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Recounting how Havlicek stole the ball – a flashbulb moment in Celtics history
It was on this day — April 15, 1965 — that Havlicek stole the ball. This defining moment of defensive brilliance helped the Celtics secure a Game 7 victory in the Eastern Conference finals at home against the dreaded Philadelphia 76ers. The C’s went on to win the title that year. It’s the final moments of regulation, and the Sixers are chipping away at a modest fourth-quarter Celtics lead. With just a few seconds left on the clock, superstar Wilt Chamberlain puts home an easy dunk. He’ll finish the game with 30 points and 32 rebounds. Thanks to this basket, the...
Students file federal civil rights complaint against Northeastern alleging anti-Palestinian discrimination
A group of more than a dozen students and alumni filed a complaint against Northeastern with the U.S. Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights Aug. 12, urging a federal investigation into the university’s handling of alleged discrimination against Palestinian and Palestine-supporting students before and after the October 2023 outbreak of the Israel-Hamas war.
Volleyball adds two assistants to coaching staff
WORCESTER, Mass. – Holy Cross volleyball head coach Kathleen Colpoys has announced that Caylie Denham and Courtney Buzzerio will join the program as assistant coaches. "I am thrilled to welcome both Caylie and Courtney to our program!" Colpoys said. "Their backgrounds and strengths complement each other well and most importantly they both have a strong passion for the game and developing athletes on and off the court. I cannot wait to begin working with them as we strive to serve our players and reach our big picture goals as a program."
'I’m bringing my old Holy Name mentality': Mike Pucko returns to Holy Cross staff, to help get best out of Crusaders
Holy Cross coach Dan Curran talks about his first season with Crusaders during football media day Wednesday at Fitton Field.@HCrossFB @CoachDanCurran @tgsports pic.twitter.com/wBpaR7mXPD— Jennifer Toland (@JenTolandTG) August 14, 2024 WORCESTER – In February, Mike Pucko and his wife, Paula, were in Florida celebrating the purchase of their new vacation home when Pucko received a call from Holy Cross defensive coordinator Brian Vaganek. ...
Fruit flies and fungus, molecules and mutations
For 76 Clarkies, summer was spent in the lab peering into microscopes, analyzing data, studying dung beetles, or mating fruit flies. Students in the STEM Summer Undergraduate Research Program worked with faculty to explore topics in chemistry, biochemistry, biology, physics, environmental science, and computer science. In addition to hands-on work in their labs, students attended workshops to discuss manuscript planning, upholding scientific integrity, and having a critical eye when reading scientific literature.
Insider explains Patriots keeping Bailey Zappe amid Joe Milton III hype
Fans and pockets of analysts are wondering why the New England Patriots continue to hold onto backup quarterback Bailey Zappe through the preseason even though sixth-round draft pick Joe Milton III seems on track to earn a roster spot along with fellow rookie Drake Maye and veteran Jacoby Brissett. Patriots insider Chris Mason of MassLive touched upon that subject ahead of New England's exhibition matchup against the Philadelphia Eagles on Thursday night. "Right now he’s a security blanket," Mason said about Zappe. "I don’t think the coaching staff trusts the backup offensive line at all — with good reason — and that’s why Zappe played seven series in the preseason opener after the starters departed. They’re not...
Massachusetts lawyer group demands school districts stop denying migrant children the right to attend school
Saugus, Mass. – Pushing back against what they say is a recent wave of school districts seeking to illegally deny migrant children the right to attend school, Lawyers for Civil Rights and Massachusetts Advocates for Children today demanded that Saugus Public Schools immediately revise its Student Admissions Policy. They believe that the policy, adopted in August 2023, imposes overly stringent residency and proof-of-identity requirements and impermissibly denies admission to children of families who have not filled out the Town Census.
From the border to Boston: ICE agents continue arresting criminals illegally in US
(The Center Square) – After illegally entering the country at the southwest border and being released by Border Patrol agents, violent criminals continue to be arrested thousands of miles north near Boston. U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement-Enforcement and Removal Operations (ICE-ERO) Boston agents recently arrested a 34-year-old Haitian illegally in the country convicted of aggravated rape, assault and battery with a dangerous weapon on a pregnant victim among other charges. ...
Neema Avashia criticizes JD Vance’s ‘Hillbilly Elegy’ narrative of Appalachian culture
Neema Avashia’s Indian American family was among the minority in West Virginia, a place she describes as having demographics that put you in two camps: white or not white. Though she said some people didn’t understand her family or community, she describes growing up in Appalachia was largely an experience of “care and love.”
Carney Closure Means Loss Of Health Care “Cornerstone”
DPH Commissioner: “The Pain In That Room Was Truly Palpable”. STATE HOUSE, BOSTON, AUG. 14, 2024…..With Carney Hospital on the brink of shuttering, Department of Public Health Commissioner Dr. Robbie Goldstein described a Dorchester community forum on Steward Health Care’s planned closure as “sad” but offered no path forward for saving the facility.
Summer Scholars: WPI’s 2024 Summer Undergraduate Research Programs Inspire a New Wave of Students Ready to Take on the Challenges of Tomorrow
The energy in WPI's Innovation Studio was sizzling August 1st during the 2024 Summer Undergraduate Research Showcase that drew together a wide array of presenters with 70 projects on display. This annual event is more than just an exhibition—it's a vibrant celebration of WPI’s impact on an ever-growing community of aspiring scientists and engineers.
Five things to do this weekend
Aug. 17 and 18, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. both days, American Heritage Museum, 568 Main St., Hudson. A fantastic weekend where you can see some of the American Heritage museum’s tanks, including the M26 Pershing, M4 Sherman, M24 Chaffee and M36 Jackson, and other privately owned military vehicles operating on our tank driving grounds behind the museum. Information: https://www.americanheritagemuseum.org/
Highway Horror in New Hampshire! Logging Truck Teeters Over Wall After Shocking Crash!
MANCHESTER, NH – A stretch of highway in New Hampshire was expected to be closed for “several hours” Friday after a logging truck flipped over a guardrail, leaving part of the trailer dangling over a road below. Interstate 293 Southbound was closed in the area of Exit...
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