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Preview: BC Hoping To End Slide As UConn Comes to Town
Mac Cobb October 16, 2025
On paper, this is Boston College football's best chance to get a win for the rest of the year—it should have the talent advantage over a non-power team, and be motivated to beat a regional rival.
Preview: No. 9 BC Travels to RPI After Bounce-Back Series
David Peregosky October 16, 2025
Boston College men's hockey's offensive firepower should be able to overwhelm RPI’s defense and put itself ahead early, preventing any opportunity for the Engineers to get the Eagles involved in a low-scoring dogfight on Friday.
Who Owns Webster Woods? Newton, BC, and the State All Say “Me”
Genevieve Morrison October 16, 2025
A Middlesex Superior Court justice ruled in July that the parcel never rightfully belonged to BC nor The City of Newton, but that it is, and has always been, property of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
BC Launches “Cooking in Conversation” Program, Bringing Professors and Students Together Over Shared Meals
Geo Elasmar October 16, 2025
When McCoy walked into his Courage to Know class he already knew he wasn’t there to discuss the week’s reading. Instead, he was there to cook spaghetti and meatballs.
(Jashodhara Jindal / Heights Editor)
Sharing Her True Self: A Sit Down With Malala Yousafzai
Maddie Mulligan October 16, 2025
'Finding My Way,' Yousafzai’s newest memoir, which releases on Oct. 21, shows that there’s more to her than just the headlines.
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(Molly Bruns / Heights Archives)
BC Launches “Cooking in Conversation” Program, Bringing Professors and Students Together Over Shared Meals
Geo Elasmar October 16, 2025
When McCoy walked into his Courage to Know class he already knew he wasn’t there to discuss the week’s reading. Instead, he was there to cook spaghetti and meatballs.
The Clough Center launched a yearlong exploration into democratic societies. (Chloe Murphy / For The Heights)
Scholars at Clough Center Talk Warn of Looming “Sudden Decline” in U.S. Democracy
Alexa Allers and Nathan Yarnell October 11, 2025
Jonathan Laurence warned that democracy in the United States will decline gradually and then suddenly, in line with current trends in democratic countries.
The most diverse freshman class was the Class of 2027, with 38 percent of students identifying as AHANA. (Heights Archives / Molly Bruns)
BC Reports Decline in AHANA+ Student Enrollment in Freshman Class for the Second Consecutive Year
Annika Engelbrecht October 10, 2025
Thirty-five percent of students in the Class of 2029 identify as AHANA, marking a 2 percent decrease from the Class of 2028 and the second consecutive year of decline for Boston College, according to the Office of Undergraduate Admission website.
Inequality and the effects of globalization are key factors in the decline of democracy, according to Park. (Leon Gopaul / For The Heights)
“Democracy Is Not Fixed”: Park Discusses Democracy’s Global Decline
Henry Lopez and Toni Idowu October 9, 2025
Although globalization has historically allowed democracy to succeed in the creation of the current world order, it is also the reason why it is currently failing globally, according to Myung-Lim Park. 
(Alex Dalrymple-Roth / Heights Staff)
Building a Happier Life: Waldinger Emphasizes Human Connection Amid Loneliness Epidemic
Ollie Lloyd and Alena Laurent October 7, 2025

Loneliness, an issue all too prevalent in America, is as harmful to people’s health and lifespan as smoking, high blood pressure, and obesity,...

