The Heights

Law Schools Face Diminished Enrollment Numbers

Jack Miller • February 11, 2019

Over a decade after the 2008 recession, law schools across the country are grappling with the fallout of a shrinking labor market, trends that have only recently reversed themselves.

Bowman, Injury-Plagued BC Drop Fourth Straight After Poor Showing in Syracuse

Bradley Smart • February 10, 2019

Ky Bowman had 21 points after sitting out the first five minutes for a "minor team issue," but the Eagles still struggled mightily in a disappointing loss to Syracuse.

Program-Record-Breaking Seven Eagles Invited to 2019 NFL Combine

Andy Backstrom • February 7, 2019

Seven BC players were invited to the 2019 NFL Combine, the most in single-season program history and tied for the 14th-most in the country.

At Debate, UGBC Teams Agree on Diversity and Inclusion

Danny Flynn • February 7, 2019

UGBC hosted a debate between the two teams of presidential candidates that focused on issues of diversity and inclusion on Wednesday.

International Student Population Hits New High

Celia Carbone • February 6, 2019

The Boston College international student population rose to a record high 1,878 students this year, according to the Office of International Students and Scholars.

Ahead of Debates, UGBC Candidates Release Official Platforms

Grace Christenson • February 6, 2019

The election kickoff for the Undergraduate Government of Boston College presidential race took place Monday night, where the two remaining presidential teams disclosed their official platforms.

CSOM, Career Center Host Inaugural ‘Bank Week’

Jack Miller and Abby Hunt • February 4, 2019

The event, which is taking place this week, is designed for students to learn more about internship and career opportunities away from the pressure of recruitment and networking sessions.

Freshmen, Woll Step Up to Beat Harvard, Snap Four-Game Beanpot Skid

Bradley Smart • February 4, 2019

The Eagles won their first game in the Beanpot since 2016, beating Harvard and snapping a four-game skid behind goals from freshmen Patrick Giles and Jack McBain.

UGBC Presidential Elections Platform Drafts Released

Grace Christenson • February 4, 2019

The three teams campaigning to be Undergraduate Government of Boston College President and Executive Vice President released their initial platform proposals to The Heights after they officially declared...

‘My Presence Here Does Not Mean Anything’

The Heights • February 4, 2019

This is a story of the painful progress BC has experienced as it slowly integrated black students into its culture and community—the successes, the failures, the apathy, and the passion that administrators, faculty, and students have experienced over the last 100 years.

Student Leaders Respond to Administration Letter on Resolution

Scott Baker, Danny Flynn, and Samantha Karl • February 4, 2019

Interim VPSA Joy Moore penned a letter rejecting most of the provisions of UGBC's Hate Crime Response Resolution on behalf of the University.

Colleges Lodge Concerns Over Tweaks to Title IX

Scott Baker • February 4, 2019

AICUM—which BC is a member of—has issued public comments about the universities’ concern over proposed changes to Title IX.