As we venture further through December, we not only find the holiday season (and finals) sneaking up on us but also witness the start of the dreaded housing selection process.
Metro, Politics
Newton Mayor Joins Lawyers in Event Surveying Massachusetts’s History of Unfair Housing
Newton Mayor Ruthanne Fuller said that there is a long way to go before Newton reaches fair and equitable housing.
Opinions, Editorials
If It’s Not Broken, Don’t Fix It: An Open Letter to ResLife
The Office of Residential Life should implement more effective methods of communication during the housing selection process, including timely use of social media platforms, consistent instructions for registration and selection, and increased clarity surrounding any changes being made to the process. Housing selection is a stressful time for Boston College students, and ResLife should play…
News, On Campus, Top Story
UPDATE: ResLife Announces Additional Change to Housing Selection Schedule
The Office of Residential Life altered its housing selection timeline after it was disrupted due to IT server issues, according to an email sent to students on Wednesday. The housing selection process will resume on Thursday.
News, On Campus, Top Story
UPDATE: ResLife Postpones Housing Selection Due to Technical Issues
The Office of Residential Life postponed six-person apartment selection—which was set to occur this afternoon—for the remainder of the day due to IT server issues, according to an email sent to students.
Metro, Newton
Plans for Newton Affordable Housing Development Prompt Traffic Concerns at Council Meeting
In addition to the 103 affordable housing units, the eight-story development would consist of an additional 307 apartments, according to Standish.
News, Featured Story
Groups of Underclassmen Land Spots in Senior Housing for Next Year
During housing registration on March 15, multiple freshman and sophomore groups of six successfully registered to live in 2150, which typically serves as senior housing.
News, On Campus, Featured Story, Coronavirus Updates
Residential Students Required to Sign Addendum to Housing Agreement
All residential students are required to sign the addendum, which limits guests allowed in living units and prohibits all unapproved social gatherings.
Boston, Metro
Mayor Walsh Announces Official Budget Proposal for 2020
“Boston’s budget sets forward a blueprint for the values that matter: creating opportunity, ensuring equity and working towards a better Boston for all residents,” Walsh said in an official statement.
