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March 31, 2025

University Barred BC Dems From Endorsing Presidential Candidate By Nikita Osadchiy Asst. News Editor

SARAH FLEMING / HEIGHTS EDITOR

Dogged by Denver

Eagles’ Offense Falls Short as No. 1-seed BC Falters in NCAA Tournament to Defending Champion Denver. By Graham Dietz Heights Senior Staff

MANCHESTER, N.H. — Following what ended up being his final game in the maroon and gold, Eamon Powell gingerly crept up to the podium stage donning his captain’s badge for the last time. His pads were removed, but the jersey stayed strapped around his chest, as

The College Democrats of Boston College (BC Democrats), a registered student organization, was barred from publicly endorsing and phone banking for Kamala Harris by University administrators five days before the 2024 presidential election, according to emails obtained by The Heights. “Advertising for this event should only be promoting the event that is taking place and

cannot be endorsing a particular candidate,” Assistant Director of Student Organizations Andrew Belschner wrote in an Oct. 31 email to the BC Democrats. “BC has a neutrality policy, and since your organization is connected to the University the same policy applies here. When calling people, it's okay to encourage them to go out and vote, but again, you cannot expressly tell them to cast their vote for a particular candidate.”

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though the “B” and “C” lettering were molded into his very being. The Boston College men’s hockey graduate-student defenseman put his head down in order to shield the remnants of tears streaming from the corners of his eyelids. Powell had nothing but praise for the program that made his dreams come true.

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WILL MARTINO / HEIGHTS EDITOR

The Devil's in the Details: Stavridis Talks Grand Strategy Former Admiral James Stavridis shared his insights and strategy on geopolitical conflicts at the annual Clough Colloquium. See A2

ELLIE EL-FISHAWY / HEIGHTS EDITOR

BC Alumna Behind the Camera

Tobacco Ban Worries Local Businesses By Riley Del Sesto Asst. Newton Editor

By Lucas Ding Heights Staff

How many filmmakers can say their documentaries won an Emmy and inspired two parks, a musical, and even a California state holiday? Marissa Aroy, BC ’95, is one of them. “I found it really interesting to learn about what makes us tick, what makes people do what they do,” Aroy said. “This motivation stuck with me, even now, as a filmmaker, people’s stories genuinely interest me.” Born in Charlestown, Mass., and raised in Bakersfield, Calif., Aroy returned east to attend Boston College. She majored in psychology, partially influenced by her parents’ hopes that she’d pursue medicine. But it was the study of people that truly interested her, she said. After graduation, Aroy joined the Peace Corps and served in the Dominican Republic.

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ability to use their Boston College education to improve the lives of those around them, while also fulfilling their personal goals,” Dean of Admissions and Financial Aid Grant Gosselin said in the release. Jessica Avalon, CSON ’29, had a gut feeling she would hear back from BC on the day she received her acceptance letter but still couldn’t believe the news once it had arrived.

In January, Newton City Council banned tobacco and e-cigarettes for people born on or after March 1, 2004, and local vape shops and gas stations are apprehensive of its potential effects. “I have customers who will come in who have just turned 21, and I've had to turn them away, obviously, because I can't sell to them,” said Devlynne Loder, manager of Lake Smoke and Vape. The City of Newton’s website highlights the 2022 Newton Public Schools Youth Risk Behavior Surveillance data, which found that 8 percent of Newton high schoolers vaped and 3 percent frequently smoked cigarettes. The Newton City Council refers to the ban as a “Nicotine-free Generation Ordinance” intended to create a generation of people who never start using tobacco products. Charlie Hova, manager of the Mobil gas station on Beacon Street, strongly opposes the ban.

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WILL MARTINO / HEIGHTS EDITOR

Admission Rate Dips Again By Annika Engelbrecht News Editor

Boston College admitted 12.6 percent of applicants to the Class of 2029, according to a University release—BC’s most selective class to date and a 2.1 percent decline from last year’s acceptance rate of 14.7 percent. “Not only have these students distinguished themselves in the classroom, but they’ve given us great confidence in their

Arts

Opinions

Our daily routines can dictate where we go, who we see, and how we live our lives. Columnist Jaya Gautam explores the benefits of switching things up.

Since its early hits, Mumford & Sons has explored pop influences. Its newest album, Rushmere, is a welcome return to its folk roots, writes arts staffer Nick Cremona.

BC Fashion Club Takes On Met Gala See A7

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