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Live From The Newsroom: Episode 4
April 30, 2026

Reimagining Public Media: NPR’s President Talks Its Current State and Its Future
Mac Cobb June 5, 2026
Over the past year, actions taken by President Donald Trump’s administration have framed public media’s role as a divisive and partisan issue.
BC’s Historic Season Ends With 8–3 Loss to Liberty
Maria Stefanoudakis May 31, 2026
A historic season came to an end on Sunday afternoon as Boston College baseball fell to Liberty for the second time in three days, knocking the Eagles out of the Athens Regional with an 8–3 loss. 
Mudd Leads Eagles to 8–4 Win Over LIU as BC Keeps Playoff Run Alive
Maria Stefanoudakis May 30, 2026
After a close loss to Liberty on Friday, Boston College baseball extended its season at least one more day with an 8–4 win over Long Island on Saturday.
Solier, pictured, homered twice in the loss. (Callie Oxford / Heights Senior Staff)
BC Falls to Liberty 4–3 After Ninth-Inning Collapse in Opening Game of NCAA Tournament
Maria Stefanoudakis May 29, 2026
Boston College baseball dropped its NCAA Tournament opening game after allowing two runs in the ninth to Liberty, falling 4–3 to begin its first tournament appearance since 2023.
Maher spoke at the second annual WBUR Festival, which brought dozens of speakers to Boston for discussions, podcasts, and musical performances. (Mac Cobb / Assistant Sports Editor)
Reimagining Public Media: NPR’s President Talks Its Current State and Its Future
Mac Cobb June 5, 2026
Over the past year, actions taken by President Donald Trump’s administration have framed public media’s role as a divisive and partisan issue.
Welles Crowther, BC '99, will be honored posthumously with one of the nation's highest civilian honors for his sacrifice in saving 18 people during the 9/11 attacks. (Heights Archives)
Trump Announces He Will Posthumously Award Welles Crowther Presidential Medal of Freedom
Nikita Osadchiy May 23, 2026
President Donald Trump announced he would posthumously award Welles Crowther, BC ’99, with the Presidential Medal of Freedom—one of the nation's highest civilian honors—during a campaign rally in New York, Friday evening.
The ceremony marked Leahy’s final commencement before his stepping down on July 31 after a historic 30-year tenure. (Annika Engelbrecht / Heights Editor)
“What Are You Going To Give Back”: Vatican’s Top Diplomat Emphasizes Compassion as Class of 2026 Commencement Speaker
Annika Engelbrecht May 19, 2026
Archbishop Paul Richard Gallagher, the Vatican’s foreign minister, encouraged graduates to cultivate mutual respect and promote justice during Boston College’s 150th commencement address Monday morning.
Boston College undergraduate tuition for the next academic year is slated to be $75,070. (Ellie El-Fishawy / Heights Editor)
Boston College Raises Cost of Attendance to $95,258 for 2026–27, a 3.78 Percent Increase
Willy Connors May 9, 2026

Boston College raised its annual cost of attendance by 3.78 percent for the 2026–27 academic year—setting the new figure at $95,258.  The...

