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
Through His Research, Wargo Fosters a More Inclusive Future for Educators and Students
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
Road to Showdown 2023: Dance Teams Gear Up For Annual Competition
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
Newton School Committee Unanimously Votes Against Proposed Academic Principles Advisory Committee
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
Softcult Returns With Political Messages in Its Music and Zines
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