reflection Archives - The Heights

What Will Your Story Be?

Cindy Doe • February 22, 2026

I walked across the Conte Forum stage on graduation day in 1989 and, 13,384 days later, started classes again at Boston College last month as part of the BC Companions program.

Stories, Stories, Stories

Will Martino • December 7, 2025

For a year, I had the privilege of caring for all that could change and could not change about The Heights. I am all the better for the stories it gave me.

The Highland View: The Quiet Side of the Holidays

Amelia Glover • November 11, 2025

My mind holds one emotion on Halloween in Glasgow: distracted. My thoughts race—my skirt feels tight against my skin, I have to get up early tomorrow morning, and my throat hurts from screaming over music just to have a conversation.

My Thin Space

Scanlon Mellowes • November 9, 2025

My feet uncross and my arms fall to the side. My spine settles into the sturdy wooden chair, and my body begins to rest at a comfortable angle. The laptop glow bounces against the wall, and before long, I close my eyes. My breathing slows. For a few moments, I loosen my grip on the day.

Reflections on a Jesuit Education

Katie Spillane • September 3, 2024

I have now spent the past six years of my life in a Jesuit learning environment and as most know that comes with a lot of reflection. In fact, I probably spent at least a third of my high school career reflecting.

The Closure of Universidad Centroamerica: A Call to Stand in Solidarity With UCA’s Students From 2023 Alpha Sigma Nu BC Chapter

Vincent Sablich • November 13, 2023

In August, the Jesuit Universidad Centroamericana (UCA) in Managua, Nicaragua was forced to shut its doors after the Nicaraguan government labeled it a “center of terrorism,” as the university was a hub for protests against the regime of President Daniel Ortega. UCA’s closure left many students and educators displaced and in turmoil.

Thumbs Up, Thumbs Down: Week of Oct. 22

Opinions • October 22, 2023

Long a tradition for BC students, our red bandana spirit never falters. This weekend was no exception as students showed up and went all out for the annual Welles Crowther Red Bandanna 5K.

The Lost Art of Boredom

Emmbrooke Flather • October 1, 2023

I’ve always been well acquainted with boredom. When I was younger, my boredom fueled my imagination as I turned my uncle’s feather duster into a ballerina or rooted for raindrops racing across the windshield. But as I grew older, boredom became something much more meaningful: a tool for me to find a sense of home.

Navigating a College Experience With an “Asterisk”: The Class of 2023 Reflects on Shifted BC Culture, Identity During COVID-19

Eliza Hernandez, Spencer Steppe, and Karyl Clifford • April 30, 2023

Like many Boston College seniors hoping to take full advantage of their remaining days on the Heights, Kristen Donnelly said she and her friends have a bucket list to tackle before graduation. This...