Come this time of year, there will almost inevitably be some snarky opinion piece remarking on the futility of the incompetence of UGBC. Of course, we should be critical of our student leaders whenever necessary, but I also think it’s worth considering how many vested University interests stand to benefit from the belief that our student organizations are simply incompetent, and student advocacy only really ever touches on superficial problems.
One of the most realistic and immediate ways for the administration to respond to these concerns and the complaints of groups such as Eradicate would be to institute an administrative position meant specifically to address these issues, an idea initially brought up by the Undergraduate Government of Boston College in its fall proposal.
For a faculty that works so closely with its student, they do a very poor job of actually listening to them.
Gregory Kalscheur, S.J., has been permanently appointed as the dean of the Morrissey College of Arts and Sciences.
The Race in the USA panel was a great start to what is hoped to be more organized discussions across campus.
A new website shows extraordinary potential for those who live off-campus during their time at BC.
BC’s decission to have George Takei come and speak on campus represents a step towards greater autonomy between the student body and the administration.
Statement is released by the Sociology Department of Boston College calling for the administration to make an announcement.
Alcohol violation statistics collected under the Clery Act reflect a rise in liquor law violations, consistent with an overall increase in the last decade.
With all of the recent outcry against Boston College’s administration, maybe it is time to look back through history to add other voices to the conversation.
