“Let’s just face it, we’re in a digital world and we’re not going to be going back,” Sarah Swallow, MCAS ’18, said.
News, On Campus, Featured Story
Ralph Nader Discusses Trump’s Impact on the Reawakening of Activism
“Democracy doesn’t work without civic engagement,” he said. “You can’t start with political engagement, you can’t start with economic institutions, you have to start with citizens.”
News, Off Campus
Students Explore Social Justice Issues at Ignatian Family Teach-in
This year’s focus was on issues of racial justice, mass incarceration, and immigration.
News, On Campus
At Agape Latte, Cullinan Reflects on Power of Prayer
“There was no other explanation other than prayer,” Cullinan said.
News, Featured Story
UGBC Creates ‘Committee Legacy Program’ to Facilitate Year-to-Year Transition
The SA also debated a Resolution Concerning a UGBC Stance Against Threats and Personal Attacks on Tuesday.
Top Story, News
On Anniversary of Trump’s Election, Union Calls for BC to Drop Appeal
BC has asked for the NLRB to review its decision in granting the union an election.
News, Top Story, Administration
BC Creates Board of Regents to Support Leahy, Board of Trustees
The Board includes two University Trustees: John F. Fish, chairman and CEO of Suffolk Construction Company, and Christian W.E. Haub, the Co-CEO of the Tengelmann Group. Fish is the board’s inaugural chair.
News, On Campus
Colonialism Influenced Beauty Standards, Activist Says
“I used to look in the mirror everyday and hate my reflection,” Kelly said. “It’s something I still struggle with to this day.”
Administration, Featured Story, News
End of MCAS Honors Not Expected to Impact Yield, Admissions Says
“I do not expect the decision to affect yield on our admitted students from the top 5 percent of the applicant pool,” Mahoney said in an email.
News, Top Story
BC, 17 Mass. Schools Join Amicus Brief in MIT Suicide Case
The brief contends that MIT should not be held responsible because it sets a precedent that university employees, even those without mental health expertise, are responsible for detecting students at risk of taking their own lives.
