Sequester’s long-term effects still unclear
Therein lies the paradox of the sequester: For some, the sky is falling. But for many others, the budget cuts will hardly register.
Roberts’s comments about Mass. voting bias disputed
Academics and politicians called out Chief Justice John Roberts for saying the state has “the worst ratio of white voter turnout to African-American voter turnout.”
Blue Cross to reinstate board fees, though at reduced level
Two years after bowing to outside pressure and suspending its five-figure annual pay for directors, the health insurer is reinstating the payments.
Christopher L. Gasper
Celtics easy to root for, hard to believe in
Who would have thought the Celtics would be more compelling, intriguing, and riveting to watch after losing Rajon Rondo?
For Smith College, an unlikely trip to NCAA Tournament
For Smith College, an unlikely trip to NCAA TournamentWith a reputation based far more on its academics than its athletics, the birthplace of women’s basketball finally has a team to cheer.
Bill Greene/Globe Staff
Release of immigrants brings debate on freeing many more
Despite the release of hundreds of immigrants this week, groups say thousands who have no criminal record remain jailed.
Racing past the stereotypes about age
These five octogenarians have skied against one another for years, challenging assumptions about competitive sports and aging.
Kevin Cullen
‘Silver Linings Playbook’ a good take on a tough subject
That a film based on struggles of people with mental illness would receive such acclaim is what makes a Massachusetts author’s achievement a turning point.
Ballet Flamenco de Andalucía brings ‘Metáfora’ to Boston
Flamenco dancer and choreographer Rubén Olmo’s two-part work pays homage to a dance tradition steeped in the imagery of blood, sweat, and fire.
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Sports
Bruins 2, Senators 1
Bruins win 5th straight on Bergeron tip
Patrice Bergeron tipped Dennis Seidenberg’s shot past Ottawa’s Robin Lehner at 3:38 of overtime, giving the Bruins a 2-1 win.
Metro
Mother of Wayland victim describes a disturbing scene
Mary Dunne, Lauren Astley’s mother, was the final witness for the prosecution, which rested its case against Nathaniel Fujita Thursday.
Columnists
Nation & World
Benedict pledges his loyalty to successor
Benedict XVI left the Catholic Church, capping a tearful day of farewells that included an extraordinary pledge of obedience to his successor.
Politics
Gabriel E. Gomez makes debut on trail for Senate seat
Gomez introduced himself to voters as a “new kind of Republican” and made his first public appearances in Quincy, Shrewsbury, and Springfield.
Business
In Harvard Square, donations to homeless in a swipe
Fifteen Harvard Square businesses installed tablets that allow residents and visitors to make donations to charities that help to aid the homeless population.
Arts
Boston Ballet embraces a favorite choreographer in ‘All Kylián’
With the three ballets by Jiří Kylián to be showcased in its upcoming program, Boston Ballet now has nine of the Czech choreographer’s works in its repertoire.
Movies
Movie Review
A Korean horror visionary goes Hollywood in ‘Stoker’
Korean cult director Park Chan-wook makes his Hollywood debut, and the movie is stunningly shot and deeply creepy.
