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Journey of Discovery: Omeed Alidadi’s Time in Tajikistan

Cole Dady September 10, 2017
"Before I went to Tajikistan, I was more afraid to take risks," said Omeed Alidadi, one the Heights' 'Seniors to Watch.'
While We Were Gone: Recapping the Boston Mayoral Race

While We Were Gone: Recapping the Boston Mayoral Race

Molly Duggan September 5, 2017
While many Boston College students were out of the city for the summer, the Boston mayoral elections continued. Now the campaigns of the candidates, Incumbent Democratic mayor Martin J. Walsh, WCAS ‘09, councilman Tito Jackson, Robert Cappucci, and Joseph Wiley, are running in full force.
'Twin Peaks' Embraces Darkness in Nightmarish End

‘Twin Peaks’ Embraces Darkness in Nightmarish End

Archer Parquette September 5, 2017
David Lynch continues to bend minds and haunt dreams during the Showtime revival of the beloved and beguiling 'Twin Peaks.'
'Eagle-Eyed': Boston's 'Free Speech Rally' and BC's DSA

‘Eagle-Eyed’: Boston’s ‘Free Speech Rally’ and BC’s DSA

Alec Greaney September 1, 2017

For the first episode of Eagle-Eyed, we took a look back at one of the most significant events in Boston this summer: the 'Free Speech Rally.' On this episode... A look at Boston's...

Finding Balance in the Future

Finding Balance in the Future

Rachel Loos August 30, 2017
"When you stop stressing and just relax, things can sort of fall into place."

Podcasts from The Heights

August 30, 2017
On the first episode of Eagle-Eyed, a look at Boston's 'Free Speech Rally,' and a BC student taking action against fascism.
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Justin Lloyd, MCAS ’18, Dies After Five-Year Battle With Cancer

Heidi Dong August 10, 2017
Justin Lloyd, MCAS '18, died last week after a five-year battle with a rare form of cancer called adenocarcinoma.
Boston College men's soccer

Men’s Soccer Releases 2017 Schedule

Andy Backstrom June 26, 2017
The Eagles released their schedule for the 2017 regular season on Monday. Nothing stands out more than the five opponents that made last year's Elite Eight.
Long Ride Home: Austin Cangelosi Is Back Where It All Began

Long Ride Home: Austin Cangelosi Is Back Where It All Began

Michael Sullivan May 4, 2017
In 45 years of coaching, Jerry York has only seen three players like Austin Cangelosi, The Heights' Male Athlete of the Year: Nathan Gerbe, Cam Atkinson, and Johnny Gaudreau.
Dear White People

‘Dear White People’ Stirs Up Comedic Conversation

Tomas Guarna May 3, 2017
The Netflix original show explores racial issues, activism, and campus life through artistic visuals and comedy, and starts conversations among viewers.
Assessing the French Election

Assessing the French Election

Garrett Reynolds May 3, 2017
"No candidate is perfect, and in almost every election, the ideal politician holds a combination of different forms of policy. If Macron can bring populist energy combined with effective economic policy, and make France inclusive, yet not beholden to the whims of the E.U., then France, Europe, and the world in general will benefit."
Ky Bowman

Statement Season: Ky Bowman’s Freshman Campaign Disproves Doubters

Andy Backstrom May 3, 2017
At first, Ky Bowman was an inconsistent role player. Now, he's one of the ACC's best and, as a result, The Heights' Breakout Male Athlete of the Year.
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