Even before the dance teams took the stage in Conte Forum at ALC Showdown on Saturday, audience members and the show’s judges stood out of their seats, dancing to songs by Rihanna and Jay-Z in anticipation of the sold-out show. Hosted by the AHANA+ Leadership Council (ALC), 2023 Showdown featured a record-breaking crowd and one new dance team, according to hosts Deena … [Read more...] about Record-Breaking Crowd Energizes Conte Forum at 2023 Showdown
Lockdown Defense, Medjid’s Seven Goals Leads Eagles Over Pittsburgh
Led by Jenn Medjid—who entered Boston College lacrosse’s matchup against Pittsburgh leading the ACC in goals per game with 3.8—Boston College lacrosse’s offensive firepower has played a central role in its identity this season. On Saturday in Alumni Stadium, however, the Eagles left their mark on the defensive end, blanking the Panthers over the game’s first 38 minutes and … [Read more...] about Lockdown Defense, Medjid’s Seven Goals Leads Eagles Over Pittsburgh
UGBC Candidates Address Mental Health Resources, Environmental Sustainability in Final Debate
The two teams running for UGBC president and vice president faced off in a final debate on Thursday night, tackling issues including sustainability, academic advising, and mental health resources ahead of Monday’s election. The Elections Committee held the final debate, which began with opening statements from presidential candidates Jonah Kotzen and Jordan Nakash, as well as … [Read more...] about UGBC Candidates Address Mental Health Resources, Environmental Sustainability in Final Debate
NPS’ FY24 Budget Will Face Significant Cuts, Interim Superintendent Says
In her presentation of Newton Public Schools’ (NPS) fiscal year 2024 (FY24) budget on Wednesday night, interim superintendent Kathleen Smith said NPS will make budget cuts as a result of the failure of the operating override during the special election on March 14. Smith said that, despite the result of the override vote, NPS will do as much as possible to lessen the negative … [Read more...] about NPS’ FY24 Budget Will Face Significant Cuts, Interim Superintendent Says
No. 14 BC Goes Down 5–4 to Yellow Jackets Despite Late Rallies
Ten days before No. 14 Boston College baseball faced off against Georgia Tech in the first of a three-game series on Friday, the Eagles defeated Sacred Heart in their first home game of the year with a walk-off single from Vince Cimini. Five days later, BC walked off again—that time, in the tenth inning against then-No. 24 NC State. Despite being in a similar position … [Read more...] about No. 14 BC Goes Down 5–4 to Yellow Jackets Despite Late Rallies
Eagles Give Up Three Runs in Seventh, Fall to UMass
Just three days ago, Boston College softball gave up a 3–2 lead in the sixth inning of its game against North Carolina and subsequently fell to the Tar Heels 8–3. Now, on Tuesday at Harrington Athletics Village, the Eagles (16–14, 1–5 Atlantic Coast) gave up another lead, this time a 5–3 advantage against UMass Amherst (9–17, 1–5 Atlantic 10) in the top of the seventh … [Read more...] about Eagles Give Up Three Runs in Seventh, Fall to UMass
No. 7 Eagles Dismantle Dartmouth in 18–5 Victory
Wednesday’s game against Dartmouth was never in question for No. 7 Boston College lacrosse, as BC easily slipped through the Big Green’s defenders and proved dominant on both sides of the field to establish an early seven-goal lead. The Eagles rarely gave Dartmouth a chance to respond on offense, playing lockdown defense in front of freshman goalkeeper Shea Dolce in net, often … [Read more...] about No. 7 Eagles Dismantle Dartmouth in 18–5 Victory
The Culture War’s Trojan Horse
The frontlines of the American “Culture War” continue to grow, as school districts across the country sweep books off the shelves amid pressure from parents, the state, or school boards. Book bans are nothing new, but over the past year conservatives have intensified book censorship across the public and private educational spheres. Far from attacking a single title of … [Read more...] about The Culture War’s Trojan Horse
‘The Heights’ Endorses Jordan Nakash and Yosan Tewelde for UGBC President and Vice President
The Heights endorses Jordan Nakash, MCAS ’24, and Yosan Tewelde, MCAS ’24, for 2023–24 Undergraduate Government of Boston College president and vice president. After examining the two teams’ policy platforms and holding an in-depth meeting with each ticket, The Heights Editorial Board found that Nakash and Tewelde are best equipped to effectively lead UGBC in the upcoming … [Read more...] about ‘The Heights’ Endorses Jordan Nakash and Yosan Tewelde for UGBC President and Vice President