The Heights

The Procrastination of Texting, Fueled by the Urgency to Respond

Riley Davis • October 26, 2023

We develop our "personal brand" through our vocal tone and diction, so we should care about the words flowing from our digital voices.

Glorious Getaways: What Your Spring Break Destination Says About You

Callie Oxford • March 3, 2023

As Spring Break approaches, Boston College students have scrambled to throw together (what they hope will be) the perfect getaway from the Heights. Maybe you’re trying to show off your gains from the Plex somewhere warm. Perhaps you're looking for a taste of adventure. Or, maybe you really just miss your bed at home. All of the above are valid priorities, but I’m here to tell you what your choice really says about you.

Caffeine Cliques: What Your Preferred Coffee Spot Says About You

Tushar Nazmul • February 26, 2023

BC has many places to fulfill your coffee cravings, so here’s what your favorite spot says about you.

The Sweet Truth: What Your Favorite Girl Scout Cookie Says About You

Ella Song and Will Martino • February 26, 2023

Whether you’re tasting Tagalongs at lunch, devouring Do-Si-Dos in bed, or savoring Samoas in class, we’re here to tell you one thing: what your favorite Girl Scout Cookie says about you.

You Are What You Drink (Out of): What Your Water Bottle Choice Says About You

Katie Baffa • February 3, 2023

The water bottle you choose from the vast array of options can reveal a lot about you. While there are endless water bottles on the market nowadays, I’ve identified some of the most popular styles at Boston College and what they say about those who carry them.

Sweater Weather: A Look into BC’s Favorite Sweaters

Caroline Hoffman • November 6, 2022

Fall weather in New England is like living with an indecisive God. Fierce wind gusts one day can be followed with unseasonable heat the next. Even on those rainy days when the Maloney elevators are at full capacity, one unanimous fall cue across the Heights is the classic sweater.

Library Levels: What Your Preferred Library Study Space Says About You

MC Claverie • October 27, 2022

While most of my friends and roommates are library lovers like myself, rarely do we all find ourselves at the same library, on the same floor, seated in the same section, at the same time. Each individual library and floor tends to attract a different crowd of BC students. As a seasoned library studier, here is my certified and 100 percent correct analysis of what your preferred library space says about you.

BC’s Backpacks: What Your Backpack Says About You

Steven Javier Dumeng • September 6, 2022

"The beauty of a backpack is that it can protect and hold things you need and care about. Which makes me think, in many ways, our backpacks are like us. What good is a backpack that doesn’t open? What good is a backpack that adds extra weight and stress? What good is a backpack that only carries itself? No matter its outward appearance, we don’t know what exists inside of them unless they open up and we find out for ourselves."

Flex at the Plex: Gym Culture and Workout Trends

Steven Javier Dumeng • April 10, 2022

The gym caters to a broad range of people, each seeking their own unique goals. Nonetheless, the gym is an opportunity to improve both your physical well-being and your mental well-being. Aside from physical exercise, the gym also serves as a shrine for reflection. As we exercise, we look at ourselves in the mirror, we look at others, we look at the ground, and, at times, we may even close our eyes and look at nothing.

Equinox and Birkenstocks: Seasonal Fashion Trends at BC

Steven Javier Dumeng • March 16, 2022

At Boston College, fashion trends tend to coincide with the unpredictable New England weather. Whether you have a love for thrifting or high-end retail, the weather transitions that occur throughout the academic year call for similar transitions in students’ clothing.

BC-Employed Students’ Spending Trends

Steven Javier Dumeng • February 14, 2022

To see where Boston College–employed students spend their money, I reached out to 14 different students who are actively working on campus to hear the ways in which they spend their cash. The question I asked my participants was simple: “Where does the money from your paycheck go?”