Isabella Pieretti (she/her) was the Podcast Editor forThe Heightsin 2023. In 2022, she served as Copy Chief. She is from Weston, Mass. You can contact her atisabella.pieretti@bcheights.com
At the beginning of the school year, I felt lost. I needed to completely rearrange my classes, apply to jobs I was uncertain about, rediscover my place at Boston College after six months abroad, make amends with someone, and spend time with the friends I love while also trying to meet new people.
Yesterday a friend said, “I have to become ‘adult me.’ I’ll never be this way again.” I rushed to say, “You’re still you though!” If we see graduating and whatever comes after that as the end of who we are, we do ourselves a disservice. I would hate to see my life peak at 21 years old. Wouldn’t you?
“Is that a Canada Goose?”
“Um, no, it’s not.”
“Oh good! I don’t know if I could speak to you again if it were.”
Ukrainian Ambassador to the United States Oksana Markarova urged Boston College’s graduating Class of 2023 to ask, “What is it that gives us strength?” during her commencement address on Monday.
This week, hosts Isabella and Elizabeth speak with Nicole Eaton, an associate professor in the History Department with an interest in Soviet history, World War II, and the inner workings and cultures of the European cities whose urban spaces were redesigned during wartime. On March 14th, she released her new book, German Blood, Slavic Soil,…
Associate multimedia editor Sophia Maher crafts a playlist all about getting older and figuring out the twists and turns of life.
Up and coming artist Sophie May transcends TikTok trends to make a name for herself as a legitimate songwriter.
The West Suburban YMCA will open a second location in the City of Newton in the fall of 2022 following a $3 million donation. The second site will offer greater access to recreational and health services for community members.
Netflix’s latest holiday romance film masks rom-com tropes with social commentary.
As a part of “Love Your Body Week,” students shared musical performances and poetry readings that encouraged body acceptance.
