The Heights

BC Students Share Experiences With Testing Positive for COVID-19

Abby Hunt • March 31, 2020

By the time BC began its first day of online learning, two students found themselves taking a trip to UHS to get tested for the novel coronavirus.

BC Student Creates Platform to Help Those Affected by COVID-19

Julia Kiersznowski • March 31, 2020

Cooped up in her house in Randolph, N.J., junior Isabel Litterst watched the news in despair as it told stories of the many lives turned upside down by the COVID-19 pandemic.

BC Mission and Ministry Cancels In-Person Mass Services

Isabella Cavazzoni • March 26, 2020

Senior Adriana Watkins set candles up around her laptop at the table in her living room to watch Rev. Casey Beaumier, S.J., deliver the Candlelight Mass.

Petition Calls For BC to Hold In-Person Commencement

Madeleine Romance • March 25, 2020

In the four days following the announcement that Boston College would be moving online for the semester, seniors wrapped up their time on campus by cramming in final Mod parties and barbecues, watching...

BC Accepts 24 Percent of Class of 2024 Applicants

Colleen Martin • March 24, 2020

Of the 29,400 students who applied this academic year, 24 percent were admitted—a 3-point drop from the 27 percent acceptance rate BC has held for the past two years.

Student Living on Campus Tests Positive for COVID-19

Madeleine Romance • March 23, 2020

BC has also now received 19 self-reported cases from students who are not on campus, according to Associate Vice President of University Communications Jack Dunn.

UPDATE: Individuals to Be Notified of Exposure to 12 BC Students With COVID-19

Madeleine Romance • March 21, 2020

Ten Boston College students have self-reported cases of COVID-19, according to an update on the University’s coronavirus website on Saturday.

Room Selection Process Resumes Wednesday

Megan Kelly • March 21, 2020

Boston College will be resuming the room selection process for the 2020-2021 academic year on Wednesday, according to a Friday email from the Office of Residential Life.

‘It’s Really a Question of Survival’: Low-Income Students React to BC’s Closure

Scott Baker • March 20, 2020

Some low-income students have expressed dissatisfaction with BC’s move out exemption process and the way it has communicated with students.

Four Days of Chaos: Vandalism Reports See Sharp Uptick After Closure

Rachel Phelan • March 20, 2020

Following the announcement that courses would be moved online and students required to move out of their dorms, there was an increase in the number of incidents reported by the BCPD.

BC Webinar Provides Updates on Coronavirus

Eric Shea • March 20, 2020

BC hosted a virtual panel on Monday to provide updates on the novel coronavirus. The webinar featured expert panelists from BC and Boston University.

Remaining Students Moved to Upper Campus

Jack Miller • March 19, 2020

Approximately 500 Boston College students remained on campus as of Monday. They will be housed in traditional single rooms on Upper Campus with access to communal restrooms and a communal dining hall.