The Heights

Our Saving (or Lack Thereof) in College

Robert Walmsley • December 3, 2018

The question that’s left is what to do you do with all your cold, hard cash? It’s simple: spend it.

Disassociating Stereotypical Manliness from the Definition of Masculinity

Benjamin Errichetti • November 18, 2018

In my opinion, nothing. There is no such thing as masculinity.

A Meditation on Thanksgiving and Massachusetts Puritanism

Sabel Flynn • November 18, 2018

So, while I’m grateful to get a break from school to see my family, I am aware of the implications of the holiday.

Bodetti’s Final Column (We Think)

Austin Bodetti • November 18, 2018

Millennials love activism, drones, environmentalism, and earthquake metaphors. What more could they want?

A Senior’s Seven Unresolved Uncertainties

Annie Sheehan • November 18, 2018

While we’re on the subject of buses, a senior (who will remain anonymous) accidentally got on the Newton bus a month ago—seniors: We’re just like you.

A Modest Proposal for Boston College

Luis Fialho • November 18, 2018

Instead, I offer this easy solution—a recognition, a final proposal for a revised motto: We must truly be “men and women for ourselves.”

Appreciating the Opportunities That Come With Higher Education

Robert Walmsley • November 11, 2018

Reflection of this type externalizes internal motivation so stressors can work in tandem instead of in conflict.

Class Participation, Preventing Meaningful Contributions

Shannon Lyons • November 11, 2018

Let us not forget, however, that there is a profound difference between being heard and resonating with others.

Despite Limited Options, Shopping Ethically in the BC Bookstore

Kate Colombo • November 11, 2018

Ultimately, every dollar spent is a vote in favor of a company’s practices.

Sampling BC’s World-Class Course Collection

Anna Long • November 11, 2018

I know that for some people, self-reflection isn’t their thing.

Authenticity, The Missing Factor in the Recruiting Cycle

Vaughn Feighan • November 11, 2018

In my attempt at getting a more comprehensive and truthful look at the job recruiting process, I interviewed current and former job-seeking students to obtain their thoughts on the process.

Experiencing Gender, Constructing Manhood

Sabel Flynn • November 4, 2018

Men tell me that expressions of manhood on campus are very homogenous. I interviewed my male friends to understand some more perspectives.