Skip to Main Content
The News Site of Boston College

The Heights

The News Site of Boston College

The Heights

The News Site of Boston College

The Heights

(Jashodhara Jindal / Heights Editor)

The Art of Marathon Signs: A Tradition Steeped in Meaning and Self-Expression

Lillian Kelly April 12, 2026
This year, on April 20, Boston residents and students alike will flock to the streets to watch nearly 30,000 athletes take on the Boston Marathon. The crowds will have many eccentric ways of showing their support––cheering, hitting cowbells, screaming as loud as possible––but perhaps the most timeless way of celebrating Marathon Monday is with a sign.
Thumbs Up, Thumbs Down: Week of Apr. 7

Thumbs Up, Thumbs Down: Week of Apr. 7

Opinions April 7, 2024
The end of the semester is approaching fast, but there’s still time for festivities before our schedules are jam-packed with study sessions. Tune into the Frozen Four semifinals on Thursday, support BC’s talented dance teams at Showdown on Saturday, and wear your most atrocious attire for Marathon Monday.
Load More Stories