USC Archives - The Heights

USC Grad Transfer Derryck Thornton Joins BC for 2019-20 Season

Andy Backstrom • June 17, 2019

Derryck Thornton was a five-star ESPN 100 recruit who originally played at Duke before transferring to USC after his freshman season.

2018-19 Coach of the Year: Jason Kennedy

Andy Backstrom • June 10, 2019

BC volleyball’s never made the NCAA Tournament—it’s Jason Kennedy’s job to get the Eagles there, and he’s already well on his way, having changed the culture in the Power Gym and led BC to its highest win total in 15 years during his first season at the helm.

Nationwide Admissions Scam Led to BC Receiving Fake Test Scores

Andy Backstrom • March 14, 2019

Along with Boston University and Northeastern, Boston College received fake test scores, according to U.S. Attorney Andrew Lelling, but none of these schools were identified in the charges as having admitted students based on the scheme.

With College GameDay in Town, Campus Embraces Once-in-a-Decade Experience

Ben Thomas • November 9, 2018

The buzz around campus is undeniable as ESPN's biggest weekly college football show—College GameDay—arrives on Stokes Lawn ahead of a top-25 matchup with Clemson for the Eagles.

Chandler Saves the Day in Overtime Thriller at No. 14 USC

Marc Occhipinti • March 8, 2018

For the first time all year, the Eagles entered the break trailing, but they kicked it into gear in the second half, and Tess Chandler scored both the tying and game-winning goals to preserve BC's perfect record.

Investment Guidelines Still in Effect, Contrary to BC Webpage

Cole Dady • February 5, 2018

“The University is engaged in a web redesign effort that began in 2015,” University Spokesman Jack Dunn said in an email. “The Ethical Investment Guidelines remain in full effect and will likely be a component of the new Treasurer’s Office website when it is launched.”

With Win Over No. 7 Southern California, Lacrosse Headed to Final Four

Michael Sullivan • May 20, 2017

The Eagles exploded offensively against the second-best defense in the nation to earn their first-ever NCAA Final Four berth.

The 12 Days Of Jim Christian’s Frustration: USC Drops BC

Alec Greaney • December 22, 2014

BC most likely did not feel the holiday cheer in a close defeat Sunday night, but 'The Heights' is making up for it with this musical breakdown of the game.

We All Want To Believe In The Underdog

Chris Grimaldi • September 14, 2014

Saturday night’s game was more than just a turning point for a football program, an excuse to celebrate, or a headline for ESPN—it was a reminder that we inherently love an upset.