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Momentum Award: Outdoor Club

Dan Ottaunick — Thu, 3 May 2012

By: Dan OttaunickAfter Two Years Of Fighting For Recognition, The Outdoor Club Finally Makes It Official

On a tour of almost any major university in the United States, a question that inevitably gets asked is, “How can I get involved?” And at almost every university, prospective students are told not only about the clubs offered at that school, but also t...

Momentum Award: Ariel Durgana and Ronnie Seeney

Darren Ranck — Thu, 3 May 2012

By: Darren RanckDuo Successfully Revamps Popular Dance And Cultural Event, ALC Showdown

When Ronnie Seeney, CSOM ’13, told members of the administration that she planned to start the popular

Momentum Award: Cam Cronin

Chris Marino — Thu, 3 May 2012

By: Chris MarinoSenior Uses Performing Arts Talents To Impact Students

I have had a dream, past the wit of man to say what dream it was.” The crowd looked on as Bottom, the character from A Midsummer Night’s Dream, awoke from his inspirational slumber in this past we...

Momentum Award: Bonnie Jefferson

Elise Taylor — Thu, 3 May 2012

By: Elise Taylor

Retirement. The very word has a stigma too it. We think of old age, of the slow-moving, of the culmination of careers. Retirement, we think, is the end of an era. The moment you walk into retiring professor Bonnie Jefferson’s office, however, you r...

Momentum Award: Chris Faherty

David Cote — Thu, 3 May 2012

By: David CoteEagle EMS President Secures Class 5 Ambulance, Builds EMS Family At Boston College

Christopher Faherty, president of Eagle EMS and A and 'S ’13, has been riding ambulances for almost a third of his life. Growing up in Little Silver, New Jersey, he began volunteering in the local fi...

Momentum Award: Hanyin Cheng

Taylour Kumpf — Thu, 3 May 2012

"You live for 80 years, but you really only experience six minutes of magic, and I think that’s true. The coming together of Splash was that moment that was really magical for me,” explained Hanyin...

Person Of The Year: Rev. James A. Woods, S.J.

Molly LaPoint — Thu, 3 May 2012

Rev. James A. Woods, S.J., has seen a lot after spending over four decades at Boston College. Since 1968, he has served as dean of the Woods College of Advancing Studies (

Harris Dismissed From Team

Greg Joyce — Thu, 3 May 2012

'Repeated Violation Of Team Rules' Leads To Departure

Boston College’s all-time leading rusher, Montel Harris, will not be suiting up in the maroon and gold next fall, as he was permanently dismissed from the football team on Tuesday. Head coach Frank...

Lightning Lou: Breaking Tackles And Breaking Barriers

Greg Joyce — Thu, 3 May 2012

By: Greg JoyceShedding Light On The Struggles Faced By Montgomery, BC's First Black Athlete

His name is not one of the first that comes to mind when you think of Boston College football lore, but maybe it should be. Lou Montgomery, the first black athlete in any sport at BC, was that good. He just never got a full chance to show it. ...

Eagles End Season On High Note With Win Over UNH

Austin Tedesco — Thu, 3 May 2012

By: Austin Tedesco

The No. 18 Boston College women’s lacrosse team defeated the University of New Hampshire Wildcats 11-6 out on the Newton Campus Tuesday afternoon. The win, which concludes the regular season for the Eagles, pushes them to 10-8 on the year, giving them ...

Perdios' Five RBI Push BC Past NU

Stephen Sikora — Thu, 3 May 2012

By: Stephen Sikora

The last time the Boston College baseball team played the Northeastern Huskies, they saw their four-run ninth inning lead vanish when the Huskies came from behind to score five runs in the bottom of the ninth and win 12-11. The Eagles made sure that di...

Bourdon Set For Center Stage

Stephen Sikora — Thu, 3 May 2012

By: Stephen Sikora

As Tom Bourdon departs the athletic media suite, it’s clear that in most regards, the sophomore from Simsbury, Conn. is just like any other...

Providence Downs Eagles With Comeback Walkoff

Steven Principi — Thu, 3 May 2012

By: Steven Principi

The Boston College softball team lost in heartbreaking fashion on Wednesday afternoon, falling 7-6 to the Providence Friars. The Eagles led for nearly the entire game as they got contributions from the entire lineup, but a three-run bottom of the seven...

Column: Recapping The Best Of BC For 2012-2013

Austin Tedesco — Thu, 3 May 2012

By: Austin Tedesco

So, the news about Montel Harris being kicked off of the football team sucks, but it would be irrational to have expected him to put up any serious production next season anyway, given all of his r...

Column: Looking For Accountability In Harris' Sudden Dismissal From BC

Chris Marino — Thu, 3 May 2012

By: Chris Marino

On Tuesday, fans of Boston College were hit with a strange reality: Montel Harris, the school’s all-time leading rusher, will never suit up for the Eagles again. Head coach Frank

Hillside change representative of unhealthy trend

Joseph Burgess — Thu, 3 May 2012

By: Joseph Burgess

Boston College’s plan to no longer allow use of the mandatory dining plan in Hillside is unfortunate and unnecessary. Yes, commodity prices are rising and the costs associated with food processing are becoming more expensive, but the University c...

O'Neill Plaza should honor fallen grad

Andrew Mitten — Thu, 3 May 2012

By: Andrew Mitten

Like many of my peers, I am delighted to hear that the University will be “greening” O’Neill Plaza for the upcoming academic year. My only suggestion is that Fr. Leahy and the Board of Trust...

A year from which to learn

Anthony Ford — Thu, 3 May 2012

By: Anthony Ford

Death has been the sad theme of the past year at Boston College. As I reflect on the events that have occurred and the subsequent responses, I find myself wondering if there is something we can gain from these tragedies. It seems...

New England Classic: more than a sandwich

Heights Editorial Board — Thu, 3 May 2012

By: Heights Editorial BoardThe self-funded satirical publications plays a vital role on campus, which students should support

Unlike traditional news sources, satirical publications bring a level of clarity and truth to issues that straight news often fails to deliver. Particularly on college campuses, where creativity, intelligence, and freewheeling enthusiasm is ...

A call for mental health education

Heights Editorial Board — Thu, 3 May 2012

By: Heights Editorial BoardUniversity should work to organize programs shedding light on mental illness

This past Saturday, Boston University hosted “Stride Against Stigma,” an event held to raise awareness for depression and mental disorders. Organized by Brandeis student Leah