The Heights

Racist Vandalism, Disjointed Administrative Response Alienate Black Students On Campus

The Heights Editorial Board • December 11, 2018

In response to Michael Sorkin’s racist vandalism, top BC administrators sent out two separate statements—one to faculty and one, albeit much less detailed, to students—rather than addressing the University community as a unified group.

False Fire Alarm Pulled, Property Damaged in Walsh Hall

Jack Miller • December 10, 2018

Residents of Walsh Hall were evacuated twice on Sunday morning following alarms triggered by Michael Sorkin, CSOM ’21, who was arrested hours after damaging property in Walsh Hall, vandalizing Welch Hall with racial epithets, and assaulting a BCPD officer.

UPDATE: Michael Sorkin Named as Student Arrested for Sunday Damage, Racist Vandalism

Andy Backstrom • December 10, 2018

BC student Michael Sorkin, CSOM ’21, was named as the student arrested for damaging property in Walsh Hall, racist vandalism in Welch Hall, and assaulting a BCPD officer earlier that morning.

Student Issued Interim Suspension Over Racially Charged Vandalism, BCPD Assault, Walsh Hall Damage

Andy Backstrom • December 9, 2018

A BC student was issued an interim suspension from the University on Sunday after writing racially explicit epithets in Welch Hall. In separate incidents, the student discharged a fire extinguisher and destroyed property in the Walsh Hall laundry room, and assaulted a BCPD officer.

FACES Facilitates Dialogue on Racism

Cassandra Perez • November 18, 2018

Members of the FACES Council gave a presentation on Tuesday about the importance of having challenging conversation on race and racism on campus, as well as the strategies and practices the organization uses as it goes about facilitating these conversations.

Guest Op-Ed: A Statement of Solidarity

Opinions • July 1, 2018

Statement Of Solidarity Regarding Supreme Court’s Decision To Uphold The Muslim Ban Dear Boston College Eagles, On Tuesday the 26th of June, the Supreme Court ruled in a 5-4 decision that the Muslim...

“Stand Up Against Racism” Sparks Timely Dialogue on Civic Engagement

Isabel Fenoglio • April 22, 2018

"I am breaking barriers. Help break them with me," said MA State Representative Juana Matias, encouraging women to become politically involved.

El Camino Largo

Joan Kennedy • April 22, 2018

“I was walking through the desert like a zombie,” Edgar Lopez, MCAS '21, said of his long trek to give himself a chance at life, away from the corruption of politics and flesh in indigenous Guatemala.

Recognizing Racism in Film Culture

Robert Walmsley • February 2, 2018

"There are racist incidents like the ones that occurred on campus, yes, but there was also an institutionalized, subtle racism. It’s quiet, hidden, and ingrained in the American psyche. Now I’ve discovered this is still evident in the white-dominated industry of Hollywood, not just in older films like The Little Colonel."

‘Eagle-Eyed’: Student and Administrator Efforts Following the ‘Silence Is Still Violence’ March

Alec Greaney • November 21, 2017

Both individuals highlighted the importance of clarifying the consequences of committing acts of racism or hate on BC's campus.

A Letter to My Freshman Self

Josh Behrens • November 12, 2017

"As a white male, being fully cognizant of your privilege is something you will never be able to attain. You should always be striving for it, though, conscious of the fact that you will always come up short. And that’s just the truth."

After Unprecedented Week, Coming Together to Make BC a Home for Everyone

The Heights Editorial Board • October 23, 2017

"As students, faculty, and administrators, we within the University community have a responsibility to ensure that each and every member of our community feels like he or she can call this place home, regardless of race, religion, sexual orientation, or any other unique identity."