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BC Republicans Denounce Controversial Speaker’s Remarks

Nikita Osadchiy and Riley Del Sesto • October 24, 2025
The Boston College Republicans denounced Nick Solheim’s remarks, emphasizing that the group does not endorse his rhetoric and that it is actively cooperating with the Office of Student Involvement (OSI) to resolve an investigation into the unapproved event.
Auchincloss explained how MAGA has dominated the political field through culture, youth, and the media.(Riley Del Sesto / Heights Editor)

At BC Event, Auchincloss Says He Wants to Make Democrats Cool Again

Riley Del Sesto • April 18, 2025
U.S. Representative Jake Auchincloss misses the days when Democrats were cool, or so he told a crowd of students.
The Charles River Regional Chamber, a local chamber of commerce, hosted the event. (Image Courtesy of The Newton Beacon)

Healey, Auchincloss Call for More Housing Development in Massachusetts

Genevieve Morrison • April 1, 2025
Massachusetts Governor Maura Healey and U.S. Representative Jake Auchincloss called for more housing development at a Newton event Monday.
The crowd, which included Congressman Auchincloss among other local government representatives, gather on the Newton Centre Green. (Shruthi Sriram / Heights Editor)

Residents, Local Officials Demonstrate at Earth Day Event

Shruthi Sriram • April 23, 2023
Activists, students, and residents rallied for climate action during the Newton Democratic City Committee’s Earth Day event. 
Auchincloss answered questions from residents on both foreign and domestic policy.

Auchincloss Discusses Clean Energy, Gun Violence, and Mental Health At Virtual Round Table in Newton

Shruthi Sriram • April 16, 2023
Jake Auchincloss, who represents Massachusetts’ 4th Congressional District, hosted a virtual roundtable with Newton residents on Tuesday. 
Two years after thwarting competitive progressive challengers for the House of Representatives seat, Auchincloss boasts one of the strictest party-line voting records in congress. (Photo Courtesy of Matt Corridoni)

Auchincloss Rejects Labels Ahead of Uncompetitive Re-election Bid

Victor Stefanescu • September 25, 2022
Two years after thwarting competitive progressive challengers for his seat, Auchincloss boasts one of the strictest party-line voting records in congress.
Politicians Call for Greater Sanctions, Humanitarian Aid at Newton Rally for Ukraine

Politicians Call for Greater Sanctions, Humanitarian Aid at Newton Rally for Ukraine

Victor Stefanescu • March 27, 2022
“I think it's important to understand that everyone’s lives are impacted—that it's not somebody else's world,” Kissin said. “The whole free world needs to step up.”
Newton Holds a Walk to End Alzheimer's

Newton Holds a Walk to End Alzheimer’s

Lydia Boer • September 29, 2021
With a purple shirt, purple hair extensions, and purple shoelaces, Emily Kuhl, case manager of the Newton Senior Center, sported the official color of Alzheimer’s. On her wrist she wore a stack of bracelets, earned for completing the Walk to End Alzheimer’s.  
Newton City Councilor Jake Auchincloss Runs for Congress

Newton City Councilor Jake Auchincloss Runs for Congress

Lauren Wittenmyer • November 2, 2020
With Election Day only days away, Newton City Councilor Jake Auchincloss said he feels confident as his first national campaign for the Massachusetts 4th District congressional seat comes to a close on Tuesday.
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