggled to integrate himself into the team, averaging only 4.2 points per game on 42 percent shooting. Hamilton came

alive against the Irish, though, scoring 17 points on 8-of-10 shooting, while adding three rebounds and four assists. He also elevated his team when it needed him most, sinking back-to-back jumpers to answer a four-point spurt from Notre Dame in the second half. With Wynston Tabbs missing his fifth game of the year with a left knee injury, head coach Jim Christian needed somebody to step up—Chris Herren Jr. had just two points in seven minutes—and he found that person in Hamilton.

Three Down 1) Limiting Points off Turnovers The game was a clean one, with each team totaling just nine turnovers. This wasn’t a surprise for Mike Brey’s team, as Notre Dame entered averaging just 9.5 per game, but it was an improvement on

BC’s season average of 12.1. The Eagles had turned the ball over 14 times the game before against Syracuse, but even though they reduced the amount of mistakes, they weren’t able to replicate what the Irish did on defense. Notre Dame did a good job of limiting scoring opportunities off turnovers, allowing just six points after giveaways, but BC couldn’t do the same. The Irish cashed in on the Eagles’ mistakes, racking up 15 points, a pivotal difference that helped produce the end result. BC’s rebounding advantage was partially offset by its inability to convert after making a play on the defensive end.

2) Bench Points The story of the season for the Eagles once again is the ineffective performances, game in and game out, from

players coming off the bench. No matter who is in the starting lineup and who is on the bench, the role players cannot make a contribution. This happened again against the Irish, as the BC bench only managed to score three points total in 25 minutes of gametime. This lack of scoring is concerning as usual, with it forcing Christian to lean on his starters for prolonged stretches. Nik Popovic played the fewest minutes of the starters, and he still reached the 30-minute mark.

Jairus Hamilton, Johncarlos Reyes, Luka Kraljevic, and Herren Jr. combined to go 1-for-9 from the field, so it’s no surprise that Christian kept Bowman and Jordan Chatman out there for the entirety of the game.

3) Getting to the Line Generally, BC has been great at get-

ting to the free throw line during the season, as it averages over 22 free throw attempts per season—it boasts a free throw to field goal ratio that’s 43rd in the country. Against the Irish, though, the Eagles couldn’t get to the line, attempting just eight shots. Notre Dame did a great job of not fouling in the act of shooting, replicating its performance against BC back on Jan. 12, where the Eagles went 8-of-10 from the charity stripe. The difference this time is that BC couldn’t convert on most of its attempts, hitting just four of the eight from the charity stripe. Although the Eagles shot well from the field, making 46.7 percent of their attempts, they couldn’t take advantage of free points, and it certainly hurt the team in what ended up being a two-possession game. 

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Dickens’ Heroics Help BC Best Duke in Double Overtime Thriller

BY LUKE PICHINI Asst. Sports Editor

Over the last few weeks, Boston College women’s basketball point guard Makayla Dickens has done it all for the Eagles. Since Duke 90 w o rk i n g h e r Boston College 92 way into the starting lineup two games prior to conference play, Dickens has been running the point and filling the box score in a variety of ways. After Thursday night’s game against Duke, she can add making clutch shots to her young resume. On two separate occasions, Dickens came through when BC needed her most, first hitting a buzzer beater to force overtime, and then nailing a runner in double overtime to win the game, 92-90.

“I aged about 10 years and have about 30 more gray hairs,” head coach Joanna Bernabei-McNamee said. “Makayla [Dickens] gives them to me, but then she plays the type of game that she just played. Like I told her, I don’t know how many freshmen I could yell at as much as I yelled at her and then still have the poise to hit such big shots.”

Having lost three straight, the Eagles (14-7, 3-5 Atlantic Coast) needed a victory and Duke (9-11, 1-7), which had a lone ACC win to its name, presented the perfect opportunity to rebound.

After the first quarter—in which BC

outscored Duke, 18-9—it appeared that the Eagles were well on their way to a victory. The Blue Devils showed fight as the road team, though, taking advantage of numerous BC fouls and turnovers to close what had grown to be an 11-point deficit.

Georgia Pineau was the star in the early going, scoring 13 points in the first frame. The Blue Devils regrouped, cutting down on turnovers while also finding their stroke from deep. Duke didn’t hit a 3-pointer in the first 10 minutes of regulation, but bounced back by hitting five in the second quarter. Miela Goodchild connected on three of them, and although Dickens hit three triples of her own, BC’s lead disappeared, as the teams went into the break tied at 34.

The Eagles’ struggles largely continued in the third quarter. Goodchild continued to hit outside shots while Leaonna Odom imposed her will in the paint for Duke. Emma Guy, who was held scoreless in the first half, came alive by totaling seven points and several rebounds in the third frame, preventing the Blue Devils from pulling away.

Milan Bolden-Morris came off the bench for the Eagles and provided a huge spark, nailing a trio of 3-pointers to close the deficit—they only trailed by one into the fourth.

Dickens dialed up two triples at the outset of the final quarter, and Guy

chipped in a layup to give the Eagles a four-point lead. BC’s offense went cold and didn’t score for five minutes, watching as Duke went on a 7-0 run to retake the lead. Sydney Lowery finally broke her team out of the slump with a 3-pointer at the two-minute mark, and neither team could find a basket until a mere 25 seconds remained in the game.

Duke’s Onome Akinbode-James hit one of two free throws to make it a twopoint game. Bernabei-McNamee called timeout and drew up a play—which ended with a missed Dickens 3-pointer—but fortune was on the Eagles’ side, as Akinbode-James turned the ball over.

Guy couldn’t tie it up—she finished 3-of11 from the field—but Dickens grabbed the offensive board and netted a lastsecond shot from the top of the key to force overtime.

The Eagles and Blue Devils traded blows in the first overtime. Haley Gorecki, Duke’s leading scorer, hit backto-back 3-pointers to answer an early Dickens triple to give the Blue Devils a three-point edge, but BC didn’t give in.

Taylor Ortlepp and Lowery would hit successive layups to take a one-point lead with just five seconds left.

Just as Lowery nearly won the game, she nearly lost it on the next play. Gorecki received the inbound and began to drive to the basket, and Lowery was whistled

for a foul. With Gorecki shooting two from the line, she had the chance to all but secure the win. Despite calmly sinking clutch jumpers all night, the star guard buckled under pressure, missing her first free throw but hitting the second to force double overtime.

