The Heights

Judge Limits Alumnus Lawsuit Scope Ahead of Jury Trial

Jack Goldman • September 18, 2019

The ruling could prove to be an advantage for BC, though it potentially clashes with a decision made by the First Circuit Court of Appeals when it remanded the case back to district court.

Broken Axle Caused Red Line Derailment, MBTA Says

Colleen Martin • September 18, 2019

The Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA) announced Monday that the Red Line car derailment on June 11 was due to a broken axle. There was poor electrical connectivity between two pieces of...

Students Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month

Madeleine Romance • September 16, 2019

Originally scheduled to be held at O’Neill Plaza, the event was relocated inside Gasson because of rain—but nevertheless garnered a large student turnout.

UGBC Restructures Student Senate

Jack Miller • September 12, 2019

The Undergraduate Government of Boston College reformed its Senate ahead of the 2019-20 academic year, a change that included a redistribution of student representatives and a reorganization of committee structure.

The Week in Photos: 9/2 – 9/8

Heights Photography • September 9, 2019

This week, The Heights covered freshmen attending Convocation, BC football improving to 2-0 against Richmond, and a vibrant art scene. Here’s the week summed up in photos.

Study Abroad Application Process Adjusted Based on Student Feedback

Abby Hunt • September 8, 2019

After making adjustments to the study abroad application process last year, the Office of International Programs (OIP) will no longer require students to list a fall program on their study abroad applications and will now ask students to list six programs, instead of three, when they apply.

Newton Judge Files to Drop Her Obstruction Charge

Colleen Martin • September 8, 2019

Shelley M. Richmond Joseph, a judge in Newton District Court who has been indicted on an obstruction of justice charge for allegedly helping an undocumented immigrant escape from Immigration and Customs...

BC Requests Two Witnesses Be Barred From Testifying in Alumnus Lawsuit

Jack Goldman • September 5, 2019

Boston College has asked for two witnesses to be barred from testifying in a lawsuit brought against the University by an alumnus over 2012 disciplinary proceedings related to sexual assault allegations.

Petition Filed to Overturn Straight Pride Parade Charges

Colleen Martin • September 5, 2019

A petition to overrule Richard J. Sinnot, a judge who upheld the charges against more than three dozen people arrested during the Straight Pride Parade, was filed by Suffolk District Attorney Rachael Rollins...

UCS to Host ‘Coping With Collective Loss’ Sessions Following Multiple Student Deaths

Abby Hunt • September 2, 2019

The meetings are designed to provide people with a place to talk about their feelings in response to the deaths of multiple BC students that have occurred over the past six months.

Lynch Teaching Fellows to Maintain Full Health Care Coverage

Jack Miller • August 29, 2019

A previous policy change, made in early August, announced that fourth- and fifth-year teaching fellows would not be eligible for coverage in the upcoming academic year.

BC Dining Unveils Updates for New School Year

Abby Hunt • August 28, 2019

Several changes are coming to Boston College Dining this fall—including the creation of a new Eagle Mart on the first floor of Corcoran Commons.