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Boisi Center Director Rev. Mark Massa, S.J. To Step Down After Nine Years
Emily Russo and Samuel Lee-Papastravos October 24, 2025
Rev. Mark Massa, S.J., will step down from his role as director of the Boisi Center for Religion and American Public Life after nine years in the role.
Preview: BC Looks To Avoid Seventh Straight Loss Against No. 19 Louisville
Zach LaTour October 24, 2025
While Boston College football undoubtedly needs a reset, there is no rest for the weary, as No. 9 Louisville rides into Saturday’s game after upsetting then-No. 2 Miami last Friday. 
Newton City Council Approves Zoning Change Aimed at Curbing Oversized Homes
Nathan Yarnall and Brandon Yoo October 24, 2025
Newton City Council voted on Monday to approve a zoning amendment designed to limit the size and visual scale of new single-family homes in the city.
Newton Revises Career and Technical Education Policy To Expand Equity and Access for Students
Sophie Bai and Patrick Lundregan October 24, 2025
Newton Public Schools (NPS) officials presented a major update to the district’s Career and Technical Education (CTE) policy at Monday night’s Newton School Committee meeting. 
(Molly Bruns / Heights Archives)
BC Republicans Denounce Controversial Speaker’s Remarks
Nikita Osadchiy and Riley Del Sesto October 24, 2025
The Boston College Republicans denounced Nick Solheim’s remarks, emphasizing that the group does not endorse his rhetoric and that it is actively cooperating with the Office of Student Involvement (OSI) to resolve an investigation into the unapproved event.
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Boisi Center Director Rev. Mark Massa, S.J. To Step Down After Nine Years
Emily Russo and Samuel Lee-Papastravos October 24, 2025
Rev. Mark Massa, S.J., will step down from his role as director of the Boisi Center for Religion and American Public Life after nine years in the role.
(Molly Bruns / Heights Archives)
BC Republicans Denounce Controversial Speaker’s Remarks
Nikita Osadchiy and Riley Del Sesto October 24, 2025
The Boston College Republicans denounced Nick Solheim’s remarks, emphasizing that the group does not endorse his rhetoric and that it is actively cooperating with the Office of Student Involvement (OSI) to resolve an investigation into the unapproved event.
(Nicole Vagra / Heights Archives)
BC Republicans Under Investigation After Unapproved Speaker’s Inflammatory Remarks Spark Outrage
Nikita Osadchiy October 23, 2025

The Boston College Office of Student Involvement (OSI)—which oversees student organizations on campus—has launched an investigation into...

Jack Neuhauser died on Sept. 30 at the age of 82.
“A Happy Warrior”: Remembering John J. “Jack” Neuhauser
Katherine Kline October 23, 2025
John J. “Jack” Neuhauser made a lasting impact on the Boston College community through his leadership and dedication to serving its needs, according to David Quigley. 
(Nikita Osadchiy / Heights Editor)
UGBC Releases Statement Affirming Support for Immigrants, International Students
Reetu Agnihotri October 22, 2025
UGBC posted a statement to its Instagram Wednesday morning, highlighting resources for students affected by increased Immigrations and Customs Enforcement (ICE) presence in Boston.
(Eylul Oktay / Heights Staff)
Students Discuss Self-Censorship on Campus at Dialogue Event
Willy Connors and Toni Idowu October 22, 2025
 Peter Coquillette, CSOM ’26, and Skyler Safriet, MCAS ’26 hosted a Braver Angels dialogue Monday, bringing students together to discuss self-censorship on campus.
(Jashodhara Jindal / Heights Editor)
Cozy and Criminally Underrated TV Shows To Watch This Fall
Nicole Charbit Azpurua October 23, 2025
My perfect fall viewing isn't necessarily about ghosts and gore, but simply shows that just feel like October. They're the kind of shows that are sometimes overlooked, or maybe you saw them years ago and forgot just how good they are.
