Despite their shiny, high-tech exterior, the pervasion of checkout kiosks throughout several of Boston College’s on-campus eateries is creating congestion, discouraging human connection, and damaging these key communal spaces.
Opinions, Editorials
You Can Force the Triple, but You Can’t Fend Off the Trouble: BC’s Housing Crisis Is Now
Last month, 2,394 incoming Boston College freshmen received an email that revealed long-awaited housing decisions. Students anxiously logged into their housing portals, wondering whether they would be placed on Newton or Upper. Many, however, were in for a rude awakening when they found three names listed next to their room numbers rather than two.
Opinions, Editorials, The Leahy Legacy
BC Needs A Leader To Initiate a New Era—That Shouldn’t Have To Be a Jesuit
The Heights’ prescription for the upcoming presidential search is twofold: broaden the search beyond the Jesuit order and select a candidate who values transparency.
Opinions, Editorials
UGBC Has the Drive To Make Important Change, but Administrators Halt Progress
“What does UGBC even do?” You’ve probably heard someone ask this question. While student governments are established to advocate for student needs and create actionable policies, the Undergraduate Government of Boston College (UGBC) is a constant subject of jokes and slander.
Editorials, Opinions
Course Curriculum at BC Needs Greater Consistency and Oversight
When a student at Boston College takes a class to fulfill their core or major requirements, their only concerns should be about the class and its content—not which professor will guarantee them a less challenging curriculum.
Opinions, Editorials
When BC Students Study Abroad, They Pay BC Home-Tuition. BC Should Justify This Policy.
Two weeks ago, 1,033 Boston College students received their 2024–25 study abroad placements. When considering the opportunity of studying abroad, a key factor for many of these students and their families is the financial burden.
Opinions, Editorials
What ‘The Heights’ is Thankful For
The names that dot this page make up a crazy family that’ll laugh, scream, and cry together for years to come. I’ll always be grateful for them.
Opinions, Editorials
BC Administrators Must Be More Responsive to ‘The Heights.’ Here’s Why.
Journalists don’t always own their bias. But at The Heights, it’s part of our motto. “For a Greater Boston College” means we want this University to do well. And for over 100 years, we have told the stories of this University and built dialogue that uplifts conversation on campus.
Opinions, Editorials
BC Should Commit to a New Financial Aid Transparency Initiative
Boston College prides itself on addressing the full financial need of its students. It has an opportunity to further its commitment to supporting low-income families by joining the College Cost Transparency Initiative.
Editorials, Opinions
BC Must Move Further and Faster With New LGBTQ+ Programming
Boston College has a long way to go in creating a comfortable environment for queer students on campus. The University’s recent rollout of new resources for LGBTQ+ students is a step in the right direction. But, the administration took months to publicize this rollout.
