The Heights

Jebbit Founder and Alum Provides Soaring Startup Circle for Aspiring Entrepreneurs

Heidi Dong • February 18, 2016

The application period for this summer's Soaring Startup Circle (SSC), a program for BC students who are pursuing an idea and aspire to become entrepreneurs, begins in May.

Students, Faculty Celebrate ‘Mythical’ 1940 National Championship

Nicholas DeMott • February 18, 2016

On Tuesday night in Fulton Hall, Boston College celebrated the silver anniversary of its 1940 undefeated football team and its “mythical national championship."

Elections Committee Rejects Patel And Arquillo’s Appeal to Join UGBC Presidential Race

Taylor St. Germain • February 18, 2016

After review, Nikita Patel and Joseph Arquillo's appeal to allow them to join the UGBC presidential race, the Elections Committee declined their request. No other teams will be added to the ballot.

Michele Norris Talks ‘Radio Magic,’ Racial Oppression, and Real Life

Andrea Ocasio • February 17, 2016

Journalist Michele Norris discusses her book, "The Grace of Silence: A Memoir," and her personal experience with racial oppression.

Funding Campaign Auction Raises $50k for Climate Justice

Yolanda Bustillo • February 17, 2016

The Multi-School Fossil Fuel Divestment Fund, hoping to connect local divestment initiatives to the global climate crisis, raised $50k to support climate justice.

‘Tiger Mama’ Brings Southeast Asian Flair to Fenway Area

Margaret Bree • February 17, 2016

Tiger Mama, the latest creation of culinary powerhouse Tiffani Faison, enters the heart of Fenway.

BC Introduces Housing for Students Considering Jesuit Priesthood

Shannon Longworth • February 17, 2016

The Loyola House, a new residential option for undergraduate and graduate students interested in becoming a Jesuit, is expected to open in the fall semester of 2016.

Elections Committee Will Consider Appeal Made to Enter UGBC Race, Despite Previous Decision to Maintain Deadline

Taylor St. Germain • February 16, 2016

The Elections Committee will consider the appeal made by the team of Nikita Patel, CSOM ’17, and Joseph Arquillo, LSOE ’17 to enter the UGBC race. The deadline to enter was Jan. 29.

Elizabeth Foley And Joseph McCarthy Exit UGBC Race

Taylor St. Germain • February 16, 2016

The team announced Monday night that they will no longer be running to be the president and executive vice president of the Undergraduate Government of Boston College.

Potential Club Football Team Provides Athletic Outlet for Students

Ekatherina Shlychkov • February 15, 2016

BC Club Football aims to provide a competitive atmosphere for the casual student-athlete.

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.