The Heights

A Success, And With It, A Challenge For Climate Justice

The Heights Editorial Board • October 4, 2015

CJBC takes advantage of its new RSO status with last Friday's protest, but experiences a low a turnout.

Developing A Campus Voice To Defend ‘Our Common Home’

The Heights Editorial Board • October 1, 2015

Taking on the Pope's encyclical, Boston College brought several prominent environmental speakers to campus over the last week.

LTE: Boston College Does Not Stand In Solidarity With Pope On Climate Justice

Opinions • September 20, 2015

The University is not on board with Pope Francis's Encyclical—a move consistent with BC's lackluster stances on important, activist issues.

A Long Road To Recognition Ends For Climate Justice, With A Stipulation

Gus Merrell • September 17, 2015

They now have provisional status as a registered student organizations.

Climate Justice Offered Recognition With Probationary Status

The Heights Editorial Board • September 16, 2015

CJBC has now become a registered RSO, but they are still facing some unexpected restrictions.

University Formally Recognizes Climate Justice As Student Organization

Carolyn Freeman • September 14, 2015

The group gained prominence on campus this past school year, when it staged a series of vigils, protests, and educational events.

LTE: Letter In Response To VPSA Barb Jones

Opinions • April 29, 2015

Another letter that responds to the previous letter to the editor from Barb Jones on divestment.

LTE: A Letter From Chris Marchese To Barb Jones

Opinions • April 23, 2015

In response to a recent Letter to the Editor from Vice President of Student Affairs Barbs Jones, Chris Marchese has a statement to make about free speech on BC's campus.

Climate Justice’s Overnight Vigil Ends With Alleged BCPD Encounter In Morning

Carolyn Freeman • April 16, 2015

The students participating in the overnight vigil plan to present Leahy with a list of demands when he arrives in the morning.

LTE: A Letter On Climate Justice From VPSA Barb Jones

Opinions • April 16, 2015

A letter from Barb Jones on the recent unrest and calls to action on campus stirred up by Climate Justice.

Climate Justice’s Potential Path To Legitimacy

The Heights Editorial Board • April 16, 2015

By playing within the rules, Climate Justice might be able to accomplish more.

LTE: Letter From Climate Justice At Boston College

The Heights • April 13, 2015

Climate Justice at Boston College comments on the most recent protest that happened on campus—one that saw the participation of 150.