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.

Ramirez: What Carrie Bradshaw Didn’t Mention About the City

Kaylie Ramirez • July 6, 2019

Arts editor Kaylie Ramirez reflects on the not-so-fabulous things Carrie Bradshaw forgot to mention about living in New York.

Subway to Hell: Field Reports from the Internship Hunt

Timmy Facciola • May 13, 2018

As he walked away, the word “commission” rank in the air like an express train running by, and I finally admitted to myself that it was a scam.

From Southern Air to Subway Fare: My Long Journey Home

Timmy Facciola • January 28, 2018

After a semester of Southern hospitality, columnist Timmy Facciola rediscovers his Jesuit Identity, finding a new appreciation for being a man for others.

Boston Versus New York: A Look At The City’s Hidden Gems

Kayla Famolare • February 5, 2015

While Boston may not be as grandeur as the celebrations that take place in New York City, there is a quiet and subtle presence during the holiday season among Boston neighborhoods that make it equally as enjoyable.

How To Make Boston More Appealing To New College Graduates

Bennet Johnson • January 29, 2015

As the city struggles to retain its students after graduation, here are my suggestions to make Boston more appealing to young people.

A New Yorker’s Quest To Adjust To College Sports (And Journalism)

Michael Sullivan • December 8, 2014

Singing BC's Alma Mater after games is just one of many traditions that'll take some getting used to.