“Based on what seems to me to be a proper understanding of the spiritual nature of many of the “mental health” problems that affect most students, BC does an admirable job in making resources available for maintaining our emotional well-being.”
Becoming Accustomed to Acronyms
“I thought I couldn’t be fazed. After all, once you learn how to simultaneously wear leggings, shorts, and jeans underneath your sweatpants, everything else seems like a breeze. Then I got to Boston College.”
News in the Next Century
We invite you to join us in celebrating 100 years of The Heights.
Finding Balance in the Future
“When you stop stressing and just relax, things can sort of fall into place.”
Freshmen and the Mouse: TU/TD
It’s these trials and tribulations that shape us into who we are. College just makes this process all the more emphatic.
How Are You Feeling About This Coming School Year at BC?
In this Thursday’s edition of ‘Voices from the Dustbowl,’ we asked students how they were feeling about this coming school year at Boston College. Featured Image by Margaux Eckert
When White Supremacy Came to Boston
“Remember how many laughed at Trump when he announced his candidacy, and how many similarly laughed off the alt-right as internet weirdos? No one is laughing now. Irony has become reality.”
The Value of a Catholic Education
“BC’s Catholic heritage gives it permission to ask students to grapple with questions of human fulfillment, a privilege not afforded to secular universities.”
Statement From The Heights Editorial Board Regarding LTE by John King
“We apologize to all those affected, especially BCPD and the victim, and hope to continue an important dialogue with BCPD moving forward.”
LTE: A Response to “BCPD Does Not Report Student’s Alleged Sexual Assault in September”
“While we can reasonably assume that riding in an UBER, a LYFT, a taxi or the MBTA may have inherent dangers, general statements to the community about these risks do not meet the ‘serious and continuing threat’ requirements of the Clery Act. I believe this can be a point of confusion for some in our community.”