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Gopal Patel Emphasizes the Role of Faith in the Fight Against Climate Change

Gopal Patel Emphasizes the Role of Faith in the Fight Against Climate Change

Olivia Joung February 11, 2022
Environmental activist and consultant Gopal Patel highlighted in a lecture on Feb. 8 a unique and unlikely asset in the fight against climate change—faith.
A Look Inside BC’s $3.8 Billion Endowment

A Look Inside BC’s $3.8 Billion Endowment

Erin Shannon and Haley Hockin October 31, 2021
In the 1970s, when Boston College’s endowment hovered around $5 million, it would have been difficult to predict the powerhouse that BC’s endowment would eventually become. This past fiscal year, the endowment reached its all-time high: $3.8 billion.
‘Oil’ Play Delivers Thought-provoking Performances

‘Oil’ Play Delivers Thought-provoking Performances

Katherine Canniff October 24, 2021
The Boston College Theatre Department's production of Ella Hickson's play 'Oil' contemplated people's concerning dependence on fossil fuels.
BC Republicans President Criticizes Protestors at CJBC Demonstration

BC Republicans President Criticizes Protestors at CJBC Demonstration

Victor Stefanescu May 27, 2021
The May 7 protest on the Quad centered around student speeches and came after an off-campus protest advertised—but not officially hosted, according to club leaders—by CJBC, was canceled on May 3. 
Leahy’s Leadership Is Not Jesuit: In Response to: “Complaints About Boston College Priest”

Leahy’s Leadership Is Not Jesuit: In Response to: “Complaints About Boston College Priest”

Letters May 27, 2021

During his tenure at Boston College, University President Rev. William P. Leahy, S.J., has made a big deal out of living one’s life in accordance with Jesuit values.  Shortly after becoming...

SA Proposes Official Resource Guides, Confirms Five Nominees

SA Proposes Official Resource Guides, Confirms Five Nominees

Amy Palmer May 3, 2021
On Thursday, the Student Assembly (SA) of UGBC voted against an act that allows for the consultation of previous UGBC members. It also passed an act concerning official UGBC resource guides and confirmed five nominees for the 2021-22 academic year.
A Message To Prospective Students: Boston College Is Still Homophobic

A Message To Prospective Students: Boston College Is Still Homophobic

Scott Baker April 11, 2021

With the approaching May 1 deadline for high school seniors to decide whether or not to accept an offer of admission to Boston College, some students may find themselves wondering what navigating college...

Editorial: Boston College Should Validate LGBTQ+ Students And Establish A Resource Center

Editorial: Boston College Should Validate LGBTQ+ Students And Establish A Resource Center

The Heights Editorial Board March 28, 2021

Boston College should validate its LGBTQ+ students by breaking from the Vatican regarding its recent statement that the Catholic Church cannot bless same-sex marriages and that such relationships are...

UGBC Passes Resolution To Create Division of Environmental Sustainability

UGBC Passes Resolution To Create Division of Environmental Sustainability

Emma Dawson March 18, 2021
The resolution removes environment and sustainability from under the Student Initiatives (SI) branch of UGBC, making it its own division.
Schiller Institute Hosts Second Environmental Racism Panel

Schiller Institute Hosts Second Environmental Racism Panel

Erin Shannon March 13, 2021
The Schiller Institute collaborated with BC’s Forum on Racial Justice in America to host an environmental racism panel on Feb. 23 over Zoom. Mizelle and two other panelists spoke about the convergence of environmental and racial issues. 
Bracher and Russi Win UGBC Pres., VP Election

Bracher and Russi Win UGBC Pres., VP Election

Jack Bracher and Gianna Russi, both MCAS ’22, will be the next president and vice president, respectively, of the Undergraduate Government of Boston College. The team won 1,289 of 3,208 total votes, or 40 percent, in Tuesday’s election.
UGBC Presidential Candidates Meet for Final Debate

UGBC Presidential Candidates Meet for Final Debate

Brandon Kenney and Emma Dawson March 1, 2021
The four candidates for president of the Undergraduate Government of Boston College—Spencer Sandusky and Kevork Atinizian, both CSOM ’22, and Urwa Hameed and Jack Bracher, both MCAS ’22—met for a final debate on Sunday ahead of Tuesday’s election.
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