As members of the Class of 2013 may or may not have noticed over the past two days, Undergraduate Government of Boston College (UGBC) presidential hopeful Vanessa Gomez is also listed on the official ballot as running for Senate.

Thumbs Up, Thumbs Down for Feb.20

The Undergraduate Government of Boston College is often criticized for being an elitist, self-serving organization. Fortunately, this stereotype is one that both of this year's final two presidential teams are aware of and plan to alter. After only about 20 percent of the undergraduate body voted in the primaries, The Heights feels this is a legitimate concern, and asked the candidates how they plan to reach out to the 80 percent of students who did not vote and are less involved on campus. While their approaches to the issue differ, each candidate team recognizes the need for the student government to reach out to non-UGBC students.

First, I would like to thank Robert for raising some important issues.  I do, however, have to point out that his characterization of the GSA is misguided.  Our core mission is to advocate on behalf of graduate students.  This year alone we have engaged or addressed several substantive issues relating to the quality of life and experience of graduate students. I would like to share a few examples with you.

The legendary BC hockey coach should be applauded for his success, both on and off the ice

On Friday night at Kelley Rink, Boston College head coach Jerry York recorded his 900th career win when the men's hockey team defeated Merrimack by a score of 4-2. The win made York just the second college hockey coach to get to the 900-mark, a highly esteemed class in the world of sports.

Few college experiences arouse more stress, anxiety, and hurt feelings than the housing selection process. As a senior, I've seen it all.   I've lived in doubles, a single, a suite, and an apartment. I've lived in a haunted dorm, a tiny room, an apartment with an ant problem, and a gorgeous new suite. I've had roommates who were awesome, roommates who drank too much, roommates who were close friends, and roommates who were disagreeable.

"I wasn't high. I wasn't wired. Just clear. I knew what I needed to do and how to do it," Bradley Cooper explains in the movie Limitless. At college, many times I wish I could induce myself into some sort of lucid hyper drive. Instead, I end up drinking three too many iced coffees from Hillside, a Red Bull from City Convenience, and a Mountain Dew from my fridge. This last-ditch effort ends with me conveniently crashing like a bad X-Games clip before the test that I stayed up all night studying for. 

While victory is sweet, the Boston College hockey team deserves recognition as well for a different important play at this year's 60th Annual Beanpot College Hockey Tournament.  By taking the White Ribbon Day Pledge and putting a white ribbon on their helmets, the players demonstrated that men have an important role to play in preventing sexual and domestic violence against women