Students and faculty evacuated Merkert Hall early Monday afternoon due to a hydrogen sulfide leak in a cylinder, according to the Boston Fire Department.
Metro, Top Story, Boston
Protest Against Killing of George Floyd Held at City Hall, Boston Common
“People need to stay mad,” said Ade Laurent, a protester. “When they stay mad, that’s when we’ll get a change.”
Letter from the Editor
Support ‘The Heights’ on #GivingTuesdayNow
While we’re away from campus, The Heights is dedicated to continuing to tell the stories of the Boston College community. But we cannot do it alone.
Metro, Newton, City
Suspended Newton Judge’s Attorney Accuses District Attorney Andrew Lelling of Political Bias
The attorney for a suspended Newton District Court judge charged with helping a man escape from ICE has issued a letter accusing District Attorney Andrew Lelling of political bias and the state government of improper leaks to the press.
News, Top Story, Academics, Administration
BC Accepts 24 Percent of Class of 2024 Applicants
Of the 29,400 students who applied this academic year, 24 percent were admitted—a 3-point drop from the 27 percent acceptance rate BC has held for the past two years.
Featured Column, Letter from the Editor, Coronavirus Updates
Letter from the Editor: As BC Closes, ‘The Heights’ Continues Reporting
Boston College has made the decision to cancel all in-person classes and require students to move out of their residence halls by tonight. Students are facing uncertainty about housing and the status of events that were planned for the end of the year, such as Commencement. Staff and professors have opened their homes for students…
Metro, Newton, Coronavirus Updates
City of Newton Resident Tests Positive for Coronavirus
The City of Newton has formed an Emergency Management Committee to respond to the threat of coronavirus and has a page on its website to update residents about the virus.
City, Coronavirus Updates, Metro
Newton Students and Teachers Asked to Stay Home After Returning from Italy
Newton North High School students and teachers who returned from a class trip to Italy completed their first week spent at home instead of in the classroom, as they were asked to stay out of school for two weeks.
Top Story, Off Campus, News
Inyoung You Pleads Not Guilty to Manslaughter Charge
Bail was set at $5,000—lower than usual for this charge—since Inyoung You returned from South Korea without requiring extradition.
News, Metro, Top Story, Newton
Preservation Committee Passes Webster Woods Acquisition, City Council to Vote Soon
Seven out of eight committee members voted to provide the $15.7 million needed to acquire the land via eminent domain at Tuesday night’s CPC meeting.
