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LTE: BC Students For Justice In Palestine Supports Northeastern University Counterpart

The Heights March 18, 2014
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On March 7, the administration of Northeastern University responded to student activists from Students for Justice in Palestine distributing mock eviction notices in dormitories by suspending the student organization and charged two members of the organization with "endangering behavior." This reaction is embarrassing on the part of Northeastern University.


New Funds Afford Way To Recognize Junior Faculty

The Heights Editorial Board March 17, 2014
By: The Heights Editorial Board

David Miele was recently named as the first Sesquicentennial Challenge chair, the first of up to 10 chairs that the University is planning to establish for assistant professors. The establishment of such chairs is a rarity, as most universities reserve endowed chairs for senior, tenured faculty, and BC should continue to recognize junior faculty.


Pro Day T-shirts Send The Wrong Message

The Heights Editorial Board March 17, 2014
By: The Heights Editorial Board

During BC football's annual NFL Pro Day, every BC player competing wore a maroon shirt emblazoned with "EXCELLED." The message that these shirts conveyed-that these players have already fulfilled the University's motto, "Ever to Excel"-is worthy of note and concern.


LTE: BC Should Be More Transparent With Endowment

The Heights March 17, 2014
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As an alumnus of Boston College, this is the time of year which I am again reminded of BC's fundraising efforts in the form of the twice weekly calls from well-meaning undergraduates who solicit donations. Again, I am reminded that since I graduated in the early '80s I have not given one nickel to BC.


Johnny Hockey Or King Cobra

Tommy Meloro March 17, 2014
By: Tommy Meloro

Players on BC's men's hockey team are familiar to Superfans, but a few members of the team are deserving of the badge of honor that is a nickname.


Athletics’ Indecision Hurts BC Basketball

The Heights Editorial Board March 17, 2014
By: The Heights Editorial Board

Donahue was told last Thursday that he would return next year, according to Sports Illustrated, but as of press time there has still been no word from the athletic department about the coach's status. Although it is debatable whether Donahue deserves to keep his job next season, there is no denying that BC has handled the days since the basketball team's season-ending loss last Wednesday very sloppily.


LTE: BCSSH shortens name to SSH

The Heights March 17, 2014
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In case a five-letter acronym is too long and unwieldy to use casually in conversation, the student organization formerly known as BCSSH has changed its name to Students for Sexual Health (SSH) as we move forward in promoting sexual health awareness and resources on Boston College's campus and beyond.


Watching Us Watch ’12 Years A Slave’

Nate Fisher March 16, 2014
By: Nate Fisher

Steve McQueen leapt up and down like a punk rocker when he won Best Picture. "I hate that guy," I said. And so another awards season came and went. It was a foregone conclusion, really. Prettified movies about "important" subjects are eternal shoo-ins for Academy Awards.


BC ResLife’s Health Review

Joseph Castlen March 16, 2014
By: Joseph Castlen

While most BC students already know exactly where they want to live, few have probably considered the health outlook of their chosen living space.


Why Do Investment Banking?

John Morrison March 16, 2014
Many students jump right into finance jobs, such as those with investment banks, without stopping to consider the social use of their jobs and their own personal satisfaction. Before juniors and seniors commit to 80-plus hour work weeks, they should step back and ask a few questions of themselves.

Live Long And Laugh

Samantha Costanzo March 16, 2014
Laughing at life's idiosyncrasies is easy, even if you're 100 years old and have seen it all.

Live In NYC At Least Once

Mary Kate Nolan March 16, 2014
By: Mary Kate Nolan

While most Boston College students choose to take internships in Boston, many want a change of scenery and move to America's most famous metropolis, just four hours south. Although New York City may be intimidating, it is my belief that every American should live in the city for some portion of his or her life.


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