sheikh Archives — The Heights

Sheikh Embraces New Role as Academic Affairs Chair

October 14, 2018 Nate Hiriak

Aneeb Sheikh, MCAS ’20, is ready to create to change as the newest chair on the Undergraduate Government of Boston College’s Academic Affairs Committee and president pro-tempore of UGBC. […]

BC Continues to Emphasize Diversifying Faculty

September 17, 2018 Jack Miller and Owen Fahy

Almost a year after the “Silence is Still Violence” march, Boston College is staring down several obstacles that stand in the way of a more diverse and representative faculty, but according to figures, BC has one of the most diverse faculties of its peer schools. […]

UGBC Confirms Committee Chairs, Other Positions

September 12, 2018 Samantha Karl

On Tuesday, the Student Assembly (SA) of the Undergraduate Government of Boston College confirmed multiple chairs for various committees making up the assembly. […]

UGBC Issues Statement Clarifying Proposed Impeachment Resolution

February 25, 2018 Jack Goldman

“This past [Saturday], a few senators sent out a resolution to the Student Assembly that brought forward articles of impeachment against Former Senator Stephen DiPietro who was Former Director of the Mental Health Committee,” the statement read. […]

Elections Data Shows Variation by School, Class

February 20, 2018 Jack Miller

This year, 750 freshman, 988 sophomores, 665 juniors, and 515 seniors voted. That means that over 42 percent of the class of 2020 voted, followed by 31 percent of freshmen, 29 percent of juniors, and 22 percent of seniors. […]

Following Call for Emergency Impeachment Meeting, 2 UGBC Senators Resign

February 17, 2018 Samantha Karl

“There will be no meeting for any impeachment, as I and a fellow senator have already resigned due to the actions of UGBC over the past few days,” said Steve DiPietro, MCAS ’19. […]

Editorials

Frontis and Sheikh For UGBC President, EVP

February 12, 2018 The Heights Editorial Board

“Considering the actions that BC needs for the coming year, Frontis and Sheikh have proven themselves to be qualified advocates for all students.” […]

UGBC Teams Discuss Goals, Qualifications at Final Debate

February 11, 2018 Charlie Power

The candidates were asked to respond to a variety of questions, ranging from issues of diversity and inclusion to discussing the challenges they would face in office if elected. […]