In this Monday’s edition of ‘Voices from the Dustbowl,’ we asked students what the craziest Halloween costume they saw this weekend was. Featured Image by Margaux Eckert
Interview: Peter Markell, New Chair of Trustees, Discusses Goals, Recent Activism at BC
Peter Markell, BC ’77, was officially selected last month as the new chair of Boston College’s Board of Trustees. In an interview Friday with The Heights, Markell talked about his time at BC, his goals for the Board, and his take on recent activism on campus. The Heights: Can you talk about your time at…
Harvard Prof. Discusses History of Mass Incarceration of Black Americans
“You can’t understand American history without understanding the history of racism in this country,” Muhammad said. “There’s no America without it.”
Panel Looks at Origins and Future of Venezuelan Crisis
“The opposition has no access to media. No access at all. No access on TV channels, no access to radio. We only have access to Twitter and Facebook.”
Students Present Business Ideas at Third-Annual Elevator Pitch Competition
The winning idea brings zero-waste products to hotels using water-soluble toiletries.
Anne Applebaum Discusses the Lasting Impact of Ukrainian Genocide
Applebaum believes that both the genocide and the repression of political and cultural elites to have brought about the Sovietization of Ukraine.
BC Signs Letter Asking Congress to Take Action on Dreamers
Boston College joins hundreds of other universities in signing a letter to congressional leaders. University President Rev. William P. Leahy, S.J. has always been a supporter of DACA, and wrote in the statement that rescinding DACA is a mistake that conflicts with the nation’s values and heritage.
Student Assembly Resolution Calls for BC to ‘Affirm that Black Lives Matter’
The resolution echoes some of the demands made last week at the “Silence is Still Violence” march.
Law School, School of Nursing Hold Homicide Forum
One of the main reasons for the conference to educate those who are interested in becoming forensic nurses.
Task Force Reviewing Lynch Honors Program
According to DeVoy, the task force may choose to follow suit with the MCAS Honors Program, but is currently unsure if this the right direction for Lynch to take as well.