The Heights

Student-Admin Forums Must Be Valued by Students, University

The Heights Editorial Board • February 25, 2019

"If students, faculty, and the University actually wish to combat racism, we must remember the event in December and be careful not to push the issue of racism aside."

BC Dining, UHS Communicated Poorly With Students Amid Flu Outbreak

The Heights Editorial Board • February 19, 2019

"BC must more effectively communicate with the student body if it wishes to stop rumors such as these. There is no reason that the student body should have been so worried—something that, to a degree, would have been preventable had BC better communicated."

Osaghae and Brooks Have Institutional Knowledge, Experience to Lead

The Heights Editorial Board • February 11, 2019

"Their approach is practical and incrementalist, and their previous UGBC experience will ensure that they are efficient in realizing their goals."

Editorial: Although Unsurprising, Moore’s Letter Reflection of UGBC’s Unrealistic Resolution

The Heights Editorial Board • February 4, 2019

"UGBC and the administration must work together to create actual change that is feasible and can be implemented at BC"

Editorial: New ED Policy Forces Students to Pick BC Over Competitors

Opinions • January 28, 2019

" Overall, the decision risks alienating students for whom financial aid is a significant factor in their college choice, as well as students who attend low-resource high schools who do not have a counselor to keep up with rapid changes in BC’s admissions process. It may also lead to a more Catholic and wealthier university, limiting diversity and accessibility."

Pause on Computer Science Major Inhibits Department Growth

The Heights Editorial Board • January 22, 2019

Boston College has “temporarily paused” the registration of new computer science majors—a decision that is a byproduct of the CS department's rise in popularity and will undoubtedly affect prospective majors and course registration.

Racist Vandalism, Disjointed Administrative Response Alienate Black Students On Campus

The Heights Editorial Board • December 11, 2018

In response to Michael Sorkin’s racist vandalism, top BC administrators sent out two separate statements—one to faculty and one, albeit much less detailed, to students—rather than addressing the University community as a unified group.

Student Experience Survey De-emphasizes Important Questions

The Heights Editorial Board • December 3, 2018

"The arrangement of the survey seemed more like an overall experience survey... rather than a survey designed to directly address the results of racism on campus, which the University cited as a catalyst for... the survey."

Giving Thanks

The Heights • November 19, 2018

The Heights editors share what they're thankful for this Thanksgiving.

Restoring Reason to CSOM Recruiting Timeline

The Heights Editorial Board • November 5, 2018

This becomes an issue for both students and businesses, however, when the preparedness of students to make these weighty decisions comes into question.

Dialogue Must Be Prioritized for Effective Execution of Student Demands

The Heights Editorial Board • October 28, 2018

The expectation is that BC should be in conversation with students while making these decisions so that they can be implemented in the most satisfactory and effective way.

Die-In Proves Necessary Action to Continue Movement For Diversity

The Heights Editorial Board • October 21, 2018

Last year’s march occurred with the intention that the University would do something in response.