Ellie Kominiarek, Author at The Heights

Remembering Tsung: Professor, Colleague, Friend

“Frank was a fount of energy,” according to Ben Williams. Chia-Kuang “Frank” Tsung—associate professor of chemistry at Boston College who died on Jan. 5 from COVID-19 complications at the age of 44—was a beloved colleague and mentor with a unique gift of creating long-lasting connections, according to those who knew him. Williams, a current postdoctoral...

Women's Basketball, Basketball, Winter, Sports

BC Falls to Wake Forest in 20-Point Loss

Although Boston College women’s basketball jumped out to an early lead, it was unable to keep its momentum in Sunday’s 20-point blowout loss to Wake Forest.

Sports, Basketball, Men's Basketball

Eagles Open New Year With Blowout Loss to Louisville

Boston College men’s basketball started 2021 off with a double-digit loss to Louisville, 76-64, at home in Conte Forum.

Sports, Hockey, Women's Hockey

Eagles Sweep Season-Opening Series With Two Wins Over UNH

Boston College women’s hockey completed a sweep of its season-opening series against UNH with a 4-1 win over the Wildcats on Saturday.

Sports, Hockey, Women's Hockey

Eagles Destroy New Hampshire in Season Opener

Freshman Gaby Roy scored four goals in her first game on the Heights and the Eagles dispatched the Wildcats 6-2.

Sports, Fall, Women's Soccer

Hokies Overwhelm Eagles in Second Half, Win 3-0

The Eagles had chances but were unable to convert as they were blanked 3-0 by Virginia Tech. BC finishes the season with a 1-7 record.

Sports, Football

And the Crowd Goes Wild: Connecting with the Cutout Crew

When BC football kicked off its home opener against Texas State on Sept. 26, the team looked out into the bleachers of Alumni Stadium and was greeted not by fans watching the game in person, but by the “cutout crew.” At first, the cutout crew was small: concentrated just behind the uprights, a couple dozen...

Sports, Fall

2020 Fall Sports Preview

Despite unforeseen circumstances, many Boston College fall sports will play this year. ‘The Heights’ editors and staff preview four of their seasons.

Women's Soccer, Sports, Fall

2020 Fall Sports Preview: Women’s Soccer

Boston College women’s soccer has its work cut out for it this year, playing an all-ACC schedule after going 1-8-1 in conference last fall.

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