The Heights

Overcoming Material Envy

Mahima Menghani • April 4, 2018

"Until BC begins to accept incoming students from different socioeconomic backgrounds, the University will continue to foster the homogenous environment that marginalizes students who fail to fit a stereotype, rather than creating the culture of acceptance that BC desperately needs."

Recognizing BC Exceptionalism

Josh Behrens • March 19, 2018

"More nefarious, however, (and more controversial) are the ways in which our BC Exceptionalism blindly trains the next generation of American exceptionalists."

Discussing Diversity On Campus

Madeleine Hughes • February 28, 2018

"It is all too easy to fall into the comfortable pattern of spending time with people who are similar to you. I struggle with it every day."

LTE: In Response to: “Impeachment Talk was Overreaction”

Letters • February 21, 2018

"If you supported diversity of opinion, you’d have spoken out against those who harassed Batsinelas and Mancini, who actively supported different opinions on campus, for breaking from commonly accepted beliefs during their campaign last year, or perhaps you’d have condemned the individual who asked friends to literally treat Michael Proietta like a toilet because of his 'controversial' opinions."

UGBC Candidates Debate Objectives for Diversity and Inclusion

Samantha Karl • February 7, 2018

The candidates were then asked a series of probing questions about their knowledge of current initiatives for diversity on campus and their plans to enhance the experiences of underrepresented individuals.

Admin’s Response is Necessary Acknowledgement of Student Demands

The Heights Editorial Board • December 4, 2017

" It is certainly difficult to guarantee that a diverse group of candidates will be available and suitable to hire, and BC has made progress in the past couple of years in hiring a high proportion of AHANA faculty."

Admin Proposals on Diversity, Inclusion Met With Hope, Skepticism

Cole Dady • December 3, 2017

In interviews this week, student leaders indicated that they wonder whether the administration can meet its proposals by implementing concrete changes.

Class of 2021 Most Diverse in BC’s History

Chris Russo • November 5, 2017

“Boston College is determined to make higher education accessible to excellent students of all socioeconomic backgrounds,” Director of Undergraduate Admission John Mahoney said to The Chronicle.

Reflecting on “Silence is Still Violence”

Craig Ford • October 25, 2017

"Now, we’re ready for action, and that involves conversations with decision makers in a spirit of accountability."

Local University Presidents Discuss Lack of Representation on Boards

Chris Russo • April 9, 2017

Jackie Jenkins Scott, former president of Wheelock College, believes that when universities use the word “we,” many marginalized groups are not included in this “we.”

Breaking the Course Comfort Zone

Kelsey Connors • April 9, 2017

"It is so easy to take what we see and hear as the truth, allow it to take root, and grow in our minds until it becomes a fully formed opinion or belief. These are the seeds of prejudice, the beginnings of immigration bans."

BC Must Support Diversity Amid Changing Visa Policies

The Heights Editorial Board • March 29, 2017

"Regardless of what this administration believes, diversity is what already does, and always will, make this country great."