The Heights

Marty Walsh Sworn In As Boston’s New Mayor At Conte Forum

Nathan McGuire • January 6, 2014

By: Nathan McGuire

On Monday at 10 a.m., Conte Forum hosted the inauguration of Mayor Martin J. Walsh, WCAS '09, an alumnus of the University and Boston's first new mayor in two decades.

Preparing For Action

Tricia Tiedt • January 6, 2014

By: Tricia Tiedt

In a space more often occupied by goalies and point guards than politicians, new Mayor Martin J. Walsh, WCAS '09, had one simple message to share from his platform above the floors of Kelley Rink: we move forward as one.

Harvard Student Arrested on Federal Bomb Hoax Charges

Ryan Towey • December 18, 2013

Kim, a 20-year-old student at Harvard University, was arrested Tuesday on federal bomb hoax charges that resulted in the evacuation of four university buildings and the cancellation of Monday morning's exams.

Evacuated Buildings at Harvard University Deemed Safe

Ryan Towey • December 16, 2013

On Monday morning, Harvard University received reports of explosives at four on-campus sites-the Science Center, Thayer, Sever, and Emerson halls.

Introducing ArtLifting

Ryan Towey • December 11, 2013

Spencer Powers, BC '07, often meets his sister Liz at a Harvard Square pub called Grendel's Den, where food is half-priced after 9 p.m.

Public Places Made Private by Memories

Samantha Costanzo • October 16, 2013

It's not that I can't keep a secret. It's just that I can't keep a story. Once I've learned something new, it's not long before I've told someone else all about it.

Endlessly Changing Weather

Samantha Costanzo • September 18, 2013

For a California girl, New England's weather is a constant surprise.

COLUMN: An Ode to the MBTA (Really)

Samantha Costanzo • September 4, 2013

It started out innocently enough: with an unlimited monthly pass for the T so I could get to work and back every day this summer.

Stories from the Finish Line

Eleanor Hildebrandt • April 18, 2013

By: Eleanor Hildebrandt

The undergraduate students profiled above were primarily located between Mile 25 and the finish line of the Boston Marathon. Meanwhile, Alex Trautwig, BC '12, was in Kenmore Square. Of those interviewed, four were runners for the BC Campus School Marathon Team and two were spectators.