<![CDATA[The Heights - Opinion RSS]]> /se/the-heights-opinion-rss-1.836454 en-us Sun, 12 Feb 2012 60 <![CDATA[Why are you buying that?]]> http://www.bcheights.com/opinions/why-are-you-buying-that-1.2771817 Nicole Zanardi, A and S'12
By: Nicole Zanardi, A&S'12

Boston College Dining Services maintains a list on its website of its accomplishments in sustainability. One bullet point says: 'Fall of 2008: installed new vending machines to sell bottled 1.2771817 Opinions Nicole Zanardi, A and S'12 Opinions <![CDATA[BC Memes a symbol of campus unity]]> http://www.bcheights.com/opinions/bc-memes-a-symbol-of-campus-unity-1.2771793 The Heights Editorial Board
By: The Heights Editorial BoardRecently popular Facebook page connects undergrads via human and shared experiences

On Tuesday night, two Boston College juniors founded the Facebook group 'BC Memes.' Quickly and exponentially growing in popularity, BC Memes allows BC studen...

]]> Thu, 9 Feb 2012 1.2771793 Opinions On Tuesday night, two  Boston College juniors founded the Facebook group 'BC Memes.'  Quickly and exponentially growing in popularity, BC Memes allows BC studen...]]> The Heights Editorial Board Opinions <![CDATA[Athletic ticket process in need of facelift]]> http://www.bcheights.com/opinions/athletic-ticket-process-in-need-of-facelift-1.2771760 The Heights Editorial Board
By: The Heights Editorial BoardThe Heights suggests three options for boosting attendance and fan interest

Boston College is among a minority of universities nationwide, as well as the only private university, that charges students for season tickets to all three revenue sports: football, men's basketball, and men's ice hockey. The Heights r...

]]> Thu, 9 Feb 2012 1.2771760 Opinions Boston College is among a minority of universities nationwide, as well as the only private university, that charges students for season tickets to all three revenue sports: football, men's basketball, and men's ice hockey. The Heights r...]]> The Heights Editorial Board Opinions <![CDATA[Dissecting an IPO]]> http://www.bcheights.com/opinions/dissecting-an-ipo-1.2771634 Tim O'Connor
By: Tim O'Connor

On Feb. 1, Facebook posted the status update the tech-finance world had been anticipating for years: it's going public. Later this year, the company will start trading on the open market, letting anyone with a bit of cash and an a...

]]> Wed, 8 Feb 2012 1.2771634 Opinions  On Feb. 1, Facebook posted the status update the tech-finance world had been anticipating for years: it's going public. Later this year, the company will start trading on the open market, letting anyone with a bit of cash and an a...]]> Tim O'Connor Opinions <![CDATA[A Mid-College Crisis]]> http://www.bcheights.com/opinions/a-mid-college-crisis-1.2771627 Pooja Shah
By: Pooja Shah

Every now and then, I have a sudden panic attack about what I am going to do for the rest of my life. It's as if I am waking up from a recurring bad dream where I am stranded in a sea of resumes, transcripts, job applications, and mostly questions mark...

]]> Wed, 8 Feb 2012 1.2771627 Opinions Pooja Shah Opinions <![CDATA[Contraception, Catholics, and Religious Liberty]]> http://www.bcheights.com/opinions/contraception-catholics-and-religious-liberty-1.2771617 Janine Hanrahan
By: Janine Hanrahan

Throughout American history, protecting religious liberty has been a fundamental tenet of government. Freedom of religion is enshrined in the First Amendment, ensuring that religious beliefs are protected. Yet, conceptions of religious liberty diverge ...

]]> Wed, 8 Feb 2012 1.2771617 Opinions Janine Hanrahan Opinions <![CDATA[Thumbs Up/Thumbs Down Feb. 6]]> http://www.bcheights.com/opinions/thumbs-up-thumbs-down-feb-6-1.2766102
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Thumbs Up/Thumbs Down for February 6. ...

]]> Sun, 5 Feb 2012 1.2766102 Opinions Opinions <![CDATA[Kardashian Triple-Double]]> http://www.bcheights.com/opinions/kardashian-triple-double-1.2766092 CJ Gustafson
By: CJ Gustafson

For decades, the social circles of athletes have overlapped with those of music and film stars. A baseball player may work under the lights of Fenway Park, and a female pop star may earn her living under the lights of a crowd- filled concert arena, but...

]]> Sun, 5 Feb 2012 1.2766092 Opinions CJ Gustafson Opinions <![CDATA[Beyond awareness]]> http://www.bcheights.com/opinions/beyond-awareness-1.2766082 Brian Palumbo
By: Brian Palumbo

This past Sunday, the Super Bowl was preceded on Boston College campus by the induction of selected students to BC's oldest and most prestigious honor society, the Cross and Order Society. Before this weekend, I had never heard of this ...

]]> Sun, 5 Feb 2012 1.2766082 Opinions This past Sunday, the Super Bowl was preceded on Boston College campus by the induction of selected students to BC's oldest and most prestigious honor society, the Cross and Order Society. Before this weekend, I had never heard of this ...]]> Brian Palumbo Opinions <![CDATA[A twist to Title IX]]> http://www.bcheights.com/opinions/a-twist-to-title-ix-1.2766076 Kameron Bain
By: Kameron Bain

Any rational person would agree that when it comes to college sports, men's and women's sports (and their athletes) should be treated equally. Title IX, passed in 1972, states that 'No person in the United States shall, on the basis of ...

