The Heights

In Honor of Academia, Ig Nobel Prize Celebrates Improbable Research

Alessandro Zenati • September 20, 2018

Hosted on September 13th in the historic auditorium of Sanders Theatre, the 28th First Annual Ig Nobel Prize Ceremony brought together researchers from around the world who busied themselves with investigating areas of scientific inquiry that first made people think, then made them laugh.

BC Loses Two of Three at New England Challenge

Taylor Covington • September 16, 2018

At the New England Challenge, the Eagles' win over UMass Lowell was bookended by close losses to Harvard and Northeastern, as BC suffered its first two defeats of the 2018 season.

Previewing 2018 Volleyball: New England Challenge

Taylor Covington • September 13, 2018

The Eagles are 9-0 for the first time in program history and will take that record into their three-day tournament against nearby foes Harvard, Northeastern, and Massachusetts-Lowell.

Previewing 2018 Women’s Soccer: Harvard

Chris Whelan • September 12, 2018

Having already defeated Northeastern and Boston University earlier this fall, BC will try to complete the sweep of its neighboring schools when it hosts Harvard on Wednesday afternoon.

BC to Continue Using Race in Admissions, Discounting Trump Administration

Jack Goldman • July 12, 2018

“Boston College will continue to practice affirmative action in accordance with recent Supreme Court decisions involving the University of Michigan (2003) and University of Texas (2016),” said John Mahoney, dean of undergraduate admission and financial aid.

Former AG Eric Holder Talks Redistricting, 2020 Plans

Isabel Fenoglio • May 1, 2018

Former Attorney General Eric Holder served as the keynote speaker at the annual Godkin Lecture at Harvard on Monday. He discussed gerrymandering, the importance of civic engagement, and his potential run for presidency in 2020.

Grad Employees Organize at ‘March Against Injustice’

Anthony Rein • April 28, 2018

Friday’s march occurred in the midst of a number of notable events for other unions across the country, including Harvard University voting to form a union.

A Conversation on Ferguson, 4 Years Later

Colleen Martin • April 26, 2018

Harvard Kennedy School hosts a discussion to keep dialogue around Black Lives Matter, specifically in regards to the impact of Michael Brown, firm and loud.

Previewing 2018 Softball: Harvard

Peter Kim • April 24, 2018

The Eagles, fresh off a series victory over Notre Dame, will take a break from conference play and host Harvard—the best team in the Ivy League—on Tuesday afternoon.

Joseph Allen, BC ’98, Explores Link Between Buildings and Overall Health

Alessandro Zenati • April 18, 2018

Joseph Allen, BC '98, has dedicated his research efforts to explore the link between built indoor environments and our overall health. His Healthy Buildings group operates out of the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health.

Previewing 2018 Baseball: Harvard

Hayley Rieman • April 4, 2018

The Eagles have claimed 12 Beanpot titles, but No. 13 would have special significances—they would win their fourth in a row, which would be the first time in school history to do so.

Powerful Nor’easter Causes University to Close

Charlie Power • March 12, 2018

The University announced its closing at 9:52 p.m. via Facebook, Twitter, and its emergency notification system.