The Heights

Bee Sustainable: Fulton Hive Raises Awareness of Environmental Issues

Kayla Fernando • September 11, 2016

The newest addition to the roof of Fulton Hall is the bee's knees-literally.

Master of None: Reaping the Benefits of Conscious Disengagement

Mike Kotsopoulos • September 11, 2016

The same question presented itself dozens of times. Everyone asked it. Professors, roommates, and, yes, even my parents: “What are your plans for senior year?” I contemplated this question again...

Momentum Award: Eradicate BC Racism

Sophie Reardon • May 5, 2016

The Heights awarded Eradicate Boston College Racism with a momentum award for its anti-racist activity on campus throughout the 2015-16 academic year.

Rwandan Jesuit and Ph.D Student Finds Home at BC

Heidi Dong • May 2, 2016

Marcel Uwineza's story is a long one, he warns, but both his experiences surviving the Rwandan Genocide and becoming involved in the Catholic Church is have made him the man he is today.

So(m)ber Emily’s End-of-Year Texts

Emily Sadeghian • May 2, 2016

In a series of texts, columnist Emily Sadeghian recounts her journey on the Heights and passes the torch to the next generation of Eagles.

A Coast-to-Coast Bike Journey Measured in Stories, Not Miles

DJ Recny • May 2, 2016

Paul Sherban, MCAS '16, will bike 4,000 miles on a journey to record the essence of Americana.

Mike Sacco Works With Underclassmen to Build a BC for All

Maggie Powers • May 2, 2016

Mike Sacco, director of the BC Center for Student Formation, is the conduit between students and campus culture.

The Art of Friendship: A Sunday for Bio Labs and Coloring Books

Kayla Fernando • May 2, 2016

Assistant Features Editor Kayla Fernando left Blick Art Materials with more than cardstock, glue sticks, and a coloring book.

After Five Extra Weeks, Elections Committee Looks Back at a Hectic Election

James Lucey • May 1, 2016

Coming off of a hectic elections year, the BC Elections Committee takes a well-deserved breather and reflects on a wild semester in undergraduate politics.

Meet the Prez and VP: Simons and McCaffrey on Finding BC’s Middle Ground

Connor Murphy • April 24, 2016

Russell Simons and Meredith McCaffrey, both MCAS '17, joined the race late, but won fast.

Certified BC Students Care for Runners and Spectators at Mile 21

Kayla Fernando • April 24, 2016

BC EMS was on duty this Marathon Monday, providing emergency medical care for athletes and spectators alike.

Before the Last Year at BC, a Reflection on Roads Not Taken

Madeleine Loosbrock • April 24, 2016

It’s a personal choice, and different for each individual, but I am confident at this point in the semester in my decision to stay at BC. I think about the new relationships I’ve formed. I think about the fear, sadness, anxiety, and pain that I’ve learned to overcome on my own.