The Heights

Newton Campus Withdrawal: An Unexpected Symptom of Sophomore Year

Jaya Gautam • October 8, 2024

At the top of the page in big black lettering read “Hardey Hall Room 316.” Hands shaking, I plugged Hardey Hall into Google and was met with the result that no incoming freshman wants: Newton Campus. Cue the devastation.

On Being Content Where You Are

Jenny Hotchkiss • September 29, 2024

Freshman year, it felt almost impossible not to compare everything about my college life to the college lives of my friends at other schools. From classes to dining halls and dorm decor to social life, I found myself constantly comparing and contrasting my experiences with the experiences of others, trying to anxiously convince myself that I lived a life just as fun and fulfilling as my friends’.

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.

Thumbs Up, Thumbs Down: Week of Feb. 4

Opinions • February 4, 2024

Even though we’ve settled into our class routines, there’s one more task we need to factor into our busy schedules: laundry day. But broken washing machines, faulty dryers, and piles of clothes atop every available surface don’t exactly create the most inviting environment.

BC Purchases Mount Alvernia High School Property Across From Newton Campus

Will Martino • October 3, 2023

Boston College has purchased Mount Alvernia High School’s closed-down campus, located across the street from BC’s Newton Campus, according to a University release.

BC’s Class of 2027: Key Advice To Make the Best of Your Freshman Year

The Heights Editorial Board • April 30, 2023

Congratulations, Class of 2027, and welcome to Boston College! Over the next few months, you’re bound to have a lot of questions. So, before you arrive on campus, The Heights Editorial Board wants to ensure you’re prepared to make the best of BC.

Purchasing Mount Alvernia Would Provide BC With an Opportunity To Expand

The Heights Editorial Board • April 23, 2023

The closure of Mount Alvernia High School, an all-girls Catholic school in Newton, provides Boston College with a rare opportunity to buy new land. The University should pursue this purchase to support its students, faculty, and any future expansion endeavors.