The breach came during the third day of finals at BC. (Sarah Fleming / Heights Senior Staff)
Canvas Back Online After Cyberattack Group Knocks Out Site at Boston College During Finals Period, Threatens Data Leak
Nikita Osadchiy May 7, 2026
Boston College students lost access to Canvas services Thursday afternoon following a cyberattack that listed the University among thousands of others allegedly affected by a data breach. 
A custodial employee sued Boston College, alleging coworkers subjected her to racial and gender harassment while the University failed to intervene. BC has denied the allegations, calling them “baseless.” (Nikita Osadchiy / Heights Editor)
Custodial Employee Sues Boston College for Alleged Racial, Gender Discrimination
Nikita Osadchiy May 3, 2026
A custodial employee sued Boston College for racial and gender discrimination in late 2025, after coworkers created a hostile work environment and the University failed to intervene, a lawsuit filed in state court alleges.
(Ellie El-Fishawy / Heights Editor)
The Chainsmokers Take Boston College Back to 2016 at Modstock
Ali Zahm May 2, 2026
The spring rain cleared just in time for Grammy-winning electronic duo The Chainsmokers to headline Boston College’s annual Modstock concert, hosted by the Campus Activities Board (CAB). 
(Jack Pettigrew / Heights Editor)
Singer/Songwriter Abby Hayes Has Great Expectations
Milo Priddle April 30, 2026
Abby Hayes, MCAS ’28, is the latest artist to appear on Live From The Newsroom: A live performance show in which The Heights’ office is the backdrop for short sets from some of the most talented musicians on campus.
The concert is set to take place on Thursday, April 30, in the Mod Lot. (Heights Archives)
Limited Amount of Additional Tickets To Be Sold for The Chainsmokers’ Modstock Concert
Milo Priddle April 26, 2026
A “very limited amount” of additional tickets for The Chainsmokers’ Modstock concert will be available for students to purchase at 8 a.m. on Monday, April 27.
(Jenny Krasic / Heights Staff)
Astaza! Middle East Ensemble Celebrates the Tale of ‘One Thousand and One Nights’
Taylor Finnell April 26, 2026
The 28th annual Boston College Arts Festival was this week, and for the grand finale, Astaza! Middle East Ensemble took to the stage Saturday night, playing music from the Middle East—more specifically, the Arab world, Iran, Turkey, and parts of Central Asia. 
(Eylul Oktay / Heights Staff)
Think Pink: ‘Legally Blonde’ Advocates for Individualism
Carolina Heeschen April 26, 2026
Oh my god! Oh my god, you guys! Legally Blonde arrived at the Robsham Theater this past Thursday. It brings a hot pink burst of energy to campus, which is very much needed as students push through the final stretch of the spring semester.
(Eylul Oktay / Heights Staff)
Arts Fest Comes Alive With ‘Dancing with bOp!’
Nikita Leal April 26, 2026
Filling the stage behind an array of music stands, the Boston College bOp! Jazz Ensemble lit up the Arts Fest tent on Friday evening. Hosted by BC Bands and the BC Arts Council, Dancing with bOp! featured a lengthy live set, which was accompanied by performances from ten dance teams.
The game marked the second time in three days that the Eagles fell to Liberty. (Sarah Fleming / Heights Staff)
BC’s Historic Season Ends With 8–3 Loss to Liberty
Maria Stefanoudakis May 31, 2026
A historic season came to an end on Sunday afternoon as Boston College baseball fell to Liberty for the second time in three days, knocking the Eagles out of the Athens Regional with an 8–3 loss. 
Mudd, pictured, struck out 10 over 7.1 innings in BC's 8–4 victory. (Anatoly. Guz / Heights Staff)
Mudd Leads Eagles to 8–4 Win Over LIU as BC Keeps Playoff Run Alive
Maria Stefanoudakis May 30, 2026
After a close loss to Liberty on Friday, Boston College baseball extended its season at least one more day with an 8–4 win over Long Island on Saturday.
Solier, pictured, homered twice in the loss. (Callie Oxford / Heights Senior Staff)
BC Falls to Liberty 4–3 After Ninth-Inning Collapse in Opening Game of NCAA Tournament
Maria Stefanoudakis May 29, 2026
Boston College baseball dropped its NCAA Tournament opening game after allowing two runs in the ninth to Liberty, falling 4–3 to begin its first tournament appearance since 2023.
On transparency, Laredo’s office has issued regular newsletters and made updates to the city’s website to improve communication with residents. (Courtesy of Newton Beacon)
Laredo’s Early Tenure Emphasizes Collaboration, Schools, and Stability
Katherine Kline April 28, 2026
In his first several months in office, Newton Mayor Marc Laredo made significant strides in advancing his agenda and addressing local and national politics.
Owner Alex Khitrik’s business operates under the values he holds most important, and he works toward producing quality, readily accessible food for his customers. (Anika Chang Garcia / Heights Staff)
No Gluten, No Allergens, and a Community Commitment: Inna’s Kitchen in Newton Centre
Anika Chang Garcia April 27, 2026
Inna’s Kitchen, a restaurant with gluten and allergen-free dishes located in Newton Centre, is dedicated to making food that has an impact—both on the customer and the greater Newton community. 
The Massachusetts Democrat vastly outpaced his primary challengers in first-quarter fundraising, bringing in more than $440,000. (Courtesy of Joshua Qualls, Massachusetts Governor's Press Office)
Auchincloss Amasses $7 Million War Chest, Trounces Primary Challengers in Fundraising
Nikita Osadchiy April 27, 2026
Democratic Representative Jake Auchincloss (MA-4) amassed the largest campaign war chest of any Massachusetts congressional member and one of the largest in the country, with nearly $7 million in cash on hand, according to the latest campaign finance disclosures.