The Heights

Encouraging Relief for Puerto Rico

Marta Seitz • January 21, 2018

"Unfortunately, we seem to file away disasters from Puerto Rico as distant, foreign news occurring miles away from our safe little college bubble."

Escaping Stereotypes, Taking Control

Mahima Menghani • January 21, 2018

"I realized that I have been intentionally resisting the categorizations that an ignorant society has created for South Asian students, especially throughout my first year in college."

Admin’s Response is Necessary Acknowledgement of Student Demands

The Heights Editorial Board • December 4, 2017

" It is certainly difficult to guarantee that a diverse group of candidates will be available and suitable to hire, and BC has made progress in the past couple of years in hiring a high proportion of AHANA faculty."

An Uncertain Future: TU/TD

TU/TD • December 3, 2017

"You abandon Guy and the bliss of Flavortown and binge the newest Netflix original series before you settle for a show with eight seasons you’ve watched three times already."

Appreciating the Cultural Significance of Coffee

Joanna Yuelys • December 3, 2017

"The difference between my Yiayia and I is that I grew up in the fast-paced culture of New York in an American society where productivity determines worth, and she grew up starving under inhumane circumstances during World War II, coming to America and working hard for everything she had. For her, coffee was her break, a time to recharge and refuel in order to persevere through the difficult circumstances she had been dealt."

The Overwhelming Chaos of Black Friday

Lucia Madero • December 3, 2017

"We are stuck in a bubble that encourages us to be materialistic people, starting with the advertisements, coupons, and sale events that constantly surround us. Though it is not an easy suggestion, it might be interesting to see how we felt if we operated more like the Spanish do on a daily basis."

Recognizing the Value of Fear

Shannon Lyons • December 3, 2017

"Rather than seeing fear as a weakness or a burden, what if we began to view it as a springboard for opportunity? What if, instead of allowing it to slow us down, we began to interpret it as our body’s natural way of preparing for greatness?"

How Many Hours Do You Think You’re Going to Procrastinate During Finals?

The Heights • December 3, 2017

In this Monday's edition of 'Voices from the Dustbowl,' we asked students how many hours they think they're going to procrastinate during finals. Featured Image by Margaux Eckert

LTE: In Response to: “On Anniversary of Trump’s Election, Union Calls for BC to Drop Appeal”

Letters • November 30, 2017

"We are deeply disappointed that your administration has asked Trump NLRB appointees to reverse the very rights of graduate student workers to unionize."