News Articles

A whole new world

By Pilar Landon / Heights Senior Staff
"A dream is a wish your heart makes" - especially if that dream is getting to go to the exclusive costume ball, Middlemarch. Nearly 300 students who went through the extensive process to get tickets attended the dance Friday night, decked out in their best Disney-themed attire.

Romero recipient selected

Genoveva Abreu awarded with prestigous scholarship

By Ben Broadmeadow
Saturday marked the 27th anniversary of the assassination of El Salvador's Archbishop Oscar Romero, a man who had dedicated his life to the service of his fellow countrymen. Saturday also marked a celebration of Romero's life as the Oscar Romero Scholarship Committee awarded Genoveva Abreu, A&S '08, a scholarship in recognition of her commitment to service for the Latino community.

Freedom of religion confronts journalism

Conference stresses need for free speech

By Meghan Michael
While it is inarguable that religion has always played an important role in shaping history and society, it has gained new attention in recent years in the press, particularly in a post-9/11 world. Although the First Amendment allows for religious discourse and coverage in the United States, the precedence of separation of church and state and the often very personal nature of religion itself have stigmatized the focus on religion in journalism.

Japanese festival celebrated

By Christine Choe
The Japan Club of Boston College (JCBC) held its first Spring Festival Friday night in Gasson 100, transforming the room into a festival of Japanese celebrations with food and entertainment. The festivities included free Japanese food, games, and performances that displayed the fun and eclectic culture of Japan.

Dance Marathon dances into night

By Jamie Fleming
While many runners spent last Saturday afternoon taking advantage of the short-lived sunshine and training for the upcoming Boston Marathon, a far different kind of marathon was taking place right inside the Plex. The fifth annual Dance Marathon was held Saturday from noon to midnight.

Balancing medicine and ethics

By Alexi Chi / Editor-In-Chief
On the campus of a Catholic university like Boston College, issues such as stem cell research, birth control, and assisted suicide often generate contentious debate. Conflict between Catholic values and the more liberal viewpoints often held by members of university communities comes to a climax over the sensitive subject of bioethics.

Column: Much ado about sex at BC

By Carolyn Mattus / Height Senior Staff
People love to talk about sex. But from recent observations, the people who love to talk about sex the most are those who aren't having it. Just think about it. How many times have you seen a flier for an event dedicated specifically to having straight-up, no-frills sex? Zero to none.

AID summit addresses global change

By Roxanne Binaso
"What do we want … to change the world! When do we want it … now!" This chant, led by Seth Green, founder of Americans for Informed Democracy (AID), captivated the immense passion and energy at the "Social Entrepreneurship and Global Change" summit held Saturday at Boston College.

News & Notes: Finale to host college night at Coolidge Corner

Voices from the Dustbowl

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