The Black Student Forum writes a letter to Father Leahy and the University’s senior administration, asking for a stronger response to the “Black Lives Matter” campaign.
Opinions, Letters To The Editor
Response To Lindsey Murphy’s “LTE: Change Cannot Be Promoted Through Silence”
As college students in particular, we have a duty to transform an emotionally charged public issue with reasoned argument. A Nov. 22 article in The Spectator by Brendan O’Neill laments that “at one of the highest seats of learning on Earth, the democratic principle of free and open debate, of allowing differing opinions to slog…
Opinions, Letters To The Editor
African And African Diaspora Studies Makes A Statement
The core faculty of African & African Diaspora Studies make a statement about the recent protests and organizations on campus.
Letters To The Editor, Opinions
LTE: Change Cannot Be Promoted Through Silence
As a white student on campus who considers herself dedicated to social justice, I am calling out the countless other students who identify in this way and yet have remained largely silent on this issue through their absence.
News, On Campus, Column, Featured Column
Ignites Talk: Cusaj Thomas On Breaking The Poverty Cycle
Living homeless for a time growing up, Cusaj Thomas, A&S ’15, discussed the organizations responsible for bringing him out of the cycle of poverty at the Dec. 1 Ignites lecture.
News, On Campus, Column, Featured Column
Ignites Talk: Lisa Edouard Discusses BC’s Silence On Class Difference
For the December Installment of BC Ignites, Edouard spoke on the silence surrounding socioeconomics and being poor at BC.
Opinions, Letters To The Editor
LTE: Perspective On Fellowships
Since being a Rhodes Scholarship Finalist in 2011, I have returned to BC to advocate for a more robust advising office for students applying for fellowships. Especially for female applicants, however, there is more that can be done to encourage and support candidates.
Opinions
Giving Thanks
In honor of Thanksgiving, The Heights editors give thanks for the good in their lives.
Opinions, Letters To The Editor
LTE: A Clear Breach Of Procedure
UGBC’s approach to finding a new EVP was in blatant violation of the Constitution. The entire episode was disheartening, and it reflected a serious lack of transparency.
Opinions, Letters To The Editor
LTE: Ethics Hotline A Step In The Right Direction
BC’s new ethics reporting hotline is overdue. It is a step in the right direction that will allow members of the community to report problems without facing backlash.
