At the top of the page in big black lettering read “Hardey Hall Room 316.” Hands shaking, I plugged Hardey Hall into Google and was met with the result that no incoming freshman wants: Newton Campus. Cue the devastation.
Column, Opinions
On Being Content Where You Are
Freshman year, it felt almost impossible not to compare everything about my college life to the college lives of my friends at other schools. From classes to dining halls and dorm decor to social life, I found myself constantly comparing and contrasting my experiences with the experiences of others, trying to anxiously convince myself that I lived a life just as fun and fulfilling as my friends’.
Editorials, Opinions
You Can Force the Triple, but You Can’t Fend Off the Trouble: BC’s Housing Crisis Is Now
Last month, 2,394 incoming Boston College freshmen received an email that revealed long-awaited housing decisions. Students anxiously logged into their housing portals, wondering whether they would be placed on Newton or Upper. Many, however, were in for a rude awakening when they found three names listed next to their room numbers rather than two.
Opinions, TU/TD
Thumbs Up, Thumbs Down: Week of Feb. 4
Even though we’ve settled into our class routines, there’s one more task we need to factor into our busy schedules: laundry day. But broken washing machines, faulty dryers, and piles of clothes atop every available surface don’t exactly create the most inviting environment.
News, Off Campus, Top Story, Administration
BC Purchases Mount Alvernia High School Property Across From Newton Campus
Boston College has purchased Mount Alvernia High School’s closed-down campus, located across the street from BC’s Newton Campus, according to a University release.
Opinions, Editorials
BC’s Class of 2027: Key Advice To Make the Best of Your Freshman Year
Congratulations, Class of 2027, and welcome to Boston College! Over the next few months, you’re bound to have a lot of questions. So, before you arrive on campus, The Heights Editorial Board wants to ensure you’re prepared to make the best of BC.
Editorials, Opinions
Purchasing Mount Alvernia Would Provide BC With an Opportunity To Expand
The closure of Mount Alvernia High School, an all-girls Catholic school in Newton, provides Boston College with a rare opportunity to buy new land. The University should pursue this purchase to support its students, faculty, and any future expansion endeavors.
Column, Opinions
A Love Letter to Freshman Year
Although I can hardly believe it, I—like nearly 2,500 other Boston College students—am nearing the end of my freshman year.
News, On Campus
The Goose: “Newton’s Biggest Menace” Terrorizes Students
Christina Satina’s daily walk to Stuart Dining Hall on Boston College’s Newton Campus quickly took a turn for the worse when she found herself face to beak with “Newton’s biggest menace.”
News, Featured Story, On Campus
University Counseling Services Expands to Newton Campus
Boston College University Counseling Services began offering individual counseling and same-day consultation services at the Newton Campus on March 19
