A sold-out Conte Forum came alive for the 32nd annual Pops on the Heights fundraiser featuring hit rock band Goo Goo Dolls. The Barbara and Jim Cleary Scholarship Gala raised $12.8 million dollars towards academic scholarships for Boston College students. Photo Credits: Callie Oxford / Heights Editor & Sarah Fleming / Heights Editor
Gallery: Red Bandanna Game vs. Michigan State
Under the Alumni Stadium lights, the Eagles pulled out a nail-biter win against the Michigan State Spartans on Saturday night. The 23–19 win was an especially important game for the BC community, as fans honored Welles Crowther, BC ’99, in the annual Red Bandanna Game. Photo Credits: Chris Ticas — Heights Editor Paul Criado —…
Gallery: Stokes Set 2024 — Men I Trust
Canadian indie-pop band Men I Trust lit up Stokes Lawn on Saturday night with an electric set spanning the hits of their discography. Photo Credits: Matthew Mao / Heights Staff Shane Shebest / Heights Staff
Gallery: Football Home Opener vs. Duquesne
Boston College Football kept the momentum rolling this weekend with a 56-0 victory over Duquesne on Saturday. In a packed Alumni Stadium, Superfans showed their support for a new era of gamedays by sporting all gold in the student section as the Eagles scored over 50 points in a game for the first time since…
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,…
Gallery: Showdown 2024
UGBC’s AHANA+ Leadership Council hosted the annual Showdown competition on Saturday, giving a spotlight to all of Boston College’s dance troupes. While it was another competitive night in Conte Forum, BC F.I.S.T.S. placed first, Synergy Hip Hop Dance Company placed second, BC Irish Dance placed third, and PATU won the title of Crowd Choice. Photo…
Gallery: 2024 Hockey East Semifinals & Championship
Boston College men’s hockey defeated Boston University for the Hockey East championship for the 12th time in school history. The Eagles, led by captain Eamon Powell, faced the Terriers for the fourth time this season, and the second time in TD Garden. Freshman forward Will Smith scored four goals and propelled the Eagles to a…
Gallery: BCDE Show “Fever”
The Boston College Dance Ensemble premiered its spring showcase titled “Fever” in Robsham Theater on Thursday, March 14, 2024, showcasing all dance styles. BCDE, led by director Kristi Liivak, MCAS ’24, performed a total of 25 dances, all of which kept the crowd engaged. From hip-hop to ballet, BCDE embodied the title of “Fever” to…
Gallery: Sexual Chocolate 25th Anniversary Show
Sexual Chocolate, Boston College’s all-men step team, performed for a sold-out crowd at their 25th Anniversary Big Show, titled “Total Chocolate Island,” in Robsham Theatre on Friday. The team’s president, Levi Ngabirano, led the group through a reality-TV-themed show, supported by a loud and receptive crowd. Photo Credits: Paul Criado / (Heights Staff) Seho Lee…
Gallery: Beanpot Semifinals 2024
No. 1 Boston College suffered a 4–3 loss to No. 3 Boston University in the opening round of the 71st annual men’s Beanpot. The Eagles, led by captain Eamon Powell, lost to the Terriers for the first time this season, despite three goals scored by Will Smith, Gentry Shamburger, and Gabe Perreault. The Eagles will…