The Heights

AADS to Fill Three New Core Faculty Positions

Connor Murphy • January 19, 2017

The hirings will give the program the opportunity to explore becoming a major down the line.

In Response to Student Demand, O’Neill and Hillside Extend Hours

Heidi Dong • January 19, 2017

"Hillside After Dark" is meant to give students somewhere to gather and socialize other than their residence halls.

In December, Beloved Eagle’s Nest Employee Let Go

Chris Russo • January 19, 2017

One student created an online petition calling upon students to boycott Eagle’s Nest until Gonzalez was rehired.

2,900 Admitted Early Action to Class of 2021

Connor Murphy • January 18, 2017

As prospective students begin to hear back from schools, the Office of Undergraduate Admission accepted about 33 percent of 9,000 early action applications.

Woman Attacked While Running Around Chestnut Hill Reservoir

Taylor St. Germain • January 12, 2017

The two suspects are described as blond males in their 20s wearing dark clothing.

Eradicate BC Racism Faces Potential Sanctions From University

Chris Russo • December 20, 2016

Over 230 students have signed a letter of solidarity in support of the students who received disciplinary summons.

Despite Question 4, BC Still Prohibits Marijuana Use

Taylor St. Germain • December 12, 2016

Associate Dean of Students Richard J. DeCapua cited the federal Drug-Free Schools and Communities Act as the University’s guideline for dealing with this measure.

CAB Announces Plexapalooza Date, Indicates on Social Media That Marshmello Likely to Perform

Chris Russo • December 11, 2016

CAB has announced that BC’s annual Plexapalooza will be on Feb. 4. Tickets will be available for students to purchase after Winter Break.

Suspicious Person Allegedly Sighted Around Kostka Hall Wednesday Night

Chris Russo • December 9, 2016

Students were reminded to close and lock their windows when they are not in their room and to report any suspicious activity to BCPD.

BC Groups Hold Rally with Mattakeeset Leader to Support Standing Rock

Connor Murphy • December 8, 2016

Sachem Wampatuck Wompimeequin talked about Massachusetts's history with indigenous populations.

Despite Missing Green Card, Minaldy Cadet Receives Financial Aid

Sophie Reardon • December 8, 2016

Just before Thanksgiving Break, Minaldy Cadet learned that he would receive financial aid for the spring semester. Last semester, he had to take out a loan to pay for his first semester of college after failing to obtain a green card.

CJBC To Stand in Solidarity with Standing Rock Today at Rally

Heidi Dong • December 8, 2016

Alyssa Florack, a member of CJBC and MCAS '17, believes that social justice and climate change are deeply intertwined.