Boston College men’s basketball took some promising steps forward this season under Earl Grant, but there is still work to be done.
Sports, Football, Column
Healy: BC Football Should Accept the Things It Cannot Change and Focus on the Things It Still Can
Deputy managing editor Emma Healy writes that BC should accept the things it cannot change and focus on the things it can.
Sports, Column
Point/Counterpoint: Is the Universal Designated Hitter Good for Baseball?
MLB recently adopted a universal designated hitter among lockout negotiations to speed up the game, but pundits disagree on its implications.
Sports, Column
Ackerly: Nevermind Expanding the Playoff, Just Get Rid of It
The playoff system creates uncompetitive games and ruins the regular season that makes college football so great.
Sports, Column, Men's Soccer
Barber: Young Talent Fills Void Left By Shapiro-Thompson’s Injury
While the midfielder’s injury hurt the Eagles offense, several young players stepped up and gained valuable experience.
Sports, Column
Unequal Use of Qualifiers Damages Women’s Sports
The inconsistent use of gendered qualifiers in sports damages the credibility of female athletes and their achievements.
Sports, Basketball, Men's Basketball, Column
Final Four Creates Optimism Following Grant Hire
While Boston College basketball has struggled recently, this year’s Final Four proves that a new head coach can go a long way for a program.
Sports, Column
The Hidden Revenue Behind Non-Revenue Sports
With COVID-19 forcing administrations to re-evaluate their athletics budgets, schools like Dartmouth are making the hard choice to cut non-revenue sports like its swimming and diving team. Amid the uncertainty, it is important to appreciate the hidden value non-revenue sports bring to both schools and their athletes.
Sports, Football, Column
Point/Counterpoint: Should the NFL Adopt College Football’s Overtime Rules?
Heights contributors Gabriel Wallen and Frank Fishman evaluate the merits of the two overtime systems.
