The Heights

Red Sox Hall of Famer Tommy Harper Accuses BC Administrator of Racial Bias

Victor Stefanescu • February 5, 2021

Red Sox Hall of Famer Tommy Harper has accused Christine Caswell, director of undergraduate studies in BC's communication department, of racial bias, as first reported by The Boston Globe.

Red Sox Faithful Welcome Home 2018 World Series Champions

Eleanor Grondin • November 2, 2018

After defeating the Los Angeles Dodgers in a tough five-game World Series matchup, the Red Sox returned home to a parade fit for one of the greatest teams in all of baseball. Duck Boats followed the parade route to the rhythm of the Dropkick Murphys.

Knocking It out of the Park: A Sacrilegious Critical Analysis of Baseball

Alessandro Zenati • October 28, 2018

Baseball may very well be America's favorite pasttime and Boston's social glue, but why? Alessandro Zenati '21 searches for the answer in his latest column.

Following Red Sox Petition, City of Boston to Change Name of Yawkey Way

Cole Dady • April 26, 2018

A number of Boston power brokers were against the decision to change the name of Yawkey, some of whom are closely associated with Boston College.

The Beautiful and the Famed: Lesley Visser, Sports Legend

Joan Kennedy • February 25, 2018

Lesley Visser has written for the best sports section of all time, been inducted into the Professional Football Hall of Fame, and carried an Olympic torch. Plus, she's been drinking with Barrett Bryan.

Citing Agreement With Foundation, BC Will Not Change Name of Yawkey Athletic Center

Anthony Rein • February 11, 2018

“The University remains grateful to the Yawkey Foundation for their generosity in support of Boston College,” said University Spokesman Jack Dunn in a statement to The Heights.

What’s In a Name as We Reconsider Yawkey Way

Juan Olavarria • September 6, 2017

In light of the recent events that have shaken the United States, Heights Senior Staffer Juan Olavarria turns to one of Boston's more complicated landmarks: the Red Sox's Yawkey Way.

With Annual Student 9s Program, Red Sox Aim to Reach Younger Fans

Juan Olavarria • April 19, 2017

In an effort to attract younger spectators to Fenway Park, The Red Sox continue to offer $9 tickets to high school and college students with valid student IDs.

Red Sox Strength Coach Mike Roose Gives Life Tips, Talks MLB Mindset

Miranda McDonald-Stahl • January 26, 2017

Roose said he's wanted this job since he was a sophomore in college.

Adapt and Advance: Logan Hoggarth’s Steady Journey to BC

Alec Greaney • April 28, 2016

Throughout his baseball-playing career, Logan Hoggarth never stayed in his comfort zone for long. Yet nothing has prevented him from coming out on top.

Red Sox Reach Out to Students to Popularize 9s Initiative

Heidi Dong • April 20, 2016

In an effort to both raise awareness about what the Red Sox is doing, as a business, as well as gain feedback from college students in the area, the Red Sox brought a group of around 20 students from surrounding colleges to Fenway Park.

Birdball Plays For Pride (and Pete) in Fort Myers

Alec Greaney • February 29, 2016

When the Eagles play the Red Sox every year, it's more than just a game.