Features Articles

Recurring resolutions see a new year

By Molly Griffin
It's January, and everyone knows what that means: swimsuit season. Or at least the looming prospect of swimsuit season that comes with spring break only a month and a half away, inspiring the desire to work off that holiday ham. Such is the mindset of students across the country, and Boston College has seen no lack of the weight-loss efforts that follow.

Sleep: Because you are always worth it

By Tue Tran / Features Editor
Sleeping is usually not considered a priority by the average college student. There are sports games, parties, clubs, and jobs. And let's not forget the main reason for going to college: getting an education. All of these eat away at the limiting, 24-hour day, causing students to be deprived of sleep.

Column: He Said / She Said

By Lisa Cook and Ryan Lopez
I'm starting to get the impression that my roommate is becoming a little clingy and she is starting to copy me. At first I thought I was being paranoid when she would buy the same clothes as me but she recently announced that she has decided to study abroad in the same exact program that I have already applied for.

A Mod revival: Retro is still 'in'

By Christopher Truong
To most Boston College students, the mere prospect of being in the Mods is an exciting one. Whether it is for tailgating before football games, visiting friends, or actually living there during senior year, the Mods hold special promise in the hearts of the school's many students.

Professor finds link between Greece and Boston College

By Jackie Herder
When Dia Philippides discusses her work, both at Boston College and beyond, her face lights up. It is not a secret that she loves what she does. As a student, Philippides first came to BC to pursue two master's degrees in classical studies after attending Radcliffe for her undergraduate degree.

Alumna Profile: BC experience continues to linger

By Tula Batanchiev / Features Editor
A fond memory of inflatable, "oversized" sports, courtesy of Target, stuck out in Stephanie Locatelli's mind when thinking about her time at Boston College. After finishing her thesis, her Mod-mates decided a giant inflatable basketball and basketball hoop were a wise purchase.

World Record

By Lisa De Gray / Heights Senior Staff
"You're letting her go to Sin City? That's a wicked, sinful place." We were sitting in an Italian restaurant last summer when I told my grandparents that I would be spending my semester abroad in Amsterdam. My grandmother - who had once told me I shouldn't go to Harvard because I would end up a communist - was horrified.

Humor Column: The 10 latest gripes

By Ryan Kagy
You know what gets me really peeved, pissed, and perturbed? No, it's not the letter P. I won't even make you guess; I'll show you. In an effort to start the semester off right, I'm going to write about everything wrong in the world. It's a new year and I think I've come up with a comprehensive list of 10 things that I hate, which we should all focus on fixing.

College Connections: The melting pot of friendships eventually boils over

By Stacey Small / Reporter
As we return to campus and settle in for second semester, the friendly greetings are abundant. "How was your break?" "What did you do?" "Did you get to see a lot of friends from home?" The most common, semi-robotic inquiries appear to be following our every move.

Abroad at BC: Culture shock

By Jason Ng
The stadium doors open and the noise is deafening. It's my first time in Conte Forum, and the Eagles are about to take on the Blue Devils. An assistant waves us forward, and I make a conscious effort not to gape at the crowd as we walk toward the sidelines.