The Heights

Only the Personal is Political—White Supremacy Culture, Free Speech, and Individualism at Boston College

Emma Roney • March 18, 2024

During my six years at Boston College, a lot has changed. The student body has continuously grown in diversity, BC began participating in Questbridge, and LGBTQ+ students now have their own dedicated staff member integrated into the Bowman AHANA Intercultural Center (BAIC).

Live, Love, Dutch Blitz!

Olivia Franceschini • December 3, 2023

When the cards fly and the game rapidly unfolds, nothing else really matters. Your brain is so absorbed with numbers and colors that you can’t possibly think about anything else.

Playing Games in Situationship Culture

Mary Perez • October 15, 2023

The Boston College student is marked by a competitive spirit—a spirit not confined to the classroom. Although we consider ourselves men and women for others, we also seek success for ourselves.

Boston College Has a Bad Case of Burnout

Cameron Walker • December 2, 2021

Checking in with friends from high school is always a little bit like conducting a social experiment. You ask them what their classes are like, what clubs they’re involved in, and just generally what...

Professor Paul Lewis Challenges English Students to Solve 200 Year Old Riddle

Connor Murphy • March 16, 2016

English professor Paul Lewis is challenging his students to solve a riddle that was published in a local magazine over 200 years ago.