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October 2, 2023

Reports of Rape Increased in 2022 at Boston College Clery Report records 25 cases of rape in 2022, an increase from 16 reported cases in 2021. By Natalie Arndt News Editor

Boston College reported 25 cases of rape in 2022, according to the University’s Annual Campus Security and Fire Safety Report, marking an increase from the 16 reported

offenses in 2021. The University published its crime statistics on Friday in accordance with the Clery Act, which requires all colleges that receive federal funding to release an annual public safety report detailing crime on campus and the school’s efforts

to improve campus safety by Oct. 1 of each year. There were no arrests for liquoror drug-related offenses in 2022, but 783 students received disciplinary referrals for liquor law violations and 112 students received disciplinary referrals for drug law violations.

Other offenses listed in the report include stalking—which decreased from 14 reported offenses in 2021 to 12 in 2022—and fondling—which increased from 11 reported offenses in 2021 to 13 reported offenses in 2022. The University omitted hate crimes from the 2022 report.

The report also listed two cases of aggravated assault, an increase from zero in 2021. There were also three reports each of burglary, motor vehicle theft, domestic violence, and dating violence.

See Clery, A2

University Announces $3 Billion Capital Campaign By Lucy Freeman Asst. News Editor

Boston College announced the largest fundraising campaign in its history on Thursday. “Soaring Higher: The Campaign for Boston College” is a $3 billion initiative to raise money for BC academics, financial aid, and student life, according to the University release.

“Soaring Higher represents the largest fundraising effort

in the history of Boston College and invites consideration not only of BC’s heritage and mission, but also its future, which is full of such promise,” University President Rev. William P. Leahy, S.J., said in the release. “I am confident that the campaign’s focus on obtaining additional resources for academics, financial aid, and student life will help the University to maintain its upward trajectory.” The Soaring Higher initiative doubled the goal of BC’s 2008 Light the World campaign, which raised $1.6 billion, according to the release. Funds raised through the Soaring Higher campaign will enhance teaching across the University by allowing BC to double the number of endowed faculty chairs and fellowships and better support faculty research, according to the release. The campaign will allocate $1.15 billion of funds raised toward academic programs at BC. The campaign aims to raise over $1 billion to allot to financial aid for low- and middle-income families at BC. T he initiative will also work to increase the number of student internships and graduate fellowships and support international studies.

See Campaign, A2

CHRIS TICAS / HEIGHTS EDITOR

Eagles Squeak Past UVA By Jack Bergamini Assoc. Sports Editor

Down 14–0 to a winless Virginia squad, Boston College football needed a spark to get back into its Week Five matchup—and potentially save its season. Starting on his own 35-yard line, Thomas Castellanos did just that by leading a seven-play scoring drive. Lewis Bond snagged a 34-yard catch and run to set up an Eagles’ touchdown with just 47 seconds left in the first half, and Pat Garwo III capitalized with a 2-yard run into the end zone.

Any BC momentum going into halftime, however, appeared crumbled, thrown out, and incinerated when Virginia quarterback Tony Muskett slung a 39-yard Hail Mary pass to Malachi Fields to put the Cavaliers ahead 21–7 as the second quarter expired. But not according to BC head coach Jeff Hafley. “I don’t think we were deflated,” Hafley said. “I thought we had momentum going until the Hail Mary. I really did, I felt it on the sideline. Maybe I’m crazy, but I felt it.”

See Football, A12

Beating UVA, Eagles End Losing Streak By Luke Evans Asst. Sports Editor

VIKRUM SINGH / HEIGHTS EDITOR

Pops Raises $15 Million By Onur Toper Digital Director

Captivating musical performances under the shadows of an extravagant and dazzling setup of Conte Forum brought Boston College students, alumni, and parents to their feet on Friday night for the 31st

annual Pops on the Heights. Grammy-winning country music group Little Big Town headlined the event, which also featured performances by the Boston Pops Orchestra, BC students, and other musical groups.

See Pops, A9

While Boston College volleyball is undefeated at home with seven wins in the Margot Connell Recreation Center and an 11–3 non-conference record, the Eagles’ momentum slowed as it entered stiff ACC competition on the road. After a three-game slide against conference opponents, the Eagles (11–6, 1–3 Atlantic Coast) ended that streak on Sunday with a commanding 3–1 win over Virginia (8–6, 1–3) in Charlottesville, Va. The set scores were 25–17, 25–23, 25–19, and 25–19. Freshman Halle Schroder and Samantha Hoppes led BC, notching a total of 21 kills in the winning effort. After a back and forth with Virginia to start the match, the Eagles broke free and quickly established the tone.

Cornelia Roach recorded back-to-back kills, capping off a 5–0 BC run to put it up 10–4 over the Cavaliers. The Eagles maintained their momentum and never let Virginia back into the set. Schroder pushed BC to a set point with a 24–15 lead, and while Virginia delayed the end of the game with back-to-back points, Katrina Jensen leapt into the air and slammed the final kill of the first set into the canvas to make it 1–0 BC. Five players recorded kills for BC in the first set, while Sophia Lambros and Grace Penn assisted on eight combined points as well. The Cavaliers, however, came out of the break firing on all cylinders to start the second set. Virginia racked up a 9–4 lead, which prompted BC head coach Jason Kennedy timeout to make the necessary adjustments.

See Volleyball, A13

Opinions

As an Australian exchange student, columnist Andrew Lim’s first few weeks at BC have revealed just how different school is here from in his home country.

As someone who always moved around, columnist Emmbrooke Flather has become an expert at finding home in unique places. Her key to success is boredom.

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