The Heights

What Your Favorite Eagle’s Nest Presser Says About You

Carlie Viray • September 14, 2025

Drawing long lines and satisfying students’ midday cravings, the presser is a phenomenon coming to you between two slices of pressed bread and served with chips and a pickle. Although you may not expect it, your presser choice may actually say more than just your lunch preferences. Here are a few of my favorites and what they might say about you.

BC Dining Considering Switching to Swipe Meal Plan System, UGBC Senator Shares

Jack Beckman • November 13, 2024

Boston College Dining is considering switching to an all-you-can-eat, swipe-in meal plan system, Student Senator Addie Weiss shared at the UGBC Senate meeting Tuesday night.

Kiosks Kill Connection. Slow Your Roll, BC Dining.

The Heights Editorial Board • October 6, 2024

Despite their shiny, high-tech exterior, the pervasion of checkout kiosks throughout several of Boston College’s on-campus eateries is creating congestion, discouraging human connection, and damaging these key communal spaces.

UGBC Senate Weighs in on CSOM Curve

Jack Beckman • September 18, 2024

Student senators discussed potential downsides to the grading guidelines adapted by the Carroll School of Management (CSOM) at the UGBC Senate meeting on Tuesday night.

UGBC Discusses Ways to Honor Johnny and Matthew Gaudreau

Jack Beckman • September 11, 2024

At Tuesday night’s UGBC meeting, KiKi Stoker, student-athlete representative, encouraged the BC community to do more to honor former BC hockey players Johnny and Matthew Gaudreau, who were killed by a suspected drunk driver last month.

In Defense of BC Dining

Tommy Roche • September 10, 2024

As a first-semester freshman, I found myself with an empty dining account by November. The service’s issues become obvious the moment you can only afford chicken and two sides.

BC Unlikely to Consider Fossil Fuel Divestment, UGBC Senator Shares

Jack Beckman • April 3, 2024

The primary goal of Boston College’s investments is to grow the University’s endowment, not to champion social or political causes like divestment, Lindsay Meier, environmental and sustainability policy coordinator, shared at the UGBC Senate meeting on Tuesday night.

Students Offer Ways to Make BC Dining More Green At Eagles Sustainability Competition

Kate Cugno and Lucy Freeman • March 24, 2024

Students gathered at 245 Beacon St. on Friday to participate in the second annual Eagles Sustainability Competition. This year, the competition focused on ways to make Boston College Dining more sustainable.

Students React to New Kiosks at Hillside Cafe

Angelina Li • March 15, 2024

Chloe Chaple walked into Hillside Cafe on Monday morning to see the entrance to the service area replaced by self-ordering kiosks.

Thumbs Up, Thumbs Down: Week of Feb. 18

Opinions • February 19, 2024

From BCID’s “Eire’s Show” to SASA’s culture show, this past week has been jam-packed with performances from BC’s incredible arts groups. Sexual Chocolate’s 25th anniversary show drew an impressive crowd to Robsham, and campus is already filled with excitement for the much-anticipated ALC Showdown later this semester.

BC Dining Considering Removing Bottled Drinks From Dining Halls Due to Theft, UGBC Senator Says

Jack Beckman • February 16, 2024

BC Dining is considering removing bottled drinks like Core Power from dining halls next year due to high levels of theft by students, said Lindsay Meier, MCAS ’26, at the UGBC Senate meeting on Tuesday night.

A “Rat-tastic” Column

Chase Pinette • December 1, 2023

The Rat is a hub of cultural innovation. It’s a hotspot for debriefs, jam sessions, and homework cramming. Whether it is your go-to spot for lunch or just the most convenient place for a bite between classes, everyone knows the Rat.