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Metros Finalist Samantha Gilbert Set to Compete for Babson Beginning This Fall (2024)
A breaststroke and sprint freestyle specialist, Gilbert is already projected to score points for Babson at their conference championships in her debut season. Current photo via Samantha Gilbert. Fitter and Faster Swim Camps is the proud sponsor of SwimSwam’s College Recruiting Channel and all commitment news. For many, swimming in...
Preseason Notebook: The Tight Ends
Boston College's tight end squad showcases a blend of experienced players and promising newcomers, emphasizing their strategic versatility. Offensive coordinator Will Lawing highlights the group’s intelligence and daily improvement. Key players like Jeremiah Franklin, Kamari Morales, and Matt Ragan are anticipated to play significant roles, with Franklin aiming to build on last season's performance.
Boston teens practice business skills with pop-up yogurt shop
DORCHESTER - A pop-up yogurt shop in Dorchester is teaching teens about operating their own businesses while supporting the community.A pop-up yogurt shop in DorchesterYou can find Saigon Swirl, which is serving up Asian-inspired frozen yogurt flavors for a limited time, in Dorchester's Fields Corner. But what makes the shop special is who's behind the counter."I thought it was great, especially having kids from Dorchester, like, run this shop. It's really great," said Nyarah Carter-Leary, Saigon Swirl manager."We're just trying to build the students' skill sets, and what better way to than experience?" said Annie Le, head of Boston Little...
Here’s how community members can provide feedback on Emerson’s new initiative and policies
Emerson recently launched a community-building initiative and updated its policies on campus demonstrations, institutional neutrality, and the student code of conduct. The college is inviting community members to be involved in the conversation to “help inform the future of these policies,” the website says. Here’s how Emersonians can...
Who are the core leaders behind EmersonTogether?
Emerson launched an EmersonTogether initiative that it says aims to build bridges and engage in community healing after the fallout over pro-Palestinian protests and arrests last spring. A number of administrators and faculty members are part of the three operational teams, focusing on content creation, capacity, and coordination. But four...
Family of Northeastern student critically injured in fall from window files negligence lawsuit against Alpha Epsilon Phi sorority
The family of a Northeastern University student who fell out of a second-floor window while at a party for members of Alpha Epsilon Phi last year has filed a lawsuit against the university chapter and national chapter of the sorority, alleging multiple counts of negligence in the incident. The lawsuit,...
Emerson Board of Trustees announce policy on ‘institutional neutrality and mutual respect’
As part of a wave of announcements heading into the new school year, the Emerson College Board of Trustees unanimously adopted a policy on institutional neutrality and mutual respect earlier this month. The board’s statement comes amid continued campus tension due to the arrests of 118 student protesters in April...
2025 TE Stevie Amar commits to Boston College
Onxard (Calif.) Oaks Christian three-star tight end Stevie Amar has committed to Boston College, he announced on Saturday morning. He chose the Eagles while also holding Power Four offers from California, Arizona State, BYU, Baylor, Arizona, SMU, Texas Tech and Louisville. Amar is the No. 831 overall prospect and No. 49 TE in the 2025 […] The post 2025 TE Stevie Amar commits to Boston College appeared first on On3.
Boston man inspired by brother who died from gun violence brings hope to youth
BOSTON - Jamaal Wornum of One Love Sports Academy is giving out hope to youngsters. That's why he's BZ's MVP.Inspired by his brotherWornum's program has become a path to the future for young people. he is the found of One Love Sports Academy in Boston, and organizations that uses sports as an avenue to connect to kids and grow them athletically and academically"Roxbury, Dorchester, Mattapan, unfortunately, the young people deal with a lot of trauma, so without these outlets that my program and other programs offer, they would just be dealing with their trauma and not knowing how to," Wornum...
Boston opens its first Bike Town, a place for kids to learn bike riding
The City of Boston and Mayor Michelle Wu announced the grand opening of Bike Town at Moakley Park on Thursday. Bike Town is a family-friendly space where kids can practice riding and rolling in a fun and safe environment. These are designed to teach children how to safely navigate streets and increase their overall confidence while riding a bike.
