Yesterday’s BC Ignites brought mental health, a difficult topic to discuss, to the forefront of conversation on O’Neill Plaza. Coupled with some of UGBC’s other new initiatives, this public discussion can work to decrease the stigma associated with mental illness on campus.
Opinions, Editorials
An Investment In Jesuit Studies
The University’s recently established Institute for Advanced Jesuit Studies will advance the Jesuit mission and establish BC as a national hub for research on Jesuits.
Editorials, Opinions
After A Semester Off, BC Re-Ignites
It is encouraging to see UGBC stage a BC Ignites on mental health, an issue often overlooked in higher education. Students should make a point to stop by on Wednesday in O’Neill Plaza.
Opinions, Editorials
The Problems Facing Teach For America
Although Teach for America draws a lot of BC seniors, it is program that needs rethinking, in light of the many reports exposing its lack of impact.
Opinions, Editorials
BC Makes New Investment In Teaching Excellence
The new Center for Teaching Excellence creates a central location on campus with resources and training for professors and graduate students to create a better classroom experience.
Opinions, Editorials
The Possible Effects Of Net Neutrality’s End
The FCC is currently in the process of determining new regulations, which could radically change how the Internet functions and affect the everyday lives of all BC students.
Opinions, Editorials
Women’s Center Updates Give It More Central Place At BC
The new initiatives of the Women’s Center, along with its scheduled move to Maloney Hall, promise to make it more effective at serving BC students.
Opinions, Editorials
Saturday Night Was A Gameday Experience For The Record Books
In both the new SuperFan Zone before the game and the football game itself, BC successfully created an atmosphere around the game that complimented the upset over the Trojans.
Opinions, Editorials
Repairing The Off-Campus Housing Condition
The city of Boston and Boston College are both taking steps to address the problems with off-campus housing. It is a good start, but more work is needed to fix Boston’s broken housing.
Editorials, Opinions
Athletics Enhances Gameday Experience, Improves Gold Pass
BC Athletics has improved the Gold Pass experience with a new app that tracks student attendance and offers bonus points. Their new “Superfan Zone” is a worthwhile attempt to enhance student spirit before games.
