The Heights

A 1/292 Chance of Being Happy?

John Miotti • January 27, 2016

We are so desperate to improve the quality of our lives—our happiness—that we unconsciously ignore the numbers. It is our innate hope that creates optimists instead of realists.

In Support of the Iran Nuclear Deal

Conor Sheehy • January 27, 2016

While it is not a perfect solution, it is plain to see that the deal achieves the primary goal of the international community: preventing Iran from building nuclear weapons, and preventing a nuclear arms race in the Middle East.

A Broad Perspective: Memories From a Semester at Home

James Lucey • January 24, 2016

People often hear stories of juniors who studied abroad. But what about the juniors who decided to stay at BC?

This is Holy Ground: A Message to the Class of 2016

Nick Genovese • January 24, 2016

Nick Genovese muses over the holy mission of Boston College and offers words of advice to the Class of 2016.

Congratulations to Jerry York on 1,000 Wins

The Heights Editorial Board • January 24, 2016

York has spent the past 22 years representing the best of the University both on and off the ice, ensuring excellence from both himself and his teams.

A Response to “Why Bernie Sanders’ Policies Make Sense.”

Letters • January 24, 2016

It is not surprising to see Boston College students “Feeling the Bern,” but I believe Mr. Behrens’s column supporting Sanders misses a few points.

Promoting the Bookstore Price Matching Program

The Heights Editorial Board • January 24, 2016

The program encourages students to shop at BC by incentivizing them. Now, when the Bookstore matches an online price, students will be able to receive their books immediately and save shipping costs.

BC has the Opportunity to Support Community Programs

The Heights Editorial Board • January 24, 2016

Investing in the community surrounding BC shows genuine interest in improvement. While this money went to beautification, further installments of the $2.5 million will be used for causes to be determined.

‘If You Could Fight Anyone in History, Who Would It Be?

The Heights • January 24, 2016

In this Monday's edition of 'Voices from the Dustbowl,' we asked students 'if you could fight anyone in history, who would it be?'

Mental Health and the Got Time? Campaign

Sean Sudol • January 24, 2016

Rather than fault students for their temporal mismanagement, the Got Time? campaign should consider how modern education reinforces and ingrains a lifestyle that leads to increasing mental unwellness.

Defending the Foodstagram

Valerie Cherbero • January 24, 2016

Food does more than just physically sustain us—it provides comfort, connection, and perhaps even love. It can bridge any cultural gap and forge bonds between anyone willing to prepare a dish or take a bite. Instagram facilitates this relationship, allowing the emotional bonds of the dinner table to preserve in an increasingly globalized world.

Pushing Back Populism in the 2016 Elections

Chase Schaub • January 24, 2016

America must resist the temptation of populism and unify behind a rational candidate. It is true that this election cycle lacks extremely strong candidates, but some more moderate ones are capable of leading our nation.