<![CDATA[The Heights - Letters to the Editor RSS]]> /se/the-heights-letters-to-the-editor-rss-1.836457 en-us Sun, 12 Feb 2012 60 <![CDATA[Another look at BC Blackout]]> http://www.bcheights.com/2.5479/another-look-at-bc-blackout-1.2761162 Maeve Kennedy Gormly
By: Maeve Kennedy Gormly

On the evening of Mar. 28, Boston College survivors of rape will be speaking out about their experiences at Take Back the Night as part of C.A.R.E. (Concerned About Rape ...

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On the evening of Mar. 28, Boston College survivors of rape will be speaking out about their experiences at Take Back the Night as part of C.A.R.E. (Concerned About Rape ...]]> Maeve Kennedy Gormly Letters to the Editor <![CDATA[The following letter is in response to “Removed from responsibility,” by Marye Moran]]> http://www.bcheights.com/2.5479/the-following-letter-is-in-response-to-removed-from-responsibility-by-marye-moran-1.2752397 By R. Brian Tracz
By: By R. Brian Tracz

Reading Marye Moran's foray into moral psychology, I am disheartened by her argument. It seems that Ms. Moran adopts something of a 'first-world fallacy:' since we feel bad about the...

]]> Thu, 26 Jan 2012 1.2752397 Letters to the Editor Reading Marye Moran's foray into moral psychology, I am disheartened by her argument. It seems that Ms. Moran adopts something of a 'first-world fallacy:' since we feel bad about the...]]> By R. Brian Tracz Letters to the Editor <![CDATA[Effects of the Affordable Care Act]]> http://www.bcheights.com/2.5479/effects-of-the-affordable-care-act-1.2752383 BCSSH Executive Board
By: BCSSH Executive Board

After much protest from religious organizations and extended debate, the Obama administration announced that religiously affiliated employers must cover the cost of contraception and other preventive services in their employees' health ...

]]> Thu, 26 Jan 2012 1.2752383 Letters to the Editor After much protest from religious organizations and extended debate, the Obama administration announced that religiously affiliated employers must cover the cost of contraception and other preventive services in their employees' health ...]]> BCSSH Executive Board Letters to the Editor <![CDATA[Gay and Catholic, In Response to “ResLife Poster Does Not Support Love]]> http://www.bcheights.com/2.5479/gay-and-catholic-in-response-to-reslife-poster-does-not-support-love-1.2732268 Marty Long, CSOM '13
By: Marty Long, CSOM '13

There are some articles that I have read that made me cringe because the message was so disturbing, offensive, and ignorant. When I read The Observer's recent articles, 'ResLife Featur...

]]> Fri, 9 Dec 2011 1.2732268 Letters to the Editor 'ResLife Featur...]]> Marty Long, CSOM '13 Letters to the Editor <![CDATA[Remembering Welles]]> http://www.bcheights.com/opinions/remembering-welles-1.2590897 Sonya Bhabhalia
By: Sonya Bhabhalia

On Sept. 11th, I finally watched (and admittedly sobbed through) ESPN's short film about Welles Crowther, '99. I recalled afterwar...

]]> Wed, 14 Sep 2011 1.2590897 Opinions Welles Crowther, '99. I recalled afterwar...]]> Sonya Bhabhalia Opinions <![CDATA[A Hope that the Truth Wins Out]]> http://www.bcheights.com/opinions/a-hope-that-the-truth-wins-out-1.2590894 Michael J. Cummings
By: Michael J. Cummings

Thank you for your article on the subpoena of Boston College archives records regarding the conflict in Ireland. There is much at stake and we hope you are correct that the Administration will fight to protect the records from British explo...

]]> Wed, 14 Sep 2011 1.2590894 Opinions Michael J. Cummings Opinions <![CDATA[A Call to Action]]> http://www.bcheights.com/opinions/a-call-to-action-1.2590892 Leon Ratz
By: Leon Ratz

Less than a week from today, the state of Georgia may execute an innocent man. Troy Davis was convicted in 1991 of the 1989 shooting death of Savanna police officer, Mark Allen MacPhail. Sin...

]]> Wed, 14 Sep 2011 1.2590892 Opinions MacPhail. Sin...]]> Leon Ratz Opinions <![CDATA[Letter to the Editor: Revolutionary Government of Boston College Manifesto]]> http://www.bcheights.com/2.5479/letter-to-the-editor-revolutionary-government-of-boston-college-manifesto-1.2006995 The Revolutionary Government of Boston College
By: The Revolutionary Government of Boston College

In the midst of political upheaval around the world and with the impending UGBC elections upon us, I believe the time has come to bring true change and unity to this campus. ...

]]> Sun, 20 Feb 2011 1.2006995 Letters to the Editor UGBC elections upon us, I believe the time has come to bring true change and unity to this campus. ...]]> The Revolutionary Government of Boston College Letters to the Editor <![CDATA[Not Half Bad as a News Source]]> http://www.bcheights.com/2.5479/not-half-bad-as-a-news-source-1.1964986 Nina Parrott
By: Nina Parrott

I had never really read The Heights before. I overlooked it for the more acclaimed Beacon or Times if only to steal the crosswords and leave the rest. ...

]]> Mon, 7 Feb 2011 1.1964986 Letters to the Editor Nina Parrott Letters to the Editor <![CDATA[A Vote for Democracy, a Vote for the People of Egypt]]> http://www.bcheights.com/2.5479/a-vote-for-democracy-a-vote-for-the-people-of-egypt-1.1964981 Joe Bialek
By: Joe Bialek

As a citizen of and believer in democracy, I applaud the efforts of the Egyptian people. ...