(Jashodhara Jindal / Heights Editor)
‘Black Phone 2’ Would Be the Perfect Sequel if It Were Scary
Jack Weynand October 23, 2025
Horror fans have at least one treat in store this Halloween with Black Phone 2. The film is a perfect expansion of the original’s themes and lore, maintaining the tone of the franchise while giving viewers a taste of a new setting and aesthetic.
(Jashodhara Jindal / Heights Editor)
Hollywood’s Halloween Treats
Anthony McPhelim October 21, 2025
Halloween movies have a way of wrapping us in nostalgia while scaring us just enough as to keep the lights on when heading to bed. They turn a nervous tingle into a holiday tradition.
(Jashodhara Jindal / Heights Editor)
The Weight of Silence: On Yael Van Der Wouden’s ‘The Safekeep’
Kevin McIlvain October 20, 2025
Some novels arrive not with a crash, but with a slow, deliberate unspooling—the quiet revelation of what has always been there, just under the surface. 'The Safekeep,' Yael van der Wouden’s debut novel, is one of those books. 
(Parker Leaf / Heights Senior Staff)
Of Monsters and Men Makes a Promising Comeback With ‘All is Love and Pain in the Mouse Parade’
Lillian Kelly October 19, 2025
Icelandic folk-rock group Of Monsters and Men released their first major album in six years, All is Love and Pain in the Mouse Parade, on Friday. The product is grand, contemplative, and achingly vulnerable.
(Jashodhara Jindal / Heights Editor)
TV Is Dead, and Streaming Killed It
Jack Weynand October 19, 2025
Right before our eyes, streaming has convinced us as viewers to become complicit with a type of TV that’s inconvenient, time-consuming, and non-traditional. We deserve better, and as recently as five years ago, we had it.
BC dropped last year's matchup to Lousville 31-27. (Yamari Santillan / Heights Staff)
Preview: BC Looks To Avoid Seventh Straight Loss Against No. 19 Louisville
Zach LaTour October 24, 2025
While Boston College football undoubtedly needs a reset, there is no rest for the weary, as No. 9 Louisville rides into Saturday’s game after upsetting then-No. 2 Miami last Friday. 
BC has been eliminated by Denver in its last two playoff appearances. (Anatoly Guz / Heights Staff)
Preview: No. 9 BC Looks To Break Losing Streak Against No. 7 Denver in Early-Season Test
Mary Canapary and Grace Sheehan October 23, 2025
After winning two of its last three games, Boston College men's hockey is looking to secure another this Friday. The only question is, will the Eagles be able to against rival No. 7 Denver?
BC travels to Syracuse in game two of its series versus the Orange. (Yamari Santillan / Heights Staff)
Syracuse Tops BC 3–2 in Five Set Battle
Caroline Kowalski, Heights Staff • October 22, 2025
Boston College volleyball failed to earn its first back-to-back ACC wins despite Audrey Ross' 19 kills, dropping a 3–2 loss in game one of its two-game series versus Syracuse.
The motion passed 18–5, with one absent (Nicole Vagra / Heights Editor)
Newton City Council Approves Zoning Change Aimed at Curbing Oversized Homes
Nathan Yarnall and Brandon Yoo October 24, 2025
Newton City Council voted on Monday to approve a zoning amendment designed to limit the size and visual scale of new single-family homes in the city.
All seven of Newton’s approved CTE programs are based at Newton North. (Genevieve Morrison / Heights Editor)
Newton Revises Career and Technical Education Policy To Expand Equity and Access for Students
Sophie Bai and Patrick Lundregan October 24, 2025
Newton Public Schools (NPS) officials presented a major update to the district’s Career and Technical Education (CTE) policy at Monday night’s Newton School Committee meeting. 
Murphy hopes to facilitate greater communication and transparency with the public on staff union contracts if elected. (Photo Courtesy of Jim Murphy)
Jim Murphy Seeks To Bring Educators’ Perspective to Newton School Committee
Thomas Kenneally October 23, 2025
With nearly 40 years of experience in education, Jim Murphy aims to give educators a stronger voice in Newton’s policymaking by running for a seat on the Newton School Committee (NSC).