The Heights

BC Can Do More To Help Students With Move-In Process Off Campus

Bennet Johnson • September 2, 2015

With classes at BC starting Monday, the University put its students who live off campus in a difficult position.

Students Find Trash, Treasure on ‘Allston Christmas’ Move-In Day

William Mennicken • September 2, 2015

On Allston Christmas, one person’s trash is another’s treasure, and this was the case for many BC and BU students on Tuesday.

Walsh Launches Audit Of All Boston Neighborhoods In Response To Housing Issues

Gus Merrell • September 10, 2014

As issues with off-campus student housing come to light, Walsh seeks to uncover the details.

With Local Housing Issues, Avoid Blaming Students

Ryan Towey • September 4, 2014

As controversies regarding off-campus student housing continue to mount, it's best to avoid blaming students—but only if they remember to respect the places they call home.

‘Allston Christmas’ Leads To Traffic And Trash Yet Again

Bennet Johnson • September 4, 2014

As college students move back into Boston's neighborhoods, deeper issues with the city's housing are again revealed.

Photos: Allston Christmas

Emily Fahey • September 1, 2014

As college students flooded back into Brighton and Allston today, the administration of Mayor Martin J. Walsh, WCAS ’09, prepared for the day that has become known as “Allston Christmas."