The Heights

Clough Center Hosts Artists to Talk Visual Arts and Democracy

Yolanda Bustillo • January 24, 2016

As a part of The Arts and the Culture of Democracy Lecture Series, the Clough Center for the Study of Constitutional Democracy held a talk by artists discussing the relationship between democracy and the arts.

Professor Paul Lewis Collaborates with Students to Recover Poems

News • January 24, 2016

English professor Paul Lewis and a group of undergraduate students have spent the last three years sorting through 4,500 poems from 1789-1820.

BC Grants $450k to Improve Allston-Brighton Community

Sophie Reardon • January 24, 2016

In partnership with the City of Boston, BC donated $450,000 to benefit the Allston-Brighton community.

To Match Competitors’ Pricing, Bookstore Offers Price Adjustments

Connor Murphy • January 24, 2016

In efforts to increase buying on campus, BC Bookstore offers price adjustments to match competitor's pricing.

King Discusses Becoming First Double Amputee to Finish the Boston Marathon

Karl Salzmann • January 24, 2016

Army Ranger Master Sgt. Cedric King spoke about losing both of his legs while on tour in Afghanistan and becoming the first double amputee to run the Boston Marathon.

Yashar Montoya, Member of the Class of 2019 Who Deferred Acceptance, Missing

Alexandra Allam and Michael Sullivan • January 24, 2016

Yashar Montoya, who according to the University deferred his acceptance to BC, has been missing since Nov. 7, 2015.

Despite Deadline Set by UGBC, Administration Has Not Yet Adopted an Action Plan Regarding Race

Alexandra Allam • January 21, 2016

After submitting a working proposal in November, UGBC expresses disappointment in the lack of a plan of action from the administration.

In Spite of Rise in Admission Rate, 2016 Early Action Acceptances Maintained Rigorous Test Scores

Taylor St. Germain • January 21, 2016

The release of early action acceptance statistics demonstrated an increase in admissions, though maintaining difficulty in test scores.

To Promote Post-Graduate Success for Athletes, BC Launches Flight School

Nicholas DeMott • January 21, 2016

With the goal of having 90 percent of BC athletes graduate with jobs, BC develops flight school.

BC Rec Gives the Plex NCAA Regulated Basketball Courts

Becky Reilly • January 21, 2016

As part of a movement to improve the Plex, BC Rec put in new basketball courts over Christmas break.

Students Sickened with Chipotle Norovirus Enlist Lawyer’s Help

Taylor St. Germain • January 21, 2016

Criminal Lawyer Brett Levy will help two BC students bring civil cases against Chipotle for damages they received after being infected by the norovirus last month.

Two Minutes After Put on Sale, Plexapalooza Tickets Sell Out

Alexandra Allam • January 19, 2016

Tickets to see the Chainsmokers sold out in a record two minutes.