The Heights

Following a National Trend, BC Bans Hoverboards

Taylor St. Germain • January 8, 2016

After a semester of increased hoverboard sitings on campus, Director of Public Safety John King sent out an email Jan. 8th notifying students of the new ban on the electrical boards.

To Fundraise For Boston Children’s Hospital, 12-Hour Dance Marathon Planned For April

Shannon Longworth • December 17, 2015

The dance marathon will be the first of its kind at Boston College.

From Coffee To Physics: A New Job For The Chocolate Bar’s Lead Cashier

Taylor St. Germain • December 16, 2015

After nine years as lead cashier of the Chocolate Bar, Scott Bortolotto is taking on a new role as assistant events coordinator in the physics department.

In January, Chainsmokers To Perform At Plexapalooza

Sophie Reardon • December 15, 2015

Tuesday afternoon, the Campus Activities Board announced that the Chainsmokers, an American DJ duo, will perform at Plexapalooza in January.

In Response To Gabelli Donation, UGBC Asks BC To ‘Prioritize Its Students’

Alexandra Allam • December 13, 2015

A $10 million donation for campus beautification causes UGBC to release a statement.

BCPD And BC Rec Team Up To Spread Holiday Spirit With Toys For Tots Drive

Taylor St. Germain • December 10, 2015

BCPD and BC Rec teamed up to collect toys for Toys for Tots, an organization that donates gifts to underprivileged children around the holidays.

McWilliams: ‘It Is Time For Us To Focus On Welfare, Not Warfare’

Chris Russo • December 10, 2015

Monica McWilliams discussed women in politics and her life as an Northern Ireland politician on Wednesday night.

Keaton, Lawrence, And Mara In Line For 2016 Oscars

Grace Godvin • December 10, 2015

With awards season just around the corner, we take a look at the year's top contenders for the Academy Award's most notable accolades.

BC Alum Releases Film About Record-Breaking, 53-Day Run

Sophie Reardon • December 10, 2015

In 2014, Joe McConaughy, BC '13, honored his late cousin Colin with a 2,660-mile run along California's Pacific Coast Trail. A year later, he released a film to commemorate the run and his cousin, who passed away at the age of two after being diagnosed with Neuroblastoma, a rare form of brain cancer.