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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.
(Will Martino / Heights Editor)

The Exit Interview: UGBC President Looks Back on Her Tenure

Will Martino April 30, 2025
“I don't know when I'm ever going to be in an environment with people who are as selfless and talented and empathetic and emotionally intelligent and special ever again,” Heckelman said.
(Photo Courtesy of Jessie Rosen)

From the Big Screen to the Romance Novel, Rosen Tells Timeless Stories

Evie Oosting April 27, 2025
“Something that I try to bring to my novels is a lot of the philosophy and tenet that we are brought up with as Boston College students,” Rosen said. “So much of that was instilled in me in my time at BC, so I think a lot about that as I'm working on these books.”
(Photo Courtesy of Stephen Radochia)

In ‘Eephus,’ Radochia and Fisher Hit it Out of the Park

Elizabeth Maher April 27, 2025
“For this movie to get not just distribution in theaters, but critical acclaim worldwide, is very, very, very baffling on one level because people don't expect it,” Fisher said. 
(Connor O'Brien / Heights Editor)

Spring Strolls: Best Reservoirs and Ponds Near BC To Decompress Before Finals

Kate Cugno April 27, 2025
As the days grow warmer and the stress of finals creeps in at Boston College, what better way to decompress than going on a walk with your friends? If you are looking for a short adventure off the beaten gravel path of the Chestnut Hill Reservoir, this is the article for you. 
(Connor O'Brien / Heights Editor)

End the Semester on a High Note With These Fun (and Free) Events

Katherine Malloure April 24, 2025
Looking for something fun to do with friends? Need a break from studying? Is your bank account running a little low toward the end of the semester? Good news—the final weeks of the semester are packed with fun (and free) events on campus.
(Connor O'Brien / Heights Editor)

Your Guide to the Best Marathon Monday Outfits

Brady Welburn April 20, 2025

As classes wind down for Easter Break, there’s a surge of excitement among students. Funny enough, the chatter isn't filled with “What are your plans for break?” or “Where are you going for Easter?”...

(Jashodhara Jindal / Heights Editor)

A Guide to Spring Fashion Trends

Katherine Malloure April 13, 2025
It’s springtime, Eagles! Even though it is still a bit chilly outside, it’s time to ditch the parkas and heavy sweatpants from the winter. But now that it's too warm for your favorite Aritzia sweatsuit set or classic jeans and sweater combo, what should you wear? 
(Sarah Fleming / Heights Editor)

Teacher, Scholar, Mentor: Landrigan’s Life’s Work Transforms U.S. Policy and the BC Community

Kate Kissel April 13, 2025
“Public health is—in a way—we’re victims of our own success,” Landrigan said. “Over the past 75 years, people in medicine and public health have made enormous strides in conquering disease.”
(Sarah Fleming / Heights Editor)

“Kids Need Us Now More Than Ever”: Lynch Students Weigh In on Potential Dismantling of the Department of Education

Mei Dasgupta and Lucy Freeman April 7, 2025
As Lynch School of Educaition and Human Development students prepare for careers in education, they are also bracing for how Trump-era shakeups could impact their careers and the students they aim to serve.
(Connor O'Brien / Heights Editor)

To Eat or Not To Eat: An Honest Review of BC’s Dining Halls

Katherine Malloure April 6, 2025
Boston College's dining halls offer a wide range of options to fuel your academic journey. But how do they stack up in terms of quality, variety, and overall experience?
(Photo Courtesy of Sarah Tham)

“Teaching Kids to Dream”: STEM For All Sparks a Passion for Science

Veronica Pierce April 6, 2025
“I think they’re teaching kids to dream,” Heaney said. “That whatever they think they can do, they can do. But, maybe more importantly, what STEM is doing is they’re exposing kids to things that they’ve never dreamt about before.”
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