The Heights

This week, hosts Isabella and Elizabeth speak with Nicole Eaton, an associate professor in the History Department with an interest in Soviet history, World War II, and the inner workings and cultures of the European cities whose urban spaces were redesigned during wartime. On March 14th, she released her new book, German Blood, Slavic Soil, which examines how Konisberg, a … [Read more...] about Ep.6, Season 3 of Eagle Eye featuring Professor Nicole Eaton

Macaroni and cheese is the ultimate comfort meal. It’s the blueprint for an easy, quick meal you can pop in the microwave and eat instantly. There is nothing wrong with your typical store-bought microwavable mac and cheese, but making this creamy, indulgent dish from scratch is undoubtedly better. The downside to making this meal from scratch is that it typically demands a … [Read more...] about Homemade on the Heights: Mac and Cheese

New England weather can be unpredictable in the spring, especially in the first half of April. That was the case at Harrington Athletics Village on Wednesday afternoon as 40-degree weather deadened the balls in a midweek game between Boston College softball and Merrimack. Despite the weather, the Eagles (17–17, 1–8 Atlantic Coast) snapped their six-game losing streak behind … [Read more...] about Eagles Snap Six-Game Losing Streak With 2–1 Win Over Merrimack

As a college student residing in a mainly suburban area, feeling stuck in the campus bubble is inevitable. And a quick trip to Newbury Street or a stroll alongside the Charles River may not provide enough of an escape anymore. Fortunately, there are many affordable and fun day trips you can take on the weekends to places near Boston. Here are some spots you can drop by for a … [Read more...] about Escape Campus for a Day: Trips Outside of Boston

Just two days after allowing 12 runs against Georgia Tech in a program-defining win, No. 9 Boston College baseball allowed 12 runs again, only this time to UMass Amherst in the 32nd Baseball Beanpot on Tuesday. The Minutemen scored 10 runs in the first two innings alone to take a 10–2 lead.  But the Eagles (21–6, 8–4 Atlantic Coast) would not let UMass (4–16, 0–3 Atlantic … [Read more...] about Eagles Overcome Eight-Run Deficit, Defeat UMass 13–12 in Baseball Beanpot Semifinal

Boston College women’s basketball has lost yet another player to the transfer portal. Taina Mair, the Eagles’ freshman point guard, entered her name into the portal on Friday, as reported by Mitchell Northam on Twitter. Mair retweeted the announcement from her personal account.  Mair’s decision follows Maria Gakdeng and Ally Carman’s entrance into the transfer portal within … [Read more...] about BC Point Guard Taina Mair Enters Transfer Portal

Newton’s Department of Planning and Development provided the first update on the Albemarle Road Traffic Calming Project in over a year and invited public comments and questions in a webinar on Monday. The project is expected to be complete by August 2023, according to Josh Ostroff, director of transportation planning in Newton and the project manager. “Newton believes that … [Read more...] about Newton Planning and Development Department Outlines Plans to Complete the Albemarle Road Traffic Calming Project by August 2023

A 25-vote deduction made the difference in the UGBC election Monday night when Jordan Nakash and running mate Yosan Tewelde lost after originally receiving 11 more votes than the winning team.  But after appealing the sanction—which they received for violating campaign policy by posting a video endorsement from two Division I lacrosse players on Instagram—the pair was told the … [Read more...] about Elections Committee, Losing UGBC Pres. and VP Team Address Election-Deciding Sanction

Jonah Kotzen and Meghan Heckelman will be UGBC’s next president and vice president, respectively. The team won 1,504 of 2,997 votes after deductions, or 50.2 percent, in Monday’s election. “I mean I’m honestly just humbled, truly honored to receive this honor, and I can’t wait to get to work,” Kotzen said.  Kotzen, MCAS ’24, and Heckelman, LSEHD ’25, defeated Jordan … [Read more...] about Kotzen, Heckelman Win UGBC Pres., VP Election