After Republican Charlie Baker’s victory over Martha Coakley, students should be aware of changes that might be coming to higher education.
Opinions, Editorials
Name Change Ushers In New Phase For BC EMTs
The upcoming name change of Eagle EMS to BC EMS reflects the growth and seriousness of the organization. It rightly recognizes them for the great service they have provided to the University.
Letters To The Editor, Opinions
LTE: Life As An Adjunct
Although ‘The Heights’ editorial expresses some valuable points about the issues faced by adjunct professors, it fails to capture entirety of the difficulties adjuncts face.
Opinions, Column
Song Of Experience
A group discussion with visiting speaker Mark Edmundson led to a discussion on childhood, what it means, and how we reflect on it.
Opinions, Column
The Incomparable Voice, Style, And Lyrics Of Tom Waits
Some musicians need some time to be enjoyed. Tom Waits is one of those artists, and once you realize the brilliance behind his growling voice, you will find a brilliant lyricist.
Column
Find Your True Inner Spark
It’s important to continuously ask ourselves how many situations we participate in daily that don’t result in any positive, life-giving ends.
News, On Campus
Lowell Series Welcomes Prize-Winning Poet
“To be in the middle of a Laura Kasischke poem is to occupy the intersection between the physical and the unseen … the known and the imagined,” said Boston College professor Suzanne Matson in her introduction to the prize winning poet who spoke at the latest Lowell Humanities Series last night.
News, On Campus
Author Commemorates ‘Night Of The Broken Glass’
On the night of Nov. 9, 1938, a young Jewish boy watched Nazi soldiers torch a synagogue across the street from where he was studying in Dessau, Germany. He was forced to choose between alerting the fellow townspeople and riding his bike home to warn his mother. He chose the former and saved the lives of some 30 families.
Arts, Off Campus, On Campus, Music
This Weekend In Arts: Seaver’s Express, Andrew McMahon, And More
Andrew McMahon performs at House of Blues, Seavers Express plays at the Superfan Zone concert, plus more events this weekend.
Arts, Featured Column, Television, Column
How Soon Is Too Soon? ‘SNL’ Pushing The Limits of Comedy
Chris Rock jokes about the Boston Marathon Bombing on SNL, which makes us wonder: will it always be “too soon”?
