The Heights

The second the air turns crisp and the leaves on the Quad start their slow and dramatic shift to gold and maroon, I know exactly what I need: permission to stay inside. Fall isn’t just a season, but also a mood. It demands cozy blankets, hot drinks, and a quiet, almost reflective ambiguity. This year, though, I’m skipping the same old spooky movies and holiday prep. I’m after a … [Read more...] about Cozy and Criminally Underrated TV Shows To Watch This Fall

Every autumn, the heart of Newton comes alive with delicious smells, live music, and crowds of people gathering for the city’s beloved Harvest Fair. Held on the Newton Centre Green, the two-day event marked its 50th anniversary this year—and it was busier than ever.  On Saturday and Sunday, the Greene featured a wide spread of activities. From carnival rides to craft booths, … [Read more...] about Newton Harvest Fair Commemorates 50 Years as the Perfect Fall Event

I’ve spent the majority of my college life preoccupied with food, and I would argue that is a common trait among Boston College students. Food is at the center of some of our most treasured BC memories—going to White Mountain during orientation, getting Crazy Dough after a night out, and enjoying tailgate feasts.  Unfortunately, food can also be at the center of our most … [Read more...] about The Highland View: The Ends and The Means

Boston College lacrosse took center stage on Newton Campus in its fall ball matchups between Connecticut and Brown on Sunday afternoon.  Taking their first game 16–6 against the Huskies, the Eagles sailed past UConn in typical BC-lacrosse fashion.  Just two minutes into the matchup, the Eagles had already notched two goals on the afternoon. That only intensified when Molly … [Read more...] about BC Ties Brown, Beats UConn in Fall Ball Matchups

Boston College men’s hockey has not had the same set of lines once yet this season.  But BC head coach Greg Brown is no stranger to this strategy. And when a team scores five goals, it’s hard to complain about the approach its coach took. “I feel like every line is gelling,” Brown said. “It’s always that way at the beginning of the year, where guys are figuring each other out, … [Read more...] about No. 9 BC Scores Four in Second Period, Wins 5–1 Over RPI

Following its weekend series against Minnesota, No. 9 Boston College men’s hockey once again found itself among the top 10 teams in the nation.  BC will go on the road on Friday to face Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, hoping to establish itself as a national title contender with a decisive win. Although BC’s early 1–1–1 start highlights some of the growing pains that have … [Read more...] about Preview: No. 9 BC Travels to RPI After Bounce-Back Series

After a 31-point drubbing at the hands of Clemson, Boston College football turns its eyes toward what is likely to be the most winnable game left on its schedule. The Eagles (1–5, 0–4 Atlantic Coast) will host UConn (4–2) in their second straight home game, as they look to break a five-game losing streak and get their first FBS win of the year.  The Huskies, who are on a … [Read more...] about Preview: BC Hoping To End Slide As UConn Comes to Town

In the half-full Theater 2 of West Newton Cinema on Thursday evening, moviegoers were dipped into a dreamy, fog-infused vision of Scotland via the classic British romantic comedy I Know Where I’m Going! (1945).  Boston native and film critic Ty Burr selected the film because of a personal connection he has to it. “This was my mother’s favorite movie,” Burr said. “As a young … [Read more...] about West Newton Cinema Shows ‘I Know Where I’m Going!’ At Ty Burr’s Monthly Movie Club