By: The Heights Editorial Board
The Boston College community, as well as the larger Catholic community, recently lost an influential figure in Rev. Daniel J. Harrington, S.J., who passed away Feb. 7 after an extended battle with cancer.
Opinions, Editorials
New Photo Exhibit Shows Flexibility Of McMullen
By: The Heights Editorial Board
On Saturday, a new exhibit on inter-war Parisian photography will open up in the McMullen Museum of Art. The exhibit notably combines the efforts of undergraduates and the art department with the museum staff to create a relevant, international exhibit.
Opinions, Editorials
Eagles’ Dedication Earns Impressive Dual Beanpot
By: The Heights Editorial Board
Last season, the Boston College men’s ice hockey team set a school record when it won the Beanpot tournament for the fourth consecutive time. This year, the team set another record with a fifth consecutive Beanpot title. Also impressive is the fact that the BC women’s hockey team won the women’s Beanpot on Tuesday, marking the second time in the last five years that the BC hockey programs have swept the tournament.
Opinions, Letters To The Editor
LTE: BC Should Improve Handicap Access On Campus
The mission of the Disability Services Office says, “that students with disabilities [will] receive support services and accommodations that permit equal access to all Boston College programs and the opportunity to realize their potential and develop effective self-advocacy skills.” I just wish they would stick to that.
Opinions, Letters To The Editor
LTE: Socio-Economic Diversity And The FAFSA
The controversy surrounding previously unclear FAFSA policies touches a nerve on the Heights. Regardless of the reasons behind the oversight, which may have made the financial aid process more difficult for some students, it is a poor reflection on BC and was rightly corrected as soon as possible. The deeper questions about socio-economic diversity at BC that this incident has raised remain unresolved.
News, Column
Rhythm Of Life And Jazz
By: Alex Gaynor
Life can be a lot like jazz. The funny thing about jazz is that, contrary to many other genres of music, it doesn’t always come with a plan.
Opinions
COLUMN: Reflecting On Love
By: Jovani Hernandez
What do Smokey Robinson’s “Ooo Baby Baby,” Maxwell’s “Fortunate,” and Miguel’s “Adorn” have in common? They’re all love songs.
Opinions, Column
COLUMN: Defamiliarizing Ourselves
By: Patrick Angiolillo
Today we run the risk of becoming too familiar with things. In our daily lives we are often caught up in the familiar routines we have. We simply fall into the routine trap of everyday life, and there is nothing inherently wrong with that. So I propose we defamiliarize.
Opinions, Column
COLUMN: What Are You Leaving Behind?
By: Emma Vitale
My first year at Boston College spanned from August 2012 to May 2013, and it was quite the unforgettable year. Although I’m very happy that I have moved on from the Newton bus and have started to experience the perks of being an upperclassman, there are aspects of being a freshman that I’m sad to leave behind.
