The Heights

Introduced to the stage with red fireworks and a roaring crowd, country singer Thomas Rhett headlined Fenway Park on July 19 as part of his Better in Boots Tour. The 25-show tour will take the artist to over 20 states over the course of three months, with Boston as the 15th stop. While he is of course singing tunes from the entirety of his career, the tour celebrates Rhett’s … [Read more...] about Thomas Rhett Brings All the Feels to Boston

Entering Tuesday’s game against Rhode Island, Boston College volleyball looked to maintain the momentum that it had built up in its undefeated performance at the Iona Classic, where the team won nine straight sets. And that is exactly what the Eagles did, dominating the Rams in a swift, three-set sweep. After a quick back and forth with Rhode Island (1–9) in the first set, … [Read more...] about Eagles Sweep Rhode Island for Fifth Straight Win

Ironically, when Boston College women’s hockey head coach Katie Crowley found out she was going to be inducted into the United States Hockey Hall of Fame, she wasn’t even in the United States. Crowley and her family were on a trip to London and Paris.  But when she received the official phone call from Executive Director of USA Hockey Pat Kelleher, who she has a … [Read more...] about Katie Crowley Named to U.S. Hockey Hall of Fame Class of 2023

Boston College Residential Life Workers called for the establishment of a ResLife student workers union in an email sent to resident assistants (RAs) and graduate student assistants on Sunday night. The email encouraged all ResLife student workers to organize and demand better compensation and working conditions. “We have heard time and time again from RAs how clear it is that … [Read more...] about Email, Instagram Account Announce Plans to Form ResLife Student Workers Unions

Two years ago, amid a 3–0 start where Boston College football outscored its opponents 124–31, Jeff Hafley made a proposal to BC students before the Eagles’ heavily anticipated Week Four matchup against Missouri.  “Tailgate early,” Hafley said. “If you don’t want to wake up early, don’t go to bed. Just come out right from the night before and be there and be loud because we … [Read more...] about Bergamini: What Has Happened to BC Football?

I’m Mormon. More appropriately, I’m a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints—and I know of only four other undergraduates at Boston College that share my faith.  Sometimes it feels alienating to be the only sober person in a room, or the only dancer skipping Sunday rehearsals, but most often this uncommon aspect of my identity is the one most compatible with … [Read more...] about A Mormon Among Catholics at BC

While last season’s opening-game loss to Rutgers was disappointing, this season’s opener against Northern Illinois turned out to be one of the hardest Boston College football games to watch in recent memory. After failing to score a single point in the first half against the Huskies, and dropping the matchup 27–24 in overtime, BC will need to rebound in Week Two against Holy … [Read more...] about Preview: Eagles Desperate for Bounce-Back Win Against FCS Opponent Holy Cross

Slowdive’s album everything is alive feels like an experience. It‘s the kind of album that would accompany a video art exhibit or some experimental yoga class. Like many shoegaze tracks, listeners don’t have to pay close attention to the songs to enjoy them—there aren’t many catchy choruses to sing along to or strong bass lines to follow—but people still … [Read more...] about Slowdive Crafts Contemplative, Immersive Album