The Heights

When Unregistered Means Unwanted

Rachel Loos • September 24, 2017

"We all deserve the right to voice our opinions. Forcing students to get approval for demonstrations is effectively censoring us, and we need spaces that are available for everyone to voice their ideas."

Seasoning Myself With Culture

Lucia Madero • September 23, 2017

"If you aren’t ready to learn their whole life story, maybe just stick with 'What’s your major?'”

Channelling the Creativity of Children

Shannon Lyons • September 21, 2017

"We must slow down and breathe life in through all of our senses, the way that a wonderstruck child would."

Answering Public Diplomacy 2.0’s Call

Joanna Yuelys • September 20, 2017

"American Boston College students, whether they like it or not, represent the U.S. while they study abroad."

Looking Forward to a Progressive Future

Michael Razis • September 19, 2017

"Now, with the enactment of the new 10-year plan, the establishment of an LGBTQ+ resource center should be one of the BC’s primary directives in addressing the aforementioned challenges."

Learning to Fall off the Lamppost

Lucia Madero • September 15, 2017

"I may not have been able to climb the pole that day, but my efforts reminded me of how much I have to enjoy by being on this campus, how much I have yet to try and to discover."

The Ripple Effect and Positive Empathy

Shannon Lyons • September 14, 2017

"What if we decided to intentionally internalize other people’s positivity, instead of subconsciously absorbing their stress?"

Embracing the Legacy of My Siblings

Joanna Yuelys • September 13, 2017

"At a school of over 9,000 undergraduate students and over 200 organizations, my siblings’ and my paths have overlapped at different points in time, and this has made my experience here richer."

A Path Forward for Activism at BC

Josh Behrens • September 12, 2017

"For one of the first times in four years, I feel a semblance of a connection between the stated values of my institution and its actions."

Rethinking Our View of Sexual Assault

Thomas Keenan • September 11, 2017

"I think the outrage at such 'assault' is well placed, although the emaciated morality which is used as its justification is inadequate."

When Noah Won’t Be Able to Save the Mods

Rachel Loos • September 11, 2017

"Because we as humans tend to be self-centered, many people’s immediate response to our changing climate is wondering how it will affect 'me.' I’ve got news."

A Case Against the Union

Brad Van Uden • September 10, 2017

"But we must not allow our noble feelings to get the best of our reason. The truth of the matter is that our indignation is far too great and our grievances far too small. We are bringing a cannon to a knife-fight."