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Arkansas’ kill to go up 8–4 in the fourth set put Boston College volleyball in unfamiliar territory.  Up until Tuesday night’s matchup, the Eagles had yet to lose a single set in their 5–0 start. But now, their backs were up against the wall, down 2–1 and already facing a four-point deficit.  BC (6–0) wouldn’t back down yet, though, rattling off a 21–7 run to win the fourth set … [Read more...] about BC Picks Up Five-Set Win Over Arkansas, Continues Undefeated Season

As Alessandra Veveiros was preparing to move back to campus, she was also planning the Office of Sustainability’s fall semester activities—until a week before move-in, when she learned that Boston College would be downsizing the Office of Sustainability and cutting her internship. “I got an email just being like, ‘Hey, can you get on a call?’ so I got on the call, and I went … [Read more...] about “A Corporate University”: Former Program Director, Interns React to Office of Sustainability Cuts

The Newton Public Schools Teaching and Learning Department is launching a new, tiered model for middle school parent-teacher conferences this school year, it announced at a Newton School Committee meeting on Monday. “This proposal here is a tiered response to a conference schedule that, at the core, does increase what all families receive from us mid-year,” said Maria Kolbe, … [Read more...] about Newton Public Schools Launches New, Tiered Approach to Parent-Teacher Conferences

The stage was shrouded in darkness following the end of atmospheric filler music, when a series of notes rang out from an invisible piano. The audience looked on expectantly and, just a few seconds later, the lights came on. But almost nothing was revealed. Bob Dylan, hooded and largely hidden behind his grand piano, had arrived.  In addition to Dylan’s black outfit, which … [Read more...] about Bob Dylan In Fine Form for Massachusetts Performance

Boston College volleyball has now won four straight games. Not just that—the Eagles have delivered four straight shutout victories to begin their season.   BC (4–0) kept its undefeated streak going with a win over Little Rock (2–4) on Sunday night, sweeping the Trojans 3–0.  The Eagles were dominant, registering 12 kills in the first set, then 13 in both the second and the … [Read more...] about BC Sweeps Little Rock, Stays Undefeated to Start Season

Students spotted a marked Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) vehicle on Boston College’s Lower Campus in the afternoon hours of Saturday, though no operations occurred on campus. “BC Police confirmed that a marked ICE vehicle was seen off campus on Fr. Herlihy Way and St. Thomas More Road,” University Spokesman Jack Dunn wrote in a statement to The Heights. “The vehicle … [Read more...] about Marked ICE Vehicle Spotted on BC’s Campus Amid Heightened Immigration Operations

So, it’s your freshman year. You might still be using Google Maps to get to class or trying to figure out who to sit with during lunch in Mac. It’s probably feeling overwhelming—you’re in a new college with new people in a new city and maybe even a new country.  The city of Boston is at your fingertips, and I’m here to help guide you through some fun events that you can enjoy … [Read more...] about Bring It On, Beantown: A Freshman’s Guide to Boston Activities

While temperatures clocked close to ninety in Durham, N.C., that didn’t hinder Boston College field hockey’s performance in its Friday afternoon matchup against No. 4 Maryland. In fact, it may have helped showcase what the Eagles are capable of in the third game of their young season.  “Our players were coming off and were completely gassed, but they went back out there and … [Read more...] about No. 8 BC Defeats No. 4 Maryland 2–0 for First Time Since 2021

Last week was nice but it really meant nothing. This week will be the first test and also might be the most pivotal game of the season. If you get a win this week, the schedule lines up pretty well to go bowling. If we can’t go on the road and beat an improved but still fledgling Michigan State team, then perhaps this year will be a bit of a setback for BC. I think we can do … [Read more...] about BC-Michigan State preview