The Heights

Before Jordan Nakash’s college counselor suggested she take a tour of Boston College, she did not know a single thing about BC. But from the moment she stepped on campus, Nakash knew BC was meant to be her future home.  “There was something, maybe it was just a gust of wind, but it felt like it was meant to be,” Nakash, MCAS ’24, said. “After touring and hearing from the panel … [Read more...] about Nakash and Tewelde: Dedication, Collaboration, and Unification

For its ACC home opener, No. 16 Boston College baseball was treated to passionate crowds throughout the stands at Harrington Athletics Village and even on the hill in the outfield. The BC community came out strong to support the Eagles in their contest against No. 24 NC State on Friday afternoon.  “The boys noticed, we all noticed,” BC head coach Mike Gambino said. “I mean, … [Read more...] about No. 16 BC Cranks Out 4–1 Win over No. 24 NC State in ACC Home Opener

★★★★☆ No one does sad-girl pop like Lana Del Rey.  Her new album Did you know that there’s a tunnel under Ocean Blvd, released March 24, is a hodgepodge history of sad music and the feelings it evokes in listeners. From lyrics to instrumentals, the album is crafted to chronicle both personal memories and universal feelings associated with the music. The album opens … [Read more...] about Lana Del Rey Blends Musical Past and Present With Nostalgic New Album

Boston College softball had been winless for 12 days heading into its doubleheader and home opener against North Carolina on Friday. The Eagles (16–12, 1–4 Atlantic Coast), however, managed to snap their four game losing streak with a 3–1 win over North Carolina (12–21, 2–6) in the first game behind Abby Dunning’s six-strikeout performance. But not long after, the Tar Heels … [Read more...] about BC Splits Home Opener with Tar Heels, Dunning Dominates Game One

Former Republican Congresswoman Liz Cheney addressed an overflowing audience at Boston College on Thursday, stressing that she never doubted former President Donald Trump should be impeached following the Jan. 6 U.S. Capitol riot.  “I knew then because of everything that we had lived through since the election, that we needed to move articles of impeachment against President … [Read more...] about “You Have an Obligation to Make a Difference”: Liz Cheney Urges Students to Run for Office

Boston College football returned for another week of practice on Tuesday and Thursday, during which it implemented situational gameplay while utilizing its new additions and picking up its intensity from last week. “This is the most physical spring that we’ve had,” BC head coach Jeff Hafley said. “Because we have more numbers and we have more depth.”  While the Eagles are … [Read more...] about Receivers, Running Backs, and a Coach on the Field: A Recap of BC’s Fifth and Sixth Practices

After launching their campaigns on Tuesday morning, the two teams running in this year’s UGBC presidential and vice presidential election faced off for the first time in the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) debate Thursday night.  Presidential candidates Jonah Kotzen and Jordan Nakash both highlighted the importance of DEI in their respective campaigns.  Nakash and her … [Read more...] about UGBC Candidates Talk Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in First Debate

UGBC presidential and vice presidential campaign season kicked off Tuesday morning, with two teams announcing their bids in the election on April 3.  The candidates for president are Jonah Kotzen, Council for Students with Disabilities policy coordinator and MCAS ’24, and Jordan Nakash, BAIC ambassador, former Student Assembly (SA) representative, and MCAS ’24. Their respective … [Read more...] about Two Teams Announce Campaigns for UGBC President and Vice President on Tuesday Morning

Newton city councilors discussed various budget items and new zoning and planning projects and honored John Bliss, the previous president of Newton Conservators who died on Feb. 1, at their city council meeting Monday night. “John Bliss served as a friend and mentor for many of us on city council and beyond, and whereas John Bliss touched innumerable past, current, and future … [Read more...] about Newton City Council Reports on Budget, Honors John Bliss at Monday Night Meeting