BC had to navigate a whole slew of foul trouble, as Guy had already fouled out in the first overtime, and Lowery, Ortlepp, and Pineau each had four fouls.

The Eagles played a zone defense to start, and the Blue Devils made them pay, hitting a number of outside shots. Duke found itself in the driver’s seat with an 86-81 lead, but BC rallied. Ortlepp—who was sick throughout the week and was quiet in regulation—gutted it out when her team needed her most. She hit a crucial 3-pointer and a pair of free throws in a 30-second span to tie the game up.

Duke went back to the line, with Gorecki and Odom both hitting one of their two free throws. The Blue Devils had plenty of chances to put the game away but finished just 20-of-32 (62.5 percent) from the charity stripe. Ortlepp sunk two more free throws, but Duke’s Jade Williams scored a layup with 49 seconds left that seemed to seal the deal, as Dickens missed a 3-pointer on the next possession.

The Blue Devils inbounded the ball, but the Eagles’ aggressive defense forced a turnover on Goodchild. Taylor Soule

scooped it up and hit the game-tying layup, her only the bucket of the game, but it could not have come at a better time.

BC continued to put pressure on Duke, forcing a miss from Odom on the other end and grabbing the rebound. BernabeiMcNamee called a timeout and drew up a play for her freshman guard, who received the inbound and— despite being surrounded by two defenders—lofted a running jumper. The shot fell, polishing off a career-high 25-point performance for Dickens.

“It didn’t matter who took the shot,” Dickens said. “My teammates have a lot of confidence in me, and I have a lot of confidence in my teammates. I just saw an opening and I took it.”

Dickens has registered at least 12 points, five rebounds, and five assists in each of her past three games for the Eagles, an impressive run for any player, especially a freshman. While the game revealed plenty of flaws—BC lost focus in the second, turned the ball over 19 times on the game, and shot just 43 percent from the field—the team still recorded its third conference win, a mark it failed to reach last season. At the end of the day, last week’s loss to Miami came down to painful failures in late-game execution.

On Thursday night, the Eagles showed that they have learned from their mistakes, yet another sign of growth under Bernabei-McNamee. 

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MEN’S Monday, Feb. 5 vs. Harvard, 5 p.m.

Monday, Feb. 12 vs. TBD, 4:30/7:30 p.m.

WOMEN’S Tuesday, Feb. 5 at Harvard, 8 p.m.

Tuesday, Feb. 12 vs. TBD, 5/8 p.m.

Men, Women Have Fared Much Differently in Last Few Beanpots

BY BRADLEY SMART Sports Editor

Boston College men’s hockey is second only to Green Line rivals Boston University in the all-time Beanpot title leaderboard, having claimed 20 titles to the Terriers’ 30, but the last two years have, well, been historically bad. The Eagles have gone winless in each of the last two years of the fourteam tournament that is entering its 67th year, falling in both the first round and consolation game in 2017 and 2018. To put that in perspective, BC had only recorded one other set consecutive fourth-place finishes, and that was back in 1974-75—and the program has only gone winless four other times.

Quite simply, the Eagles enter this year’s Beanpot desperately trying to shake off a two-year drought.

While this could seem like an overreaction—the team did win six of the previous seven, after all—the team is

mired in its shakiest two-year stretch in quite some time. BC enters Monday night’s matchup with Harvard at 9-12-3, three games under .500 and winless in non-conference play. With nine non-Beanpot games remaining, the Eagles will have to push to avoid their first .500 or below season since 2001-02. They’ve missed the NCAA Tournament each of the past two years and will surely need a Hockey East crown to return.

Looking back at the four-game losing streak, the most heartbreaking might very well be the consolation game loss last season to Harvard in overtime.

The Eagles trailed, 3-1, in the third period to the Crimson and seemed headed toward yet another disappointing loss, but then Logan Hutsko woke up and scored a hat trick in the third period to force overtime. The good times did't last, though, as Harvard needed less than two minutes in overtime to send BC home winless. 

BY PETER KIM Assoc. Sports Editor

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Tuesday evening, Boston College women’s hockey travels to Harvard, looking for its fourth straight triumph in the annual tournament played by the Eagles, Boston University, Northeastern, and the Crimson. The past three years have seen the same result—the Eagles lifting the trophy—but in different ways. There was the 2015-16 team, which outscored Harvard and the Huskies, 15-0, amid an unstoppable march to the title, the 2016-17 squad that utilized a pair of third-period comebacks, and last year’s iteration, which needed overtime to pull out a thrilling championship victory over the Terriers.

In preparation for the 2019 Beanpot, here’s how BC captured the trophy in each of the past three seasons.

Eagles fans will remember the 201516 team as likely the most dominant women’s hockey team that BC has ever seen. Despite falling just one game

short of the ultimate goal—a national championship—the Eagles rattled off 40 consecutive wins to begin the season, becoming just the second team in NCAA history to ever reach the 40-win mark, and won 37 of those 40 games by multiple goals. They certainly didn’t slack off in the Beanpot either., beating Harvard and Northeastern.

The 2016-17 team wasn’t quite as dominant as the 2015-16 one—the Eagles finished the season 28-6-5 and lost in the national semifinals to thenNo. 1 Wisconsin—but still enjoyed a successful season that was capped off with Beanpot and Hockey East trophies. BC beat BU and Northeastern once again.

In 2017-18, BC once again struggled when it mattered most—falling in the first round of the NCAA Tournament to Ohio State—but continued its tradition of playing well in the Beanpot, downing Northeastern and then BU in a thrilling championship game to lift the trophy for the third consecutive season. 

Team Capsules: Northeastern Has Chance to Claim Both Titles

MEN’S: WOMEN’S: 67th Annual Beanpot 41st Annual Beanpot RECORD: 9-12-3, 9-4-3 HEA, 35th in pairwise PLAYER TO WATCH: David Cotton, F A first-round matchup with Harvard— a rematch of last year’s consolation game—isn’t the worst draw for the Eagles. A matchup with Boston University likely would’ve been preferred, they’re 1-0-1 against them, but the chance to end the streak of four straight losses is in sight. While the most likely outcome is a loss to the No. 19 Crimson

and then a matchup in the consolation game with BU or No. 12 Northeastern, you can’t rule out the Eagles when they have it all together. The group beat No. 10 Providence in consecutive weekends and has the top-end scoring talent and goaltending to make things interesting, especially with their pride—considering the last two years—on the line.

