President-Elect Joe Biden appointed three Boston College alumni—John Kerry, BC Law ’76; Louisa Terrell, BC Law ’95; and Cathy Russell, BC ’83—to his administration on Nov. 20.
News, On Campus, Academics, Featured Story
BC Global Observatory Releases Study on Ocean Pollution and Human Health
Boston College’s Global Observatory on Pollution and Health released a report on Thursday investigating the effects of ocean pollution on human health.
News, Off Campus, Academics, Featured Story, Coronavirus Updates
International Students Confront Challenges of Virtual Learning
When the University suspended in-person classes in March, Jiayi Wang, MCAS ’22, returned home to Henan, China to finish out the semester in a different hemisphere, and because of U.S. travel restrictions barring entry to those coming from China, she was unable to return to campus for the fall semester.
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Even Virtually, Memory of Welles Crowther Lives On
Senior Isabella De Palo Garcia Perez has been volunteering for the annual Red Bandanna Run for years. “One of my favorite things is just talking to people about it,” De Palo Garcia Perez said. “A lot of people know about the event, know the race, the red bandanna, the idea behind it. … I know…
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BCEMS Meets Increased Risks, Responsibilities in 25th Year
On National First Responders Day—which honors first responders each year on Oct. 28—Boston College Emergency Medical Services plans to celebrate the same way that they usually do: going to work.
Featured Story, Football, Sports
Facing the Top Team in College Football, Hafley Reflects on History
On a brisk November night in 2008, an unusual figure donned the head coach headset for Clemson football’s matchup with Boston College. A 38-year-old Dabo Swinney entered just his second game as the Tigers’ head coach after the resignation of Tommy Bowden, who had vacated the position two weeks prior. What ensued was a nose-to-the-grindstone...
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The Week in Photos: 10/12 – 10/19
This week, The Heights covered a climate and racial justice march, a football loss, and band practice during a pandemic. Here’s the week summed up in photos.
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Sick Tok: BC Student Isolation Experience Goes Viral
When Sean Hanley tested positive for COVID-19, he recorded his experience in BC isolation housing on TikTok. To his surprise, he went viral.
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BC Settles Lawsuit With Student-Athlete Suspended For Alleged Sexual Assault
The University settled the case with the Boston College student-athlete who sued BC over his suspension for an alleged sexual assault in June of 2019, according to court documents filed on Sept. 23.
Men's Basketball, Sports, Basketball, Featured Story
Way Too Early BC Men’s Basketball Preview
We’re still months away from tipoff for Boston College men’s basketball, but even so, there’s lots to look forward to for the 2020-21 season.
