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Thomas Rhett Brings All the Feels to Boston
Maria Beatriz Saldanha July 30, 2025
Introduced to the stage with red fireworks and a roaring crowd, country singer Thomas Rhett headlined Fenway Park on July 19 as part of his Better in Boots Tour.
Grammy-Winner Cynthia Erivo To Perform at 33rd Annual Pops on the Heights
Milo Priddle July 26, 2025
Grammy, Emmy, and Tony Award winning singer and actress Cynthia Erivo is set to perform at the 33rd Annual Pops on the Heights gala on Sept. 26.
Mary Beth Barone Is Boston College’s Funniest Dropout
Will Martino July 11, 2025
Before starring in Amazon Prime's Overcompensating, debuting a standup special, and appearing on The Tonight Show, Mary Beth Barone was a BC student like any other—until she wasn't.
Breaking Down the House v. NCAA Decision, What it Means for BC Athletics
Maria Stefanoudakis July 10, 2025
In this article, Heights' sports editor Maria Stefanoudakis breaks down the implications of the House vs. NCAA decision on BC athletics.
Grammy-Winner Cynthia Erivo To Perform at 33rd Annual Pops on the Heights
Grammy-Winner Cynthia Erivo To Perform at 33rd Annual Pops on the Heights
Milo Priddle July 26, 2025
Grammy, Emmy, and Tony Award winning singer and actress Cynthia Erivo is set to perform at the 33rd Annual Pops on the Heights gala on Sept. 26.
(Ben Shultz / Heights Archives)
BC Issues Advisory as Trump Travel Ban Deepens Strain on International Community
Nikita Osadchiy July 7, 2025
In response to President Donald Trump’s executive order restricting citizens of 19 countries from entering the United States, Boston College’s Office of Global Engagement (OGE) and the Office of International Students and Scholars (OISS) urged affected international students and scholars to remain in—or urgently return to—the country before the order took effect on June 9, warning that reentry might soon be impossible.
(Ben Shultz / Heights Archives)
Trump Visa Changes Stir Uncertainty, Anxiety Among International Students
Nikita Osadchiy June 5, 2025
The Trump administration announced sweeping international student policy changes last week that could affect roughly 12 percent of Boston College's student body, leaving many international students reeling and alarmed about their academic futures in the United States.
BC Facilities Workers Rally Again as Contract Talks Continue
BC Facilities Workers Rally Again as Contract Talks Continue
Carina Murphy June 1, 2025
Boston College facilities workers rallied for higher wages and free skills training as union contract talks continue, with a potential strike looming if no agreement is reached by June 30.
(Annika Engelbrecht / Heights Editor)
“This Is Your Time To Fly”: Dame Louise Richardson Urges Action as Class of 2025 Commencement Speaker
Annika Engelbrecht May 20, 2025
Dame Louise Richardson, president of the Carnegie Corporation of New York, urged the Class of 2025 to confront the world’s ongoing crises using the skills they gained at Boston College, comparing them to superheroes in her commencement address Monday morning.
Photo Courtesy of Franklin Soults
BC Community Rallies for Fair Wages, Expanded Training for Facilities Workers
Annika Engelbrecht May 8, 2025
Employees, students, faculty, and community members gathered across from St. Ignatius Church Wednesday afternoon to call on Boston College to raise wages and increase training funds for facilities workers amid ongoing contract negotiations. 
(Trishna Condoor / Heights Staff)
UGBC Senate Confirms Newly Elected Senators, Special Interest Representatives, Committee Chairs for 2025–26
Nikita Osadchiy April 30, 2025
The UGBC Senate confirmed incoming executive positions and Senate roles during its final meeting of the 2024–25 academic year Tuesday night. Newly inaugurated UGBC Vice President Reagan Marino, MCAS ’26, presided over the Senate for the first time.
Thomas Rhett Brings All the Feels to Boston
Thomas Rhett Brings All the Feels to Boston
Maria Beatriz Saldanha July 30, 2025
Introduced to the stage with red fireworks and a roaring crowd, country singer Thomas Rhett headlined Fenway Park on July 19 as part of his Better in Boots Tour.
