News Articles

New academic VP begins term

Dr. Cutberto Garza, fomer vice-provost of Cornell University, replaces Jack Neuhauser as AVP

By Lai-Yan Tang / Heights Senior Staff
Cutberto Garza, M.D. and Ph.D., took over the position of the academic vice president (AVP) and dean of facilities on Monday, officially stepping in after the departure of Jack Neuhauser, who served as AVP since 1999. Garza, a noted scientist, was the former vice-provost at Cornell University.

Spirit Day a hit at Campus School

Campus School students, athletes, volunteers celebrate

By Tim Czerwienski / Heights Senior Staff / Columnist
Baldwin. Kiwi. Great weather. A giant novelty check with an even bigger number on it. Monday's Campus School Spirit Day had all the markings of a fun time, not only for the students of the Campus School, but for the Campus School Volunteers (CSV), a group of Boston College students that supports the school for disabled students.

Univ. runs out of flu vaccine

By Kyle Smeallie / Heights Senior Staff
University Health Services announced yesterday that it has run out of flu vaccinations due to shortages from its supplying company. Only students who made prior appointments will receive the treatment. Dr. Thomas Nary, director of University Health Services, encouraged students to seek the vaccine from their local physicians during Thanksgiving break.

Social network can be used to enforce school policies

By Reeves Wiedeman / Heights Senior Staff
The Facebook calls itself "an online directory that connects people through social networks at schools." Many students consider it a procrastination tool. But if a recent trend at numerous universities around the country continues, the Facebook may also become a watchdog tool.

Women of color celebrate identity

By Carolyn Mattus / Height Senior Staff
Students of all colors came together for food and conversation yesterday at "An Evening for Women of Color," sponsored by the Women of Color Caucus (WCC). The new department within the AHANA Leadership Council (ALC) seeks to address issues affecting women of color and the society in which they find themselves, both on and off of the Boston College campus.

Political pundit maps future

Kristol, editor of The Weekly Standard, addresses students

By Andrew Buttaro / Heights Senior Staff
"Three dates will define the modern era - September 11, 2001, November 2004, and 2008," said William Kristol. Kristol, founder of The Weekly Standard and one of the giants of modern conservative thought, was referring to the terror attacks on the United States, the reelection of President George W.

Scientologists explain religious views

Series of spirital levels lead to greater awareness, say leaders from local Scientologist church

By Keith Evans / Assistant Marketplace Editor
"Scientology is just not like anything else," said Rev. Robert Castagna of the Church of Scientology in Boston on Tuesday night. "Some say it is a blend of Eastern and Western religious customs. Others try to label it as a 'self-help' kind of program. The fact of the matter is that there is just nothing like it in the entire world.

Civil rights pioneer honored

By Philip Dumontet / Heights Senior Staff
The Boston College community joined millions of Americans this week in remembering the life and legacy of one of the nation's greatest civil rights heroine, Rosa Parks. Tuesday's memorial in the Gasson Rotunda honored Parks for dedicating her life to championing civil rights and social equality.

NYU dean offers analysis of Jewish identity in author

Over 150 attend lecture on works of poet Gertrude Stein

By Christine Zosche
"Can a Jew be wild?" asked Gertrude Stein, the rebellious and influential Jewish-American writer. Catharine Stimpson quoted Stein's writing in the opening of Tuesday's lecture, which focused on the importance of Judaism and faith in Stein's life. The lecture, given before a crowd of about 150, was included among the ongoing series of presentations at Boston College this semester regarding Jewish women and their salons.

Holocaust survivor recounts experience

Sonia Weitz shared stories of concentration camps in 12th BC trip

By Jing Lin
A commemoration of the struggle for civil and human rights in America and Europe came together Tuesday as Sonia Weitz, a Holocaust survivor, began a presentation by dedicating her poem "What Else was Lost" in memory of Rosa Parks. Weitz, speaking for the 12th time at Boston College, said that Parks was someone who was not a bystander in the world.

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