The Heights

‘Back in Business’: Students Return to In-Person Social Events

Julia Landwehr and Fiona Flanagan • September 23, 2021

After a year of mostly virtual classes and club meetings, traditions put on hold, and capacity restrictions that kept students isolated, BC—which is over 99 percent fully vaccinated—is embracing in-person events once again.

Boston City Councilor Liz Breadon Petitions Universities to Stay on Campus

Lauren Wittenmyer and Julia Remick • March 13, 2020

Boston City Councilor Liz Breadon encouraged BC, BU, and Harvard students to assist them in petitioning their universities to stay on campus.

Jinoo Song, MCAS ’20, Wins Aquino Scholarship

Owen Fahy • May 9, 2019

Jinoo Song, CSOM ’20, received the 2019 Benigno and Corazon Aquino Scholarship on April 29. He was one of five finalists for the award, which comes with a $20,000 tuition scholarship and $1,000 gift certificate to the bookstore.

A Lack of On Campus Arts Events

Jacob Schick • September 9, 2018

Arts Editor Jacob Schick highlights the lack of on campus arts event at the start of the semester and proposes a few potential solutions.

The Beauty of Being Back On Campus

Annie Sheehan • September 9, 2018

"I get to see people in the elevator and in my hallway, and we even have neighbors whose conversations I can hear through the wall!"

Dear Shannon: Should I Live Off-Campus?

Shannon Kelly • October 15, 2017

On-campus or off? Asst. features editor Shannon Kelly takes on the ultimate housing question.

An Eclectic Mix of Tradition and Modernity, Boston College Irish Dance Celebrates Their Tenth Anniversary With ‘inTensity’

Jacob Schick • February 26, 2017

The Boston College Irish Dance Club displayed dexterity, flexibility, rhythm and skill at Robsham Theater with their show 'inTensity,' commemorating the tenth anniversary of the dance team.

Greek Tragedy ‘Eurydice’ Tells the Story of Impossible but Everlasting Love

Barrette Janney • February 19, 2017

Boston College's production of the Greek Tragedy 'Eurydice' is intelligent, strong, and bold. Audience members will surely be enraptured by the star-crossed lovers' tale.

Don’t Let the Door Hit You: A Guide

James Lucey • February 14, 2016

Taking the awkward backpack-on quasi-run-trot in stride.