April 15, 2024
UGBC President and VP Win Uncontested Election 543 students cast votes to elect Meghan Heckelman and Katie Garrigan, the lone presidential and vice presidential candidates.
By Jack Beckman Asst. News Editor
Downed by Denver
PHOTO COURTESY OF BC ATHLETICS
After shutting out Michigan on Thursday night, the Eagles went scoreless in the championship game against the Pioneers. By Luke Evans Sports Editor
ST. PAUL, MINN. — Ahead of No. 1 Boston College men’s hockey’s 2024 national championship game against No. 3 Denver on Saturday, BC’s leading goal scorer and Hobey Baker Memorial Award Hat Trick finalist Cutter Gauthier spoke to the media regarding the Eagles’ rematch against Denver. “It’s gonna be epic,” Gauthier said.
“There’s gonna be a lot of emotions, you know, and a lot of tears for that team over there, so we’re happy and we’re excited to get after it.” But things did not shake out that way for the Eagles on Saturday in the Xcel Energy Center, largely due to the 35-save performance from Denver’s Matt Davis, who handed BC its first shutout of the 2023–24 season.
See Men's Hockey, A8
Meghan Heckelman and Katie Garrigan are officially UGBC’s next president and vice president, following the first uncontested presidential and vice presidential election in Heights archival history. “I'm feeling really good, really excited,” Heckelman, LSEHD ’25, said. “I think this was a really solid year, and I'm excited for another great one next year.” In total, 543 students cast votes in Monday’s presidential election—an 81 percent decrease from last year’s turnout of 2,997 and the lowest turnout in over a decade. “I think that in an uncontested election … less people are going to come out and vote than something that's a little bit more contested and has some stuff leading up to it,” Heckelman said. All UGBC Senate seats were also up for re-election on Monday, 12 of which went to incumbent student senators. The Class of 2027’s election featured the most crowded field, with nine candidates
vying for just five seats. Grant Drinkwater, CSOM ’27, Minnah Abdel-Naby, Mariame Diop, Addie Weiss, and William Rafti, all MCAS ’27, were elected to serve as student senators for their class. A total of 239 students voted in the class of 2027’s election. The ballot for the Class of 2026, however, was fielded by just five candidates. Delphine Gareau, Cristina Gregory, Christopher Kerwin, Varun Singh, all MCAS ’26, and Cami Kulbieda, LSEHD ’26, all secured positions as student senators. A total of 167 students voted in the Class of 2026’s election. The election for the Class of 2025 featured a noncompetitive, five-candidate pool as well. Elie Assi, Katie McCaffrey, Jon Shea, Andrew Mimmo, and Daniel Wise, all MCAS ’25, were elected as student senators. A total of 117 students voted in the Class of 2025’s election.
See Election, A2
O’Brien’s First Spring Game In a scrimmage simulating various game situations, BC's offense faltered as its defense shined. Read for more highlights from football’s annual Jay McGillis Spring Game. See A9
SARAH FLEMING, EMILY AHERN, AND BROOKE GHALY / HEIGHTS EDITORS
BC Admits 14.7 Percent of Applicants By Lucy Freeman News Editor
Boston College admitted 14.7 percent of applicants to the Class of 2028, according to a University release, down slightly from last year’s acceptance rate of 15 percent. “Boston College’s upward trajectory continues with this most recent class, as evidenced by their academic prowess in the classroom and their vast talents in the community,” Dean of Undergraduate Admission and Financial Aid Grant Gosselin said in the release. The class of 2028 marks the first admissions cycle since the Supreme Court banned the consideration of race in the college admissions process. The University notably did not disclose the number of admitted students who identify as AHANA+, a figure it has released alongside its acceptance rate in years past. Last year, 44 percent of admitted students identified as AHANA+.
See Admissions, A3
VIKRUM SINGH / HEIGHTS SENIOR STAFF AND SARAH FLEMING / HEIGHTS EDITOR
F.I.S.T.S. Wows ALC Showdown Crowd By Sofia Torres Arts Editor Jack Weynand Assoc. Arts Editor And Leah Stitzel Asst. Arts Editor
Boston College’s most anticipated dance showcase of the year did not disappoint the BC community—despite the event’s scheduling overlap with the men’s hockey championship. At 6 p.m. on Saturday, Conte Forum opened to the public, which eagerly lined up in anticipation of ALC Showdown 2024.
The evening’s hosts—Yosan Tewelde, MCAS ’24 and AHANA+ Leadership Council (ALC) director, and Saron Yared, MCAS ’25 and ALC assistant director—hyped up the audience with a recap of famous pop-culture moments from the past year, a few jokes, and some cheering exercises. The event coincided with the NCAA men’s hockey championship game, a scheduling oversight that the hosts jokingly apologized for later in the night. Though attendance was slightly lower than in past years, the competition still drew an impressive and energetic crowd.
The showcase was a competition among BC’s 17 dance teams to win a donation to a charity of their choice. The first-place winner, Females Incorporating Sisterhood Through Step (F.I.S.T.S.), donated its winnings to Strong Women, Strong Girls. The charity’s mission is “to empower girls to imagine a broader future through a curriculum grounded on women role models delivered by college women mentors, who are themselves mentored by professional women,” according to its website.
Magazine
Opinions
What does your Marathon Monday outfit say about you? Associate Magazine Editor Lyla Walsh answers this question as she analyzes popular looks.
When was the last time you were touched by a piece of art? Columnist Punnya Kalapurakkel encourages artistic exploration in the midst of burnout.
A5
A6
INDEX Vol. CVI, No. 9 © 2024, The Heights, Inc. Chestnut Hill, Mass. Established 1919
See Showdown, A7
MBTA Proposes Redesign of Newton Stations See A4
INSIDE THIS ISSUE
NEWS........... A2 OPINIONS.. A6 NEWTON....... A4 A R T S . . . . . . . . A7 MAGAZINE.. A5 S P O R TS . . . . . A8