The Heights

UCS Staff Increase Important, Increased Funding Necessary

The Heights Editorial Board • April 4, 2016

"By designating funds for these programs BC would demonstrate engagement with students and would help provide much-needed resources for an understaffed UCS and the students who are increasingly seeking its resources."

Sexual Health Proposal is Strong Step Toward Change

The Heights Editorial Board • April 4, 2016

"After years of struggling to bring these issues to light, the proposal is a positive step for the future of UGBC’s executive council."

Russell Simons & Meredith McCaffrey for UGBC President, EVP

The Heights Editorial Board • March 30, 2016

Though all three teams offered valuable suggestions, the team of Russell Simons and Meredith McCaffrey provides the most concrete and constructive way forward.

Amoruso ‘Own It’ Speech Brings Valuable Perspective

The Heights Editorial Board • March 21, 2016

"Amoruso provides these multiple perspectives and students should take the time to attend her speech and support the efforts of the Own It summit."

For Full Diversity Coverage, Town Hall Necessary

The Heights Editorial Board • March 21, 2016

"The elections committee has made the right decision in having a Diversity and Inclusion town hall."

Alert System Needed for Off-Campus Break-Ins

The Heights Editorial Board • March 17, 2016

"A new alert system that emails off-campus students after every off-campus break-in should be instituted through the University."

Islamic Awareness Week Promotes Student Awareness

The Heights Editorial Board • March 17, 2016

"This week is an effective way of bringing Islamic culture at BC to the fore and increasing knowledge of the Muslim Student Association."

Polling Bus Assists Student Civic Engagement

The Heights Editorial Board • March 3, 2016

"Currently, the primary bus voting program is a great way to generate engagement, but it can be expanded to these other elections and continue to be promoted as an easy way to participate in the election process."

Cancelled MBTA Late-Night Service Hurts Boston

The Heights Editorial Board • March 3, 2016

"Cutting late-night service will not have a dramatic impact on the debt-ridden MBTA budget. It will instead hurt the city of Boston by removing an important incentive that attracts people to the city, hindering the possibility of progress."

Recent Talks Show Importance of Diversity in Speakers

The Heights Editorial Board • February 28, 2016

"As student groups consider possible speakers, they should keep in the mind the importance of diversity and the impact that a successful speaker such as Tchen can have on those who attend her talk."

UGBC Town Hall Meeting Demonstrates Transparency

The Heights Editorial Board • February 28, 2016

"Events like these are the outlets through which UGBC can have a strong voice at BC. The students that attended this event deserve commendation for showing an active engagement with how their student government operates."

New Athletic Facilities Will Increase Prestige

The Heights Editorial Board • February 24, 2016

"This proposal is a worthwhile use of donation money that would greatly improve the state of BC Athletics."