The Heights

Boston College denied a proposal for a queer resource center in November, citing its Jesuit values, GLBTQ+ Leadership Council (GLC) Chair Wells Arkins said at a Student Assembly (SA) meeting on Tuesday night. “Last November, we submitted our latest proposal for a queer resource center, which we have done pretty much traditionally every year to which it’s denied every year,” … [Read more...] about BC Denied Proposals for Queer Resource Center, Transgender Speaker, and Academic Conference, GLC Chair Says During SA Meeting

A head coaching change, the loss of star teammates to the NHL, and playoff heartbreak are all challenges that Marshall Warren has dealt with in his four years playing for Boston College men’s hockey. But nothing seems to faze the defenseman out of Laurel Hollow, N.Y.  In a transition year for the Eagles in which former assistant coach Greg Brown took over at the helm of the … [Read more...] about Ahead of Senior Night, Captain Marshall Warren Reflects on His Career at BC

Boston College is set to host a conference this weekend that will mark the largest gathering of Catholic leadership on a university campus in American history.  According to Rev. Mark S. Massa, S.J., director of the Boisi Center for Religion and American Public Life, the focus of the two-day conference is the concept of synodality, or the idea that decision-making in the … [Read more...] about BC Hosts Largest Gathering of Catholic Leadership at a University in U.S. History

As Spring Break approaches, Boston College students have scrambled to throw together (what they hope will be) the perfect getaway from the Heights. Maybe you’re trying to show off your gains from the Plex somewhere warm. Perhaps you’re looking for a taste of adventure. Or, maybe you really just miss your bed at home. All of the above are valid priorities, but I’m here to tell … [Read more...] about Glorious Getaways: What Your Spring Break Destination Says About You

If there’s been one calling card for Boston College women’s basketball this season, it’s been resilience. The Eagles entered the 2022–23 season with one of the youngest teams in the nation and plenty of doubters.  On Thursday night, in the second round of the ACC Tournament in Greensboro, N.C., BC fought and battled once again. The No. 11-seed Eagles (16–17, 5–13 Atlantic … [Read more...] about Miami Knocks BC Out of ACC Tournament as Eagles Fade in Fourth Quarter

Australian singer and songwriter Emerson Leif might not be a name you’re familiar with. After all, he has just over 225,000 monthly listeners on Spotify. But, he excels at his craft nonetheless.  While Leif might fit best into the underground pop genre, this label feels limiting. Leif has a distinct and evocative voice which he pairs with mellow beats, synths, and guitars … [Read more...] about YNFA: Emerson Leif Adds Layers To Underground Pop Genre

Northeastern did not make Wednesday’s Hockey East Tournament Semifinal an easy game for Boston College women’s hockey goaltender Abigail Levy. The Huskies pressured the crease with 41 shots, and while Levy made 38 saves on the night, two shots from awkward angles slipped by her and cost BC a bid to the Hockey East Tournament Championship.  “She’s done a great job for us,” … [Read more...] about BC Drops Bid at Hockey East Tournament Championship in 3–0 Loss to Northeastern

★★★★☆ The 12 tracks on Gracie Abrams’ new album Good Riddance contain mesmerizing, emotional lyrics that tell a story about the struggle between letting go of someone and feeling the pain of holding onto loving memories.  Abrams released three singles on the album, “Where do we go now?,” “Amelie,” and “Difficult,” before Good Riddance debuted on Feb. 24.  “Where do we … [Read more...] about Gracie Abrams Questions Love and Past Relationships on ‘Good Riddance’

For its past nine games ahead of the ACC Tournament, Boston College women’s basketball was without its leading scorer, Dontavia Waggoner, due to injury. The Eagles struggled mightily without the two-way guard, losing seven of those nine games. On Wednesday night, Waggoner made her return for her first game since Jan. 22, and it came at a perfect time. The redshirt junior … [Read more...] about Waggoner’s Return Lifts Eagles Past Georgia Tech in First Round of ACC Tournament