Opinions
BC’s Spanish Program Needs To Let Teachers Teach
BC’s Spanish program is micromanaged, creating tense classroom environments and, ultimately, worse student experiences. The program needs to let its t...
Opinions
‘The Heights’ Endorses Andrew Cimino and Brody Whetzel for UGBC President and Vice President
The Heights is endorsing Andrew Cimino and Brody Whetzel for UGBC president and vice president. After in-depth discussions with all three teams an...
Butler Era Begins
Advice for Boston College’s Next President: Keep Up the Conversations
The appointment of Rev. Jack Butler, S.J., as Boston College’s next president marks a critical turning point for the University. With only two preside...
Opinions
There’s a Difference Between a Professor and a Graduate Assistant. BC Needs Clearer Course Listings.
The Morrissey College of Arts and Sciences falls short on transparency by failing to clearly disclose when graduate teaching assistants are teaching c...
Opinions
What ‘The Heights’ is Thankful For
I’m thankful for every bit of Mac 113—the navy-blue couches we inherited from Will’s childhood home, the bulky printer that malfunctions more often th...
Opinions
BC Must Further Prioritize AI Learning Opportunities For Faculty Members
On Nov. 30, 2022, ChatGPT launched for the public, forever altering the academic landscape. The sudden, widespread accessibility of the platform prese...
Opinions
The Heights’ Recommendations for BC’s Next University President
An email from Boston College’s Presidential Search Committee invited members of the BC community to share their thoughts on the future of the Universi...
Opinions
Kiosks Kill Connection. Slow Your Roll, BC Dining.
Despite their shiny, high-tech exterior, the pervasion of checkout kiosks throughout several of Boston College’s on-campus eateries is creating conges...
Opinions
You Can Force the Triple, but You Can’t Fend Off the Trouble: BC’s Housing Crisis Is Now
Last month, 2,394 incoming Boston College freshmen received an email that revealed long-awaited housing decisions. Students anxiously logged into thei...
Editorials
BC Needs A Leader To Initiate a New Era—That Shouldn’t Have To Be a Jesuit
The Heights’ prescription for the upcoming presidential search is twofold: broaden the search beyond the Jesuit order and select a candidate who value...
