The Heights

Newton Apparel Line Celebrates Freshman Community

Danny Flynn and Megan Kelly • October 17, 2019

To get the word out, the group reached out to some Instagram pages dedicated to BC freshman content.

Separating Altruism From Philanthropy

Robert Walmsley • September 30, 2018

"We are, sadly, self-preservative, genetically reaching back to our Neanderthal nth great-grandparents."

Chesney Uplifts Hurricane Victims with Proceeds from ‘Songs for the Saints’

Emily Himes • August 1, 2018

All the proceeds from Kenny Chesney's new album, 'Songs for the Saints,' go to charity, but the music is subpar compared to his previous releases.

Luck Advocates for Africa with the ONE Campaign

Shannon Lyons • May 7, 2018

“Instead of fixing the wound they are just putting patches on it."

BCPD and Campus Rec Join Together in Charitable Effort

The Heights Editorial Board • December 9, 2015

Two campus organizations, completely separate in function, joining together to raise money for a charity exemplifies the kind of charitable spirit that a Jesuit education is meant to foster. The people who give their time, effort, and resources to Toys for Tots deserve to be commended for helping to start, and build, this impressive charitable effort.

‘Canstruction’ Boston Celebrates 20 Years Of Donating Cans For A Cause

Madeleine D’Angelo • October 21, 2015

Each year, teams have just 12 hours to build structures with no permanent adhesives.

How Boston’s Architects Are Fighting Hunger Through ‘Canstruction’

Ryan Towey • October 8, 2014

Boston's architects and engineers will build massive structures this weekend out of almost only canned goods—which will all eventually be donated to a food bank.