Skip to Main Content
Support The Heights:
The News Site of Boston College

The Heights

The News Site of Boston College

The Heights

The News Site of Boston College

The Heights

A Delicate Balance Between Ship And Port, Beauty And Suffering

Alex Gaynor March 13, 2014
By: Alex Gaynor

In our lives, we are frequently given the choice to make our world small or extremely vast, and each mindset comes with its own set of blessings and challenges. 


Symposium Responds To Sexual Assault Statistics

Connor Farley March 13, 2014
By: Connor Farley

Reports of sexual assault on Boston-area college campuses have increased considerably in recent years, based on federal statistics, according to a Boston Globe article published on Feb. 3.


NFL Star Matt Ryan, Wife Sarah Talk Team Chemistry

Gus Merrell March 13, 2014
By: Gus Merrell

On Wednesday night, Matt Ryan and his wife Sarah, both BC '07, spoke to students at the Brennan Symposium in Leadership and Ethics, run through the Carroll School of Management.


Feminist Coming Out Day Highlights Gender Issues

Mary Rose Fissinger March 13, 2014
By: Mary Rose Fissinger

Many students and faculty members sported buttons bearing both BC's colors and the words, "This is what a feminist looks like" on clothing and backpacks in honor of BC's second annual Feminist Coming Out Day. 


Maher Credits Teamwork In CCE’s Improv Festival Win

Nathan McGuire March 13, 2014
By: Nathan McGuire

Boston College improv comedy group The Committee for Creative Enactments (CCE) recently won first place at the 2014 College Comedy Festival's Beanpot Championship.


CEO Club Hosts NBA’s Adam Silver

Austin Tedesco March 13, 2014
By: Austin Tedesco

Although the new commissioner of the National Basketball Association Adam Silver has loved the game for most of his life, basketball has not always loved him back. 


Dean of A&S Quigley Named Provost, Dean of Faculties

Julie Orenstein March 11, 2014
Dean of the College and Graduate School of Arts and Sciences David Quigley has been named provost and dean of faculties for Boston College.

Dean of A&S Quigley Named Provost, Dean of Faculties

Julie Orenstein March 11, 2014
By: Julie Orenstein

Dean of the College and Graduate School of Arts and Sciences David Quigley has been named provost and dean of faculties for Boston College.


Cavaliers’ Shooting Knocks Eagles Out

Alex Fairchild March 5, 2014
Virginia's nine 3-pointers helped it edge Boston College in the first round of the ACC Tournament.

‘Noles Too Much For Eagles To Handle

Alex Fairchild March 5, 2014
Boston College came close to toppling another ACC opponent, but was defeated by Florida State.

Eagles Not Up To Par In Loss To Fighting Irish

Michael Hoff March 2, 2014
On senior night against No. 14 Notre Dame, the men's hockey team's offense struggled to find its groove.

Battle From The Line

Alex Fairchild March 2, 2014
After suffering two crushing defeats, Steve Donahue's team took to the road to rebound with a win against Wake Forest.
Load More Stories