RECORD: 15-8-1, 9-6-1 HEA, 15th in pairwise PLAYER TO WATCH: Zach Solow, F Adam Gaudette and Dylan Sikura may be gone, but the No. 12 Huskies certainly still have the talent to win the Beanpot. They have an 0-1-1 season record against BU, which they’ll be facing in the first round, but have the pieces to grab a win against the Terriers this time around. Solow, as well as Brandon Hawkins, who is tied for the team lead in assists, combine for a formidable

forward duo that’s capable of keeping up with anyone offensively. Meanwhile in goal, Primeau has had a middling season—he ranks seventh in Hockey East in save percentage—but that doesn’t reflect his true ability. If he can put on a repeat performance of the 2018 tournament, when he stopped 75-of-77 shots across the two games, the Huskies will be a tough out for anyone.

RECORD: 11-6-3, 8-5-2 Ivy, 12th in pairwise PLAYER TO WATCH: Adam Fox, D Harvard has a rematch with the Eagles in the first round of this year’s Beanpot, and seeing as BC has lost four straight over the past two years of the tournament, it’s likely to pose a stiff test. The Crimson have been better this year overall, and the match could be decided by the goaltenders. Harvard’s Michael Lackey is 17th in the country in save percentage, the Eagles’ Joseph Woll is

22nd. This game won’t likely feature as many combined goals as last year’s matchup (nine) but the chance for an overtime game is still there. The Crimson won the Beanpot in 2017 and have the depth to do it again this year. Should they beat BC, they’ll likely feel confident in the final against either a reeling Northeastern side or a BU team that matches up well.

RECORD: 10-11-3, 8-6-2 HEA, 25th in pairwise PLAYER TO WATCH: Dante Fabbro, D BU draws Northeastern in the first round, which is a manageable matchup.

If BU wants to win, it needs its offense to show up and put plenty of shots on goal. Ultimately, the Terriers have the necessary talent to come home with the Beanpot, it’s just a matter of execution.

BU has fallen short so far this season, but this year’s iteration of the Terriers could

be following a similar trajectory to last year’s team. In 2017-18, BU was ranked No. 2 in the nation in the preseason poll, but it got off to a slow start before turning it up down the stretch and parlaying that momentum into an NCAA Tournament berth. The Terriers have yet to flip the switch, but the Beanpot is the perfect time to do so.

RECORD: 19-9, 16-7 HEA, 10th in pairwise PLAYER TO WATCH: Megan Keller, D The Eagles have the talent to defend their crown once again and even got a favorable semifinal draw against a Harvard team that’s arguably the weakest in the field. With stars like Keller and Watts, BC should have the talent and experience to grab a win against a Crimson team that’s just 5-11-3 on the season. Whether or not the Eagles go on

to win their fourth consecutive tournament from there likely depends on BC’s special teams, which has been a noted weak point of the team this season. If the Eagles can shore up what’s been a shaky penalty kill and power-play unit for the tournament, they certainly have the skaters to defeat either Northeastern or BU in the final.

RECORD: 20-3-3, 18-2-2 HEA, 4th in pairwise PLAYER TO WATCH: Aerin Frankel, G This team should feel good about its chances to wrestle the crown away from Boston College, which is the three-time defending champion.

Northeastern holds a 2-0-1 record against Boston University, the team it will face in the first round, and has outscored the Terriers, 10-4, in headto-head matchups this season. A pos-

sible final against the Eagles looms, should BC manage to beat Harvard, but regardless the Huskies will have their eyes set on the trophy. They’re 2-1 on the season against the Eagles and—with a deadly attack combined with a rock-solid defense—have all the tools to finally dethrone the defending champions.

RECORD: 6-11-3, 5-8-2 Ivy, 26th in Pairwise PLAYER TO WATCH: Lindsay Reed, G The going won’t be easy for Harvard in this year’s Beanpot. The team is easily the worst of the field, with the other three teams firmly entrenched in the USCHO. com Top 10. The Crimson draw the three-time defending champions in No. 7 Boston College to start, a team that has taken the last five meetings from them.

The biggest problem in that game—and

likely in the consolation game—will be keeping up on offense. All three of the other offenses boast top-12 marks in the nation in goals per game, while Harvard is a distant cry at 34th. A lone bright spot has been Lindsay Reed, who is fourth in the nation in save percentage. Still, it could be a rough showing in the tournament, especially as the team hosting it.

RECORD: 15-6-6, 12-5-5 HEA, T-8th in pairwise PLAYER TO WATCH: Jesse Compher, F BU will have to perform at the top of its game to edge out a Northeastern team ranked No. 3 in the country. Not only do the Huskies sit at the top of Hockey East, they have also beat the Terriers twice and recorded one tie. The Huskies boast a top offense and arguably have one of the top defenses in the country as well. If the Terriers pull off the upset, they will likely

meet BC. The matchup with the Eagles would be far easier than BU’s tilt with Northeastern as the Terriers already took back-to-back games from BC earlier this year. BU has only won the Beanpot once, and that came back in 1980-81. But, if BU can build on the momentum it currently possesses, the Terriers have a shot at ending their championship drought.

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Emotion, Action Collide in WWI Documentary

By Megan Traudt For The Heights Peter Jackson, the director of the World War I documentary They Shall Not Grow Old, warned the picture is “a film made by a non-historian for a nonhistorian” in a pre-screening address at the AMC Boston Common on Jan. 28.

The director delivers on that expectation by creating a documentary based not on the facts of battles and statistics, but on the emotional realities of the men in combat.

Jackson worked with the Imperial War Museum’s archives, along with BBC audio on a tribute to the British soldiers who fought in war. This combination allows for the story to be told exclu-

sively by those who were there, creating a much more emotional depiction of the destructive war. The most stunning aspect of the film undoubtedly is Jackson’s decision to colorize the footage, eliminating barriers between the viewer and those in combat. The audience assumes the true field of vision of a soldier on the ground.

Second most important to the colorization of the footage is the incorporation of soldiers’ audio. There are no names to accompany the voices, but that doesn’t detract from how personal it feels to hear about World War I from someone who was there in real time.

Both the audio and visual aspects work perfectly together to create intimacy and impact.

