The Heights has interviewed administrators, faculty, and student leaders on campus about inclusivity, communication and transparency, the last year, what’s worked, what hasn’t, and what’s next in an attempt to better communicate why the marginalized populations that call BC home are calling for further action, as well as further introspection.
Tabbs Sparks Second-Half Comeback in Season-Opening Win Over Milwaukee
Wynston Tabbs recorded nine points in the opening seven minutes of the second half, sparking a BC run that shoved a 10-point halftime deficit in the rear-view mirror and set the stage for a lopsided latter portion of play.
Eagles Earn No. 4 Seed in NCAA Tournament, Open Against Hofstra
The Eagles went 14-3-1 in the regular season and despite exiting in the first round of the ACC Tournament, they picked up a No. 4 seed in the NCAA Tournament, which starts Friday.
BC Hillel Hosts Memorial After Shooting
In response to the Tree of Life Synagogue shooting that took the lives of 11 members of the Jewish community in Pittsburgh on Oct. 27, Boston College Hillel hosted a community gathering at the Multi-Faith Chapel on Oct. 28.
CSOM Recruiting Trends Shift After Goldman, JPMorgan Decisions
Goldman Sachs and JPMorgan Chase won’t participate in business school recruiting of sophomores, according to the Wall Street Journal. Last year, recruiting for the summer of 2019 opened during the spring semester for sophomores.
Lynch School of Education to Undergo Name Change
The Lynch School of Education is changing its name to the Lynch School of Education and Human Development, effective this January.
Thanks to Second-Half Defense, BC Escapes Blacksburg With Signature Victory
Trailing by a touchdown at the break, the Eagles’ defense responded by only allowing 147 yards and seven points in the second half, setting the stage for BC’s first win over Virginia Tech in four years.
Eagles Stumble Against Merrimack, Off to Worst Start in 80 Years
For the first time since the 1936-37 season, BC has lost its first five games of the regular season, committing 10 penalties in a tough road loss to Merrimack on Friday.
BC Makes First-Ever Appearance in College Football Playoff Rankings
Entering Week 10, head coach Steve Addazio’s team is still in the championship discussion—according to FiveThirtyEight, the Eagles have a 45 percent chance to clinch a spot in the playoff if they win out.
Class of 2022 is 33 Percent AHANA
Thirty-three percent of the Class of 2022 identifies as AHANA+, according to statistics from a University release. The acceptance rate was 28 percent, and yield held steady at 27 percent, consistent with past figures.