The Heights

The Crisis Crisis

Tommy Roche • November 17, 2024

Stop whatever you’re doing—we are in a crisis. America has a housing crisis. The Western world has a well-documented mental health crisis. Microplastics are creating a new physical health crisis.

Dillon Details Current Boston Housing Crisis, Plans to Combat High Costs

Elizabeth Maher and Andrew Nester • October 23, 2024

Boston is experiencing a set of housing challenges that require innovative solutions, according to Sheila Dillon, chief of housing for the City of Boston and director of the mayor’s office of housing. “It’s...

Augustus Breaks Down Massachusetts’ Housing Crisis

Elona Michael and Nic Petrosino • October 3, 2024

The Commonwealth of Massachusetts is currently in a housing crisis requiring statewide development, according to Massachusetts Secretary of Housing and Livable Communities Ed Augustus.

You Can Force the Triple, but You Can’t Fend Off the Trouble: BC’s Housing Crisis Is Now

The Heights Editorial Board • September 25, 2024

Last month, 2,394 incoming Boston College freshmen received an email that revealed long-awaited housing decisions. Students anxiously logged into their housing portals, wondering whether they would be placed on Newton or Upper. Many, however, were in for a rude awakening when they found three names listed next to their room numbers rather than two.

Sangiolo Champions Transparency and Need for Action in Run for 11th District Seat

Laney McAden • September 15, 2024

Sangiolo will face Yanovsky in the Nov. 5 general election, campaigning as the 11th Middlesex congressional district’s Democratic candidate.