The Heights

Boston College Republicans to Host Speaker With History of Islamophobic Comments

Scott Baker and Julia Kiersznowski • November 4, 2019

Editor's Note: Over 100 students gathered outside Andrew Klavan's Tuesday night appearance to protest his lecture. Read our coverage of it here. Andrew Klavan, a popular conservative journalist and...

Remembering Alberto Godenzi: “An Inspirational Leader, a Visionary”

Maeve Reilly and Isabella Cavazzoni • November 4, 2019

Close friends said Alberto Godenzi, who served as the dean of the School of Social Work and vice provost for Global Engagement, lived with virtue and integrity.

First Circuit Reverses, Allows BC Student’s Lawyer to Appear

Jack Miller • November 4, 2019

First Circuit Judge David J. Barron’s Oct. 24 order came with a note that the motion for Gersen to appear was denied “because it would create a recusal.”

Dillon, Bailey Pace Eagles to Comfortable Win Over Syracuse

Bradley Smart • November 2, 2019

AJ Dillon had 242 yards and three scores, David Bailey had 172 yards and a pair of touchdowns, and the Eagles used a 34-point second quarter to roll over the Orange on Saturday afternoon.

Saoirse Kennedy Hill Died of Accidental Overdose, per Report

Colleen Martin • November 1, 2019

The death of Saoirse Kennedy Hill, BC ’20, has been ruled an accidental overdose, according to her death certificate that was reviewed by WCVB-TV.

Former Lynch Dean Named Provincial for New East Province of Jesuits

Madeleine Romance • October 31, 2019

Rev. Joseph M. O’Keefe, S.J., was named the first provincial of the new USA East Province of the Jesuits just a week after the province was created.

UPDATE: BC Student Facing Involuntary Manslaughter Charge Following Boyfriend’s Suicide

Jack Miller and Abby Hunt • October 28, 2019

Suffolk County DA Rachael Rollins announced that Inyoung You has been indicted for her involvement in the death of her boyfriend Alexander Ursula, BC '19.

Koch Foundation Offers Funding for Political Science

Jack Miller • October 28, 2019

The political science department voted to approve the funding in meetings In late April and in early October.

No. 4 Clemson Wins 23rd Straight Game, Pummels BC

Bradley Smart • October 26, 2019

Behind an explosive offense that the Eagles were left chasing around the field, the fourth-ranked Tigers staked themselves to an early 17-0 lead and didn't let up from there.

In Death Valley, Dillon Becomes Program’s All-Time Leading Rusher

Andy Backstrom • October 26, 2019

AJ Dillon surpassed Andre Williams' mark of 3,739 career rushing yards on Saturday night during the Eagles' primetime matchup at No. 4 Clemson.

Melinda Lopez Takes the Stage at Boston College

Stephanie Liu • October 24, 2019

Melinda Lopez is bringing a diverse outlook to BC's theatre department.

BC Launches Prison Education Program

Jack Miller • October 24, 2019

Boston College opened up its latest satellite campus this fall in a less-than-traditional location: the Massachusetts Correctional Institute, a men’s correctional institute in Shirley, Mass., (MCI-Shirley),...