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Featuring the Goo Goo Dolls, 32nd Annual Pops on the Heights Raises $12.8 Million

Ashley Valenzuela September 29, 2024
The 32nd annual Pops on the Heights brought students, family, friends, and alumni together in Conte Forum for a celebration of performing arts.
Donovan Ezeiruaku, pictured, racked up 14 tackles, three sacks, and a forced fumble. (Chris Ticas / Heights Editor)

Eagles Survive Western Kentucky in James’ First BC Start

Sourabh Gokarn September 29, 2024
Boston College football narrowly survived Western Kentucky with a 21–20 win over the Hilltoppers.
(Parker Leaf / Heights Editor)

BC Rises 2 Spots to No. 37 in Latest ‘U.S. News and World Report’ Ranking

Jack Beckman and Nikita Osadchiy September 24, 2024
Boston College jumped two spots to No. 37 in the U.S. News and World Report’s 2025 rankings of the best national universities in a tie with Tufts University.
Lewis Bond, pictured, scored the winning touchdown with less than two minutes left in the game. (Chris Ticas / Heights Editor)

BC Defeats Spartans 23–19 in 11th Annual Red Bandanna Game

Luke Evans September 22, 2024
The Eagles defeated Michigan State 23–19 on a rainy night in Alumni Stadium, earning a win in the 11th annual Red Bandanna game.
BC looks to advance to 3–1 on the season. (Chris Ticas / Heights Editor)

Preview: BC To Take on Michigan State in Primetime Red Bandanna Night Game

Luke Jacobello September 19, 2024
Boston College football is set to take on Michigan State at 8:00 PM on Saturday in the annual Red Bandanna game honoring Welles Crowther.
 A GoFundMe has raised more than $250,000 for Hayes’ legal defense.(Will Martino / Heights Editor, Source: Associated Press)

He Was Arrested for Allegedly Shooting a Man. Within Days, He Garnered Over $250,000 of Support.

Genevieve Morrison September 18, 2024
Donors have raised more than $250,000 for Scott Hayes, the alleged shooter in an altercation at a pro-Israel protest in Newton.
(Maddy Romance / Heights Archives)

BC Reports Drop in Black Student Enrollment for Class of 2028

Annika Engelbrecht September 17, 2024
During the first year of admissions without Affirmative Action, Boston College’s Class of 2028 experienced a slight dip in Black student enrollment and slight increases in Hispanic and Asian American student enrollment.
Hayes is pleading not guilty to assault and battery with a dangerous weapon. (Keara Hanlon / Heights Archives)

Details Emerge About Scott Hayes and Caleb Gannon, Individuals Involved in Newton Shooting

Genevieve Morrison and Ella Song September 15, 2024
After shouting at pro-Israel protestors, Newton resident Caleb Gannon tackled a demonstrator at a rally in Newton Thursday.
Reed Harris (pictured above, center) scored a 67-yard receiving touchdown to put BC up 14–3 early in the second quarter (Paul Criado / Heights Staff)

No. 24 Eagles Drop 27–21 Nailbiter at No. 6 Missouri But Still Remain Confident After O’Brien’s First Loss

Graham Dietz September 14, 2024
No. 24 Boston College football dropped its first game of the season on Saturday, suffering a tight 27–21 loss to No. 6 Missouri.
A Framingham man fired a gun after an individual tackled one of the protestors. (Will Martino / Heights Editor)

One Arrested, One Seriously Injured in Shooting at Newton Pro-Israel Rally

Genevieve Morrison September 13, 2024
One person was seriously injured and another was arrested after a shooting at a pro-Israel rally in Newton Thursday night.
(Shane Shebest / Heights Staff)

BC Kicks Off Hispanic/Latinx Heritage Month With Song, Dance, and Celebration

Annika Engelbrecht September 12, 2024
Latin music echoed throughout the Murray Function Room Thursday evening as the Boston College community came together to celebrate the start of Hispanic/Latinx Heritage Month.
(Will Martino / Heights Editor)

“Debate Night Done Right”: Students Host Debate Watch Parties Throughout Campus as Part of Student Affairs Initiative

Lucy Freeman September 11, 2024
Claire Collura and Emily Dyer stood in the Mod Lot Tuesday, eagerly awaiting their free pizza and civic engagement resources promised in return for hosting a presidential debate watch party.
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