The Heights’ Managing Editor Magdalen Sullivan explores the vicious circle of procrastination and blame.
Top Stories
Eagles Miss Wide-Open Shots vs. Virginia Tech in 15th Straight Loss
After Hussey Campaign Exited the UGBC Presidential Race, Elections Committee Extends Nomination Deadline
Boston College Athletics to Pursue Creation of Indoor Practice Facility
Anthony Perasso and Rachel Loos Want to Take You Down to Funkytown
Eagles Embarrassed by Wake Forest, Put Up Worst ACC First Half This Season
Featured Columns
Expectation and Procrastination: A Vicious Cycle
Retreat Yourself: Examining BC’s Reflective Culture
Retreats are an intricate part of BC culture—but what happens when their ‘high’ fades away?
Human Insignificance Proves to Be the Biggest Horror
What really makes us scared? Is it a physical threat or idea, or are our true fears seeded in something more existential?
Featured Stories
OLAA’s ‘¿Que Pasa En Mi Casa?’ Gives Robsham a Taste of Latin America
The Organization of Latin American Affairs’ 12th annual Culture Show invited the Robsham audience to experience a bit of Latin American culture.
Bland Sound and Throwaway Choruses Plague Wolfmother’s ‘Victorious’
Wolfmother ironically comes up with a loss in its latest album ‘Victorious’ as uninspiring instrumentals and lyrics run rampant in the latter half of the album.
Acai Bowls Make Their Way From Brazil to Carney’s
Acai bowls debuted at Carney’s dining hall on Upper Campus on Thursday Feb. 18., after originally being introduced to BC’s dining halls at Addie’s on Lower Campus.
Arts & Review
OLAA’s ‘¿Que Pasa En Mi Casa?’ Gives Robsham a Taste of Latin America
The Organization of Latin American Affairs’ 12th annual Culture Show invited the Robsham audience to experience a bit of Latin American culture.
Fresh Prince Meets Fashion In ASO Show
Inspired by ‘Fresh Prince of Bel-Air’, BC’s African Student Organization puts together a compelling show of expression through dance, dress and song.
Cinema Du Monde
France is where film started. In many ways looking back at old French films can show us how the craft has evolved and how it has not changed at all.
Bland Sound and Throwaway Choruses Plague Wolfmother’s ‘Victorious’
Wolfmother ironically comes up with a loss in its latest album ‘Victorious’ as uninspiring instrumentals and lyrics run rampant in the latter half of the album.
Picasso, Jim Norton, and Animal Collective This Weekend in the Arts
See Picasso at the MFA, Jim Norton on tour, and and Juice at the Garage Lounge, this weekend in the arts.
OLAA’s ‘¿Que Pasa En Mi Casa?’ Gives Robsham a Taste of Latin America
The Organization of Latin American Affairs’ 12th annual Culture Show invited the Robsham audience to experience a bit of Latin American culture.
Scene & Heard 4 – Sean Seaver
“There’s not, like, a quota or a threshold for time spending music for me. It just like always increases, so I don’t get sick of it, I guess. I just care more, and I care more about other artists, and that in turn makes me care more about my own craft.”
‘Crazy Ex-Girlfriend’ Comically Critiques Millennial Love
Rebecca Bunch doesn’t quit her dream job and move across the country for that old high school flame she’s till obsessed with. That would make her a ‘Crazy Ex-Girlfriend.’
News
After Hussey Campaign Exited the UGBC Presidential Race, Elections Committee Extends Nomination Deadline
After the current executive vice president, Olivia Hussey, MCAS ’17, dropped out of the UGBC presidential race on Saturday, the Elections Committee postponed the Elections Kickoff. As of today, the Committee extended the nomination deadline to Mar. 1 to allow for more competition.
In Spite of Rise in Admission Rate, 2016 Early Action Acceptances Maintained Rigorous Test Scores
The release of early action acceptance statistics demonstrated an increase in admissions, though maintaining difficulty in test scores.
BC Ranked 29th Best Value College In America
Value Colleges ranks BC the 29th best value college in America based on return on investment, national debt averages, and graduation rates.
Boston College Athletics to Pursue Creation of Indoor Practice Facility
On Monday afternoon, Boston College Athletics announced plans for an indoor practice facility to be used by all teams.
The Student’s Guide to Housing: Ignacio, Rubenstein, Gabelli, Voute, 66
A look at lower’s finest offerings in student housing.
Students Sickened with Chipotle Norovirus Enlist Lawyer’s Help
Criminal Lawyer Brett Levy will help two BC students bring civil cases against Chipotle for damages they received after being infected by the norovirus last month.
After Hussey Campaign Exited the UGBC Presidential Race, Elections Committee Extends Nomination Deadline
After the current executive vice president, Olivia Hussey, MCAS ’17, dropped out of the UGBC presidential race on Saturday, the Elections Committee postponed the Elections Kickoff. As of today, the Committee extended the nomination deadline to Mar. 1 to allow for more competition.
Sports
Eagles Miss Wide-Open Shots vs. Virginia Tech in 15th Straight Loss
Despite clear looks, especially from 3-point range, the Eagles still struggled, big time. And their attitude after the game showed it.
Eagles Miss Wide-Open Shots vs. Virginia Tech in 15th Straight Loss
Despite clear looks, especially from 3-point range, the Eagles still struggled, big time. And their attitude after the game showed it.
Toby Ampadu and His Fight for the American Dream
After graduating from BC and going undrafted in the MLS SuperDraft, Ghana native Toby Ampadu was left with questions about his future in America and with the sport he loves.
Toby Ampadu and His Fight for the American Dream
After graduating from BC and going undrafted in the MLS SuperDraft, Ghana native Toby Ampadu was left with questions about his future in America and with the sport he loves.
Boston College Athletics to Pursue Creation of Indoor Practice Facility
On Monday afternoon, Boston College Athletics announced plans for an indoor practice facility to be used by all teams.
Eagles Become First Team in Hockey East to Complete Regular Season Undefeated
BC women’s hockey became the first team in Hockey East history, only the second overall, to go undefeated in the regular season.
BC Baseball Sweeps Northern Illinois Over Opening Weekend
BC baseball starting pitchers didn’t surrender a run the entire weekend, sweeping Northern Illinois to begin the season 4-0 in Glendale, Arizona.
Roundup: Fencing Claims New England Title
Fencing captured the NEICF title after a strong tournament showing in a busy weekend for BC athletics.
Metro
A Year On From Fatal Shooting, Boston Hospitals Still Debate On the Appropriate Course of Action
“Until state lawmakers require all Massachusetts hospitals to implement effective workplace violence initiatives, as proposed by the MNA, Brigham nurses will continue to fight for the safety of their hospital,” the Committee said.
Blog
Boston College Bands Build the Ultimate Valentine’s Day Playlist
This Valentine’s Day, we decided to do a little something special. Some BC bands helped create a Spotify playlist sure to get you in the holiday spirit.
Opinions
Incubator Phase Merits Approval from Administration
“Accepting this proposal would be a positive move by the administration.”