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Gokarn: Leahy’s Tenure Has Left BC’s Revenue Sports Behind. Where Did Things Go Wrong?

Sourabh Gokarn June 10, 2024
Under University President Rev. William P. Leahy, S.J, Boston College has gone nearly 15 years without an eight-win football season or a men’s basketball NCAA Tournament appearance. Where did things go wrong?
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Dietz: Responding to “Overreaction” and “Not an Overreaction” Takes on BC Football’s Remaining Season

Graham Dietz November 3, 2023
Just past the midpoint of the 2023 season, here is a list of “overreaction” claims about the rest of Boston College football’s season, along with some “not an overreaction” statements.
(Chris Ticas / Heights Editor)

Bergamini: What Has Happened to BC Football?

Jack Bergamini September 10, 2023
How far have Jeff Hafley and co. fallen? Well, it’s hard to say exactly. But it’s no secret that BC football has taken a nosedive in years three and four of the Hafley era. 
(Kenneth Chen / Heights Staff)

Bergamini: BC Took A Promising Step Forward This Season, But There’s Still Work to Be Done

Jack Bergamini March 19, 2023
Boston College men's basketball took some promising steps forward this season under Earl Grant, but there is still work to be done.
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Healy: BC Football Should Accept the Things It Cannot Change and Focus on the Things It Still Can

Emma Healy October 2, 2022
Deputy managing editor Emma Healy writes that BC should accept the things it cannot change and focus on the things it can.
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BC Lacrosse’s Consistent Success Pushes Women’s Sports in the Right Direction

Megan Gentile June 23, 2022
Largely due to the contributions of Charlotte North and Acacia Walker-Weinstein, BC lacrosse has helped increase the visibility of women's sports as a whole.
MLB Baseball

Point/Counterpoint: Is the Universal Designated Hitter Good for Baseball?

Ethan Ott and Asa Ackerly March 20, 2022
MLB recently adopted a universal designated hitter among lockout negotiations to speed up the game, but pundits disagree on its implications.
Ackerly: Nevermind Expanding the Playoff, Just Get Rid of It

Ackerly: Nevermind Expanding the Playoff, Just Get Rid of It

Asa Ackerly November 14, 2021
The playoff system creates uncompetitive games and ruins the regular season that makes college football so great.
Barber: Young Talent Fills Void Left By Shapiro-Thompson's Injury

Barber: Young Talent Fills Void Left By Shapiro-Thompson’s Injury

Lou Barber November 11, 2021
While the midfielder's injury hurt the Eagles offense, several young players stepped up and gained valuable experience.
Unequal Use of Qualifiers Damages Women's Sports

Unequal Use of Qualifiers Damages Women’s Sports

Emma Healy April 11, 2021
The inconsistent use of gendered qualifiers in sports damages the credibility of female athletes and their achievements.
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Final Four Creates Optimism Following Grant Hire

Ethan Ott April 11, 2021
While Boston College basketball has struggled recently, this year's Final Four proves that a new head coach can go a long way for a program.
The Hidden Revenue Behind Non-Revenue Sports

The Hidden Revenue Behind Non-Revenue Sports

Emma Healy February 8, 2021
With COVID-19 forcing administrations to re-evaluate their athletics budgets, schools like Dartmouth are making the hard choice to cut non-revenue sports like its swimming and diving team. Amid the uncertainty, it is important to appreciate the hidden value non-revenue sports bring to both schools and their athletes.
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