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THE LINK: Marquette rescinds dean offer to lesbian professor

May 7th, 2010 by Tue Tran Categories: Front Page, The Link No Responses

THE LINK – The Marquette Tribune -

Marquette University took back an offer for the position of dean of their College of Arts & Sciences from Jodi O’Brien, a professor of sociology at Seattle University, who is a lesbian. Continue Reading

Gavel Interview: Gold Motel comes to Allston

May 4th, 2010 by Tue Tran Categories: Culture, Front Page No Responses

By Robert Rossi, Assoc. Culture Editor – (Photography: Christina Drago)

On Monday, Chicago-based power-pop band Gold Motel came to Harper’s Ferry in Allston and delivered a high-energy, 11-song set. Continue Reading

Arts Fest showcases vocal and dance talent

May 4th, 2010 by Tue Tran Categories: Culture No Responses

By Andrew Slade, For The Gavel -

From among the numerous artistic groups and individuals at Boston College, Arts Festival this year featured performances by the Bostonians and several different dance groups. Both events took place Saturday afternoon under a packed tent on O’Neill Plaza, wowing the students and community members in attendance. Continue Reading

‘Threepenny’ comments on class, morality

May 3rd, 2010 by Tue Tran Categories: Culture, Front Page No Responses

By Sue Byun, Assoc. News Editor -

This past weekend, Robsham Theater finished a titillating run of Bertol Brecht’s Threepenny Opera, with music by Kurt Weill and directed by Dr. Stuart J. Hecht. Continue Reading

Dance groups collaborate with BC bOp! for terrific show

May 2nd, 2010 by Tue Tran Categories: Culture No Responses

By Robert Rossi, Assoc. Culture Editor – (Photography: Eliza Duggan)

“Dancing with bOp!” brought together Boston College’s award-winning jazz ensemble and many of the University’s dance groups. Inside the closed-off tent at O’Neill Plaza, BC bOp! took the stage to a near-capacity crowd. Continue Reading

Water issue causes students to adjust daily life

May 2nd, 2010 by Tue Tran Categories: Front Page, News One Response

By Tue Tran, Editor-in-Chief – (Photography: Christina Rogers)

Some Boston College students woke up this morning, wondering if they should follow singer Ke$ha’s lead and brush their teeth with a bottle of Jack. Others forgot and brushed with contaminated water. Continue Reading

University Chorale blends folk, modern songs in Arts Fest performance

May 2nd, 2010 by Tue Tran Categories: Culture, Front Page No Responses

By Robert Rossi, Assoc. Culture Editor – (Photography: Eliza Duggan)

The University Chorale gave the first performance on the main stage of Arts Fest on Saturday. Continue Reading

Photo Slideshow: Colors, movement at Arts Fest 2010

May 2nd, 2010 by Tue Tran Categories: Culture, Front Page One Response

Photography: Eliza Duggan Continue Reading

CCE successfully parodies Old West mining town

May 2nd, 2010 by Tue Tran Categories: Culture, Front Page One Response

By Robert Rossi, Assoc. Culture Editor – (Photography: Eliza Duggan)

No Country For Dead Men, the spring performance by the Committee for Creative Enactments (CCE), was a hilarious exercise in Old West parody and the theater of the absurd. Continue Reading