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(Jashodhara Jindal / Heights Editor)

Boston Arts Events To Look Out for This Spring

Milo Priddle January 16, 2026
Whether you’re a rock music fan, a theatre buff, or someone who enjoys quietly exploring art exhibitions, this list highlights some of the most exciting arts events that will be taking place in Boston over the next few months.
(Connor O'Brien / Heights Editor)

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.
(Connor O'Brien / Heights Editor)

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.
(Jashodhara Jindal / Heights Editor)

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. 
(Connor O'Brien / Heights Editor)

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.
(Parker Leaf / Heights Editor)

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. 
Thumbs Up, Thumbs Down: Week of Feb. 11

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.
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