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Athletics Raises $150 Million Selling Knives

Leahy WTF January 29, 2019

“You know, when the CutCo division of Vector reached out and told us we could make up to $18.50 an hour with a flexible schedule and great co-workers, we were definitely hesitant,” noted Jarmond. “But once we got every single athletics employee running the phones, calling friends and distant cousins, the results really spoke for themselves.”

Fr. Leahy Has Great Day At Boston Pride

Boston Leahy June 10, 2018

CITY HALL PLAZA — President William P. Leahy, S.J. let his hair down Saturday at the annual Boston Pride Parade before returning to his poorly lit fourth-floor office in St. Mary’s Hall that night. Eyewitnesses reported (with surprise) that Fr. Leahy exchanged his usual black cassock for a pair... Read more

Fr. Leahy Sees His Shadow, Avoids Condemning Racism For Six More Weeks

Big Issues Leahy February 2, 2018

ST MARY’S HALL — This morning, Boston College president Fr. William P. Leahy emerged from his burrow, spotted his shadow, and retreated back inside in fear, signaling that he will not condemn racism for at least six more weeks. This is a trend that has persisted nearly every Groundhog... Read more

Spooky! Notoriously Absent University President Actually Missing

Leahy Opinion Spooky October 31, 2017

CHESTNUT HILL — In the aftermath of an outcry surrounding the inaction and absence of Boston College’s fearless leader, Father William P. Leahy S.J., a university investigation has concluded that Father Leahy is officially missing. Students have long been lamenting the absence of the renowned Jesuit from frolics on... Read more

Leahy’s Medical Needs Keeping BC From Fossil Fuel Divestment

Big Issues Leahy October 11, 2017

CHESTNUT HILL — Boston College’s Board of Trustees made the controversial decision to double down on their investments in fossil fuels during a conference call earlier this week. This announcement has called into question the university’s commitment to environmental sustainability, as well as the dermatologic health of a prominent... Read more

Leahy Prays To Top Donors, Trustees For Guidance On Gender-Neutral Bathrooms

Big Issues Leahy April 6, 2017

CARNEY HALL — On Sunday night, the Undergraduate Government of Boston College passed The Resolution Concerning Single Stall Restrooms, officially calling for a change in all strict male-or-female signage for the 18 single-stall restrooms in academic buildings on campus. In passing this resolution, UGBC has shown support and recognition... Read more

Boston College Promises To Provide Students Sanctuary From Snow, No Word Yet About White Nationalist US Administration

Big Issues Jesuits Leahy School Student Life February 10, 2017

MALONEY PRESIDENTIAL SUITE — Taking advantage of yesterday’s snow day for some much-needed personal time, University President Rev. William P. Leahy, S.J., sat down with several members of the press to affirm Boston College’s commitment to keeping its students safe from the weather, but not the white nationalists passing... Read more

Students Thrilled To Know Leahy Cares, Even Happier To Know He’s Alive And Well

Leahy Old Articles November 29, 2016

BOSTON COLLEGE — The Heights broke news earlier this evening that President Fr. William P. Leahy, S.J., signed a statement supporting Boston College’s commitment to protecting its undocumented students by holding up President Obama’s executive order, Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA). Because DACA may be in danger of... Read more

Leahy Attends Student Involvement Fair: ‘This Is The Semester I Put Myself Out There’

Freshmen Jesuits Leahy Old Articles September 2, 2016

It’s never too late to get involved!

BC Unveils New Motto: “Men And Women For Others Who Are Straight And Have Two Working Legs”

Leahy Old Articles March 16, 2016

“BC is a university built on tradition, and that means we must resist all pressures to change with the times.”