The Heights

The Rockwell, a dimly-lit theater stashed under a bar in Somerville, hosted BIG SPECIAL, a powerfully voiced, UK-based band of two on Dec. 8. In the intimate room, fans rose to their feet and clustered around the stage as the duo stepped out. In their second-ever headliner show in the United States, BIG SPECIAL celebrated their two album releases of 2025, POSTINDUSTRIAL … [Read more...] about BIG SPECIAL Pushes Through Technical Difficulties To Provide Thrilling Performance

Rocío Calvo has always been guided by an ardent passion to not only extend assistance to communities in need but also to inspire systemic and sustainable change.  Now, as vice president of the Society for Social Work and Research (SSWR), Calvo has been able to advance this central mission of hers on an even larger stage.  Calvo, professor of global practice at the Boston … [Read more...] about “She Has So Much Vision”: Rocío Calvo Inspires Sustainable Change in the Field of Social Work

If Tuesday night’s game was a final exam, Boston College women’s basketball would not have received a passing grade.  The Eagles (4–9, 0–1 Atlantic Coast) fell to Bryant (8–3) 80–71 to extend their losing streak to five games. Lily Carmody led the way for BC with 15 points, while Kayla Rolph added on 13 points and three 3-pointers on 50 percent shooting from deep. Turnovers … [Read more...] about Bryant’s Hot Shooting Spells Doom for BC as the Eagles Fall 80–71

Ten years ago, The Heights still printed twice a week. When the stacks of newspapers hit the stalls, I am told, students would flock to pick up their morning copy, each issue rich with the resinous smell of ink. Fifty years ago, fresh off our financial and editorial split from the University, our editions were fat with advertisements: “Just $199 for Spring Break in the Sun!”, a … [Read more...] about Stories, Stories, Stories

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Hello…Shovelhead!’s highly anticipated return to the Boston College comedy scene came this weekend with their recent show entitled “Local Beauties,” which graced campus on Friday and Saturday. Shovelhead cultists and comedy enjoyers alike packed Fulton 511 with high expectations, eagerly looking forward to another outstanding performance.  As the lights dimmed and projector … [Read more...] about Hello…Shovelhead!’s ‘Local Beauties’ Provides Laughter and A Respite During Finals

Boston College women’s basketball head coach Joanna Bernabei-McNamee has often commented on her team being undersized. On Sunday afternoon, ACC opponent Virginia capitalized on that size disadvantage, outscoring BC 42–18 in the paint. The Eagles’ offensive unit also faltered, shooting 19 of 64 from the field as the Cavaliers (7–3, 1–0 Atlantic Coast) blocked nine shots. “I … [Read more...] about BC Drops ACC Opener, Blown Out 81–55 by Virginia

Elizabeth Home Decor & Design spread holiday cheer and joy on its 20th annual Holiday Shopping Open House this Wednesday. “We do an open house every year, and we bring in some guest vendors and some giftable items that we normally don’t sell,” owner and founder Elizabeth Benedict said. “[We] make it more accessible and affordable for anyone who comes in to buy a quick … [Read more...] about Elizabeth Home Decor & Design Spreads Holiday Cheer With Annual Open House

Like many other makeup lovers, I reach for my coveted bottle of Charlotte Tilbury’s Hollywood Flawless Filter every day. With one swipe, everything looks a little brighter: glowy, smooth, and effortlessly put together. Within seconds, my skin is void of blemishes, polished, and perhaps most unfortunately, just a bit too perfect. Life at Boston College, in all of its glory, is a … [Read more...] about The Heights, but With a Filter: BC’s Polished Perfection