The Heights

May Commencement Canceled, Could Be Moved to October

Scott Baker • April 8, 2020

BC's Commencement is now canceled over concerns due to the COVID-19 outbreak and restrictions on social gatherings, according to an email sent to the Class of 2020.

First Term of Summer Session to be Held Online

Julia Kiersznowski • April 3, 2020

The first term of summer classes at Boston College will be fully online, according to Dean of BC Summer Session Karen Muncaster.

BC Students Share Experiences With Testing Positive for COVID-19

Abby Hunt • March 31, 2020

By the time BC began its first day of online learning, two students found themselves taking a trip to UHS to get tested for the novel coronavirus.

BC Student Creates Platform to Help Those Affected by COVID-19

Julia Kiersznowski • March 31, 2020

Cooped up in her house in Randolph, N.J., junior Isabel Litterst watched the news in despair as it told stories of the many lives turned upside down by the COVID-19 pandemic.

BC Mission and Ministry Cancels In-Person Mass Services

Isabella Cavazzoni • March 26, 2020

Senior Adriana Watkins set candles up around her laptop at the table in her living room to watch Rev. Casey Beaumier, S.J., deliver the Candlelight Mass.

Petition Calls For BC to Hold In-Person Commencement

Madeleine Romance • March 25, 2020

In the four days following the announcement that Boston College would be moving online for the semester, seniors wrapped up their time on campus by cramming in final Mod parties and barbecues, watching...

OIP Suspends All International Summer Programs

Haley Hockin • March 17, 2020

Boston College has suspended all international summer 2020 faculty-led programs and internships due to the outbreak of the novel coronavirus, according to the OIP.

Petitions Call For LGBTQ+ Support, Gender-Neutral Housing

Scott Baker • March 17, 2020

A petition calling for BC to support LGBTQ+ students has more than 1,000 signatures. Another calling on BC to implement a gender-neutral housing program has more than 200.

Grad Students Rally For Health Care, Harassment Protections

Julia Kiersznowski and Megan Kelly • March 17, 2020

The Boston College Graduate Employees Union called on the University to establish a contract that would address their concerns about harassment, pay, and health care.

Boston City Councilor Liz Breadon Petitions Universities to Stay on Campus

Lauren Wittenmyer and Julia Remick • March 13, 2020

Boston City Councilor Liz Breadon encouraged BC, BU, and Harvard students to assist them in petitioning their universities to stay on campus.

Frustration Pervades BC Students As They Move Out of Dorms

Jack Miller • March 13, 2020

In the 24 hours following Wednesday’s announcement, BC students become frustrated with the University as they attempt to navigate travel and storage plans.

Quick Move-Out Challenging for International Students

Julia Kiersznowski • March 13, 2020

OISS is offering immediate travel signatures for international students, waiving the requisite to show updated financial certification, and expanding hours.