The Heights

The Heights

Founded in 1919, The Heights began as the student newspaper for Boston College. Since 1970, it has maintained its independence in both editorial and financial aspects from the University. The Heights caters to the Boston College community, including students, faculty, and staff, as well as residents in nearby areas like Chestnut Hill, Newton, and Allston-Brighton. The publication is managed by The Heights, Inc., a registered nonprofit organization recognized under 501(c)(3) in Massachusetts. You can find all of their content at www.bcheights.com.

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  • 5 days ago | bcheights.com | Matthew Ferrara

    Base stealing is a key part of Boston College baseball’s identity. The Eagles sat atop the base stealing leaderboard heading into their Saturday matchup against Wake Forest, but they remained hungry for more. So hungry, in fact, that BC was willing to attempt stealing home with the bases loaded. “I thought it was a good play,” BC baseball head coach Todd Interdonato said. “Looked like we had a chance to do it… Left-hander on the mound that was slow in his wind-up. [Josiah Ragsdale]‘s a good runner.

  • 2 weeks ago | bcheights.com | Lucía Hernández

    When my parents reminisce over moments long, long ago, they always mention how they feel it had happened just the day before. I’d always assumed that was a hyperbole. But now, I think back to one of the final days of 10th grade, and it truly feels like yesterday. The sun was beginning to dip into the West, and my best friend and I leaned over the blue railway of our school’s stairs. We were leaving school late due to a class senate meeting that ran over time.

  • 2 weeks ago | bcheights.com | Matthew Ferrara

    If there was any early indication of how Kyle Kipp’s start would go, consecutive walks to start the game were a screaming alarm. It was enough to get Boston College baseball head coach Todd Interdonato to take a mound visit just 12 pitches into the bottom half of the Eagles’ tilt against No. 18 Louisville. Kipp did not pitch around the walks, however. Louisville hit three consecutive singles, scoring three runs before Kipp recorded an out.

  • 1 month ago | bcheights.com | Will Martino

    In his smash hit single “Thinking Out Loud,” critically acclaimed ginger Ed Sheeran proclaimed that his love would endure even “when your legs don’t work like they used to before.”For the gingers of Boston College, it’s safe to say that day has not yet come. “I think people want to be ginger these days,” said Alice Moynihan, an exchange student from Ireland. Scores of fiery-haired runners sprinted, scrambled, and in a handful of cases, stampeded over one another in the third annual ginger run.

  • 1 month ago | bcheights.com | Matthew Ferrara |George Stavrou

    No. 5 Florida State pitcher Wes Mendes tossed a pick-off throw to first base and Jack Toomey dove back safely in the fifth inning of Boston College baseball’s Saturday afternoon game against its nationally-ranked conference opponent. Mendes peered into the sign-relaying bracelet on his wrist, began his motion, and tossed another throw to first. This time, Mendes extended his foot too far towards home and Toomey advanced to second by way of the balk.