The Heights

A Love Letter to New York City

Jenny Hotchkiss • March 25, 2025

I’m a better person in New York City—more optimistic, kinder, and more relaxed. These qualities are probably the exact opposite of how the average person would describe NYC. The city’s constant, insatiable noise and energy are stressful for most, but, for me, they absorb my worries right up.

An Exercise in Joy

Isabella Pieretti • October 27, 2024

Yesterday a friend said, “I have to become ‘adult me.’ I’ll never be this way again.” I rushed to say, “You’re still you though!” If we see graduating and whatever comes after that as the end of who we are, we do ourselves a disservice. I would hate to see my life peak at 21 years old. Wouldn’t you?

Carpe the Living Daylights Out of Every Diem

Emmbrooke Flather • October 28, 2023

I fundamentally disagree with the idea of “finding” happiness. I believe you should make your own happiness, no matter where you are.

Finding Your “MacLaren’s”

Mary Parez • April 23, 2023

I loved this concept of a regular hangout spot for close friends. I thought, what is my MacLaren’s? In what place do my friends and I spend hours laughing and sharing college’s best and worst moments?

Playing Outside: Not a Childish Endeavor

Alli Hargrove • January 29, 2023

If society is going to realize how desolate the world would be without nature, people first need to take the time to recognize how diverse and beautiful the world is with nature.

Moore Pens Letter Responding to UGBC’s Resolution About Racist Vandalism

Jack Goldman and Nate Hiriak • January 31, 2019

A letter addressed to UGBC by interim VPSA Joy Moore in response to UGBC’s Dec. 9 resolution explained why the University is rejecting most of the legislative body’s requests of the BC.

University Announces Details of Student Experience Survey

Jack Goldman • October 25, 2018

Boston College is launching the first Student Experience Survey next week, the University announced Thursday morning in a release. Survey data will be available this spring, with more “segmented analysis and extensive reporting” available in fall 2019.

UPDATE: Students Hold Die-In on Quad on Anniversary of Silence is Still Violence

Owen Fahy • October 18, 2018

Student protesters staged a “die-in” on the Quad on Thursday afternoon to challenge “the various forms of oppression upheld through a culture [of] institutional passivity” at BC, according to a release from Black Eagles Matter.

From South Africa to Maloney Hall: Joy Moore is Ready

Jack Goldman • September 17, 2018

Joy Moore, BC '81, Has made the move from Cadigan to Maloney Hall, and she's not just ready to run Student Affairs—she's ready to listen.

“BC After Hours” Initiative to Extend Hours in Maloney, Co Ro Cafe, Open 300 Hammond Pond

Jack Goldman • September 12, 2018

Boston College is launching an initiative entitled “BC After Hours” that will concentrate on providing late night locations and resources to students, according to a University press release. Notable additions to spaces being rolled out as a part of the initiative are an intramural sports field at the Harrington Athletics Village on Brighton Campus, extended food service options and hours, and new rehearsal spaces at 300 Hammond Pond Parkway.

Michael Davidson, S.J., to Helm Bowman Center

Jack Goldman • August 25, 2018

Michael Davidson, S.J., was named director of the Thea Bowman AHANA and Intercultural Center (BAIC) by Joy Haywood Moore, interim vice president for student affairs, this week. According to a press release,...

VPSA Barb Jones to Retire in August

Jack Goldman • July 2, 2018

Vice President for Student Affairs Barb Jones is set to retire this summer, the University announced. She’ll be replaced in the interim by current Associate Vice President of Alumni Relations Joy Haywood...