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September 16, 2024

After Shooting, Framingham Man Will Plead Not Guilty Scott Hayes, who allegedly shot the individual who tackled him on Thursday night, was released on $5,000 cash. By Genevieve Morrison Assoc. Newton Editor

S cott Haye s , the man who allegedly shot a man who tackled him in Newton Thursday night,

will plead not guilty to charges of assault and battery with a dangerous weapon. The court dropped an additional charge against Hayes—violation of a constitutional right causing injury—

even though Middlesex County District Attorney Marian Ryan said last night Hayes would receive that charge. Hayes was released on $5,000 bail, with a curfew between 7:00 p.m. and

6:00 a.m. He is also not permitted to have contact with the alleged victim, who is still unidentified, possess any dangerous weapons, or enter the city of Newton. The District Court set bail at

$50,000/$5,000 cash Thursday night, according to a statement from the Newton Police Department (NPD).

See Arraignment, A3

Eagles Fall 27–21 to No. 6 Missouri By Graham Dietz Alumni Director

SHANE SHEBEST / HEIGHTS STAFF

BC Kicks Off Hispanic Heritage Month With Song, Dance, and Celebration Music echoed throughout the Murray Function Room Thursday evening as the BC community came together to celebrate the start of Hispanic/Latinx Heritage Month. See A2

Drew Kendall snapped the ball too early. He doesn’t make the mistake often. When Kendall released the ball, Thomas Castellanos was still looking at the sideline, figuring out the play call and checking Missouri’s defensive alignment. The ball trickled behind Castellanos, who turned back to save it from dribbling away. Backed up to his own 20-yard line, Castellanos picked up the ball, rotated to a back-shoulder, one-legged stance, and heaved it into the abyss. Miraculously, he revitalized the broken play. Nobody except for Jeremiah Franklin accompanied redshirt-freshman Reed Harris on the Tigers’ side of the field. The only thing Harris needed to worry about was stepping out of bounds on his 67-yard sprint to the endzone, which put Boston College football up 14–3 with 9:44 left in the second quarter. “[I] just didn’t panic,” Castellanos said. “I didn’t even snap the ball. Up front, I guess they may have heard something from the other side of the ball. Miscommunication. But I didn’t

panic, just picked up the ball, and made a play.” The home crowd at Faurot Field looked shocked. The visiting No. 24 Eagles were up by a pair of scores against the No. 6 team in the country, and halftime loomed. In front of a sold-out stadium donning bright-yellow apparel, the Tigers needed a response. Highlighted by a 55-yard Blake Craig field goal to give the Tigers their first lead of the game at 17–14, and a pair of Brady Cook touchdowns— one through the air and one on the ground—Missouri (3–0) scored 24 unanswered points to nullify BC’s early lead. Interceptions, along with mediocre tackling on pass plays and surrendering 4.1 yards per rush, plagued BC (2–1, 1–0 ACC) in its 27–21 road loss—the Eagles’ first of the season and the Bill O’Brien era. “It's not a moral victory,” O’Brien said. “That’s not what I’m saying. I want to be real clear about that. But even with the adversity that we dealt with, we turned the ball over, we had trouble stopping the run, in the end, we were in the game.”

See Football, A10

Couzens Campaigns for NY State Office By Veronica Pierce Asst. Magazine Editor

Most Boston College students look forward to the weekend as a break from the weekly school grind. They use their time to sleep, hang out with friends, or catch up on homework and studying. One BC senior, however, leaves campus every weekend and makes the three-hour drive to Putnam County, N.Y. He spends Friday, Saturday, and Sunday knocking on doors and going to rallies before heading back to BC to start the school week again. At 21 years old, Zachary Couzens, MCAS ’25, is currently the Democratic candidate for the New York State Assembly 94. Alongside his work as a fulltime college student, Couzens is also currently running a political campaign in his home district. “My plan is either Thursday nights or Friday mornings, I’ll

take the three hour drive back home, campaign Friday, Saturday, Sunday, and then I’ll either come back Sunday night or early Monday morning,” Couzens said. “And, you know, repeat.” Orig inally from Mahopac , N.Y., Couzens grew up with a Democratic mother and Republican father, which he said made politics extremely relevant within his family. Beyond that, his native Putnam County is largely red, meaning Couzens’ Democratic beliefs create even more dialogue within the area. “I’ve always been interested in politics since I was young,” Couzens said. “The joke I like to make is that because I’m from a red area, I was the only Democrat in my fourth grade class that wanted Obama to be re-elected, which is kind of something I like to point

See State Assembly, A5

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Men I Trust Stages Serene Set By Junsoo Chung For The Heights

The Campus Activity Board’s annual Stokes Set returned to Boston College on Saturday evening, with a cozy yet captivating performance by the indie-pop sensation Men I Trust.

The Montreal-based band, which b oa st s over 8 million monthly listeners on Spotif y, drew an eager crowd to the Stokes Lawn. Students gathered near the barricades or relaxed for a picnic, and the excitement was evident even an hour before the show.

Opinions

How are students transitioning their style for the fall season? Heights staff writer Angeliki Ktoridi explores the new fashion trends that are hitting campus.

See Stokes Set, A9

Arts

Columnist Tommy Roche is no stranger to Boston College's dining problems. Despite these qualms, he asserts a defense of BC Dining's services.

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Some students held up handmade signs, establishing themselves as part of the niche Men I Trust fanbase. The first set began at 6 p.m. with DJ Frank White, who returned this year for the opener.

Newton’s State Representative Candidates See A4

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NEWS........... A2 OPINIONS.. A7 NEWTON....... A3 A R T S . . . . . . . . A9 MAGAZINE.. A5 S P O R TS . . . . . A10