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LTE From The Sociology Department

The Heights • January 15, 2015

Statement is released by the Sociology Department of Boston College calling for the administration to make an announcement.

A Letter On St. Mary’s Protest From Boston College Faculty And Alumni

The Heights • December 22, 2014

Over two hundred members of the BC faculty and University alumni wrote a letter in support of the protesters in St. Mary's Hall.

Asian American Studies Program Statement on the St. Mary’s Protest

Opinions • December 19, 2014

The Asian American Studies Program made its statement on the St. Mary's Protest.

Letter From The UGBC Executive Council On ‘Black Lives Matter’

The Heights • December 14, 2014

The UGBC Executive Council writes a letter to the BC community in response to the "Black Lives Matter" movement, and in support of campus demonstrations.

LTE: A Reminder About Activism

The Heights • December 13, 2014

It is important that students are speaking up for what they value—it is also important for students to value progressive activism.

A Letter From The Black Student Forum To The BC Administration

The Heights • December 13, 2014

The Black Student Forum writes a letter to Father Leahy and the University's senior administration, asking for a stronger response to the "Black Lives Matter" campaign.

Response To Lindsey Murphy’s “LTE: Change Cannot Be Promoted Through Silence”

The Heights • December 11, 2014

As college students in particular, we have a duty to transform an emotionally charged public issue with reasoned argument. A Nov. 22 article in The Spectator by Brendan O’Neill laments that “at one...

African And African Diaspora Studies Makes A Statement

The Heights • December 11, 2014

The core faculty of African & African Diaspora Studies make a statement about the recent protests and organizations on campus.

LTE: Change Cannot Be Promoted Through Silence

The Heights • December 8, 2014

As a white student on campus who considers herself dedicated to social justice, I am calling out the countless other students who identify in this way and yet have remained largely silent on this issue through their absence.

LTE: Perspective On Fellowships

The Heights • November 24, 2014

Since being a Rhodes Scholarship Finalist in 2011, I have returned to BC to advocate for a more robust advising office for students applying for fellowships. Especially for female applicants, however, there is more that can be done to encourage and support candidates.

LTE: A Clear Breach Of Procedure

The Heights • November 20, 2014

UGBC's approach to finding a new EVP was in blatant violation of the Constitution. The entire episode was disheartening, and it reflected a serious lack of transparency.

LTE: Ethics Hotline A Step In The Right Direction

The Heights • November 20, 2014

BC's new ethics reporting hotline is overdue. It is a step in the right direction that will allow members of the community to report problems without facing backlash.