The Heights

Reflections on a Jesuit Education

Katie Spillane • September 3, 2024

I have now spent the past six years of my life in a Jesuit learning environment and as most know that comes with a lot of reflection. In fact, I probably spent at least a third of my high school career reflecting.

The Closure of Universidad Centroamerica: A Call to Stand in Solidarity With UCA’s Students From 2023 Alpha Sigma Nu BC Chapter

Vincent Sablich • November 13, 2023

In August, the Jesuit Universidad Centroamericana (UCA) in Managua, Nicaragua was forced to shut its doors after the Nicaraguan government labeled it a “center of terrorism,” as the university was a hub for protests against the regime of President Daniel Ortega. UCA’s closure left many students and educators displaced and in turmoil.

Thumbs Up, Thumbs Down: Week of Oct. 22

Opinions • October 22, 2023

Long a tradition for BC students, our red bandana spirit never falters. This weekend was no exception as students showed up and went all out for the annual Welles Crowther Red Bandanna 5K.

The Lost Art of Boredom

Emmbrooke Flather • October 1, 2023

I’ve always been well acquainted with boredom. When I was younger, my boredom fueled my imagination as I turned my uncle’s feather duster into a ballerina or rooted for raindrops racing across the windshield. But as I grew older, boredom became something much more meaningful: a tool for me to find a sense of home.

Navigating a College Experience With an “Asterisk”: The Class of 2023 Reflects on Shifted BC Culture, Identity During COVID-19

Eliza Hernandez, Spencer Steppe, and Karyl Clifford • April 30, 2023

Like many Boston College seniors hoping to take full advantage of their remaining days on the Heights, Kristen Donnelly said she and her friends have a bucket list to tackle before graduation. This...