The Heights

ALC Showdown 2025 Levels Up the Competition

Maddie Mulligan, Maria Beatriz Saldanha, and Milo Priddle • April 14, 2025

With a line of people snaking around Conte Forum by the time doors opened at 6 p.m., students anticipated a riveting showcase of BC’s dancing talent—and they did not leave disappointed.

Somebody Call 911, BC’s Shawties Have Left the Dance Floor

Olivia Franceschini • April 30, 2023

There are probably many reasons why Eagles aren’t dancing at parties, but I have two running theories for the phenomenon.

CAB Celebrates Halloween with Spooky Monster Mash Dance

Nina Khaghany • October 29, 2021

All around campus this week, students have switched out their hoodies and Patagonias to don spooky get-ups to celebrate Halloween. The Campus Activities Board (CAB) has worked to match students’ Halloween spirit by hosting a variety of events—from haunted houses to scary movies—around Boston College’s campus.

Keeping The Flame Alive

Isabella Nassar • March 28, 2021

Dance has been a part of my life for as long as I can remember. I have been dancing since the age of six, so naturally, when I arrived at Boston College I hoped that dance would be a part of my college...

ALC Showdown Should Combine Culture and Competition Categories

The Heights Editorial Board • April 1, 2019

" A single category streamlines and simplifies the competition and its rules."

BC Dance Marathon Sees Increased Student Support

Griffin Lawler • February 14, 2019

The event’s fundraising efforts go toward Boston Children’s Hospital’s Every Child Fund, an “emergency fund” that can be used for a variety of needs, such as the Child Life program, which is designed to bring comfort to young patients, siblings, and parents.