Over the past three years, Boston College has purchased two new properties, Mount Alvernia High School and Pine Manor College, to expand its educational and administrative resources. Heights editors got an inside look at the new campuses.
News, Top Story, Administration
Former Professor Sues BC for Sex and Pregnancy Discrimination
A former Boston College professor is suing the University, alleging she faced gender discrimination in her tenure application process that occurred while she took maternity leave.
Football, Fall, Top Story, Sports
Eagles Falter Against Pittsburgh in 24–16 Defeat
Boston College football fell to Pittsburgh 24–16 on Thursday. The Eagles only found the end zone once and allowed 404 total yards to Pitt.
Top Story, Features, Long-term Features, Long-form Features
Maroon, Gold, and Green: The Divestment Debate at BC
“Keep talking,” Landrigan said. “Keep impressing on the elders the importance of the issue. The fact that your generation is going to have to live with [climate change] for a lot longer than we do. And keep making the argument that climate change has to be taken seriously, especially in a Jesuit Catholic University.”
Football, Sports, Top Story, Fall
Eagles’ Five-Game Win Streak Snapped With 48–22 Loss to Virginia Tech
Boston College football’s five-game win streak was snapped on Saturday, as Virginia Tech defeated the Eagles 48–22.
Long-term Features, Long-form Features, Features, Top Story
Maroon, Gold, and Green: A Look Into Sustainability Initiatives on the Heights
“Sustainability is going to be so important going forward,” Ryan said. “It doesn’t matter what your career interest is, or, you know, your individual interests—It’s going to apply to so many different disciplines, so I think it’s important for students to view it as something they should be paying attention to and being proactive about.”
Sports, Fall, Top Story, Football
Eagles Earn Bowl Eligibility With 17–10 Win Over Syracuse
Boston College football defeated Syracuse 17–10 on Friday in the JMA Wireless Dome to earn bowl eligibility for the first time since 2021.
Sports, Women's Soccer, Top Story
Jason Lowe Fired After Five Seasons With BC Women’s Soccer
Boston College has fired women’s soccer head coach Jason Lowe after five seasons leading the program, Athletics Director Blake James announced on Tuesday.
Features, Top Story
Cats and Dogs for Others: Emotional Support Animals at BC Provide Comfort, Companionship
“At the end of the day, it’s all worth it because overall it has completely increased my mental health, and it’s so great for my roommates too because she just makes everyone around so happy,” Nikkhoo said.
Sports, Football, Top Story, Fall
Eagles Squeak by UConn 21–14 With 211 More Yards of Total Offense
Boston College football defeated UConn 21–14 on Saturday at home for its fourth straight win. BC totaled 433 yards of offense in the win.
