The resolution encouraged the University not to accept the Koch funding, citing reasons that included the foundation’s lobbying against climate change advocacy.
DiversityEdu Updated After Student Feedback
The diversity education module has now gone through its second round of students after undergoing some changes based on student feedback.
UGBC Unveils Mental Health Initiatives
Throughout this semester, the Undergraduate Government of Boston College has been working on a series of new initiatives aimed at expanding access to mental health resources on campus. Members of UGBC’s executive and legislative branches have also worked to market existing resources to the student body.
Theranos Whistleblower Shares His Story
In 2015, The Wall Street Journal exposed the fraudulence in founder Elizabeth Holmes’ claims with details provided by Shultz
Moore Talks Addiction at Agape Latte
She shared the story of her older brother—the first time she shared this story outside of her immediate family, she said.
Inyoung You Pleads Not Guilty to Manslaughter Charge
Bail was set at $5,000—lower than usual for this charge—since Inyoung You returned from South Korea without requiring extradition.
First Circuit Allows BC to Reinstate Student-Athlete’s Suspension
The First Circuit ruled that the judge’s August decision to stay Doe’s suspension was based too heavily on theoretical changes in Massachusetts law.
Report: Inyoung You Releases Final Texts With Alexander Urtula, BC ’19
Two sources close to You’s family have said that Urtula jumped upon You’s arrival at the garage, according to ‘the Boston Globe’.
BC Dining Introduces Sustainability Initiatives
Over the course of the semester, Boston College Dining has implemented several new sustainability initiatives across campus dining halls in an attempt to encourage students to reduce food waste, including switching from plastic to compostable plant fiber containers.
New Green Spaces Coming to Lower Campus
Boston College is transforming the area previously occupied by the Flynn Recreation Complex into a large green lawn, with pedestrian pathways, three tennis courts, and one basketball court, along with a newly designed parking space.