For New BU President, Journalism Was Part of the Family
Medical doctor, researcher and provost discusses her grounding in storytelling, communications, and journalism. Boston University’s 11th president, Melissa L. Gilliam, was introduced to the BU community on October 4. Although she doesn’t take office until July 1, 2024, Gilliam already has a strong personal connection to the missions of many of BU’s 17 schools and colleges, especially COM: she studied English literature at Yale and philosophy and politics at Oxford University; she has a masters in public health from University of Illinois Chicago and a degree from Harvard Medical School. Her father, Sam Gilliam, was a renowned abstract painter. And her mother, Dorothy Butler Gilliam, was a pioneering journalist. “We grew up with a very strong humanitarian focus and a focus on the impact that one could have in the world,” Gilliam says of herself and her two sisters.
Maryland Man Sentenced to 30 Months for High-End Outlet Store Robbery in Wrentham
A Maryland man has been handed a prison sentence exceeding two years for his role in a high-stakes robbery from a Wrentham high-end outlet store. Nathaniel Owens, 33, was sentenced to 30 months in federal custody following his guilty plea earlier this year on charges related to transporting stolen goods across state lines.
Miss Boston Teen, New Bedford native, using art to help promote longer, healthier lives
“We were very pleased to meet this awesome young lady. Miss Boston’s Teen 2024 Na’Shajia Monteiro of New Bedford is raising money for the American Heart Association. Assistant Deputy Chief Scott Carola, an accomplished artist, was asked to assist the fundraising effort by donating one of his creations.
Boston to Revel in Sunny Skies and 80s This Weekend, Chance of Showers Looms for Monday
The weather in Boston this weekend is expected to remain primarily sunny with highs near the 80s, giving residents an ample opportunity to enjoy outdoor activities. According to the National Weather Service, today will see a high near 83 degrees with a shift in wind from west to east in the afternoon. The clear skies continue into the night with a low around 65, and southeast winds turning west after midnight.
AJ Black's 2024 Boston College Football Predictions
My predictions for the Eagles for the upcoming season. Boston College kicks off a new era this season with Bill O'Brien taking over in Chestnut Hill. A long time coach with local ties, O'Brien has extensive experience at both the collegiate and pro levels. Taking over for Jeff Hafley who decided to leave the college ranks to become a defensive coordinator with the Green Bay Packers, O'Brien isn't walking into a bad situation. In fact, when he took over the job, only two players transferred, and both of those players were lower on the depth chart.
Springsteen Was the First Rocker to Play Boston’s Fenway Park
Boston's Fenway Park has seen its share of action in the 100-plus years it has been active. For my money, the 2004 American League Championship Series between the Boston Red Sox and New York Yankees that led to Boston's first World Series title in 86 years was about as exciting as it gets.
Everyone is a first-generation student at this new Massachusetts college
To Messina College student Ryan Pina, going to college isn’t something he wants to do just for himself. It’s something he wants to achieve for his entire family — something to make them proud. “My mom is an immigrant from the Dominican Republic, so she came here...
TRIVIA NIGHT at La Cantina Winery Thursday, Sept 5, 2024 - hosted by FHS Girls Soccer Boosters
"Join us for TRIVIA NIGHT at La Cantina Winery — hosted by FHS Girls Soccer Boosters!. SPACE IS LIMITED! Buy your tickets in person before — with the FHS Girls Soccer Boosters. Bring $45 cash/check to the general FHS Girls Soccer Boosters meeting—and we will get you on...
Plans for new entrance for high, middle school campus unveiled
As part of the project to replace or rehabilitate the town’s high school, a new way to enter and leave the campus is being reviewed. One of the plans discussed at the School Building Committee meeting on Aug. 14 was to close down one of the three softball fields at the middle and high school campus and use the space for the new entrance. The field to be closed down is not currently in use.
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