]]> Sun, 5 Feb 2012 1.2766076 Opinions Any rational person would agree that when it comes to college sports, men's and women's sports (and their athletes) should be treated equally. Title IX, passed in 1972, states that 'No person in the United States shall, on the basis of ...]]> Kameron Bain Opinions <![CDATA[Church should not deny basic healthcare rights]]> http://www.bcheights.com/opinions/church-should-not-deny-basic-healthcare-rights-1.2765968 Katherine Boyle, A and S'14
By: Katherine Boyle, A&S'14

As I read the articles in The Heights about the healthcare reform that requires nonprofit organizations (regardless of religious affiliation) to provide insurance coverage of contraceptives to employees, I felt there was a rather large elephant in the ...

]]> Sun, 5 Feb 2012 1.2765968 Opinions Katherine Boyle, A and S'14 Opinions <![CDATA[Fair Share Alliance wants Boston College students]]> http://www.bcheights.com/opinions/fair-share-alliance-wants-boston-college-students-1.2765964 Robert Balint, A and S '13
By: Robert Balint, A&S '13

Tough economic times lead to innovation. Industries are forced to adapt or die off, and whether they do or not can mean the gain or loss of countless jobs. The burgeoning alternative energy field provides both the opportunity for increased employment a...

]]> Sun, 5 Feb 2012 1.2765964 Opinions Robert Balint, A and S '13 Opinions <![CDATA[Belfast letter necessary for those abroad]]> http://www.bcheights.com/opinions/belfast-letter-necessary-for-those-abroad-1.2765943
By: Jan. 30 letter leaves students studying in the UK and Ireland better informed

In a letter dated Jan. 30, University administrators informed students studying abroad in Ireland and England about the ongoing legal drama surrounding the Belfast Project, and gave students recommendations to follow while abroad in an area with high p...

]]> Sun, 5 Feb 2012 1.2765943 Opinions Opinions <![CDATA[Black History Month is educational for all ]]> http://www.bcheights.com/opinions/black-history-month-is-educational-for-all-1.2765937
By: February is a month to celebrate black heritage and attend BC-related events

This past week in Corcoran Commons, many students were taken by surprise when they came in looking for dinner and found special cuisine, musical entertainment, and a performance by Sexual Chocolate. However, word of mouth quickly let students know that...

]]> Sun, 5 Feb 2012 1.2765937 Opinions Opinions <![CDATA[Barstool ‘rape’ comments inexcusable ]]> http://www.bcheights.com/opinions/barstool-rape-comments-inexcusable-1.2765930 Heights Editorial Board
By: Heights Editorial BoardIn light of the recent Barstool controversy, students should consider the hands they are feeding

On the evening of Mar. 28, survivors of rape and sexual assault at Boston College will be speaking out about their experiences at Take Back the Night. Simultaneously, hundreds of BC students will be on their way to the Barstool Blackout Tour at the Hou...

]]> Sun, 5 Feb 2012 1.2765930 Opinions Heights Editorial Board Opinions <![CDATA[Pro-Life is worthwhile]]> http://www.bcheights.com/opinions/pro-life-is-worthwhile-1.2756463 Patrick Angiolillo
By: Patrick Angiolillo

Somewhere between a fitful four hour sleep on a nine hour bus ride to Washington, D.C., and sitting in front of my laptop writing this letter, I realized why I am Pro-Life and -or, ...

]]> Mon, 30 Jan 2012 1.2756463 Opinions   Somewhere between a fitful four hour sleep on a nine hour bus ride to Washington, D.C., and sitting in front of my laptop writing this letter, I realized why I am Pro-Life&-or, ...]]> Patrick Angiolillo Opinions <![CDATA[Health mandate may not be all bad]]> http://www.bcheights.com/opinions/health-mandate-may-not-be-all-bad-1.2756454 The University should use this opportunity to educate its students and employees
By: The University should use this opportunity to educate its students and employees

In a move that has stirred up religious institutions across the nation, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services announced on Jan. 20 that nonprofit institutions and -including rel...

]]> Mon, 30 Jan 2012 1.2756454 Opinions In a move that has stirred up religious institutions across the nation, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services announced on Jan. 20 that nonprofit institutions&-including rel...]]> The University should use this opportunity to educate its students and employees Opinions <![CDATA[SOFC’s transparency will lead to answers ]]> http://www.bcheights.com/opinions/sofc-s-transparency-will-lead-to-answers-1.2756430 Heights Editorial Board
By: Heights Editorial BoardSOFC’s choice to release budgetary information will help students formulate more reasonable requests

The Heights would like to commend the Student Organization Funding Committee (SOFC) for their steps to increase transparency within their organization. ]]> Mon, 30 Jan 2012 1.2756430 Opinions The Heights would like to commend the Student Organization Funding Committee (SOFC) for their steps to increase transparency within their organization. Heights Editorial Board Opinions <![CDATA[All the news unfit to print]]> http://www.bcheights.com/opinions/all-the-news-unfit-to-print-1.2756241 William Mooney Sloneker
By: William Mooney Sloneker

I don't have next year's plans finalized yet, but I'm starting to look at some secluded places. I've never had trouble with the cold, so I'm thinking some place frigid, Nome or Barrow and -really anywhere with enough snowfall to bury a Direct TV satellite ...

]]> Sun, 29 Jan 2012 1.2756241 Opinions William Mooney Sloneker Opinions <![CDATA[Vanity Rising]]> http://www.bcheights.com/opinions/vanity-rising-1.2752063 Janine Hanrahan
By: Janine Hanrahan

With his runaway victory in the South Carolina primary, Newt Gingrich is once again a formidable contender for the Republican nomination. Many have credited Gingrich's comeback to his strong debate performances, but as the candidate himself sees it, 'I...

]]> Wed, 25 Jan 2012 1.2752063 Opinions Janine Hanrahan Opinions