Rev. Jack Butler, S.J., will become Boston College’s 26th president in 2026. In an exclusive interview, he shares his vision, leadership approach, and deep ties to the BC community.
Top Story, News
“I’m Very Grateful”: Rev. Jack Butler, S.J., To Serve as Next University President
Rev. John “Jack” Butler, S.J., Haub vice president for University Mission and Ministry, will serve as the 26th president of Boston College, Board of Trustees Chair John Fish announced in an email to the BC community Tuesday afternoon.
Column, Arts
Martino: Performing at the Grammy’s Isn’t About Music, It’s About Mythology
The 2025 ceremony didn’t merely mark an increase in showmanship and red velvet curtains—rather, the merging of the popstar and the playhouse speaks numbers to what we expect out of performers today.
Top Story, On Campus, News
Brush Fire Sparks on Brighton Campus
A brush fire burned through a woodsy section on the west side of Brighton Campus around 2:30 p.m. on Tuesday afternoon. First responders received a call about the fire at 2:46 p.m., according to BCPD. Responders drove fire trucks behind Simboli Hall and down to the corner of Lake Street and Undine Road, where Boston…
Top Story, On Campus, News
In the Wake of Trump’s Election, Many Students Are Stunned but Not Surprised
Many students were shocked but not surprised by former President Trump’s election sweep on Tuesday.
News, Top Story, On Campus
“She Understands the Stakes”: Cheney Talks Harris Endorsement at CWBC Colloquium
Former Republican Congresswoman Cheney returned to the Heights on Tuesday evening for the Council for Women of BC’s annual colloquium.
Newton, Metro
Footage Shows Physical Altercation Leading to Shooting at Pro-Israel Protest in Newton
Phone camera footage from an eyewitness shows the altercation between an individual and pro-Israel protestors that led to a life-threatening shooting on Thursday night in Newton.
Homemade On The Heights, Cooking Column, Features
Campus Cocktails: The Banana Painkiller
The Banana Painkiller is a fresh twist on a tropical cocktail classic. A banana whiskey base splits into a coconut-citrus blend of juices for a lazy-river ride down beach-buzzed paradise. It has never—I mean never—disappointed.
Top Story, Multimedia, The Leahy Legacy
The Leahy Legacy: Looking Back on Leahy’s Tenure at BC
The role of a university president is pivotal in setting the tone for a school—University President Rev. William P. Leahy, S.J., is no exception. Leahy leaves a long (the longest, in fact), impactful, and complicated legacy on the Heights. Take a look at his presidency through an extensive timeline of the events that marked, marred,…
Arts, Review, Music
‘Don’t Forget Me’ Is Maggie Rogers at Her Realest
Her newest record, Don’t Forget Me, returns to these roots. With a largely stripped-down production, candid lyricism, and stirring wisdom, the album portrays Rogers as she is, with no veils of persona and no larger-than-life theses.
