Boston College should allocate more funding to Campus Ministry so that it can expand its staff by hiring chaplains of other faiths. Campus Ministry is an integral part of many students’ experiences at BC, regardless of their religious affiliation. It sponsors several retreats and service immersion programs that it stresses are “open to students of…
Girardot: BC’s Reliance on Adjuncts is Exploitative
I began the investigation into these numbers two years ago when I was a reporter, not a columnist, for The Heights. The benefit of sharing this information in the form of a column rather than a news article is that I can say, without penalty: These numbers are insane. They are insulting. They are exploitative.
To be Pro-Life, Be Pro-Climate
To be pro-life is exactly as it sounds: to support living beings and, in turn, prevent and protect them from danger. Some people who claim to be part of the pro-life movement have advocated for anti-climate policies that directly threaten people’s lives. Political parties have co-opted pro-life values while simultaneously advocating for anti-life policies regarding…
Some of BC’s Actions Go Against Jesuit Ideals
“To the administration of BC: Fall in line with the principles that this institution preaches, or change the principles entirely.”
Editorial: New ED Policy Forces Students to Pick BC Over Competitors
” Overall, the decision risks alienating students for whom financial aid is a significant factor in their college choice, as well as students who attend low-resource high schools who do not have a counselor to keep up with rapid changes in BC’s admissions process. It may also lead to a more Catholic and wealthier university, limiting diversity and accessibility.”
A Different Way of Treating Mental Disorders
“Playing catch may seem like a simple task, but remember that the effort in doing so correlates to what we have learned from who we have defined as different.”
Rigby Reflects on Time With Homeboy Industries
School of Social Work graduate Kathryn Rigby returned to BC on Wednesday to talk about her time as a Jesuit Volunteer with Homeboy Industries, a nonprofit that rehabilitates individuals who formerly were in gangs or have served time in prison.
Jesuit College Student Government Leaders Create Alliance
Student government presidents at the United States’ 28 Jesuit colleges and universities, as well as St. John’s College in Belize and Campion College in Canada, announced the creation of the Jesuit Student Government Alliance (JSGA) on Oct. 5.
Grendler Receives Award in Jesuit Studies
Paul F. Grendler received the George E. Ganss, S.J., Award in Jesuit Studies for his significant contributions to the field and delivered the keynote address at the fourth annual Feore Family Lecture Series.
Across the Pond and to the Pulpit
After growing up in the middle of political and religious unrest in Ireland, Rev. Oliver P. Rafferty, S.J. now teaches about some of the historical events he live.