The Heights

Talking It Out At BCTalks

Julia Bogiages • November 16, 2014

BCTalks, modeled after TED Talks, will feature eight students' research.

Founder Of ‘I Am That Girl’ Reflects On Empowerment During Love Your Body Week

Archer Parquette • November 13, 2014

Alexis Jones is the founder of I Am That Girl—a non-profit whose goal is to promote wellness and self-love for girls across the world—and spoke to students as a part of Love Your Body Week, co-sponsored by UGBC, I Am That Girl (IATG) at BC, and Women in Business (WIB).

Shades Of ‘Red’: Director Joe Meade Brings Rothko To Bonn

Josh Behrens • November 13, 2014

Directed by Joe Meade, A&S '15, 'Red' explores the artistic process of expressionist painter Mark Rothko, and gives us a new way to think about art.

Surge Pricing Rankles Local Uber Users

Gus Merrell • November 13, 2014

Though consumers see Uber as highly convenient, rising fares during times of high demand remain a setback.

University Implements Anonymous Ethics Reporting Hotline And Website

Connor Farley • November 10, 2014

This year marks the first that Boston College has implemented an anonymous, third-party service for reporting University-related ethical concerns through the use of an Ethics Hotline and ethics reporting website, both of which are modeled around principles established through BC’s Professional Standards and Business Conduct policy guide.

The Hangover: It Was A Rough Weekend

TU_TD Sports • November 10, 2014

Men's hockey lost to BU, and Louisville decimated BC in the end. At least we have that fake Tyler Murphy Twitter account ... Oh wait. We don't.

Choose Your Own BC Hockey Adventure: Panic Or Nah?

Connor Mellas • November 8, 2014

Can decide whether to press the red button?

Eagle EMS Changes Name To BCEMS

Connor Farley • November 6, 2014

EEMS will officially change its name to BCEMS—a shift that EEMS president Kristen DiBlasi said marks a necessary update to the identity of BC’s student-volunteer emergency medical service.

Student Group Seeks Climate Justice At Boston College

Connor Farley • November 6, 2014

Each week, a group of about 20 students quietly gathers into a room in Higgins Hall for their weekly meeting, addressing climate change on campus through the newly formed Climate Justice at Boston College movement.

BC Alum Helps Builds Zipcar Into Global Brand

Bennet Johnson • November 5, 2014

Zipcar has grown to be the world's largest car-sharing service, and BC alum Brian Harrington is helping the company run like a finely tuned engine.

Damn You Dave Brandon

TU_TD Sports • November 3, 2014

Edition No.1: Halloween wrap up.

The Bostonians, Heightsmen Join Forces For A Scary Good Show

Michelle Tomassi • November 3, 2014

The Bostonians dress up in the spirit of Halloween for Friday's performance, featuring the Heightsmen and the Boston University Treblemakers.