In the April 26, 1976 edition of The Heights, Rob Howie, a senior, and John Rosser, a…
Author: Ethan Starr
Ethan studied Art History, Political Science, and Ancient Civilizations while at BC. A member of the class of 2021, he joined The Torch his Freshman year. After two years as Culture Editor, he became the inaugural Features Editor, writing mostly on the topics of art and architecture. He departed BC to study Architectural History at the University of Virginia, and looks back fondly on his days investigating campus happenings for his articles.
Karen Kiefer Releases Children’s Book, “Drawing God”
Families gathered at the McMullen Museum on October 27 to hear Karen Kiefer, Director of the…
My Time at the Border
For several years, the topic of immigration has reigned in the forefront of national dialogue. Our…
Pilgrim’s Progress: Churches of Montreal
Without a doubt, the Quebecois residents of Canada, and especially the citizens of Montreal, have experienced…
Pilgrim’s Progress: Fr. Kino’s Missions
The city of Tucson, the desert metropolis of southern Arizona, has sprawled through the scorched earth…
Crucifixes of Boston College
Rarely does a day pass for a Boston College student where he or she does not…
Praying with Boston College: Stations of the Cross
Adorning the walls of nearly every Catholic church in America are 14 representations of Jesus along…
Religiosity of Starbucks Holiday Cups
The American holiday season maintains a certain number of constant features throughout our nation’s annual staging…
A Closer Look at the Stained Glass of Bapst Library
Guided tours across Boston College’s campus have several consistent destinations; Stokes, Gasson, and Fulton are all…
The Theology of the Great Pumpkin
While many might not immediately realize a Christian component to the Peanuts series (featuring Charlie Brown, Lucy, and…