The Heights

UGBC Election Data Shows Less Support in CSOM for Achampong, King

Connor Murphy • February 23, 2017

Achampong and King got 51 percent of the vote in CSOM, compared to 73 percent in Morrissey, Lynch, and Connell combined.

Former DNC Chair Steve Grossman Talks Future of Democratic Party

Mary Kate DiNorcia • February 23, 2017

According to Steve Grossman, the key to successfully contributing to a campaign is to really believe in the person you’re campaigning for.

Grad Employees Union Issues Solidarity Statement, Seeks NLRB Vote

Heidi Dong • February 23, 2017

David Sessions, GMCAS ’22, said that the way Northeastern's administrators had referred to the UAW as an outside organization is a common anti-union tactic.

Alumni Reflect on How PULSE Program Has Shaped Their Careers

Abigail Druhot • February 23, 2017

“No matter where you end up, you’re going to bring your PULSE experiences with you,” Hayley Trahan-Liptak, BC ’11 and BC Law ’14, said.

Author Talks Life of Nun Murdered in El Salvador

Sydney Koehler • February 23, 2017

“Becoming a Maryknoll sister … meant bravery and daring,” Markey said. “It was an order for roll-up-your-sleeves, can-do girls.”

EcoPledge Hunts for 2,000 Plates Missing From Dining Services

Sophia Fox • February 23, 2017

Since the inventory of plates has decreased so drastically, BC Dining has been forced to use more single-use to-go containers.

Federal Cuts Could Impact Humanities, Science Research, Faculty Say

Connor Murphy • February 23, 2017

The earth and environmental sciences departments got over $1 million last year from the National Science Foundation.

15 Percent of Students Respond to UGBC Effectiveness Survey

Heidi Dong • February 20, 2017

Of the 10 categories surveyed, disabilities and transitioning into the BC community were the only two that received “neutral” rankings by the majority of responders. The rest were "agree" or "strongly agree."

King’s College London Professor Explains How Globalization Changes Law

Katherine Murphy • February 20, 2017

Globalization requires the law to account for international treaties and accords, which often lack strict definitions of what they govern.

Sportswriter Ben Shpigel Talks Concussions, Clicks

Alex Benthien • February 20, 2017

Shpigel began reporting for The Times in 2005 as a beat reporter for the New York Mets.

Jennings Highlights Importance of Liberal Arts Education in Pursuing a Career in Business

Clinton Keaveny • February 19, 2017

Jennings believes his theology degree has helped him to run a $20 billion venture capital firm more than any business degree would have.

Through Noah’s Ark Story, Geologist Balances Science, Religion

Maggie West • February 19, 2017

“The war between science and religion is better viewed as a conflict within religion over how to view science,” Montgomery said.