The Heights

Care Week Kicks Off With Discussion on Identity

Mary Kate DiNorcia • March 27, 2017

Rachel DiBella, the assistant director of the Women’s Center, said that people should not have to compartmentalize the diversity of identities that they have.

Following Trump Victory, a Somber Mood on Campus

Sophie Reardon • November 10, 2016

The majority of Boston College students spent Wednesday in mourning following the election of Republican presidential nominee Donald J. Trump.

Students Discuss Breaking Down Social, Physical Barriers for Disabled Students

Joan Kennedy • October 27, 2016

Students discussed their experience with media representation of disabled people. They found that these representations are often of the “token person in the wheelchair,” which is a limited image of what disability looks like.

First Openly Transgender Man in the Military Talks Activist Work

Katherine Murphy • October 27, 2016

Shane Ortega was not allowed to participate in active duty because he was transgender. He went on to help advocate for the lifting of the ban, which was passed this past July.

‘My Brother’s Black Body:’ Photographer Captures Life as a Minority

Amanda Ilaria • October 27, 2016

What started off as simply photographing his “homies” has turned into a personal commentary on the perception of black males in society.

Women’s Center Rolls Out New Thrive Mentorship Program

Taylor Bates • October 23, 2016

The Women’s Center hopes Thrive will attract sophomore girls who have not yet found their place at Boston College and are searching for role models.

New Mentorship Program Can Help Sophomore Women

The Heights Editorial Board • October 23, 2016

"Thrive provides an important service to sophomore women and opens up a new opportunity to improve life at Boston College."

Own It Summit, Now in the Fall, Will Host Muslim Female Activist as Keynote Speaker

Sophie Reardon • October 20, 2016

Riham Osman began her career as an activist for Muslims after facing employment discrimination for wearing a hijab. She will address students at the Own It Summit on Nov. 12.

Student Leaders, Athletes Participate in Bystander Intervention Program

Heidi Dong • April 27, 2016

The Women's Center partnered with BC Athletics this year to expand its Bystander Intervention program to include student leaders and athletes.

Athlete and Leader Bystander Program is Good Expansion

The Heights Editorial Board • April 27, 2016

"The Bystander Intervention Program should continue to involve student-athletes and leaders while also finding new ways of reaching as many students as possible."

‘Feminists Coming Out Day’ Promotes Dialogue on Gender Equality

Sophie Reardon • April 27, 2016

The Women's Center, along with UGBC and other campus groups, hosted 'Feminists Coming Out Day' on Stokes Lawn on Monday. This is a part of numerous on campus initiatives to encourage dialogue on feminism.

‘In the Closet’ Raises Awareness for Sexual Abuse

Heidi Dong • April 13, 2016

As a part of the Boston College Women's Center's CARE week, "Into The Closet" was held on Monday. The event explored the issue of sexual abuse within the LGBTQ community.