The Heights

A Guide to the Best Non-Pumpkin Fall Drinks

Olivia Malina • October 26, 2025

To combat pumpkin fatigue, coffee establishments have started branching out with new, experimental fall flavors. Whether you don’t like pumpkin or simply want to try something different, this guide highlights some of the best non-pumpkin beverages to try this fall.

A Guide to Fall Running Destinations Near Campus

Charlie Lukens • October 19, 2025

If you're looking to get outside and enjoy Boston before it gets too cold, here are five popular running destinations near campus, each with a little reward waiting at the finish line.

A Guide to Boston’s Best Pumpkin Spice Lattes

Caroline Mohler • October 19, 2025

As the leaves turn orange and the weather cools, pumpkin spice emerges as the taste of the season. In latte form, its distinct flavor perfectly complements the essence of fall.

A Book Lover’s Guide to Boston’s Bookstores

Elizabeth Maher • September 14, 2025

Calling all bookworms! The Boston area is heaven-on-earth for readers, with bookstores—both viral favorites and hidden gems—peeking around every corner. But with so many options, where should you begin? As a book lover myself, here’s my list of some unique bookstores to hit up this fall.

Bring It On, Beantown: A Freshman’s Guide to Activities in Boston

Veronica Pierce • September 7, 2025

As a freshman, the city of Boston is at your fingertips, and I’m here to help guide you through some fun events that you can enjoy during your first few months at Boston College.

A Love Letter to New York City

Jenny Hotchkiss • March 25, 2025

I’m a better person in New York City—more optimistic, kinder, and more relaxed. These qualities are probably the exact opposite of how the average person would describe NYC. The city’s constant, insatiable noise and energy are stressful for most, but, for me, they absorb my worries right up.

Breaking Out of the BC Bubble

Dee Espinosa • February 9, 2025

“He felt that Boston College was a gated community for white people.” Those words, casually mentioned by the nurse to explain why her son did not attend Boston College, hit me like a brick wall. As a nursing student in my population health clinical, I was placed at an elementary school in Lower Roxbury.

Wander Wisely: A Notebook for Expanding the Constraints of Campus

Lucia Hernandez • October 8, 2024

Don’t get me wrong, I adore our campus, worship its magnificent architecture, and feel at home in its welcoming community. But sitting in the same chair at O’Neill Library for the umpteenth time, walking down the path that toes the line between familiar and repetitive, I find myself seeking something new.

Students Raise Awareness for Social Conflicts at BC’s Arts Fest Screening

Maria Beatriz Saldanha • April 28, 2024

With landscapes from Wellesley to Stockholm, BC students took the audience on a trip around the world while discussing social issues in this year’s Arts Fest.

Thumbs Up, Thumbs Down: Week of Feb. 11

Opinions • February 11, 2024

From the Common to Newbury Street, Boston is jam-packed with green spaces and cobblestone streets to explore. So round up your friends, grab your favorite tote bag, and cure your weekend boredom with a walk through the city.

Mental Health and Dove Dark Chocolate

Olivia Hahn • January 29, 2024

As I perused through Star Market, I came across the holiday-themed aisle, which all grocery stores tout prematurely at every monetarily advantageous occasion. At this time of year, the aisle is crammed with pink and red hearts and weary-looking stuffed bears.

In Defense of Tall Poppies and Mountain Ponies: A Lorikeet Among the Eagles

Andrew Lim • October 1, 2023

Who am I and what am I doing in your newsfeed? Well, this semester has seen me swap my native home of Melbourne, Australia for the Heights.