Grammy-Winner Cynthia Erivo To Perform at 33rd Annual Pops on the Heights
Grammy-Winner Cynthia Erivo To Perform at 33rd Annual Pops on the Heights
Milo Priddle July 26, 2025
Grammy, Emmy, and Tony Award winning singer and actress Cynthia Erivo is set to perform at the 33rd Annual Pops on the Heights gala on Sept. 26.
Up-and-Coming Folk Band, Amble, Brings Irish Tradition to American Audiences
Up-and-Coming Folk Band, Amble, Brings Irish Tradition to American Audiences
Vivienne Woodard June 4, 2025
Amble is poised to provide a much-needed reminder of the importance of shared memory to American audiences at a time when community is more crucial than ever.
Valley Energizes Crowds Between Intermittent Showers During Boston Calling Day Two
Valley Energizes Crowds Between Intermittent Showers During Boston Calling Day Two
Owen Bienen June 4, 2025
While the band may have been a lesser-known name prior to their performance, it certainly made a name for itself with its invigorating tunes, engaging crowd work, and quintessential indie vibes.
Megan Moroney Stuns Despite Rain at Boston Calling Day One
Megan Moroney Stuns Despite Rain at Boston Calling Day One
Addie Kinnaly June 4, 2025
Moroney’s night at Boston Calling was a success, and if the energy from the crowd were any indication, it wouldn’t be surprising to see her return as a headliner in the coming years.
Dave Matthews Band Closes Out Boston Calling With an Epic Two-Hour Set
Dave Matthews Band Closes Out Boston Calling With an Epic Two-Hour Set
Sarah Fleming June 4, 2025
Dave Matthews returned to the stage after this final song, holding two signs that read “stop killing children” and “stop the genocide.” With a roar of applause from the large crowd, Matthews finished out Boston Calling 2025 on a powerful note.
BC football, men’s hockey, women’s hockey, and lacrosse were all ranked at some point last season. (Alina Chen / Heights Staff)
Breaking Down the House v. NCAA Decision, What it Means for BC Athletics
Maria Stefanoudakis July 10, 2025
In this article, Heights' sports editor Maria Stefanoudakis breaks down the implications of the House vs. NCAA decision on BC athletics.
The Eagles have missed five of the last six postseasons with Amy Kvilhaug as head coach.(Trishna Condoor / Heights Staff)
Beth Krysiak Named Sixth Head Softball Coach in Program History
Maria Stefanoudakis June 14, 2025
Boston College announced on Friday that Beth Krysiak has been hired as the program's next head coach.
In 13 seasons with BC, Walker-Weinstein has reached eight final fours and won two national championships. (Sarah Fleming / Heights Editor).
BC Lacrosse Head Coaching Position Endowed by Schiller Family, Marks First of Its Kind in Women’s Lacrosse
Emily Roberge May 30, 2025
The Schiller Family gifted $2.5 million to Boston College Athletics as an endowment for the lacrosse head coaching position, making BC head coach Acacia Walker-Weinstein the first to hold the position.
Election 2025: Local Duo Looks to Repeal Newton’s Winter Parking Ban
Election 2025: Local Duo Looks to Repeal Newton’s Winter Parking Ban
Carina Murphy July 10, 2025
As most Newton residents soak up the sun in the recent heat wave, Jeremy Freudberg and Peter Klapes have their sights set on the future—to snowstorms, freezing temperatures, and the rules that come with them. As co-leaders of the campaign to repeal Newton’s winter parking ban, they’ve rallied support for a repeal measure that will appear on the November ballot.
Hyde Center Serves Family Fun All Summer: Here’s What to Expect
Hyde Center Serves Family Fun All Summer: Here’s What to Expect
Carina Murphy June 25, 2025
Every Friday night from June to early September, residents gather at the Hyde bandstand for an evening filled with music, movies, and community.
Hayes had been on track to go to trial, charged with assault with a deadly weapon and pleading not guilty. (Genevieve Morrison / Heights Editor)
Alleged Newton Shooter To Avoid Trial Under Probation “Resolution” With District Attorney
Genevieve Morrison June 7, 2025
Scott Hayes, the alleged shooter in a violent incident at a pro-Israel protest last fall, will avoid trial if he follows probation conditions.