The Heights

Warm Winters: TU/TD

TU/TD • January 29, 2018

"But this prematurely mild weather, besides taunting everyone with a brief taste of spring, conceals a frightening phenomenon that becomes increasingly problematic while people continue to deny its existence."

On Union, BC Sides With Trump

Josh Behrens • January 29, 2018

"While many undergraduate students may have simply archived the seemingly monotonous email, the six paragraph-long message is an elaborate attempt to cover up one simple fact: BC is siding with Trump."

Relationships Threatened Through Hyper-Partisanship

Matthew Kelly • January 29, 2018

"Often missing is a basic appreciation of students as multifarious beings, who are much greater than the political beliefs they hold."

Contemplating Mattress Firm’s Intentions

Austin Bodetti • January 29, 2018

"I would have to undertake this journey without any assistance and succeed against all logical expectations, similar to how Donald Trump won the presidency."

Escaping My Addiction to Social Media

Kelly Christ • January 29, 2018

"But as I watch the multitude of pictures and videos load, I feel my heart sink just a bit. I had spent my Saturday night watching a movie in my dorm."

A Challenge to Expensive Textbooks

Rachel Loos • January 29, 2018

"The prices of new textbooks have been rising incredibly fast—faster than food, clothing, cars and even health care."

What Do You Remember About Your Admitted Eagle Day Experience?

The Heights • January 28, 2018

In this Monday's edition of 'Voices from the Dustbowl,' we asked students what they remember about their Admitted Eagle Day experience. Featured Image by Margaux Eckert

BC Announces Use of New Financial Aid Tool

The Heights Editorial Board • January 22, 2018

"Because BC has experienced a steady increase in early applications over the past few years, the school provides more resources for applicants to utilize in the process."

Netflix and Ill: TU/TD

TU/TD • January 21, 2018

"Ignoring the fact that both of their names sound ridiculously fictional, their respective baking expertises complement each other when judging the bakers’ plates."

A Day in the Life of a Pitcher

Jack Nelson • January 21, 2018

"That’s the other funny thing about baseball: if you think, you’re dead. The action happens too fast. To be great you have to trust your training, trust your instincts, and simply react."

Encouraging Relief for Puerto Rico

Marta Seitz • January 21, 2018

"Unfortunately, we seem to file away disasters from Puerto Rico as distant, foreign news occurring miles away from our safe little college bubble."

Escaping Stereotypes, Taking Control

Mahima Menghani • January 21, 2018

"I realized that I have been intentionally resisting the categorizations that an ignorant society has created for South Asian students, especially throughout my first year in college."