After a night of reflection in the middle of somewhere, I realize The Heights gave me an endless stream of adventures to look forward to.
News, On Campus, Top Story, Administration
UGBC Student Assembly Confirms Bourff As New Executive Vice President
Last night, the Student Assembly (SA) voted 32-0 with two abstentions to confirm Connor Bourff, vice president of Student Initiatives (VPSI) and A&S ’15, as the new executive vice president (EVP) of UGBC. He replaces Chris Marchese, A&S ’15, who stepped down from the position last week.
Opinions, Editorials
Supporting Students In The Fellowship Process
Although BC does very well in supporting students pursuing a Fulbright grant, it does not do as well encouraging students to apply for more prestigious grants, exhibited by the school’s low number of Rhodes and Marshalls. Expanding the UFC and encouraging a culture of fellowships would do much to improve the school’s competitiveness.
News, On Campus
Poet Jeff Chang Talks Race In Literature At Lowell Humanities Series
Poet Jeff Chang is the executive director of the Institute for Diversity in the Arts at Stanford University and received his master’s degree in Asian-American studies from UCLA. He has written for the New York Times, the San Francisco Chronicle, The Nation, and Foreign Policy, among other publications.
News, On Campus, Top Story, Academics, Administration
BC Fellowship Applicants Past And Present Emphasize Early Preparation
The road to winning a major national fellowship or scholarship does not begin—in many cases—during a student’s junior or senior year of college. At Boston College, prospective candidates for prestigious awards often start as early as their freshman or sophomore years.
Sports, Men's Basketball
Eagles Lose To Mountaineers At Tip-Off
Following a confidence-inspiring win over the New Mexico Lobos on Thursday, BC dropped a disappointing contest to the WVM.
Opinions, Column
In The Dumps With The Mumps
People are often very critical of UHS without actually talking to the administrators in charge about their problems. Going to the source, the director of UHS, reveals the success health services has month in and month out.
Fall, Sports
Roundup: Liv Westphal Leads BC At NCAAs
The redshirt junior paced cross country at the NCAA Championship meet.
Sports, Women's Basketball
Kelly Hughes, Katie Quandt Lead BC To Win Over Bryant
The sophomore and freshman combined for 39 points in the team’s triumph over the Bulldogs.
Opinions
Giving Thanks
In honor of Thanksgiving, The Heights editors give thanks for the good in their lives.
