As Kate Canavan, newly appointed chair of the Undergraduate Government of Boston College’s environmental committee, is concentrating on leading her group to an increased presence on campus.
Palestinian Legislator Highlights Tensions Between Israel and Palestine
“This has to be resolved on the basis of political, legal, moral, human terms. There is no other solution,” Palestinian legislator Hanan Ashrawi said.
UGBC Calls For Divestment From Fossil Fuels
The resolution was sponsored by Ellen O’Brien, MCAS ’20; and co-sponsored by Nicholas Stubblefield, MCAS ’20; Kate Canavan, MCAS ’21; Ignacio Fletcher, MCAS ’20; and Samuel Szemerenyi, MCAS ’20.
Recognizing BC Exceptionalism
“More nefarious, however, (and more controversial) are the ways in which our BC Exceptionalism blindly trains the next generation of American exceptionalists.”
Climate Justice at BC and Investment Club Debate Divestment from Fossil Fuels
Members of Climate Justice at Boston College (CJBC) debated members of the BC Investment Club (BCIC) Monday over divestment from fossil fuels. Matthew Barad, a member of CJBC and MCAS ’19, opened by explaining that, as the world is moving away from oil and gas drilling, staying invested in these industries would lead to short-term…
Frontis and Sheikh For UGBC President, EVP
“Considering the actions that BC needs for the coming year, Frontis and Sheikh have proven themselves to be qualified advocates for all students.”
LTE: CJBC Responds to “With Investment Returns of 13.4 Percent, BC’s Endowment Hits $2.4 Billion”
“While we in Climate Justice at BC (CJBC) support BC’s right to increase our university’s endowment, we fervently believe that investing in fossil fuels is in direct opposition to BC’s Jesuit Catholic values.”
A Path Forward for Activism at BC
“For one of the first times in four years, I feel a semblance of a connection between the stated values of my institution and its actions.”
When Noah Won’t Be Able to Save the Mods
“Because we as humans tend to be self-centered, many people’s immediate response to our changing climate is wondering how it will affect ‘me.’ I’ve got news.”
UGBC Makes Environmental Recommendations for BC
The recommendations came out of a semester- long effort by the Environmental Committee of UGBC in conjunction with the Environmental Caucus.