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(Paige Stein / Heights Editor)

What ‘The Heights’ is Thankful For

The Heights Editorial Board November 19, 2023
The names that dot this page make up a crazy family that’ll laugh, scream, and cry together for years to come. I’ll always be grateful for them.
(Parker Leaf / Heights Editor)

How to Navigate Thanksgiving at Boston College

Veronica Pierce November 16, 2023
There are plenty of options in the Boston area these students can turn to as they celebrate Thanksgiving, whether it be a quality meal or a fun activity. 
The Heightsmen Perform to Jam-Packed Crowd at Fall Café 

The Heightsmen Perform to Jam-Packed Crowd at Fall Café 

Kathy Lu November 12, 2023
Boston College's all-male a capella group hosted a cozy and lively show in packed auditorium.
(Paige Stein / Heights Editor)

On Homecoming and Holistic Education: A Lorikeet Among the Eagles

Andrew Lim November 5, 2023
That school spirit so joyfully displayed at BC is all but unimaginable back in Australia. To the Aussie mind, being a student is just one of many things you do.
(Kellen Davis / Heights Staff)

Brown Unpacks the Consequences of the Chernobyl Disaster

Mukund Rachakonda October 27, 2023
The Chernobyl disaster triggered far-reaching social, political, and economic ramifications that shaped today’s world, according to Kate Brown, a professor of science, technology, and society at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology.
Teachers and residents commented on NPS’ response to the Israel-Hamas war and the ongoing contract negotiations between teachers and the school committee. (Steve Mooney / Heights Archives)

Community Members Question NPS’ Response to Israel-Hamas War, NPS Bargaining Progress at School Committee Meeting

Annika Engelbrecht October 25, 2023
The current talks come after a campaign to raise taxes, providing additional funding for the NPS budget, partially failed in the spring.
(Emily Ahern / Heights Staff)

“Poverty, By America”: Desmond Dissects Increasing Financial Problems in the U.S.

Aidan Gravina October 15, 2023
Matthew Desmond’s experiences growing up in poverty prompted him to take a stand as a poverty abolitionist. The Lowell Humanity Series hosted a lecture on Wednesday titled, “Poverty, By America.” Desmond, a Pulitzer Prize–winning author, said watching his family get evicted from their home motivated him to ask why the United States deals with poverty in the way it does.
(Alina Chen / Heights Staff)

Class of 2024 Feedback Form Solicits Student Input for Proposed Senior Events

Lucy Freeman September 25, 2023
Boston College seniors received an email on Sunday morning titled “Class of 2024 Let’s Celebrate You,” prompting them to provide feedback on proposed additional senior class events.
BC defeated Louisville last season 34–33. (Aditya Rao / Heights Staff)

Preview: BC Looks to Recover on the Road at Louisville

Meredith Syms September 21, 2023
For the first time this season, BC is on the road as they head to L&N Federal Credit Union Stadium for an ACC matchup against Louisville.
(Paige Stein / Heights Editor)

Not All RAs Are Created Equal

Mary Perez September 17, 2023
I aim to point out problems involving BC’s Residential Life so the University can understand the frustrations RAs on campus face.
Educators shared their experiences teaching in a post-pandemic school environment. (Image Courtesy of Wikimedia Commons)

Newton Teachers Association, Newton School Committee Reach Impasse in Negotiations

Annie Ladd Reid September 10, 2023
After a year of negotiations, the Newton Teachers Association (NTA) and the Newton School Committee (NSC) are at odds.
Boston Calling Day 3: The Walkmen Return After Decade-Long Hiatus

Boston Calling Day 3: The Walkmen Return After Decade-Long Hiatus

Paterson Tran June 7, 2023
The Walkmen returns after a long hiatus with a lively performance in Boston Calling's Blue Stage.
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