Bennet Johnson, Author at The Heights

Metro, Column

Following Crimes At Northeastern, A Look At Student Safety

As the new year begins, both students and universities should take a careful look at safety.

Metro, Boston

‘Allston Christmas’ Leads To Traffic And Trash Yet Again

As college students move back into Boston’s neighborhoods, deeper issues with the city’s housing are again revealed.

Metro, Column, Boston

Freshmen, Make Use Of Your New Home

Although many students are content with staying on campus most weekends, I urge them to explore the city that is at our fingertips and find some of the things that make Boston special.

Metro, Food

Food Truck City

Lined up in a circle around Dewey Square Plaza, a handful of food trucks await the arrival of hundreds of hungry customers on their lunch breaks.

Metro, Politics, Column

Stepping Up The Mayoral Twitter Game

By: Bennet Johnson

As a middle-aged man who is not the most tech-savvy individual, Mayor Walsh has adapted very well to social media over the past year.

Metro

Runners From BC Reflect On Marathon Experience

By: Bennet Johnson

This Marathon Monday offered athletes a chance to remember, reflect, and confront the memories of the past year’s tragic events.

Metro

Kabacinski Prepares To Run Marathon For A Cause

By: Bennet Johnson

Kabacinski was never the best runner in a group of sixth-grade athletes. In fact, he finished in last place, or near the bottom of the standings, in almost every race, but that did not stop him from training to run the Boston Marathon.

Metro, Column