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LTE: In Response to "Leahy Addresses Faculty at Convocation"

LTE: In Response to “Leahy Addresses Faculty at Convocation”

Letters September 5, 2019

We, the members of Climate Justice at Boston College, read the August 29 article about Fr. Leahy’s convocation address with hope. We applaud Fr. Leahy’s stated commitment to BC’s “long-standing...

Words Aren’t Enough to Fight BC’s Battles

Jack Goldman June 5, 2019
Outgoing news editor Jack Goldman considers whether or not Boston College's community has failed itself by shirking responsibility for larger issues plaguing the community.

‘The New England Classic’ Calls for Abolition​​ of UGBC

Jack Miller April 28, 2019
The New England Classic is making good on its promise—by campaigning against the Undergraduate Government of BC for not making good on its own.
The Week in Photos: 4/3 - 4/10

The Week in Photos: 4/3 – 4/10

Heights Photography April 11, 2019
This past week, The Heights covered stories on BC student speakers, baseball, women’s lacrosse, and football’s annual Spring Game. Here’s the week summed up in photos.
Student Assembly Passes Resolutions on University Investment, New Structure

Student Assembly Passes Resolutions on University Investment, New Structure

Danny Flynn April 7, 2019
Student Assembly passed a resolution calling upon the University to release reports listing mutual funds in the endowment. SA also passed a resolution altering the body’s size and structure.
'Solidarity at BC' Panelists Define Service

‘Solidarity at BC’ Panelists Define Service

Jack Miller March 25, 2019
Sponsored by the Arrupe International Immersion Program, “Solidarity at BC: For and With Others” began by asking audience members to write down their definition of solidarity.

UPDATE: Osaghae and Brooks Win UGBC Pres. and E.V.P. Elections in Landslide

Jack Goldman February 19, 2019
Michael Osaghae, MCAS '20, and Tiffany Brooks, MCAS '21, defeated Taylor Jackson, MCAS '21, and Alejandro Perez, MCAS '21, to become UGBC President and Executive Vice President.

Osaghae and Brooks Win UGBC Pres. and E.V.P. Elections in Landslide

Jack Goldman February 14, 2019
Michael Osaghae, MCAS ’20, and Tiffany Brooks, MCAS ’21, defeated Taylor Jackson, MCAS ’21, and Alejandro Perez, MCAS ’21, to become UGBC's President and Executive Vice President.
Climate Justice BC Referendum to Appear on UGBC Ballot

Climate Justice BC Referendum to Appear on UGBC Ballot

Grace Christenson February 11, 2019
This year, the question “Should Boston College withhold investments from the fossil fuel industry?” will appear on the presidential elections ballot for the Undergraduate Government of Boston College.

UGBC Candidates Discuss Differences in Perspectives, Priorities in Final Debate

Grace Christenson and Jack Miller February 11, 2019
The two teams running for the UGBC Presidency and Executive Vice Presidency met in Robsham Theater on Sunday night for the final debate of the campaign.

Ahead of Debates, UGBC Candidates Release Official Platforms

Grace Christenson February 6, 2019
The election kickoff for the Undergraduate Government of Boston College presidential race took place Monday night, where the two remaining presidential teams disclosed their official platforms.
Three Teams File to Run for UGBC Presidency, Executive Vice Presidency

Three Teams File to Run for UGBC Presidency, Executive Vice Presidency

Jack Goldman January 30, 2019
The candidates for president will be Reid Aguilar, MCAS ’22; Taylor Jackson, MCAS ’21; and Michael Osaghae, chair of the AHANA+ Leadership Council and MCAS ’20.
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