The Heights

Boston Homeless Census Completed During Frigid Temperatures

Colleen Martin • February 1, 2019

Volunteers went out into the streets of Boston at 10:30 p.m. on Wednesday carrying bags of gloves, hats, and blankets to hand out during the city’s annual homeless census.

People of the 2019 Women’s March

Mary Wilkie • January 22, 2019

Marchers share their stories and motivations for attending the 2019 Boston Women's March.

Women’s Center and BC Dems Talk Women’s March

Isabel Fenoglio • January 21, 2019

“The Women’s March is similar to the Women’s Center as a space where women can feel community, and feel that they are supported in their efforts for remedying gender and equity on campus, in Boston, and across the world,” said Julia Barrett, a Women’s Center employee and MCAS ’19.

Walsh Announces Opposition to Title IX Proposals

Colleen Martin • January 17, 2019

Boston Mayor Martin J. Walsh, Boston College ’09, announced that he will be issuing a public comment to the U.S. Department of Education to challenge the proposals to change Title IX in a press conference Wednesday afternoon. The proposals aim to redefine how sexual harassment is defined and handled at colleges.

Walsh Speaks on Diversity, Housing at State of the City Address

Colleen Martin • January 16, 2019

Mayor Martin J. Walsh, BC '09, delivered his annual State of the City Address on Tuesday evening at Boston Symphony Hall. He spoke about improvements made in housing, unemployment, and climate change.

When Christmas Comes to Boston, Craft Fairs Flourish

Mary Wilkie • December 6, 2018

The thing is, though, no matter how similar they seem to each other, every market has its own personal touch, represents values important to its creators, and highlights its unique artisans.

Word on the Street: Panelists Envision the Future of Urban Space

Alessandro Zenati • November 18, 2018

The Tufts Social Impact Network hosted an event at Sackler Auditorium on urbanization, curating a panel of five innovators across different industries. Each speaker discussed current challenges and potential solutions.

A Pocketbook Guide to Low-Budget Boston Events for Students

Eleanor Grondin • November 12, 2018

Eleanor Grondin provides a breakdown of some of the best events that Boston has to offer for students on a budget, such as Frog Pond College Nights, Boston Symphony Orchestra performances, and student-rate Celtics games.

Cambridge Innovation Center Talks Climate Change Threats to Boston’s Coastline

Keely Dickes • November 11, 2018

While the interaction of water with the coastline can never be predicted exactly, engineer Kirk Bosma warned that if the Boston coastline stays on its present path, the sea level is projected to rise eight feet by mid-century, which would inflict devastating environmental impacts in Boston.