The Heights

Alicia Piedalue Promotes Differential Learning in Campaign for School Committee Seat

Laney McAden • February 23, 2025

Alicia Piedalue is running for the open Ward 7 Newton School Committee seat, championing a platform of inclusive programming.

From Isolation to Empowerment: Black in Business BC Bridges the Gap for Black CSOM Students

Reetu Agnihotri and Nikita Osadchiy • February 17, 2025

Black CSOM students at Boston College often face isolation and underrepresentation, impacting their sense of belonging and professional growth. In response, they’ve built their own support networks, including Black in Business BC, a student-led group providing mentorship, resources, and career connections. Despite challenges, they foster a strong, unified community.

“It Was Kind of Apocalyptic”: BC Students Lose Homes and Communities in California Wildfires

Mei Dasgupta • January 20, 2025

As wildfires ravaged the Pacific Palisades, Gigi Glass, MCAS '27, watched in disbelief from her deck as smoke billowed over her neighborhood. By the time the flames subsided, her family’s home was reduced...

Boston College Needs to Take Advantage of AI, Not Run Away From It

Peter Coquillette • March 19, 2023

Just like the internet, computers, television, and telephones before it, AI has untapped potential to change our lives for the better—no matter how much we resist it at first.

What’s Lacking in the Standard Student-Professor Dynamic?

Alexa Piedra • December 4, 2022

Have you ever had a really shitty teacher? Maybe they did not explain the material well, were very strict with their assignment deadlines, or just put half the class to sleep. It doesn’t just matter what they teach, it matters how they teach.

Frustration Pervades BC Students As They Move Out of Dorms

Jack Miller • March 13, 2020

In the 24 hours following Wednesday’s announcement, BC students become frustrated with the University as they attempt to navigate travel and storage plans.

Wu Discusses the Complexities of the First-Generation Identity

Scott Baker • November 9, 2018

Shihua Wu, vice president of the first-generation club and CSOM '20, delves into parsing layers of identity as a first-gen student at BC, as well as where the community can improve its support of first-gen students.

Graduate Union Interrupts Parents’ Weekend Event, Pickets Pops on the Heights

Jack Miller • September 29, 2018

About 30 members of the Boston College Graduate Employees Union (BCGEU-UAW) first walked out of the annual President’s Address in Robsham Theater before carrying out a planned picket outside Pops on the Heights Friday night.

12 Sophomore Transfers Being Temporarily Housed in Keyes Lounges on Newton Campus

Jack Miller • September 3, 2018

Due to a lack of space on Main Campus, 12 transfer students, all women, are currently living in converted lounges in Keyes Hall on Newton Campus, according to Greg Jones, the director of housing operations....

Guest Op-Ed: A Statement of Solidarity

Opinions • July 1, 2018

Statement Of Solidarity Regarding Supreme Court’s Decision To Uphold The Muslim Ban Dear Boston College Eagles, On Tuesday the 26th of June, the Supreme Court ruled in a 5-4 decision that the Muslim...

Dedication of Brighton Complex Benchmark for BC Athletics

The Heights Editorial Board • April 19, 2018

"The dedication of the Brighton complex also represents the opening of the first student-oriented space on Brighton Campus, an important benchmark for the University."

Marching for the Future

Madeleine Hughes • April 4, 2018

"Eventually, the policies and politics you are currently ignorant of will truly have a direct impact on your life."