The Heights

Richard Gaillardetz Bridges the Pews With the Academy

Timmy Facciola • September 16, 2018

Richard Gaillardetz finds the best way to approach 2,000 years of Church history is first with a reminder that all are members of the baptized faithful.

A Head of Culture and Trends

Joan Kennedy • September 16, 2018

“Ultimately the thing that I realized I was most interested in is why people like things and how entertainment works,” Kevin Allocca said. “And there are few things you can do that are at the scale of YouTube that answer that question.”

The Midas Touch

Joan Kennedy • September 9, 2018

Erik Weihenmayer, BC '99, lost his sight when he turned 13—since then, he's become one of the most accomplished athletes in the world: He’s completed the Seven Summits, climbed technically challenging icefaces around the world, solo kayaked the Grand Canyon, and penned two books. But more notable than his standing at the top of Everest and Kilimanjaro, he’s created a formula for helping others brush past adversity and summit their fears.

Who’s Your Caddy: Another Summer Without an Internship

Timmy Facciola • September 4, 2018

My experience with the asset-slinging and stock bell-ringing began in the spring of eighth grade, when my parents realized summer was approaching and I was at an awkward age–too old for summer camp, too brashy for Teen Travel, and too young to entertain myself every day.

Fr. Michael Davidson, S.J., Stresses Community Building as He Heads Up BAIC

Jack Goldman • September 3, 2018

Rev. Michael Davidson, S.J. was only supposed to spend one year as a part of Boston College’s Campus Ministry department. His provincial sent him to BC to do a master’s in educational leadership,...

Just Have a Good Day

Heidi Dong • June 6, 2018

In 1976, Daniel Beaton began working as a custodian for Boston College as a 24-year-old father of three. Now, as a truck driver for BC’s mail services, Beaton has sent four of his five kids to BC, and...

The Consummate Teammate

Jack Goldman • June 6, 2018

Almost 40 years ago, Boston College was leasing a property in Brighton. On Dec. 28, 1978, it brought one of the property’s maintenance staff members onto its own staff as a third-shift custodian. Around...

The Love Story

Jack Goldman • June 6, 2018

T hirty-three years ago, love brought Frank Martins to Boston College. “I was working at Mass General Hospital,” Martins said. “My wife was actually a student here, she was living in Edmonds when...

Well Connected

Jack Miller • June 6, 2018

Most Boston College students don’t give a second thought to the routine quiet “good, how are you,” they robotically repeat to the Boston College Dining cashiers, except to consider a quick “thanks,...

The Sense of Humor

Catherine Cremens • June 6, 2018

Entering O’Neill Library late at night, the exhausted and stressed appearances of students can often be disheartening. Among the desolation of students hard at work, security guard Tony Bianchi exists...

Momentum Award: The Ultimate Sacrifice – Manuel Miranda

Jack Miller • May 15, 2018

Reflecting on the challenges and sacrifices that he and his family have made as immigrants, Manuel Miranda recalls the university's progress over three decades.

A Healthier Vision

Abby Hunt • May 14, 2018

From UGBC to Students for Sexual Health, Connor Kratz works to create change—by going through the system and around it.