My fellow Heights editors changed my life more than they probably recognize. So, I wanted to craft a cocktail that would serve as a toast to each and every one of them.
Long-form Features, Top Story, Features, Long-term Features
Creating a Campus for All: Students and Advocacy Groups Push for Greater Accessibility
“It was very difficult to get the administration to commit to it,” Claudio said. “We had a few people, you know, on the lower end of the administration really trying to help us out a lot. The problem was getting the higher-ups to commit to it.”
Features, Cooking Column, Homemade On The Heights
Homemade on the Heights: Orecchiette with Broccoli and Sausage
For my family, this recipe’s simple ingredients and easy preparation make this dish the go-to dinner when nothing else is planned. The ear-shaped pasta combined with the earthy broccoli, the sharp olive oil, and sausage flavors create a burst of flavor in each bite.
Features, Tips and Trends, Tips
Suitcases and Foreign Places: How to Prepare for a Semester Abroad
After the stress of finals and the holiday season, you will want to relax before packing your bags, boarding your flights, and moving to a new country. Here are some of my tips on how you can begin preparing for your semester abroad now to ensure a smooth transition.
iEdit, Arts
iEdit: Annie Corrigan Occupies Two Worlds and One Personality in Her Playlist
Heights magazine editor Steven Bradley reminisces his heartfelt memories with Graphics Editor Annie Corrigan when listening to her playlist.
Top Story, Features, Long-term Features, Long-form Features
Healing the Catholic Church in the 21st Century: C21 Center Celebrates Two Decades at BC
“I’m also really proud that the center is really looking to the future of the church, being young people with a particular focus,” Kiefer said. “Our commitment to having big conversations about roles and relationships in the church and the Catholic intellectual tradition … and constantly creating new opportunities to engage more people in important conversations about the importance of God.”
Features, Long-term Features, Long-form Features, Title IX
Trials and Transformation: The 50-Year History of Title IX
Title IX—passed on June 23, 1972—prohibits discrimination based on sex within educational programs or activities that receive federal funding in a mere 37 words:
“No person in the United States shall, on the basis of sex, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any education program or activity receiving Federal financial assistance.”
Profiles, 2022 Marathon Profiles
Sophie Oliver
“I’m a senior now, and I just remember being a freshman and going to my first Marathon Monday, and I was moved to tears by people I didn’t even know running by BC,” Oliver, MCAS ’22, said. “So, it’s always been something I wanted to do.”
Profiles, 2022 Marathon Profiles
Shawna Cooper-Gibson
“[I] wanted to stay healthy while doing something for myself,” she said. “No one cares how far or how fast I run. It is something I do for me.”
Profiles, 2022 Marathon Profiles
Quinn Cunningham
“I … boxed out an area for myself, so I could high five people,” he said. “I just came down Comm. Ave, just like high fiving everyone on the side. … It was such an adrenaline boost, and I probably ran down it too quickly. All my friends were like, ‘We waited so long for you, and you were there for like half a second.’ But I was just really excited. So yeah, it was super cool.”