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Although there are hardly names, dates, or locations mentioned in the film, the way Jackson pieces together the archived material portrays a shared emotional journey of all soldiers with a clear decline in morale as the events of the war unfold. The film begins in black and white with the intercutting of multiple men speaking of enlisting because of duty or expectation. Almost every voice admits to either lying about their age in order to enlist or being instructed to do so by recruitment officers—some even as young as 15 years old decided to join.

This practice is spoken of lightheartedly, almost as if it were a game. They were excited to serve their country and, more importantly, become men. The enlistment background is the only part of the film that is not colorized, but as soon as we follow the soldiers into combat, the color is fully enacted.

The decision to only restore footage showing the men when they are either in training or in combat shows how important it was for this to be a chance to focus on the actual experiences of soldiers during the war. Others were able to experience the before and after, but not what occurred during. Jackson’s masterful documentary presents a deeply nuanced view of the squalid conditions of combat, the camaraderie between servicemen, and the sympathy toward the Germans that were captured.

What is most striking is the likeness of the soldiers’ commentary to the increasingly upsetting visuals. The living conditions were clearly rancid with only a pair of clothes and a chance to wash every few weeks, but the soldiers speak of it so casually, at some points laughing at how they would try and get rid of bedbugs by running a lighter over the seams of their shirts. As a camera pans to corpses of servicemen who lost their lives in combat, injured horses who brought carriages filled with rifles, and the barracks that were slept in on a daily basis, there is only one distinct point in which a voice cracks.

Although there are genuine moments of levity and warmth, they do little to undercut the devastation faced by the soldiers. As the war nears its end, the soldiers recall feeling as if they would give anything for it to be over. The discussion of young men in new uniforms ready to change themselves evolved into genuine anguish, wondering if what they had gone through was worth it and how to cope with it either way.

Jackson’s first documentary eschews the typical structure of a war documentary to create a personal experience with the British soldiers who fought in World War I in a way that does not allow the viewer to forget these were real people: We see them, we hear them, and we live war with them. n

Iglesias Channels Personal Roots in Netflix Special

By Emily Himes Assoc. Arts Editor Netflix’s expansion of stand-up comedy specials has grown astronomically in the last year or so, generating hit after hit with popular performers such as John Mulaney, Trevor Noah, and Dave Chapelle. Last week, Netflix premiered Gabriel Iglesias’ second special One Show Fits All, and while it featured his usual slapstick comedy, it had a deeper and more personal underlying tone.

Iglesias’ son, Frankie, is the butt of tons of jokes in One Show, more so than in previous years. And while it makes sense that his family comes up in his set, it’s peculiar (but also pretty funny) how Iglesias can talk about them with no filter.

One could imagine that he would put up some sort of facade for his family members, or maybe not tell the jokes that paint them in the worst light on a show he knows will be available on Netflix. One would think that’s precisely the type of event he’d leave his family out of. Spoiler alert: He didn’t.

While it might be easy to take pity on his 19-year-old son for some of these moments, the personal aspect made Iglesias’ whole set shine.

Without in-depth references to and

anecdotes about his family, the show wouldn’t have character. And maybe this sort of atmosphere isn’t very understandable to everyone—those who have never encountered a Hispanic family might be confounded during many of his jokes.

Another impressive aspect about One Show was Iglesias’ ability to carry out unusually long stories and anecdotes clearly and naturally. Sometimes this worked to his disadvantage—a few jokes took a little too long, and it became easy to lose interest.

But the majority of them were executed well and pulled the viewer into an interesting storyline with various characters and plots, not unlike watching a movie or television show.

Not every second of the special had a joke, and that was okay—it is the lead-up to the jokes that make it worth the watch.

Iglesias was able to successfully dodge any outright political jokes, which is difficult in 2019 (the inherent craziness of our world makes it too easy for even the average person to poke fun at it).

However, he did make it a point to talk about respecting one another, no matter their beliefs—and used an anecdote about Dave, his bus driver, to prove it. Through his descriptions, it was clear that he and Dave have very

different political beliefs, but he spent a fair amount of time emphasizing how much he values the mutual respect they share.

One of the more emotional parts of the show was at the very end when Iglesias ran through some of his best bits from his 20 years in comedy. The most amazing part of all was that the Houston crowd, clearly made up of longtime fans of Iglesias, finished the jokes on their own, even before the punchline.

It was evident that Iglesias was truly touched by this experience—it’s easy to understand a crowd at a concert finishing the lyrics to songs when

the artist isn’t singing, but finishing jokes from two decades ago is a much more impressive feat.

While some stories were slow and culminated in a lackluster joke, One Show Fits All shows a side of Iglesias that audiences have never seen. It’s a more sentimental side, one that fills the viewer with empathy.

Instead of telling jokes that are fragmented and random, One Show Fits All is just an hour and a half of stories woven together, painting a vivid yet real image of Iglesias’ life.

The personal touches give the special a depth that most specials cannot achieve. n

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Broods want to make it clear that they’re never selling out. The New Zealand sibling duo’s third album, Don’t Feed the Pop Monster, remains firmly rooted in the same comfortable territory that they’ve always occupied. The problem is, when the band first emerged on the music scene, their minimal electro sound was a fresh innovation that distinguished them from the stale pop that dominated the charts.

Now, five years after the release of their first album, music has moved forward and they’ve failed to catch up. Broods’ refusal to budge from the style that defined their earlier albums in Don’t Feed the Pop Monster isn’t a noble attempt to stay authentic—it’s just plain lazy.

The album opens with “Sucker,” an underwhelming piece of ’80s synth-pop.

Hammering drums and lo-fi electro flourishes accompany lead vocalist Georgia Nott’s ruminations on the shaky relationship between trends and individuality. “I catch the bug, get sick, get well,” she sighs, creating an intriguing comparison between jumping on trends and catching a cold, but Broods end up leaning too heavily on this bit of brilliance, repeating the phrase “get sick, get well” dozens of times until it loses its poignancy.

“Why Do You Believe Me?” is, lyrically, a vulnerable outpouring of loneliness. Lines like “Why do you believe me when I say I’m in control? / I don’t wanna sleep tonight and feel nothing at all” would hit home, if not for the heavy distortion of Georgia’s voice that obscures any hint of emotional depth.

