The Heights

Angelo Discusses His Fight Against “Woke Culture” With New Tolerance Campaign

Lucy Freeman • October 29, 2023

Gregory Angelo, BC ’00, spoke at a Boston College Republicans event on Wednesday. He discussed his time as president of Log Cabin Republicans—a U.S. organization that represents gay Republicans and their allies—and his current role as president of the New Tolerance Campaign, which pushes against institutions that betray their own stated values, according to Angelo.

Brown Unpacks the Consequences of the Chernobyl Disaster

Mukund Rachakonda • October 27, 2023

The Chernobyl disaster triggered far-reaching social, political, and economic ramifications that shaped today’s world, according to Kate Brown, a professor of science, technology, and society at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology.

BC Swim and Dive Members Drop Lawsuit Against the University

Natalie Arndt • October 27, 2023

Thirty-seven members of Boston College’s men’s and women’s swim and dive program dropped their lawsuit against the University Friday morning following Judge Diane Freniere’s decision on Thursday to deny a motion for an emergency injunction reinstating the team.

“More Fair and Equitable”: BC Implements New Class Registration System

Lucy Freeman and Angelina Li • October 26, 2023

Boston College is switching to a one-day course registration period for each class year, according to an email University Registrar Bryan Jones and the academic services team sent to students on Thursday morning.

“Thinking Like a Cybercriminal”: Maor Shares the Keys to Cybersecurity Success

Gabby Silva • October 22, 2023

In a lecture titled “Thinking Like a Cybercriminal,” hosted by Information Technology Services and the Woods College of Advancing Studies on Tuesday, Maor shared techniques and tools that hackers use, as well as the scope of their attacks.

QLC Members Create Home for Trans Students Through Trans* Collective Group

Karyl Clifford and Will Martino • October 22, 2023

Mengel and QLC Policy Coordinator H Edwards co-founded the Trans* Collective student group at the beginning of this semester. Run by and for transgender students at BC, the collective aims to increase visibility and make a home for trans students on campus.

“Thinking Like a Cybercriminal”: Maor Shares the Keys to Cybersecurity Success

Gabriela Silva • October 22, 2023

In a lecture titled “Thinking Like a Cybercriminal,” hosted by Information Technology Services and the Woods College of Advancing Studies on Tuesday, Etay Maor shared techniques and tools that hackers use, as well as the scope of their attacks.

Smith Explores the Coming-of-Age Experience in New Novel

Carina Murphy and Jacob Jansen • October 22, 2023

Holding the finished, tangible version of his debut novel was a special moment for Sean Smith, editor of the Boston College Chronicle, who recently published Transformation Summer.

Panelists Discuss Need for Change in Plastic Production at UN Plastics Treaty Conference

Ava Sjursen • October 21, 2023

The BC Schiller Institute and the Global Observatory on Planetary Health co-sponsored a conference on the 2022 United Nations plastics treaty.

SEASA Hosts Annual Night Market Featuring Wide Array of BC Culture Clubs

Angelina Li • October 21, 2023

The typically quiet O’Neill Plaza transformed into a lively hub on Thursday evening, lined by tents adorned with string lights and surrounded by the wafting aromas of cultural dishes.

BC Muslim Student Association Hosts Prayer for Palestine

Karyl Clifford and Brooke Ghaly • October 20, 2023

Mahmoud El-Rifai asked a crowd of Boston College students, faculty, and student groups to reflect on the rising numbers of deaths in Gaza during the “Prayer for Palestine” event on Thursday night.

Members of Swim and Dive Program Sue BC, Seeking to Lift Suspension and Receive Damages

Jack Bergamini and Natalie Arndt • October 19, 2023

Thirty-seven unnamed members of Boston College men's and women's swim and dive filed a lawsuit against the University on Tuesday for allegedly imposing an unjustified suspension after recent hazing allegations.