The Heights

Nationwide Admissions Scam Led to BC Receiving Fake Test Scores

Andy Backstrom • March 14, 2019

Along with Boston University and Northeastern, Boston College received fake test scores, according to U.S. Attorney Andrew Lelling, but none of these schools were identified in the charges as having admitted students based on the scheme.

Eagles Earn No. 4 Seed in NCAA Tournament, Open Against Hofstra

Bradley Smart • November 5, 2018

The Eagles went 14-3-1 in the regular season and despite exiting in the first round of the ACC Tournament, they picked up a No. 4 seed in the NCAA Tournament, which starts Friday.

UGBC Calls For Divestment From Fossil Fuels

Samantha Karl • April 4, 2018

The resolution was sponsored by Ellen O’Brien, MCAS ’20; and co-sponsored by Nicholas Stubblefield, MCAS ’20; Kate Canavan, MCAS ’21; Ignacio Fletcher, MCAS ’20; and Samuel Szemerenyi, MCAS ’20.

Investment Guidelines Still in Effect, Contrary to BC Webpage

Cole Dady • February 5, 2018

“The University is engaged in a web redesign effort that began in 2015,” University Spokesman Jack Dunn said in an email. “The Ethical Investment Guidelines remain in full effect and will likely be a component of the new Treasurer’s Office website when it is launched.”

‘What Exactly Is the Crime?’ Paula Findlen Talks About the Life of Galileo

Sophia Fox • October 13, 2016

Despite popular belief, it was not Galileo who first proposed the heliocentric view, Findlen said.

BC Splits Weekend, Defeating Stanford but Falling to Syracuse

Victoria Johnson • September 11, 2016

Boston College field hockey fell to the No. 1 Syracuse Orange on Friday, but managed an overtime victory against the No. 14 Stanford Cardinal on Saturday, splitting the weekend against ranked opponents.

Football to Play Home-And-Home Against Stanford in 2028 and 2029

Shannon Kelly • June 13, 2016

The Eagles will host the Cardinal on Sept. 2, 2028, and will head to Palo Alto, Calif. on Sept. 15, 2029.

BC Loses First Game Of Season In Shutout Against Stanford

Keaton McAuliffe • August 30, 2015

The Eagles had no answer to a strong Cardinal attack, losing 4-0 on the West Coast.

Women’s Basketball Splits Weekend West Coast Swing

Kyle Baranko • November 17, 2014

Women's basketball lost to Stanford but rebounded with a victory over St. Mary's.

Research Methods Reveal Ethical Shortcomings

The Heights Editorial Board • November 13, 2014

Recent events at Harvard, Stanford, and Dartmouth have raised questions about ethical practices in conducting research. The failure to seek informed consent from the participants in two projects is reprehensible.