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Need a Study Break? Try Benching.

Jaya Gautam • October 22, 2024

The mid-semester rut is upon us, from midterm season to the frigid air enveloping our surroundings. You can feel the panic, anxiety, and stress that comes with the seemingly never-ending “midpoint of the semester.” The unavoidable chaos it brings can make it hard to take a deep breath.

University Temporarily Places Crane in Front of Maloney To Address Rock Shifting

Natalie Arndt • January 26, 2023

The University temporarily placed a crane in front of Maloney Hall to address an issue involving shifting rocks in the ledge between Maloney and O’Neill Library, according to Associate Vice President of Facilities Services Robert Avalle Jr.

Boston College Has a Bad Case of Burnout

Cameron Walker • December 2, 2021

Checking in with friends from high school is always a little bit like conducting a social experiment. You ask them what their classes are like, what clubs they’re involved in, and just generally what...

AY Young’s Musical Performance Promotes Sustainability

Charley Conroy • September 24, 2021

The musician AY Young brought electric energy to O'Neill Plaza during his nonprofit concert that also advocated for sustainability development.

1984: Stop Making Sense Fuses Art Pop with New England Imagery

Kaylie Ramirez • February 4, 2018

Professor Hartmut Austen's eccentric collection of paintings inspired by a 1984 Talking Heads performance liven up the grey walls of O'Neill Library.

Union Stages ‘Work-In’ at O’Neill, Responds to Criticism from Admin

Jack Goldman • January 27, 2018

Members of the union are holding work-ins to attract attention to its cause, with the goal of showing that they are working employees rather than just students.

Back to School Guide: Top Study Spots on Campus

Archer Parquette • August 30, 2017

When midterms and finals start to pile on, you have to figure out the best places to hit the books.

BC Libraries Honor Monan’s Legacy

Ashley Stauber • March 26, 2017

Rev. J. Donald Monan, S.J. was a crucial figure in purchasing the millionth book for BC Libraries, a book that is now on display to commemorate his legacy.

Writing on the Wall: Answering Anonymous Questions at O’Neill

Margaret West • March 26, 2017

O'Neill Library's "Answer Wall" has a response for every question.

‘Righting Historical Wrongs’ Exhibit Confronts the Past With a New Perspective

Peter Gavaris – Film Critic • February 15, 2017

O'Neill Library's 'Righting Historical Wrongs' exhibit at the Turn of the Millennium' spotlights past, global injustices and encourages us to learn from history.

In Response to Student Demand, O’Neill and Hillside Extend Hours

Heidi Dong • January 19, 2017

"Hillside After Dark" is meant to give students somewhere to gather and socialize other than their residence halls.

In O’Neill, Cartoons Reflect Political Progress Through American History

Madison Mariani • November 14, 2016

Before there were late night shows, there were political cartoons jabbing at US politics.