]]> Mon, 7 Feb 2011 1.1964981 Letters to the Editor Joe Bialek Letters to the Editor <![CDATA[Call for Dialogue on Sexual Health]]> http://www.bcheights.com/2.5479/call-for-dialogue-on-sexual-health-1.1820993 Alicia Johnson
By: Alicia Johnson

The time has come for an open dialogue that brings together every concerned voice to discuss sexual health on our campus. ...

]]> Mon, 6 Dec 2010 1.1820993 Letters to the Editor Alicia Johnson Letters to the Editor <![CDATA[Response to “Great Liberal Arts Expectation”]]> http://www.bcheights.com/2.5479/response-to-great-liberal-arts-expectation-1.1820989 Taylor Beaton
By: Taylor Beaton

Liberal arts is defined as a curriculum that imparts general knowledge and develops the student's rational thought and intellectual capabilities. In other words, a liberal arts education produces smart people. ...

]]> Mon, 6 Dec 2010 1.1820989 Letters to the Editor Taylor Beaton Letters to the Editor <![CDATA[Response to “In Defense of the Gift of Sexuality”]]> http://www.bcheights.com/2.5479/response-to-in-defense-of-the-gift-of-sexuality-1.1788639 Keone Zirkle
By: Keone Zirkle

In linking around articles on the College Media Network, I came across a Letter to the Editor, written by one Reverend Chris Collins, in response to accusations which respected his anonymity (he was neither named nor described in the original article) ...

]]> Sun, 21 Nov 2010 1.1788639 Letters to the Editor Keone Zirkle Letters to the Editor <![CDATA[Buy a Cookie, Buy an Opportunity]]> http://www.bcheights.com/2.5479/buy-a-cookie-buy-an-opportunity-1.1788638 Steven Liu
By: Steven Liu

What are you thankful for? This question gets asked a lot during this time of year. Most of us will probably say our family, friends, the opportunity to attend this wonderful institution, and perhaps our favorite football teams. ...

]]> Sun, 21 Nov 2010 1.1788638 Letters to the Editor Steven Liu Letters to the Editor <![CDATA[Four Loko Banning Infringes Upon Rights]]> http://www.bcheights.com/2.5479/four-loko-banning-infringes-upon-rights-1.1783323 Kevin Porter
By: Kevin Porter

Earlier this week the Massachusetts State Alcohol Beverage Control Commission banned distribution and sales of caffeinated alcoholic beverages, most notably the infamous Four Loko, and now the FDA appears to be poised to do th...

]]> Wed, 17 Nov 2010 1.1783323 Letters to the Editor caffeinated alcoholic beverages, most notably the infamous Four Loko, and now the FDA appears to be poised to do th...]]> Kevin Porter Letters to the Editor <![CDATA[Sex Toy Bingo Promoted Health and Happiness]]> http://www.bcheights.com/2.5479/sex-toy-bingo-promoted-health-and-happiness-1.1783321 The Executive Board of BCSSH
By: The Executive Board of BCSSH

Members of the Boston College community, please allow us to correct the misconceptions about BC Students for Sexual Health (BCSSH) and the limited view of sexuality expressed in the last issue of this newspaper. ...

]]> Wed, 17 Nov 2010 1.1783321 Letters to the Editor BCSSH) and the limited view of sexuality expressed in the last issue of this newspaper. ...]]> The Executive Board of BCSSH Letters to the Editor <![CDATA[Wise Use of Space in University Libraries]]> http://www.bcheights.com/2.5479/wise-use-of-space-in-university-libraries-1.1783319 Tom Wall
By: Tom Wall

The Heights editorial about 'Lack of Space' for students was interesting and timely, although it was a little disappointing that it failed to mention one of the most important student spaces on campus: the Boston College libraries. ...

]]> Wed, 17 Nov 2010 1.1783319 Letters to the Editor Tom Wall Letters to the Editor <![CDATA[Making the World Safer, Not Sexier]]> http://www.bcheights.com/2.5479/making-the-world-safer-not-sexier-1.1775849 Doug Deering
By: Doug Deering

The words health, choice, responsibility, and freedom have been used abundantly over the past few months in regards to our lives as college students and our sexuality ...

]]> Sun, 14 Nov 2010 1.1775849 Letters to the Editor Doug Deering Letters to the Editor <![CDATA[Response to “A Recommendation for the Core” ]]> http://www.bcheights.com/2.5479/response-to-a-recommendation-for-the-core-1.1775847 Tom Laidley
By: Tom Laidley

Every year (or semester) we're treated to another critique of the core curriculum. The latest is William Mooney Sloneker's recommendations for the core. ...

]]> Sun, 14 Nov 2010 1.1775847 Letters to the Editor Sloneker's recommendations for the core. ...]]> Tom Laidley Letters to the Editor <![CDATA[Invitation to a Concert of Thanksgiving]]> http://www.bcheights.com/2.5479/invitation-to-a-concert-of-thanksgiving-1.1770045 Eve Spangler
By: Eve Spangler

So let me begin by sharing some information with Heights readers. Faculty encourage reasoning from evidence, and last week's piece provided no information about the event whose sponsorship the author so deplores. ...

]]> Wed, 10 Nov 2010 1.1770045 Letters to the Editor Eve Spangler Letters to the Editor