The Heights

Reasons I Can’t Study Right Now

William Flautt • December 14, 2014

Think outside of your universe. Think of the bigger picture. Know that saying, "that's not me" is not enough. Start saying, "that shouldn't be anyone."

LTE: A Reminder About Activism

The Heights • December 13, 2014

It is important that students are speaking up for what they value—it is also important for students to value progressive activism.

Response To Lindsey Murphy’s “LTE: Change Cannot Be Promoted Through Silence”

The Heights • December 11, 2014

As college students in particular, we have a duty to transform an emotionally charged public issue with reasoned argument. A Nov. 22 article in The Spectator by Brendan O’Neill laments that “at one...

Students Rally For Change On Campus

The Heights Editorial Board • December 8, 2014

Non-violent student protest is becoming an increasingly relevant tool in achieving the social justice aims BC espouses.

Photos: Students March Across Campus Protesting Ferguson Decision

Emily Fahey • November 25, 2014

Dozens of Boston College students—including many members of the Black Student Forum—marched across campus Monday night, and gathered in front of Boston College Police Department headquarters to protest the grand jury decision tonight not to indict Ferguson officer Darren Wilson.

BC Students Protest Ferguson Ruling On Campus

Julie Orenstein • November 25, 2014

Dozens of BC students, including many members of the Black Student Forum, marched across campus and gathered in front of BCPD headquarters to protest the grand jury decision tonight not to indict Ferguson officer Darren Wilson.

Bringing Social Justice Conversations Into A Public Forum

The Heights Editorial Board • October 20, 2014

At a university with a commitment to social justice, the Social Justice Coalition successfully creates a needed forum for specific clubs to meet, exchange ideas, and collaborate.

From Hong Kong With Protests

Diana Kim • October 15, 2014

Over the last few weeks, the protests in Hong Kong have garnered much international support. It is worth taking the time, however, to listen to some unheard points of view from the city itself.

Power Negotiations, Or How To Hold The University Hostage

Andrew Millette • October 6, 2014

In this day and age, students at BC have forgotten the most important aspect of negotiation. If they were to look to BC's past, they would find some good examples in how to negotiate from former students.

Students Rally For Trayvon Martin

Samantha Costanzo • April 6, 2012

For one, Trayvon Martin's tragic story hit too close to home. For another, social activism has always been a part of life. But for all of the participants in Tuesday's rally to raise awareness for Martin's case, justice was the end goal.