The Heights

Get Chilly: Record Low Temperatures Rock the New England Area

Alexandra Allam • February 14, 2016

The Boston College community experiences Boston's coldest Valentine's Day with temperatures dropping to -36 degrees with windchill.

Federal Lawmakers Require BC, 55 Other Universities to Release More Endowment-Use Information

Taylor St. Germain • February 14, 2016

Boston College was among one of the private universities which received a letter sent out to those who have amassed wealth greater than $1 billion since the end of 2014 to release more information on the use of their endowments.

For Applicability and Practicality, Woods College Undergoes Revisions

Connor Murphy • February 14, 2016

The Woods College is undergoing a redesign that will debut in the fall, which will offer master’s degrees, such as cybersecurity policy and governance, applied economics, and an entirely online master’s in healthcare administration.

Elections Committee, Diversity Inclusion Discuss Debate Reform for UGBC Presidential Race

Taylor St. Germain • February 14, 2016

After one of the nominated teams raised concerns about the procedure to create debate questions for this year's UGBC election season, the Elections Committee has been working to make modifications.

The Kerry Cronin Guide to Dating: ‘Awkward People Suck’

Chris Russo • February 14, 2016

At her infamous talk, Kerry Cronin doled out dating advice to the BC community in an attempt to move away from the hookup culture.

To Grant Cancer Patient’s Wish, BC Students Release Music Video

Joseph Yuengert • February 14, 2016

In order to grant Dorian Murray's wish to become famous before going to heaven, students John Walsh and Lea Nelligan created a video featuring hundreds of BC students and faculty.

Conference Prepares Students for Studying Abroad

Shannon Longworth • February 14, 2016

In a conference held last week, several educators from various universities talked to BC students about making the most of their study abroad experiences.

To Promote Fairness, UGBC Presidential Nominees Request Change in Debate Preparations

Taylor St. Germain • February 11, 2016

Foley and McCarthy see GLC and ALC’s involvement in drafting the debate questions as a conflict of interest and hope to discontinue UGBC’s involvement from it.

BC Recognized With Highest Classification for Research Institutions

Shannon Longworth • February 11, 2016

While schools including Dartmouth College were dislodged in the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education, BC moved to the highest ranking classification on Feb. 1.

Students, Faculty Voice Growing Concerns Over Parking

Sophie Reardon • February 10, 2016

Members of the BC community express frustration at the recent price increase for on-campus overnight parking permits to $630 a semester.

‘Service is an Attitude:’ BC Grad Talks Volunteering at a Jamaican High School

Becky Reilly • February 10, 2016

Jay Sullivan, a published author, discussed his time volunteering in Jamaica after graduating from BC.

Upcoming: Screening, Panel on 1964 Civil Rights March in Florida

Sophie Reardon • February 10, 2016

On Thursday, the history department, the African and African Diaspora Studies Program, the Jesuit Institute, Catholic Studies, and Gregory Kalscheur, SJ, the Dean of Morrissey College of Arts and Sciences, will host a screening of The Passage at St. Augustine in McGuinn 121 at 4:15 p.m.