The Heights

BC Continues to Emphasize Diversifying Faculty

Jack Miller and Owen Fahy • September 17, 2018

Almost a year after the “Silence is Still Violence” march, Boston College is staring down several obstacles that stand in the way of a more diverse and representative faculty, but according to figures, BC has one of the most diverse faculties of its peer schools.

A Head of Culture and Trends

Joan Kennedy • September 16, 2018

“Ultimately the thing that I realized I was most interested in is why people like things and how entertainment works,” Kevin Allocca said. “And there are few things you can do that are at the scale of YouTube that answer that question.”

Football Ranked in AP Poll for First Time Since 2008

Bradley Smart • September 16, 2018

The Eagles cracked into the top-25 poll at No. 23, making an appearance for the first time since 2008—a season that ended with an appearance in the ACC Championship game.

BCPD Issues Bulletin Concerning Lake St. Incidents

Jack Goldman • September 15, 2018

The Boston College Police Department issued a Community Awareness Bulletin this morning concerning two incidents of a victim being “inappropriately touched” while walking down Lake Street. The most recent incident occurred at approximately 10 p.m. by Rogers Park, which is located next to the intersection of Lake Street and Washington Street in Brighton.

Amid Bruising Matchup, No. 7 Cardinals Deal BC First Loss of Season

Jack Coleman • September 14, 2018

In what was a physical, 90-minute battle, all it took was one Eagles turnover for Louisville, namely Cherif Dieye, to tip the scale and taint BC's undefeated record.

BC Dining Clarifies Late Night Details, Meets with UGBC

Jack Goldman • September 13, 2018

In an email sent Thursday afternoon, Boston College Dining Services confirmed that weekend Late Night dining hours on Lower Campus would be 9 p.m. to 2 a.m at Addie’s Loft. The email also officially announced that mozzarella sticks and chicken tenders, old staples of previous years’ Late Night dining menus, would be returning to the current menu on weekends. Those items returned to the weekend menu last week.

University Announces Four New Members of Board of Trustees

Jack Goldman • September 13, 2018

Four new members will join Boston College’s Board of Trustees beginning this fall, according to a University press release. Nicholas Burns, BC ’78, Hon. ’02; Jonathan Rather, BC ’82; Kendall Reid, BC ’79, Hon. ’18; and Kevin Smart, BC ’99, will be the newest members of the board, which will convene on Sept. 28.

Eagles Get Last Laugh in Rollercoaster ACC Opener

Andy Backstrom • September 13, 2018

Anthony Brown tossed five touchdowns and eclipsed the 300-yard mark for the first time in his career, guiding BC to a thrilling victory over Wake Forest and its first 3-0 start to a season since 2007.

“BC After Hours” Initiative to Extend Hours in Maloney, Co Ro Cafe, Open 300 Hammond Pond

Jack Goldman • September 12, 2018

Boston College is launching an initiative entitled “BC After Hours” that will concentrate on providing late night locations and resources to students, according to a University press release. Notable additions to spaces being rolled out as a part of the initiative are an intramural sports field at the Harrington Athletics Village on Brighton Campus, extended food service options and hours, and new rehearsal spaces at 300 Hammond Pond Parkway.

Missed Chances Haunt Eagles in Holy Cross Tie

Peter Kim • September 11, 2018

Simon Enstrom scored his sixth goal of the season, and BC recorded 32 shots to Holy Cross' seven, but struggled to find a way past Holy Cross keeper Henry Stutz in a frustrating draw.

University Applies Limits to Study Abroad Program

Jack Goldman • September 10, 2018

The Office of International Programs (OIP) announced in an email Wednesday that due to imbalances in the number of Boston College students studying abroad during the fall and spring semesters, the University has decided that limits will be placed on “each semester and program for students studying abroad.”

Dining Services Provides Updates on Fall Semester Changes

Charlie Power • September 10, 2018

Amid the changes and revamps Boston College Dining Services has unrolled to start the fall semester, none has garnered as much attention as Late Night dining’s move from the first floor of Corcoran Commons to Addie’s Loft on the second floor.