Features Articles

A Matter of Morals

Coca-Cola's alleged human rights abuses stirs activists on campus

By Laura Mueller
Its products amply flow from spigots on every fountain, not just at Boston College, but at every McDonald's and Burger King around the world, as well as at every Major League Baseball game in America.

BC students react to tsunami

Candlelight vigil and charity donations are most publicized

By Laura Mueller
In the countries surrounding the Indian Ocean, survivors of a catastrophic earthquake and towering tsunami are struggling to rebuild their tattered lives. With friends and family members lost in the tragedy, possessions swept to sea, and homes destroyed, those directly affected are accepting help from whoever offers it.

Tsunami hits close to home

BC student from India experiences quake first hand

By Pia Panday
I spent this holiday in Madras, which is located in Southern India. The day after Christmas, at around six in the morning, I felt the ground vigorously shake. My family members all rushed downstairs to evacuate the building. When I first felt the earthquake, I thought it was some sort of construction going on in the apartment above mine.

Winter brings a rush to the Plex

By Lisa Cook
Equipped with the latest Cosmo or Maxim in one hand and an iPod in the other, you are ready to start your workout. Decked out in maroon sweats and new cross trainers, you walk through the big double doors - only to find the ellipticals occupied and the weight-lifting stations full.

Secret lives of professors: John Michalczyk

By Chris Erickson / Heights Senior Staff
Conflicts involving clashes of cultures, ideas, and religions occur all over the world. The number of conflicts occurring at any given time makes it sometimes difficult to understand the perspectives of each side. This is where Boston College professor John Michalczyk comes in.

Compare & Contrast

Happy Hour vs. Power Hour

By Michelle Sanders / Heights Senior Staff
If college was really like Animal House, we would spend our days planning our drinking schedules. But in the real ivory towers, time has to be devoted to studying, so drinking hours must be considered for time and effectiveness. What is the best use of your hours?

Column: Spam infiltrates the facebook.com

By Cristina Velocci
Warning: To all women who frequent bars and parties, now there is even more of a reason to watch your drinks. A new drug called Progesterex has been circulating along with Rohypnol, the date rape drug. It is slipped into the beverages of unsuspecting victims who are found the next day not only raped, but determined to be irreversibly sterile.

Horoscopes

By Katie Thomas / Heights Senior Staff
Aquarius (Jan. 21 - Feb. 18): Ever try to make a snow devil? Try one on Bapst lawn to stir things up. Pisces (Feb. 19 - March 19): Cool Ranch isn't as cool as you think. However, Cooler Ranch is a different story. Maybe you should come up with Coolest Ranch.

How To: Study as you should

By Christina Bechhold / Heights Senior Staff
I am addicted to Post-It Notes. Much more than an adhesive yellow square, a Post-It is the perfect fit for my daily to-do list, the reminder of my best friend's birthday, or a label on an important study abroad form. I find it incredibly satisfying to check something off my list or toss a completed Post-It in the trash can.