News Articles

German pope elected

Scholars discuss outcome of choosing Ratzinger as successor

By Jeffrey LaBroad / Heights Staff
The election of Pope Benedict XVI represents the College of Cardinals' lack of certainty and its desire to avoid dramatic changes in the church, said Boston College theologians. Their observations follow Tuesday's selection of German Cardinal Joseph Ratzinger as the 265th leader of the Roman Catholic Church.

Alum and JAG actor offer advice

By Dave Benoit / Heights Senior Staff
Think the military is hard work? Hollywood isn't much easier, according to members of the longest running military drama in CBS history, JAG. John Jetsyn Taché, one of the major writers of JAG and BC '84, visited campus Tuesday as part of the Master Class: Alumni in Residence series.

Student returns from Chinese detainment

By Ryan Heffernan
E. George, A&S '05, is at home today in Hamburg, N.Y. He has a story to tell, but for now, he's not saying much. In August, George, who had attended Shanghai's East China Normal University during the spring 2004 term, was ready to return to the United States after a summer of traveling.

Cyclist badly injured in fall

By Kyle Smeallie / Heights Senior Staff
Nikhil Chugani, CSOM '07, was seriously injured following an accident Saturday during the 21st Annual Army Spring Cycling Classic. On a downhill portion of the course, Chugani collided handlebars with another rider traveling at an estimated 40 miles per hour, leaving him with a broken right collarbone, bruised skull, and swelling in his brain.

Brown honored at dinner for service to community

Students recount leader's influence, guidance during college careers

By Brady Smith / Heights Staff
Donald Brown, director of AHANA Student Programs, was honored Tuesday night for 27 years of service to the Boston College community at a celebration held in Gasson 100. The event, sponsored by the AHANA Leadership Council (ALC), consisted of dinner, a performance by Voices of Imani, and speakers sharing memories of Brown.

New pontiff asserts Catholic doctrine

By David O’Reilly
VATICAN CITY - In electing the former Cardinal Joseph Ratzinger as the new pope, the cardinals of the Roman Catholic Church have chosen not only one of the most theologically conservative among their ranks, but also a brilliant German-born theologian whose worldview was shaped by Europe - and remains focused there.

Elected pope causes mixed reactions

Students divided over pope's firm support of Catholic doctrine

By Lai-Yan Tang / Heights Senior Staff
News of the election of Cardinal Joseph Ratzinger to the papacy brought mixed reactions on campus as students were torn between feelings of excitement and disappointment over Pope Benedict XVI. "He isn't the person that I was hoping would be chosen," said Chuck Joseph, A&S '07, who is worried that Benedict will focus too much on maintaining Catholic identity and not enough on moving forward.

Historical angles investigated

By Lai-Yan Tang / Heights Senior Staff
Only a few hours after Joseph Ratzinger was elected as Pope Benedict XVI, the theology department at Boston College was prepared to discuss his election, past career, and expectations. Rev. James Weiss, associate professor of theology, was already selected to speak on "The Conclave and the New Pope" in Higgins 300 on Tuesday afternoon, but his lecture took a new twist when Ratzinger was elected earlier in the day.

Author examines ability to live on minimum wage

By Chris Laws / Heights Staff
For her book about the American workforce titled Nickel and Dimed: On (Not) Getting by in America, Barbara Ehrenreich decided to step into the workers' shoes - literally. Ehrenreich worked at a number of low-paying jobs including a maid, a waitress, and a Wal-Mart employee in an attempt to make ends meet on the level of wages earned by most Americans.

Police auction to raise money

By Carolyn Mattus / Height Senior Staff
Ever wonder where that watch you forgot at the Plex went? It might be up for the bidding at the annual Boston College Police Department's (BCPD) Auction on Saturday in the Cabaret Room in Vanderslice Hall.