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Boston College lacrosse has rarely been held to single-goal quarters. On Wednesday, though, it happened twice as the Eagles fell to Duke 17–6 in Durham, North Carolina and dropped to .500 in ACC play.

The Eagles (2–4, 2–2 Atlantic Coast) scored just one goal in each of the first two quarters, falling behind 9–2 at half. Duke (5–2, 2–1) didn’t slow after the break, outs...


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The story of Boston College men’s basketball’s Tuesday night loss to Virginia Tech was told about 22 feet and 1 inch from the basket—22 feet, 1 ¾ inches, to be exact. 

The Eagles (10–20, 3–14 Atlantic Coast) made five of their 22 attempts (22.7 percent) from behind the arc, and no player other than Boden Kapke sank more than one. 

The Hokies (19–11, 8–...


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Over and over again, Boston College men’s basketball fans have watched their team lose in the same exact way: by falling apart late and being unable to close games out. 

Miami head coach Jai Lucas commented on BC’s unfavorable pattern


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Newton’s Jackson Homestead and Museum, also known as the Newton History Museum, reopened on Sunday with a state-of-the-art exhibit on the entirety of the city’s history after over six months of substantial renovations. 

“What we have happening, opening on Sunday, is a brand new exhibit—a really elaborate, cutting-edge exhibit that will take up the entire first flo...


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Residents gathered at the Newton Free Library on Wednesday to hear Kabria Baumgartner, an award-winning historian of early U.S. history, discuss the legacy of racism in Massachusetts public education.

As part of the Newton History Series, Baumgartner focused on the struggle of Black women activists to pursue an education. 

“Going to school, which for a lot ...


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