BC's retreats, like Halftime, and 48 Hours, offer an escape from the hustle and bustle of everyday student life
By Vicki Ekstrom48 Hours. Kairos. Halftime. There are so many different retreat opportunities here at Boston College that sometimes it is difficult to keep them all straight.
By Quinton FarrarIt is 2 a.m. on a Friday night. A young Boston College student, delirious with joy at having caught the last precious Comm Ave. bus of the evening, literally packs herself into the dank, beer-reeking bus along with about 70 other jolly characters.
Board Games: Monopoly vs. Scrabble
By Michelle Sanders / Heights Senior StaffClassic board games are the perfect way to spend a rainy afternoon or a family reunion. Each game has its own charms, but in the end, it's all about the competition. Who will win the ultimate game? Scrabble or Monopoly?
The board: Winner = Monopoly
In comparison to the drab beige Scrabble board, the bright colors of the Monopoly board add to the fun.
By Kyra AuffermannThere are certain things you don't expect from an English professor.
You don't expect to find a rubber chicken as decoration in her office, or deliveries of live crickets to the department.
But with Professor Mary Crane, you get the unexpected. She brings a lot of color to the English department and to her classroom because she is so original in so much of what she does.
There are many students who opt to stay sober on weekends, and there are a number of on-campus events they can turn to
By Cassandra Osei
For many students at Boston College, alcohol is to social activities as popcorn is to the movies. Whether it's pre-gaming before attending an athletic event, playing beer pong at a party, or simply throwing back shots just because it's Thursday, Friday, or Saturday night (and sometimes Wednesday night in extreme cases), drinking for the sake of drinking is frequently one of BC students' favorite pastimes.
By Meg Beste / Heights Senior StaffThe news that more and more college students are relying on loans, work-study employment, and borrowing money from home is probably not a shock for many students on campus. This is the reality for many Boston College students, and it will continue to be something that every class has to deal with.
By Katie Thomas / Heights Senior StaffAquarius (Jan. 21 - Feb. 18): Cupcakes are far inferior to cake. Make sure you don't settle.
Pisces (Feb. 19 - March 19): Your Napolean Dynamite impression needs work. Practice it in front of the mirror. Trust me, all the girls will love it.
Aries (March 20 - April 19): Mardi Gras this week could seriously damage you.
By Cristina Velocci
Alright, pop quiz time - You are walking in the Dustbowl and a few feet in front of you is a girl you recognize from class. You talk to her occasionally about assignments and stuff, but otherwise have never acknowledged her existence outside of class. Do you (A) smile and say hello as you pass each other or (B) pretend you don't know her and walk right on by.
By Christina Bechhold / Heights Senior Staff"I have, like, no money." There's truly nothing I love to hear more than a friend begging me to spot her cab fare or pay for his pizza delivery, especially when I know the likelihood of seeing payback is slim to none. Money burns a hole in the pockets of college students, and it is a reputation that credit card peddlers, bartenders, and restaurants with free delivery are more than happy to take advantage of.
Spring Break
