The Heights

Scammers Target BC Students, Promise Part-Time Employment

Erin Shannon and Sofia Laboy • May 2, 2022

Philip Guarino, a career coach at the Boston College Career Center, picked up his phone on March 1 to answer what he assumed would be a normal call.

Newton to Receive $2.12 Million from Multi-State Opioid Settlement

Sahithi Thumuluri • April 30, 2022

The city will use the money for programs and services that help those struggling with substance use disorder.

Athletics Director Pat Kraft Hired Away to Penn State

Megan Gentile • April 29, 2022

Boston College Athletics Director Pat Kraft signed a contract on Friday to become Penn State's next director of athletics. He will assume the role on July 1.

Los Angeles Chargers Draft Zion Johnson With 17th Overall Pick

Jack Bergamini • April 29, 2022

The Los Angeles Chargers selected former Boston College offensive lineman Zion Johnson with the 17th overall pick in the 2022 NFL Draft on Thursday.

UGBC’s Proposed 2022-23 Budget Increases Spending by $11,861 to $363,450

Isabel Sullivan • April 29, 2022

The UGBC Student Assembly (SA) voted to increase the organization’s budget by $11,861 to a total of $363,450 for the upcoming academic year.

Former President of Ireland Speaks At Boston College During Hosting Earth Conference

Alexis Thomas • April 24, 2022

Former President of Ireland Mary Robinson said the climate crisis is in need of a feminist solution during the Hosting Earth Conference at Boston College on Saturday.

Letter to the Editor: “Jerry York’s Letter to the Boston College Community”

Jerry York • April 24, 2022

Dear BC Community, Pulling on a BC hockey jersey almost 60 years ago was a dream come true. When Fr. Monan offered me the opportunity to return to the Heights in 1994 as the men’s hockey coach, it...

One Resident’s Air Rifle Shooting Builds Anxiety in West Newton

Shruthi Sriram • April 21, 2022

“I had no phone. I had no way to call 911. I didn't know if it was gone,” one resident said. “I ran back into the shed. I could not tell where the shots were coming from."

BC Announces Rev. Michael C. McCarthy, S.J., as New STM Dean

Erin Shannon • April 21, 2022

Boston College announced that Rev. Michael C. McCarthy, S.J., will serve as the new dean of the School of Theology and Ministry (STM) on Thursday in a University release.