(Paul Criado / Heights Staff)
Climate Journalism Panel Examines Connections Between Climate Change and Public Health
Ollie Lloyd October 3, 2025
Climate change impacts far more than just the environment, affecting all aspects of human life, particularly in public health, according to Patrick McGroarty.
(Jashodhara Jindal / Heights Editor)
Cianfrance’s ‘Roofman’ Successfully Challenges the Standard Biopic Formula
Kendall Poglitsch October 16, 2025
Roofman can’t compete with movies centered around famous musical artists or monumental historic events at the box office, but the cast and the strength of their performances set the film apart as a worthwhile watch.
(Parker Leaf / Heights Senior Staff)
Madi Diaz’s ‘Fatal Optimist’ Is Your New Cry-To Album
Milla Hirsch October 16, 2025
You may know her as an opener for Harry Styles back in 2023, but Grammy-nominated American singer Madi Diaz is making a name for herself.
(Jashodhara Jindal / Heights Editor)
‘Tron: Ares’ Fails To Deliver ‘Tron’ Charm
Sebastian Summers October 16, 2025
By placing too much emphasis on the underwhelming and poorly written characters and putting little emphasis on what makes Tron flashy and unique, Tron: Ares is a huge disappointment.
(Jashodhara Jindal / Heights Editor)
Sharing Her True Self: A Sit Down With Malala Yousafzai
Maddie Mulligan October 16, 2025
'Finding My Way,' Yousafzai’s newest memoir, which releases on Oct. 21, shows that there’s more to her than just the headlines.
(Parker Leaf / Heights Senior Staff)
Khalid’s ‘after the sun goes down’ Lacks Originality
Stella Hallberg October 15, 2025
Khalid’s new album, after the sun goes down, lives up to its title—most of the tracks are perfect for an Uber ride on a girls’ night out, and not much else.
(Jashodhara Jindal / Heights Editor)
Guadagnino’s ‘After the Hunt’ Misses the Mark
Lillian Kelly and Caroline Ko October 15, 2025
Luca Guadagnino’s newest film, After the Hunt, presents an intriguing and potentially controversial departure from his typical style. 
BC's only win this season came against an FCS opponent. (Paul Criado / Heights Staff)
Preview: BC Hoping To End Slide As UConn Comes to Town
Mac Cobb October 16, 2025
On paper, this is Boston College football's best chance to get a win for the rest of the year—it should have the talent advantage over a non-power team, and be motivated to beat a regional rival.
BC has not fallen to RPI since its 2-1 loss in Oct. 2016. (Anatoly Guz / Heights Staff)
Preview: No. 9 BC Travels to RPI After Bounce-Back Series
David Peregosky October 16, 2025
Boston College men's hockey's offensive firepower should be able to overwhelm RPI’s defense and put itself ahead early, preventing any opportunity for the Engineers to get the Eagles involved in a low-scoring dogfight on Friday.
Ask Ekeland scored BC’s first goal 44 seconds into the game. (Yamari Santillan / Heights Staff)
Rojel’s Five Points Steer BC to 5–0 Win Over AIC
Sebby FitzGerald, Asst. Sports Editor • October 15, 2025
Boston College men's soccer beat AIC 5–0 on Tuesday evening after Ask Ekeland got the Eagles started with a goal just 44 seconds into the game.
The City of Newton seized the woods from BC in 2019 through eminent domain. (Genevieve Morrison / Heights Editor)
Who Owns Webster Woods? Newton, BC, and the State All Say “Me”
Genevieve Morrison October 16, 2025
A Middlesex Superior Court justice ruled in July that the parcel never rightfully belonged to BC nor The City of Newton, but that it is, and has always been, property of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
When asked about the issues she found most pressing, Gordon pointed to school budgeting and supporting small businesses. (Photo Courtesy of Julia Malakie)
“Candidate for All Residents”: Lisa Gordon Emphasizes Representative Approach in City Council Run
William Connors and Kylee Greene October 16, 2025
Ward 6 City Councilor-at-Large candidate Lisa Gordon plans to leverage her history of community advocacy to help improve the working and living environment that Newton cultivates.
If elected as a city councilor, Miller is passionate about strengthening public services, particularly schools and parks. (Photo Courtesy of Garry Miller)
Garry Miller Emphasizes Long-Term Problem Solving and Collaboration in Ward 5 City Council Run
Anika Chang Garcia October 16, 2025

With Newton City Council elections rounding the corner, Garry Miller is running for the Ward 5 City Council on a bid founded on his love of Newton,...