Her words are synthesized and warped so much that they’re barely intelligible. It’s overproduced for no reason—the lack of substance isn’t compensated for by any

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Divorce has never sounded so good. Prompted by lead singer Matt Shultz’s recent split from his wife of seven years, Cage the Elephant’s new single “Ready to Let Go” describes a relationship in ruins. The track opens with Brad Shultz’s menacing guitar riffs before Matt begins telling the story of an inevitable breakdown, comparing the damage to scenes in Pompeii: “Sun went down, sun went down over Pompeii / On both sides the vow was broken,” Matt croons. Creative imagery persists throughout the track as the singer juxtaposes hot and cold colors with the line “I was blue, your dress was red, ain’t it strange?”

The balance between Matt’s snarling choruses and beggar verses, paired with the back-and-forth of the beat’s tempo, mirrors the emotional turmoil of a difficult breakup—the push and pull between desperately wanting to fix things and the catharsis of finally walking away. “Ready to Let Go” comes as the first single from the band’s upcoming album Social Cues and leaves listeners hoping the heartbroken singer is willing to wallow in his anguish just a bit longer for the sake of what looks like the first promising rock album in 2019. n

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notable style.

Broods obviously intended for “Peach” to be the crowning jewel of the album. It’s fun, glossy, and sounds like something you’d hear strolling through Forever 21.

Once again, any possible emotional impact is quashed by all the bells and whistles, but “Peach” is so catchy that it hardly matters.

The track takes inspiration from house music with syncopated wonky piano in the pre-chorus before launching into a shouty, meaningless chorus.

The first real sense of momentum comes with “Everytime You Go,” an angsty address to an emotionally distant lover that’s livened up by a clattering beat and jumpy bass guitar.

The addition of Caleb Nott’s supporting vocals in the chorus adds richness, while glitchy techno elements and twinkly piano interludes bring a fresh eclecticism.

Georgia’s voice is desperate and soulful in the bridge, creating a genuine emotional peak.

Caleb reluctantly enters the spotlight in “Too Proud,” as he sings about his real-life struggles with depression. It’s curious that the duo doesn’t make use of his voice more often—the interplay between his deep rasp and Georgia’s wispy, ethereal sighs is one of the most interesting elements of the song.

“To Belong” is about two minutes too long. The lyrics feel stale, and it seems that in an effort to liven things up, Broods shoved in disparate elements—church choir-style wailing, electro flourishes, a strange halting beat—but they fall flat as cheap gimmicks.

Broods throw us a curveball with “Old Dog.” Stylistically, it’s nowhere near any of the other tracks on the album—and that’s a good thing. Dripping with attitude, from its jangly beat and distorted guitar grooves to its sassy “nah nahs” and fun take on ’90s riot grrrl punk, it’s nothing like Broods have ever done, but it sure is convincing.

The duo continues its stylistic experimentation with “Hospitalized,” a dazzling disco-inspired confection with a stomping beat. Georgia manically rips through the chorus with self-destructive glee, showing off a flirty new facet to her vocal style. “This bass is nutritious / Tasty and delicious” she coos in the bridge. It’s laughably cheesy, but she goes about it so earnestly that it’s hard not to get on board.

Things take a metaphysical turn in the final track, “Life After,” a wistful, dreamy impression of the afterlife. The rhythm is swaying, the melody is achingly sweet, and a lazy, thundering beat underscores it all.

It’s a graceful finish to a largely unsatisfying album.

Don’t Feed the Pop Monster is bogged down by vapid, opaque lyrics and endless repetitions of the same production elements. Lead vocalist Georgia fails to utilize the full emotional range of her unique voice, instead reverting back to the same whispery tone on nearly every track. The few times that the duo is brave enough to truly step out of their comfort zone—on “Old Dog,” for example—magic happens. But, all in all, Broods fail to make a thorough commitment to moving their sound forward. n

Billie Eilish is arguably one of 2018’s most talked about teens. Since she released her debut single “Ocean Eyes” via Soundcloud in 2016, the now 17-year-old pop artist has amassed a large and loyal following due to her rebellious image and sickly sweet, atmospheric music.

Eilish has never shied away from the macabre before, but “Bury a Friend” takes her propensity for the morbid to a whole new level. The video comes out a day after Eilish took to twitter to announce her longawaited debut album WHEN WE ALL FALL ASLEEP, WHERE DO WE GO?, set to be released on March 29.

The video opens with rapper Crooks jerking out of bed in a dimly lit room, seemingly awakened by a nightmare. After gaining his bearings, he lies back down, uttering a single word: “Billie.” The camera then pans down to find Eilish under the bed, eyes turned black. Pulsing with a fast, creepy beat, the song features Eilish singing about internal demons and the monsters that hide under your bed.

The video is unique for its sinister feel, which sees Eilish—seemingly possessed— stalking and stumbling through the halls of a rundown apartment complex where the lights flicker ceaselessly and gloved hands pull and prod at her.

Eilish is a self-proclaimed horror fan, and her latest music video supports this notion. The world orchestrated by director Michael Chaves is one that is clearly inspired by a number of paranormal thrillers, namely Stephen King’s The Shining. Over the course of the video, we see Eilish standing stiffly over a sleeping Crooks, hovering ominously at the end of a dingy corridor and being dragged down the hallways by an unknown force.

In one scene, we see gloved hands pulling the shirt off Eilish’s back before injecting her with dozens of needles, after which her body begins to contort in a sort of transformation.

While the video’s opening suggests that Eilish is the monster under the bed, its main content portrays her as a tortured soul, offering a duality of persona that will be explored heavily in her upcoming album. Although Eilish is no stranger to unnerving imagery, “Bury a Friend” takes this a step further, incorporating wellloved horror tropes into a music video that is equal parts unsettling and wholly watchable. n

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DOBC Rejuvenates Robsham at Revive Show Apocalyptic

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On Friday, the Dance Organization of Boston College (DOBC), an all-female dance group, put on Revive, a show consisting of an array of performances both from the group and outside guests. The event was described as “a performance that captures the power of dance to create new energy and strength,” and was just that—the show organized by the women of DOBC included a variety of acts conveyed a wide range of moods.

Revive began with an upbeat performance set to “Uh Huh” by Somewhere Else. It was a fiery number, which gradually rose in energy up until the end and set a good tone for the rest of the show. The routine was followed by a number titled Lovely, set to the song of the same name by Billie Eilish and Khalid. This set was almost a polar opposite to the last one—the somber number was much slower and was the first

time the dancers tapped into a bevy of emotions during the day’s performances. Many of the acts featured this wide range of expressions and perspectives as the choreographers put their own spin on popular songs, ranging from “SOS” by Rihanna to a piano rendition of “Runaway” by Kanye West.

