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Op-Ed: Faculty Advancing Racial Equity Endorsement

Op-Ed: Faculty Advancing Racial Equity Endorsement

Faculty for Justice May 2, 2021

Following the recent wave of racist incidents on Boston College’s campus and an insufficient administrative response, some BC students have raised a question: “Where are the faculty?” Many BC faculty...

Being A Minority Is Not Easy, We Must Stand Together

Being A Minority Is Not Easy, We Must Stand Together

Isabella Nassar May 2, 2021

Speaking from my experience being a Latina, I can tell you that being a minority is not easy. While I think most people today are much more aware than in the past of the struggles that minorities face,...

A Bittersweet Sunset To Freshman Year

A Bittersweet Sunset To Freshman Year

Cameron Walker May 2, 2021

Walking from Upper Campus to the gym at 6 a.m. changes a person. One morning a few weeks ago, while walking to the gym, I witnessed possibly the most gorgeous sunrise I’ve ever seen. The sun glowed...

Thumbs Up, Thumbs Down: Week Of May 3

Opinions May 2, 2021

Thumbs Up  Comfort Water BottleYoung children often have a special stuffed animal or blanket that they take with them everywhere they go. College students also have a comfort item: a reusable...

University President Rev. William P. Leahy, S.J., Issues Statement in Response to April 26 'Heights' Article

University President Rev. William P. Leahy, S.J., Issues Statement in Response to April 26 ‘Heights’ Article

Letters April 27, 2021
The Heights article of April 26, 2021 describing allegations against Fr. Ted Dziak contains erroneous and irresponsible claims about me and my role as President of Boston College. A response is necessary.
Boston College's Response To COVID-19 Was Irresponsible And Negligent

Boston College’s Response To COVID-19 Was Irresponsible And Negligent

Scott Baker April 25, 2021

When I learned Boston College had made the decision to return for the fall semester in person, while the College of the Holy Cross—where my little sister, Lizzie, is a freshman—decided to go virtual,...

Thumbs Up, Thumbs Down: Week Of April 26

Opinions April 25, 2021

Thumbs Up:  Earth Day Thursday was the 51st annual Earth Day since 1970. President Joe Biden hosted the Leaders Summit on Climate on Thursday and Friday in order to discuss the urgency and benefits...

Editorial: Boston College Should Expand Core Renewal Courses To All Students

Editorial: Boston College Should Expand Core Renewal Courses To All Students

The Heights Editorial Board April 25, 2021

Boston College should expand access to interdisciplinary Core Renewal courses beyond first-year students in order to keep upperclassmen engaged in the core curriculum. BC’s process of revamping its...

A Green New Deal Makes Economic And Environmental Sense

A Green New Deal Makes Economic And Environmental Sense

Sophie Carter April 25, 2021

Last Tuesday, U.S. Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez of New York and Massachusetts’ own U.S. Senator Ed Markey took the ambitious steps to formally reintroduce their signature bill, the Green...

The Power Of Meditation

The Power Of Meditation

Indira Marzbani April 22, 2021

When someone says the word “meditation,” what immediately comes to mind? Do you picture a Buddhist monk sitting cross-legged in a robe? Or maybe you’ve had the unfortunate experience of being bombarded...

Editorial: Boston College Should Allocate More Funds To Campus Ministry To Employ Non-Catholic Chaplains

Editorial: Boston College Should Allocate More Funds To Campus Ministry To Employ Non-Catholic Chaplains

The Heights Editorial Board April 18, 2021

Boston College should allocate more funding to Campus Ministry so that it can expand its staff by hiring chaplains of other faiths. Campus Ministry is an integral part of many students’ experiences...

Breathe Easy And Get A Houseplant

Breathe Easy And Get A Houseplant

Alli Hargrove April 18, 2021

Earlier this semester, my roommates and I had to endure an unfortunate reality that has been all too familiar to Boston College students this year: quarantine. Per Massachusetts regulations, BC requires...

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