The Heights

Chemistry Department Aims for Collaboration Through Schiller

Grace Christenson • October 22, 2018

Though the department is working to become stronger, according to Marc Snapper, chair of the chemistry department, its focus with regard to the Schiller is truly on reciprocity.

Professor Gips Celebrated at Memorial

Jack Miller • October 22, 2018

Programs sat on a table next to the entrance of the Fulton Honors Library as former students, colleagues, friends, and family of the late professor James Gips arrived on Friday to celebrate his life.

Less Capitalism, More Catholicism: Andrew Vaccaro and the Young Democratic Socialists of BC

Timmy Facciola • October 21, 2018

"... people are worth more than just being animals. People have an inherent worth that is elevated by their connection to God," said Vaccaro.

In Pictures: Students Hold Die-In on Quad on Anniversary of Silence is Still Violence

News • October 18, 2018

The Heights photo editors captured student protesters staging a “die-in” on the Quad on Thursday afternoon to challenge “the various forms of oppression upheld through a culture [of] institutional passivity” at BC.

UPDATE: Students Hold Die-In on Quad on Anniversary of Silence is Still Violence

Owen Fahy • October 18, 2018

Student protesters staged a “die-in” on the Quad on Thursday afternoon to challenge “the various forms of oppression upheld through a culture [of] institutional passivity” at BC, according to a release from Black Eagles Matter.

Greater Heights Sets BC Athletics Apart From Competitors

Jack Goldman • October 15, 2018

On Sept. 28, Athletic Director Martin Jarmond announced a $150 million capital campaign solely centered around fundraising for Boston College Athletics. It is the largest athletics capital campaign by an ACC school, and it is designed to better develop student athletes.

BC Law Professors Voice Concerns About Kavanaugh Confirmation

Jack Goldman • October 15, 2018

On Oct. 5, 24 professors from Boston College Law School signed a letter alongside 2,400 other law professors from across the country, that asked senators not to confirm Kavanaugh to the Supreme Court based on what they said was a lack of a proper judicial temperament.

Administration Responds to Rise in Campus Crime Reports

Jack Goldman and Charlie Power • October 15, 2018

In the wake of the Boston College’s Clery Act Crime statistics being released on Sept. 28, the administration has reiterated its support for students reporting any concerning incident to the BC Police Department, student affairs administrators, or the Dean of Students’ office.

Economics Major Reclassified as STEM

Celia Carbone • October 15, 2018

The economics major was reclassified as a science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) program from a social science this summer. The major was discontinued and replaced by Econometrics and Quantitative Economics (EQE) which will serve as its new name.

Administration Looks to Improve DiversityEdu Experience

Abby Hunt • October 14, 2018

Boston College launched DiversityEdu this fall to educate students about the complexities surrounding diversity in the wake of Silence is Still Violence. Interim Vice President of Student Affairs Joy Moore said that students she spoke to provided positive feedback.

Sheikh Embraces New Role as Academic Affairs Chair

Nate Hiriak • October 14, 2018

Aneeb Sheikh, MCAS '20, is ready to create to change as the newest chair on the Undergraduate Government of Boston College’s Academic Affairs Committee and president pro-tempore of UGBC.

Gehman Hopes to Market Overlooked Student Resources

Nate Hiriak • October 14, 2018

John Gehman, the new chair of the Intersections Committee and MCAS ’21, plans to provide initiatives that encompass the entire, diverse Boston College community by concentrating on creating programs that emphasize intersectionality, differing identities, and inclusivity.