The Heights

Throughout his career as a teacher and researcher, Jon Wargo said he has always followed his heart and passion for justice.  “I was a kindergarten teacher and after school I walked across the playground and was the gender and sexuality alliance leader at the high school,” Wargo said. “These two hats, both GSA leader and kindergarten teacher, are really representative of the … [Read more...] about Through His Research, Wargo Fosters a More Inclusive Future for Educators and Students

Each year, ALC Showdown turns what is usually a sports-centered campus into a dance-crazed school for a weekend. Students pack the seats of Conte Forum to watch routines that Boston College’s 17 dance teams spend months perfecting. For all the teams, there is an overarching goal to have fun on stage with the family they have created with their teammates.  “We always talk … [Read more...] about Road to Showdown 2023: Dance Teams Gear Up For Annual Competition

The Newton School Committee unanimously voted to reject a petition for the creation of an academic principles advisory committee for Newton Public Schools (NPS) at a public hearing on Tuesday night. Over 250 residents requested time to speak about the petition at the hearing. “Oddly enough, tonight was helpful to restore some of my confidence in our community,” Newton Mayor … [Read more...] about Newton School Committee Unanimously Votes Against Proposed Academic Principles Advisory Committee

In the early ’90s, American punk bands Bratmobile and Bikini Kill pioneered the Riot Grrrl movement. This feminist punk movement aimed to inspire girls to enact change regarding sexism and racism in their communities through the spreading of music and small magazines aptly called zines.  Today, goth shoegaze band Softcult has the same mission with its music—zines and … [Read more...] about Softcult Returns With Political Messages in Its Music and Zines

Rules—and the ruthless consequences imposed by disobedience—are a common theme of the John Wick franchise.  Spilling blood on the grounds of the Continental Hotel results in excommunication. Any favor results in a blood oath, committing one to the payment of the debt. And above all, coming for John Wick’s (Keanu Reeves) life results in a painful, and often creatively … [Read more...] about ‘John Wick: Chapter 4’ Delivers Stunning and Violent Cinematic Spectacle

“Remember you must die” is the English translation of Depeche Mode’s newest album title, Memento Mori—and what a fitting title it is.  The album explores death with all of its ramifications and the conflicting emotions it causes. It is almost impossible not to have an existential crisis listening to Memento Mori, a vast departure from the upbeat and love-centered “Just Can’t … [Read more...] about Depeche Mode Ponders Death on ‘Memento Mori’

UGBC Vice President Julia Spagnola addressed recent student concerns about a lack of ticket availability for the Flo Rida concert during the Student Assembly meeting Tuesday night, explaining that every student should be able to attend the concert. “It’s a ticketing issue with Robsham I believe,” Spagnola, MCAS ’23, said. “[Matt Razek] said he was looking into it, but every … [Read more...] about “Every Student Should Be Able to Get a Ticket”: SA Addresses Concerns About Flo Rida Tickets

If you’re looking for a break from dining hall food and hoping to explore some new off-campus restaurants, Boston’s Chinatown is a great place to visit. The area is full of authentic Asian cuisine and affordable meal options, but there are so many incredible restaurants that navigating the area can be daunting. So if you want to dive into what Chinatown has to offer, look no … [Read more...] about Morgan’s Guide to Boston’s Chinatown

Since 2010, Connecticut baseball has become a mainstay in the collegiate baseball world as one of the most consistent programs in the Northeast. In that time span, the Huskies have made the NCAA Tournament eight times, earned three conference titles, and won 30 games in all but one season.  No. 14 Boston College baseball visited its former Big East rival No. 20 UConn Tuesday … [Read more...] about No. 14 BC Tops No. 20 Huskies 6–3, Adds Eighth Ranked Win