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.

Thumbs Up, Thumbs Down: Week of Oct. 6

Opinions • October 6, 2024

Upon returning to the Heights earlier this semester, students near and far were left in shock when they realized that the beloved chicken parm presser had been removed from Eagles Nest.

Students Craft Chocolate-Covered Strawberries at Valentines-Themed Event

Gabby Savo • February 15, 2022

Students crafted chocolate-covered strawberries to celebrate Valentine’s Day at a CAB and BC Dining event in Eagle’s Nest on Thursday.

Grass, Lettuce, and UIS: TU/TD

TU/TD • December 3, 2018

Thumbs Up Grass – The type on the ground. Shoutout to Leahy’s grass by Stokes for making such an incredible rebound. It looked like a battlefield after College Gameday, and our pre-Thanksgiving snow...

Eagle’s Nest Reverts Changes to Panini Line

Maddie Deye • September 24, 2018

Boston College Dining Services has in recent weeks made significant changes to Eagle’s Nest, the popular lunch spot known for its salads and sandwiches, and the long lines for each. “Our McElroy...

In December, Beloved Eagle’s Nest Employee Let Go

Chris Russo • January 19, 2017

One student created an online petition calling upon students to boycott Eagle’s Nest until Gonzalez was rehired.

Employees of BC: A Talk With Heraldo Laguerre of Eagles Nest

Raymond Mancini • December 7, 2015

Eagles Nest senior supervisor Heraldo Laguerre has spent 26 years fostering relationships with hungry Boston College students.