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By the Numbers: Here’s How Students Voted in the UGBC Presidential Election

Reetu Agnihotri • March 23, 2025

Thursday’s UGBC presidential election featured a surge in voter turnout, with 3,240 students casting ballots—the second-highest turnout in a decade.

BC Professors Reject Sen. Cruz’s Claims, Defend Research Grants Against “Woke” Allegations

Nikita Osadchiy • March 23, 2025

Boston College professors pushed back on a report by U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz that claims National Science Foundation (NSF) grants awarded to them promote "woke" diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives or “neo-Marxist” propaganda.

Ashley Delgado Wins 2025 Oscar A. Romero Scholarship

Carina Murphy • March 23, 2025

Ashley Delgado’s voice shook with emotion as she stood at the podium to accept the 2025 Saint Oscar A. Romero Scholarship. The audience rose to their feet, erupting in applause, while her family beamed with pride.

Democracy on the Decline: Former National Security Advisor Examines the State of American Democracy

Aidan Gravina • March 23, 2025

It seems strange to imagine a United States where democracy is no longer its rallying cry—a United States where protests against taxation without representation are confined to the history books rather than reenacted in the streets and universities. But according to Philip Gordon, the United States might already be there.

“I’m Extremely Grateful”: Kulbieda and Marino Elected Next UGBC President, VP

Carina Murphy • March 21, 2025

Cami Kulbieda, LSEHD ’26, and Reagan Marino, MCAS ’26, are the next UGBC president and vice president, coming out on top of Thursday’s three-ticket election.

UGBC Candidates Face Off Over Competing Priorities, Visions in Debate

Reetu Agnihotri • March 19, 2025

UGBC presidential and vice presidential candidates faced off on their differing priorities and visions Wednesday night, making one final push to present their case before students cast their votes on March 20. The three tickets are Jack Adams and Chase Gibson, both MCAS ’26; Andrew Cimino, MCAS ’26, and Brody Whetzel, LSEHD ’26; and Cami Kulbieda, LSEHD ’26, and Reagan Marino, MCAS ’26.

UGBC Senator: ITS Considering Virtual Eagle ID, Canva Pro Subscription for Students

Reetu Agnihotri • March 19, 2025

Boston College Information Technology Services (ITS) is open to creating virtual Eagle IDs, student senator Cece Mase shared at the UGBC Senate meeting Tuesday night. “They’re very on board with...

‘The Heights’ Endorses Andrew Cimino and Brody Whetzel for UGBC President and Vice President

The Heights Editorial Board • March 18, 2025

The Heights is endorsing Andrew Cimino and Brody Whetzel for UGBC president and vice president. After in-depth discussions with all three teams and a careful review of their platforms, The Heights believes Cimino, MCAS ’26, and Whetzel, LSEHD ’26, will effectively lead UGBC with an outsider perspective, a focus on transparency, and realistic expectations of what their administration can achieve.

“I Think People Want To Be Ginger These Days”: The Ginger Run Turns 3

Will Martino • March 16, 2025

In his smash hit single “Thinking Out Loud,” critically acclaimed ginger Ed Sheeran proclaimed that his love would endure even “when your legs don’t work like they used to before.” For the gingers...

3 Teams Launch Bids for UGBC President and Vice President

Reetu Agnihotri • March 14, 2025

The UGBC presidential campaign officially kicked off Thursday, with three teams announcing their candidacy ahead of the election on March 20. Cami Kulbieda, LSEHD ’26, Jack Adams, MCAS’ 26, and Andrew Cimino, MCAS ’26, are running for UGBC president. Their respective running mates are Reagan Marino, MCAS ’26, Chase Gibson, MCAS ’26, and Brody Whetzel, LSEHD ’26.

BC Receives $2.2M Grant To Promote Purpose and Engagement in K-12 Education

Mei Dasgupta • March 13, 2025

Boston College has received a $2.25 million, three-year grant from the Walton Family Foundation to fund an initiative aimed at increasing engagement and fulfillment for both students and educators in K-12 schools.

BC To Establish Murray Center for Student Wellness

Annika Engelbrecht • March 12, 2025

Boston College announced the establishment of the Murray Center for Student Wellness, funded by a gift from Tami Murray, BC ’83, which aims to expand mental health resources for students and enhance staff training.