The Heights

‘Pops’ Lights Up With Talent, Record High Funds Raised

The Heights Editorial Board • September 27, 2015

The 23rd annual Pops on The Heights raised a record high $7.5 million, and entertained during another Parents' Weekend.

Pope’s Message Should Act As A Touchstone For Boston College

The Heights Editorial Board • September 27, 2015

The Pope's message on important social issues should be taken and applied here at Boston College.

When Safe Classrooms Become Dangerous For Learning

Katherine Belsito • September 27, 2015

We come to higher education to be exposed, challenged, and to grow. How can a student achieve this if they are given the opportunity to run away and hide when the going gets tough?

Two Miles Are Enough: Learning To Accept Progress

Catherine Duffy • September 27, 2015

“Passions,” these things that Boston College professors and students talk about on a regular basis, are everything and anything. But the question is: how do you make progress towards them?

The Perils Of Irony: How Sarcasm Builds Barriers To Authenticity

Emily Sadeghian • September 27, 2015

BC student reflects on the irony present within the millennial society and its far-reaching implications.

‘What Makes This The Time To Be Alive?’

The Heights • September 27, 2015

In this edition of 'Voices From The Dustbowl,' we asked students what they thought made this the time to be alive.

‘Rise’ Looks To Bring Leading Women To New Heights At Boston College

The Heights Editorial Board • September 23, 2015

Rise, a new program from The Women's Center, looks to mentor those who are always busy mentoring others.

Agape Latte Franchised, Expands To Other Universities

The Heights Editorial Board • September 23, 2015

C21's Agape Latte is going to see an expansion to many other colleges across the country, and this is only the beginning.

Cleaning The Clocks: The Problem With College

Christophe Bernier • September 23, 2015

Clocks have been put into the classrooms, and although it might seem like a good thing, it's actually the least of our problems.

Embracing Electronic Dance Music

Dan Gazzola • September 23, 2015

People take too hard of a stance on electronic dance music, and don't consider how prevalent it is in entertainment today, or how much more prevalent it'll be in the future.

Homogeneity At Boston College

Pamela Taylor • September 23, 2015

We are here to become "men and women" for others. But who are the others, and are we actually doing anything to help them at all?

Transfer Tales: Switching Schools Is More About Fit Than Ranking

Evan Gatti • September 21, 2015

A senior who transferred as a sophomore discusses the differences between Boston College and the University of South Carolina.