Popular BC dance group Females Incorporating Sisterhood Through Step (F.I.S.T.S.) came through with a performance, recapping the ups and downs of 2018 as well as their excitement for the new year. The swagger-filled performance was a great addition to the showcase as a whole, and was met with a great response from the audience.

The last performance before intermission, “Every Woman”—set to “I’m Every Woman,” by the late Whitney Houston—was one of the highlights of the show. A fun and empowering set, the high-energy display was a perfect showcase of unity and the product of the work DOBC put into their per-

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DOBC performed a number of stunning routines in various styles throughout Revive.

formance.

The second half of the show included the same level of variety, with sets featuring songs from artists like Adele, Ellie Goulding, and Bishop Briggs, and included a great performance by BC dance group Synergy. The show ended with a stellar final set featuring the entire cast, which successfully capped

off a strong showcase. Overall, Revive was a varied and entertaining experience featuring great choreography, song choices, as well as staging and lighting. The 40 women of DOBC put on a creative and thrilling show with a nice range of styles and emotions that celebrated their hard work, dedication, and unity. n

BCDM Hosts First A Cappella Riff-Off Fundraiser

By Madison Haddix Opinions Editor

Boston College Dance Marathon (BCDM)’s first A Cappella Riff-Off took place in McGuinn Hall on Thursday night. Five BC a cappella groups were invited to face-off in a Pitch Perfect-inspired performance to raise money for the Boston Children’s Hospital.

Through the sale of tickets, BCDM raised over $2,000 to support the Children’s Hospital. Although the riff-off’s main purpose was charity, according to Facebook, its other purpose was to determine BC’s best a cappella group. All five groups brought their A-game for the competition, but The Sharps—BC’s only all-female a cappella group—managed to edge out the compe-

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The Dynamics were one of five groups to compete at the first ever A Cappella Riff Off.

tition. Competing in the event were The Sharps, The Common Tones, The Dynamics, The Acoustics, and The Bostonians. To start the competition, each group performed two songs.

The Common Tones started off the night with a beautiful rendition of Sia’s “Chandelier.” Olivia Constantino, MCAS ’21, took center stage for the song and wooed the audience with impressive high notes that even Sia would envy. “What You Don’t Do”

by Lianne La Havas was a crowd-pleasing hit sung by the Bostonians.

One technical difficulty impeded all of the group’s performances: The lead singer’s microphone was not turned up as much as the others, so at times it was hard for the audience to hear to lyrics against the backdrop of the accompanying voices. Nevertheless, the groups exhibited impressive vocal skill to make the event’s first go-around a success.

Three of the five were picked to advance to the second round of the riff-off. Two of the finalists were chosen by a panel of three judges, who included two music-industry professionals and Jeremy Espano, MCAS

’19, the conductor of the The Screaming Eagles marching band. The third group to advance was chosen by the audience via text message after all five groups had performed.

After much applause by an excited crowd, the three finalists were announced.

McGuinn 121 reached it capacity, as the room was so stuffed by fans that the a cappella groups themselves resorted to sitting on the floor and the stairs, while still managing to cheer on their fellow groups.

The Dynamics and The Acoustics joined The Sharps in the final. For their final contributions to the competition, each group performed one song. In somewhat of an a cappella faux-pas, The Dynamics performed “Electric Love” by BØRNS, which The Sharps had previously performed in the two-song preliminary round. The colorfully-dressed Acoustics performed “Faithfully”

by Journey, while The Sharps rounded out their night with a rendition of Dua Lipa’s “New Rules.” The Sharps were ecstatic at the announcement of its win, and accepted the trophy while embracing and screaming, much like the audience. n

Seven Deadly Sins Exhibit Reexamines Vices

By Jacob Schick A1 Editor

The darker sides of religion always seem to be the most interesting. There are only so many ways that one could depict the saints, the Virgin Mary, Jesus, or happier scenes from the Torah and New Testament. But there are countless ways that artists have captured the dark and obscure aspects of demons, fallen angels, hellspawn, magic, and the occult. Light illuminates all, but darkness picks at our curiosity. What lurks beneath the gloom?

Snaking its way through these themes is sin. The sins of the individual or of humanity are what the Catholic Church used to claim doomed men to Hell. Only by the grace of God could they escape. Buoyed by Catholic iconography, Boston College’s campus would be the perfect place to explore these sins through art. This is just what Michaela

Mark, MCAS ’21, has done. In this exhibit, Mark explores these vices: greed, envy, lust, gluttony, wrath, sloth, and pride. On the wall, Mark placed a number of photos, all of which bear the label of one sin and its definition.

Each vicious photograph captures the essence of its labeled sin. For example, one photograph—under which a small piece of paper reading “Lust - a strong craving or desire, often of a sexual nature” was posted—displayed the naked back of a woman.

Her arms are wrapped across her chest, as her manicured fingers dig into her own skin.

Around her are many silhouetted hands, reaching out for her body. Next to “Lust” is “Gluttony.” A woman sits with her back against a cabinet, on the floor, surrounded by bottles. She is pouring a glass of red wine into her mouth, her body and white dress soaked through with the crimson alcohol.

Another striking photograph is “Wrath,”

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Michaela Mark’s stunning photography exhibit represents the seven deadly sins.

reading “strong vengeful anger of indignation towards another.” In this photograph, a woman in a white shirt is depicted at neck level. From behind, hands are reaching around her neck to choke her.

While the exhibit is not extensive in volume, it is well done. Mark’s goal in exploration of the cardinal sins through art is very intriguing and leaves visitors lusting—for more. n

Art, Intersectionality Discussed at ‘In the Flesh’

By Grace Mayer For The Heights

On Tuesday evening in McGuinn Hall, Ashon Crawley—an assistant professor of religious studies and African American and African studies at the University of Virginia—spoke on his intellectual and artistic journey, unearthing the hidden traditions rooted within black praise and worship music. He began by breaking down his lecture,

“In the Flesh: Prayer, Praise, Protest,” into five sections.

“Section one: And we have to figure out a way to be together,” Crawley said.

Crawley’s unusual beginning was intentional: In choosing to begin with “and,” he set the audience up for building connections.

