The coalition dedicated to fighting cannabis license inequity stood outside of Cambridge City Hall in silent protest on Friday, one day after it announced its formation. The group of black marijuana entrepreneurs held signs that said “Our Communities Demand: Real Action for Cannabis Equity,” the name of the coalition. “All we want is the same…
Sahagun’s Late Game Winner Boosts Eagles to Thrilling Win Over Holy Cross
Is there a program in New England that can stop Boston College men’s soccer? At this point, there doesn’t appear to be a team east of New York that can beat Ed Kelly’s Eagles. After rolling through Quinnipiac and Boston University without surrendering a goal and edging out the Rhode Island last week, BC headed…
ACC Power Rankings: It’s Clemson, and a Whole Lot of Chaos
“I don’t really know,” Boston College football head coach Steve Addazio said in his weekly press conference. “It’s so early in the season, I don’t really gather too much.” That was in response to a query asking about the state of the rest of the ACC after two weeks of the season. Addazio qualified that…
Ward 5 Holds Preliminary Election
Today, the City of Newton is holding a preliminary election for the Ward 5 City Council seat. Ward 5 covers Upper Falls, Waban, and Newton Highlands. Three candidates appear on the ballot—Kathryn K. Winters, Rena L. Getz, and William Bishop Humphrey— and the two who receive the most votes will continue on to the primary…
U.S. News Places Boston College at No. 37 in New 2020 Rankings
The 2020 U.S. News college rankings named Boston College the No. 37 best national university, a one-spot improvement from last year’s placement.
Addazio Prepares for Old SEC Foe in Abbreviated Gameweek
After routing Richmond, BC and head coach Steve Addazio have a quick turnaround for a Friday night game with Kansas and Les Miles, who is familiar to Addazio from his time with Florida in the SEC.
The Week in Photos: 9/2 – 9/8
This week, The Heights covered freshmen attending Convocation, BC football improving to 2-0 against Richmond, and a vibrant art scene. Here’s the week summed up in photos.
Weekly Roundup: Perfect Starts Continue for Multiple Sports
Football and both men’s and women’s soccer remained undefeated on the young season, while field hockey had a tough weekend in Evanston and volleyball cruised through the UConn Challenge.
Chris Wilson Continues His Master Plan
Growing up during the ’80s and ’90s in Washington D.C., Convocation speaker Chris WIlson was no stranger to the dangers of abuse, assault, and gun violence.
‘Wall Street Journal,’ ‘Times Higher Education’ Place BC 59th in College Rankings
BC moved up eight spots, from 67 to 59, in this year’s Wall Street Journal/Times Higher Education (WSJ/THE) College Rankings—the highest ranking BC has been given in the four years that the two publications have jointly released a rankings list.