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Taking Status Out of Fashion

Taking Status Out of Fashion

Anna Long September 30, 2018
"This isn’t just a personal issue, it’s a social one."
Living in the Moment to Better Your Future

Living in the Moment to Better Your Future

Shannon Lyons September 30, 2018
"These are the moments where we want to grip our desks and refuse to let go."
Hitting Rock Bottom to Get Back Up

Hitting Rock Bottom to Get Back Up

Vaughn Feighan September 30, 2018
"There’s one thing, though, that I hope is similar: I hope you face-plant on the ground of rock bottom at some point in your life."
Global Public Health Initiative Is Positive Development for University's Future

Global Public Health Initiative Is Positive Development for University’s Future

The Heights Editorial Board September 23, 2018
"As rival universities integrate similar programs into their curriculum...it is evident that BC recognizes the necessity to keep up with rival institutions."
I Need To Stop Talking About Emails: TU/TD

I Need To Stop Talking About Emails: TU/TD

TU/TD September 23, 2018
"Thanks, BC, for giving us not what we want, but what we need."
Beyond Addiction, Technology Is a Necessity

Beyond Addiction, Technology Is a Necessity

Luis Fialho September 23, 2018
"This isn’t a new trend—anyone with cochlear implants or pacemakers is aware of the naturalization of technology."
Experiencing College as a Trans Student

Experiencing College as a Trans Student

Sabel Flynn September 23, 2018
"Essentially, the school anticipates that students engaging with gender theory will riot and cause problems."
Reaffirming My Love for BC

Reaffirming My Love for BC

Annie Sheehan September 23, 2018
"I hadn’t thought about the unique BC-isms that contribute so strongly to my happiness here in probably two years—but then my little brother moved into a triple in Keyes North four weeks ago."
You Don't Listen to 'Pretty Much Everything'

You Don’t Listen to ‘Pretty Much Everything’

Benjamin Errichetti September 23, 2018
"To not ask these questions is to not care about what you’re listening to. And if you don’t care, why are you listening?"
Editorial: "BC After Hours" is Positive Initiative for Student Life

Editorial: “BC After Hours” is Positive Initiative for Student Life

The Heights Editorial Board September 16, 2018
"In some ways it’s a compromise, but it demonstrates a recognition of some longtime asks from students."
Chill Out and Be a Kid

Chill Out and Be a Kid

Robert Walmsley September 16, 2018
"No, I didn’t land a big internship with a Big Three or Big Four, nor am I Tom Hanks from Big."
Escaping Our Aversion to Vulnerability

Escaping Our Aversion to Vulnerability

Shannon Lyons September 16, 2018
"Now go make them like you. You have three seconds."
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