Adding onto the initial “and,” he fleshed out the hidden connections within black praise and worship in each section, establishing where the origins come from: black queer

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Crawley provided insights about the intersection of black praise and worship music.

culture, Islamic tradition, even the sound of the Blue’s evolution within the United States.

“What is unsaid, but certainly felt and told is the black queerness of black sacred music,” Crawley said.

He makes a powerful claim: that the presence of black queerness makes possible the very practice of black praise and worship.

Within these sections—each one a new milestone—he marked the progression of his intellectual study and emotional journey with his work. He reached a turning point, moving from study to experiment and from experiment to immersion.

While reading an excerpt from his book The Lonely Letters, he recounted how he came to create an art piece inspired by the practice of clapping. The professor showed a video of a little girl covered in paint, clapping her hands together, splattering paint onto walls, paper, and herself. Crawley explained how he was inspired and reminded of the way it emulates music. His study shifted into action, as he focused on creating artwork that captured the energy of this little girl clapping her hands. Crawley revealed his resulting art pieces on the projector. Then he repeated the clapping, but included a tam-

bourine, mixing movement and music. And then, once more, placing canvas on the floor, blasting black praise and worship music, stomping paint into the paper and moving to the rhythm, he allowed the power of the music to control him and immerse him in the vibrations. Red, blue, yellow, and black paint was splattered and/or stomped onto these three canvases. Combining study and visual representation, Crawley’s intellectual journey took on a new form.

“The work I do isn’t about being an academic,” Crawley said. “I care about trying to practice justice with other people.”

In studying and recognizing the deep-rooted connections between black praise and worship music, he tries to eliminate homophobia, islamophobia, and other misconceptions that stand in the way of discovering unity—finding an “and”—within black praise and worship.

There is a drive behind the work Crawley creates, no matter whether his art takes the form of words, paint, or music. His mission is one of passion and emotion. It’s a total immersion of the senses into his study of black queerness in praise, worship, and gospel music—and for Crawley, it’s personal. n

The protest song is a familiar species of American music. Since the birth of the country, we’ve always found something to fight through song, whether it be an overbearing English king, the injustice of segregation, or wildly unpopular wars in Vietnam and, later, Iraq. These songs are inherently moral: Their singers establish themselves as forces of good fighting against tyranny and oppression.

But the protest song has an obscure evil twin, something I’d like to coin the “apocalypse song.” If the singer of a protest song is a moral agent pushing for justice, an apocalypse song is sung by a detached bystander morbidly curious to see how the chaos will go down. Far from condemning war, violence, and entropy in general, these songs revel in the excitement of end times. They’re cynical, haunting, and yet, often strangely beautiful in their depictions of turmoil.

In the last few years we’ve been on what’s felt like the brink of total chaos countless times, so understandably, the apocalypse song has seen a resurgence in popularity as artists grapple with how to react to our volatile political climate.

“Atomic Cocktail” – Slim Gaillard Quartette An early example of the apocalypse song is Slim Gaillard Quartette’s “Atomic Cocktail,” a startlingly giddy depiction of mass nuclear destruction. Recorded just weeks after the bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki, Slim gleefully sings lines like “It’ll send you through the sky like airmail” and “You push a button, turn a dial / Your work is done for miles and miles” with the help of a jaunty little jazz band. It’s almost charmingly naïve, with the infinitely destructive power of nuclear weapons being treated more as an amusement park spectacle than something that can—and in fact already had at that point—killed thousands.

“Gimme Shelter” – The Rolling Stones The Rolling Stones’ atmospheric track “Gimme Shelter” is a hazy, paranoid reaction to the violence that was unfolding in Vietnam. Layers of bluesy guitar and anxious vocals gradually build to an emotional crescendo led by backup singer Merry Clayton, whose strident cry of “Rape, murder! / It’s just a shot away” cuts straight through the moody smog. The song captures the precarious state of the world at the time of its recording in 1969, when the Vietnam War, student protests, and the Stonewall riots were all tearing at the fabric of society. For the Stones, it truly must have felt like war was just a shot away.

“Dark Doo Wop” – MS MR MS MR’s strange gem of a song “Dark Doo Wop” is, as expected, fashioned after starry-eyed 1950s doo-wop music, except here the innocent puppy love is replaced by something much bleaker. The requisite doo-wops echo mournfully in the background as singer Lizzy Plapinger sings sweetly about the approaching doom: “This world is gonna burn, burn burn burn / As long as we’re going down / Baby you should stick around.” This is a love song about sticking it out through the worst of times, the end times, in fact.

Plapinger delivers her lines with eerie serenity, turning a gruesome apocalyptic landscape into something almost romantic.

“NFWMB” – Hozier The title track from Hozier’s latest EP, Nina Cried Power, is a textbook example of a protest song. It’s influenced by gospel music, features the legendary Mavis Staples, and honors singers of the past who have spoken out against injustice while serving as a rousing call to arms for modern-day activists. So it’s surprising that a song as passionate and emotionally engaged as “Nina Cried Power” is listed on the EP alongside its polar opposite, “NFWMB,” a sinister, apocalypse-themed love song. “Ain’t it warming you, the world goin’ up in flames?” Hozier sings adoringly against solemn piano chords before launching into the chorus, variations of the phrase “Nothing f—cks with my baby.” The world might seem scary to us, but the object of Hozier’s affection is unfazed by it all.

Jillian Ran is the asst. arts editor for The Heights. She can be reached at arts@ bcheights.com.

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THE UNIT ONE:FINDING UNIT ‘ALTERED STATE’

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By Kaylie Ramirez Arts Editor

Sauntering through the lockered walls of Carney Hall, the members of Unit One spitball jokes back and forth, exuding an ease and comfort with one another that can only come after two and a half years of learning to be in sync—on the stage and off.

Their relaxed disposition is hardly indicative of all of the papers put off until the last second, hours of potential Netflix bingeing lost, and days dedicated to the corridors of Carney that accompanied their journey while producing and releasing an album.

Prominent guitar notes, groovy basslines, and punctuated drum hits come together in perfect synchrony to open “Came Around,” the first track of Altered State. Released on Feb. 1, the debut album marks a major milestone for Unit One, the Boston College-based alternative rock band that has become a staple at Music Guild events since its formation in the fall semester of 2016. The 11-track album is a culmination of two and a half years of long practice nights, constant reworking of tracks, and live performances around Boston.

