The Elections Committee is likely to extend the deadline for declaring intent to run this week.
Elections Committee Should Encourage More Candidates
“In light of the current situation, it is paramount that the EC again decide to reopen registration for the 2017 presidential election.”
Admin Statement Affirms Commitment to Diversity
“Although Leahy has not had the best record when it comes to publicly responding to national events and crises, as his most recent email to students was sent in May 2014, he should be commended for responding to such a pertinent matter in a timely fashion.”
LTE: A Statement From the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Committee
“Facing new challenges in the current political environment, we affirm our commitment to continuing Dr. King’s mission today, by supporting all members of the Boston College community who pursue equality over inequality, righteousness over self-righteousness, and non-violence over violence.”
Duck Duck Goose: TU/TD
Long after the coronation of the Duck Boot royalty on the Heights, a new flying force has arrived on campus. The flock of geese, hailing from the friendly northern region of Canada, has been amassing for weeks.
Men and Women for Business
“Students who came to BC to (theoretically) carry the torch and light the way end up high in the sky, sitting in anonymous cubicles, behind glossy windows that look down at the bustling people of the world.”
Ice Cream With a Catch
“So yes, the hackneyed mantra of ‘moderation and variation’ rings true, as the average college student needs to be realistic in their dieting goals.”
A Learning Experience on the Left
“The party should address the root cause of America’s grave economic disease and offer a different economic approach, learning from the failed policies over the past 25 years.”
In College Sports, It’s the ACC and Everyone Else
The ACC has dominated the major sports—basketball, football, soccer, and baseball—in 2016-17, begging the question: Has one conference ever been this good?
Leahy, Senior Admin Issue Statement on Trump’s Executive Order
In tandem with Executive Vice President Michael Lochhead and Provost David Quigley, Boston College president Rev. William P. Leahy, S.J. issued a statement late Sunday night condemning President Donald Trump’s executive order banning the entry of refugees from seven Muslim-majority nations.