A resource center is an essential requirement for providing LGBTQ+ students a sense of belonging on campus in the face of administrative opposition.
Top Story, Administration, News, On Campus
BC Will Officially Integrate LGBTQ+ Programming and Support Into BAIC This Summer, Administrators Announce
Boston College will officially integrate its LGBTQ+ programming and support into the Thea Bowman AHANA and Intercultural Center (BAIC) this summer, according to an email sent to the BC community on Friday afternoon.
News, On Campus
SA Passes a Resolution Expressing Support for Creation of LGBTQ+ Resource Center
The Student Assembly (SA) unanimously voted to pass a resolution expressing its support of continued proposals for an on-campus LGBTQ+ resource center at its meeting Tuesday night. The resolution is a written notice of support for the GLBTQ+ Leadership Council (GLC) that responds to a recent Boston Globe article about calls for the University to open an LGBTQ+ resource center on campus.
Op-Ed, Opinions
I’m the Only Girl on a Male Floor: My Experience Navigating BC Housing as a Transgender Woman
Due to recent anti-trans laws and anti-trans rhetoric, I feel obligated to share on behalf of the transgender community a sliver of what I go through on campus and the lack of support BC’s queer community receives from the University.
Metro
A Queer Pastor Fights to Prove That Christianity Can Be Inclusive
The pastor stood at the pulpit, head bowed. “Let us pray,” recited Rev. Nikira Hernandez as Lady Gaga’s “Born This Way” began to blast through the speakers of the sanctuary. I'm beautiful in my way 'cause God makes no mistakes I'm on the right track, baby, I was born this way Don't hide yourself in...
News, On Campus, Off Campus, Top Story
Several Newton Councilors Call on BC to Expand LGBTQ+ Resources As Petition Gains Traction
Several Newton city councilors signed a petition calling on Boston College to open an LGBTQ+ resource center and include gender identity in the University’s discrimination policy, according to Patch.
Top Story, News, On Campus
Boston College Rebrands BAIC, Incorporates LGBTQ+ Resources into Center
Boston College will rebrand the Thea Bowman AHANA Intercultural Center (BAIC) as the Thea Bowman Intercultural Center starting this summer, dropping the AHANA acronym and incorporating resources for LGBTQ+ students under its umbrella.
News, On Campus, Featured Story
Affirm Lab Conducts Two Studies About Supporting Transgender Youth
The Affirm Lab, a research team at Boston College whose goal is to improve care for stigmatized youth, is currently conducting two studies to assess how mental health clinics and schools can better support transgender youth.
News, Featured Story
GLC Celebrates Pride Week With BC Community
Pride Week, held by UGBC’s GLBTQ+ Leadership Council (GLC), is a week-long series of events that celebrates queer joy on campus. The events were held from Oct. 11, which is National Coming Out Day, through Friday
News
Arkes Denounces Same-Sex Marriage, Abortion at BC Republicans Event
In a lecture that came just two weeks after the Vatican released a statement saying the church does not have the power to bless same-sex unions, Arkes—who said he has “friends who are gay who are reserved about same-sex marriage”—argued that natural law only permits marriages between men and women.
