The Heights

BCPD Chief Bill Evans Settles Into New Position

Jack Goldman • September 10, 2018

Entering his fourth week on the job after taking over for the now-retired chief John King, Evans is beginning to settle into his routine at his home in BCPD command. His walls are adorned with countless medals from his various escapades during his over 30 years of service to the Boston Police Department, right down to the many different literal hats he wore over his tenure, which led to a five-year stint as commissioner.

University Makes 68 New Faculty Hires for 2018-19 Year

Jack Goldman • September 10, 2018

Over the summer, Boston College hired 43 new faculty members, according to Vice Provost for Faculties Billy Soo. Twenty-one men and 22 women were hired, and of the entire group, 12 are AHANA+. In terms of visiting faculty, 25 new members were hired: 13 males and 12 females. Of that group, six are AHANA+.

Stanford Professor Evans, Leahy Address Freshmen at First Year Convocation

Brooke Kaiserman • September 9, 2018

University President Rev. William P. Leahy, S.J., addressed the flock of freshmen clustered in Conte Forum this past Thursday at First Year Academic Convocation. A maroon tapestry cloaked the bottom of the platform, emblazoned with phrase: Go set the world aflame.

Grammy Winner Daya to Headline Stokes Set

Jack Goldman • September 8, 2018

The Campus Activities Board (CAB) announced at halftime of today’s BC football game versus Holy Cross that Grammy Award Winning Artist Daya will headline Stokes Set on Sept. 15. Now in its third year, the fall concert will be held on the Stokes Lawn, and doors will open at 5:30 p.m.

Dillon, Eagles Run Holy Cross Out of Alumni Stadium

Andy Backstrom • September 8, 2018

A.J. Dillon rushed for 149 yards and three touchdowns in less than a quarter of work, and BC cruised to its second 30-plus point blowout of the season against longtime New England rival Holy Cross.

Enstrom’s Last-Minute Goal Caps Eagles’ First Win Over Clemson Since 2009

Jack Coleman • September 7, 2018

BC snapped its six-game scoreless streak against the Tigers, and Simon Enstrom logged a pair of goals, including the game-winner in the 88th minute to knock of Clemson for the first time since 2009.

New UGBC Budget Set at $329,138

Jack Goldman and Samantha Karl • September 7, 2018

The budget for the Undergraduate Government of Boston College is set at $329,138 for the 2018-19 year, a $1,162 increase over the 2017-18 budget. The main goals for this year’s budget are to allocate and spend money more efficiently and reach as many students as possible during UGBC events, according to Annika Li, vice president of financial affairs for UGBC and CSOM ’19.