The Heights

COVID-19 Pandemic Puts Strain on University Finances

Scott Baker • April 15, 2020

The COVID-19 pandemic and BC's move to online classes have put significant strain on BC's finances, according to University President Rev. William P. Leahy, S.J.

Students Face Challenges With Online Class Times at Home

Jillian Ran • April 14, 2020

International, West Coast, and returning abroad students now face class times and office hours sometimes held early in the morning or late at night.

With Federal Funds Depleted, BC Says it Won’t Pay Students Unable to Work

Madeleine Romance • April 14, 2020

The DOE is allowing universities to keep paying Federal Work-Study students unable to work due to COVID-19, but many BC students remain without a paycheck.

Will Life at Boston College Resume in the Fall? Four Factors to Watch

Owen Fahy and Haley Hockin • April 9, 2020

With the novel coronavirus bringing much of American life to a standstill, Boston College has now been practicing remote learning for weeks. Although classes have only been moved online for the remainder of the semester, students have already begun to wonder if they will be able to return to Chestnut Hill for the fall semester.

May Commencement Canceled, Could Be Moved to October

Scott Baker • April 8, 2020

BC's Commencement is now canceled over concerns due to the COVID-19 outbreak and restrictions on social gatherings, according to an email sent to the Class of 2020.

Orientation to Mix Online and In-Person Programming

Haley Hockin • April 7, 2020

Orientation for the incoming Class of 2024 will be held online over the course of the summer, with on-campus programming taking place the week prior to fall classes.

Feed the Fight Boston Supports Both Medical Personnel and Local Businesses

Julia Remick • April 5, 2020

Feed the Fight Boston is donating meals to those on the front lines in hospitals. It was started by four women from Newton in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Historic Newton Documents Newtonites’ COVID-19 Experience with Newton Connects

Julia Remick • April 3, 2020

Historic Newton is working to ease anxiety and bring Newtonites together with a new project called Newton Connects. It will be sharing submitted photos and written entries about residents' thoughts and emotions surrounding COVID-19.

First Term of Summer Session to be Held Online

Julia Kiersznowski • April 3, 2020

The first term of summer classes at Boston College will be fully online, according to Dean of BC Summer Session Karen Muncaster.

BC Students Share Experiences With Testing Positive for COVID-19

Abby Hunt • March 31, 2020

By the time BC began its first day of online learning, two students found themselves taking a trip to UHS to get tested for the novel coronavirus.

BC Mission and Ministry Cancels In-Person Mass Services

Isabella Cavazzoni • March 26, 2020

Senior Adriana Watkins set candles up around her laptop at the table in her living room to watch Rev. Casey Beaumier, S.J., deliver the Candlelight Mass.

Petition Calls For BC to Hold In-Person Commencement

Madeleine Romance • March 25, 2020

In the four days following the announcement that Boston College would be moving online for the semester, seniors wrapped up their time on campus by cramming in final Mod parties and barbecues, watching...