The foundation for what is now Unit One was laid when vocalist and guitarist Rachel Moon, MCAS ’19, and drummer Josh Mentzer, MCAS ’19, bumped shoulders as devoted members of Music Guild during their freshman year.

At the time, both musicians played in Book Ends, an indie band that has since dissolved. After casually playing some of Moon’s original material together for awhile, bassist Nick Sucre, MCAS ’19, joined the duo to form Unit One at the beginning of their sophomore year.

Unit One publically played together for the first time at the Winter Band Showcase that year, a performance that was just the first of many more to come.

Having formed because of their involvement in Music Guild, Unit One also rooted its name in its involvement with the student organization.

The band’s name is a reference to the children’s mental health ward—unit one—of the Franciscan Children’s Hospital in Brighton. Every other Friday, the members of Unit One play music for the patients at Franciscan

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Children’s with other devoted members of Music Guild.

While other names—We Could Be Astronauts and Rachel and the Moons to name a few—were floated, the band ultimately settled on Unit One because of its sentimental value.

The band found Unit One to be a fitting name because it believed the experiences it shared with the patients embodies the greater purpose of the band: “For me, [the name] is something that is really indicative of the most important parts of music—getting to share it with people, getting to help people as much as we can,” Mentzer said.

“The High” was the first original track the band ever fleshed out together. The four-and-a-half minute track takes on an easy, breathy character as Moon’s airy guitar riffs collide with Mentzer’s relaxed beat, but Mentzer was hardly relaxed the first time he ever heard the song.

“We were at an open mic and Rachel was like, ‘Hey I wrote this song—do you want to play it with me?’” Mentzer said. “So the first time I ever heard the first track for the album was on stage playing it.”

As the band progressed through its tenure on the BC band scene, however, practice became an integral part of Unit One’s process.

“What sets us apart [from other BC bands] the most is that we work really hard,” Moon said.

Every Tuesday night, Unit One can be found perfecting its craft in the Carney practice room that has become the de-facto homebase for the musicians. Moon, Sucre, and Mentzer meet there weekly to rehearse as a band, but the artists often work toward mastering their individual instruments as well.

Some of this practice occurs while playing with other bands—Moon is also the guitarist for Shady Lady, last year’s Battle of the Bands champion, and Sucre plays with Chris Dalla Riva, a band composed of BC students of past and present that plays gigs throughout Boston.

While standing in the practice room that has served as the birthplace for many of the tracks on Altered State, Mentzer referenced the 2002 Brit flick Austin Powers in Goldmember, gaining a knowing laugh from his

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fellow members. Sucre effortlessly veered the conversation in another direction, cracking a joke about his imaginary “proverbial farm life” after mirroring the iconic American Gothic painting stance, his bass playing the role of the pitchfork as he stood with a comically blank expression.

Although joking comes easy when the amps are unplugged, the musicians approach their craft with a distinct seriousness, a quality that is reflected on the band’s debut album.

Aside from fronting the band with her vocals and guitar, Moon has also served as the band’s primary songwriter throughout its existence.

For Moon, lyrics are not epiphanies

on the street and choruses are not made of words heard in a dream—the artist’s songwriting process is a very intentional one.

“You know how people will be like ‘Oh like I was walking down the street and the lyrics were in my head?’”

Moon said. “That does not happen.

I can’t say I have to force myself, but I have to sit down with a guitar and like be aware that that’s what I am trying to do.”

Skilled songwriting shines on many of the tracks on Altered State, but Moon comes across especially vulnerable on “Zzz,” a track that stories loss of control. Moon croons “Your words echo around my head / But I forget everything you said,” in one of the track’s verses before the mellow sound gives way to a chaotic outro.

Moon can claim credit for the genuine lyricism and intricate guitar parts on Altered State, but Mentzer and Sucre flesh out the drums and bass respectively—each musician brings their own unique style to every song, creating an overall sound with a distinctive character.

Just listening to the music each said they wished they wrote—Lucy Dacus’s ethereal indie “The Shell” for Moon, Blink-182’s punk Neighborhoods for Mentzer, and Black Sabaath’s foreboding “War Pig”s for Sucre—it becomes clear how distinct each musician’s style is. Bringing all of these eclectic elements together, Unit One produces a sound that is fresh and distinctive. Despite the cohesive monniker, Unit One is composed of three individual units that somehow mesh together on stage and when recording.

“My short one-liner way of describing it is if John Mayer was an Asian chick with a good band,” Mentzer said.

“John Mayer has a good band,” Moon quickly retorted.

Good band or not, the recording process can be quite daunting for any artist—long nights in the studio are expected. This was certainly the case for the three-piece band, especially because one piece was not on the

same continent in the early stages of recording. Mentzer recorded all of his drum parts for the songs just before the start of 2018 and his impending study abroad in Venice, Italy. While Mentzer was abroad, Moon and Sucre would add to his recordings and edit the tracks before sending them back to him for a listen.

Luckily for Unit One, recording Altered State was hardly its first time in the “studio,” or at least in the same Carney practice room with some added sound equipment.

Unit One released a self-titled EP on March 9, 2017 and two singles—“Quarterlife” and “Good Day,” both of which appear on the album— in 2018.

The final recording sessions for the album took place over winter break of 2018, a time during which Moon and Mentzer crashed on Sucre’s basement floor on South Street after contemplating sleeping in Carney to record.

“At the end of the day, I’m just happy that we have something we can look back on [as] a testament to all the hard work we put in,” Sucre said.

For Unit One, the long nights were well worth the effort. Although it’s a very “college band” album in terms of the way it was produced, Altered State comes across polished and smooth, especially on the building track “Pikachoo” or the bossa nova jazz beat of “Shake It.” Altered State is a boiling pot that effortlessly melds the musical knowledge and individual styles of each member. Although appearing to claim no particular united theme on first listen, the band’s debut album is an amalgamation of the most prominent genres of music: rock, jazz, indie, and more.

The album’s title encapsulates the depth of music embedded in Altered State: Moon got the idea for the album’s title while in Professor Martin Cohen’s Don Quixote seminar class.

Professor Cohen tasked the students with defining what—film, art, literature—puts them in an altered state.

For Moon, the answer was immediate: music. n

GRAPHIC BY MAGGIE DIPATRI AND ALLYSON MOZELIAK / HEIGHTS EDITOR

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