It would take immense public action, like the storming of protesters at the Harvard–Yale football game, to give divestment the publicity it needs at Boston College, according to Climate Justice at Boston College (CJBC) president Audrey Kang.
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BC Dining Adapts to Nationwide Food and Supply Shortages Fueled by COVID-19 Pandemic
From food and beverages to paper products and equipment, the COVID-19 pandemic has disrupted the nationwide supply chain and everyone is feeling its impacts, according to Tom Williams, associate director of Boston College Auxiliary Services.
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20 Years Later: Boston College Remembers Alumni Who Died on 9/11
Editor’s Note: For the 20th anniversary of Sept. 11, The Heights reached out to the families and friends of the 22 Boston College graduates who lost their lives in the attacks. We were able to reach the family or friends of six of the graduates. We regret not being able to reach friends or relatives...
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BC Dining Renovates Carney’s, Delays Reopening Certain Spots on Campus
Renovations in Carney’s dining hall in McElroy Commons, which is the main dining hall for freshmen living on Upper Campus, have been delayed until January. In the meantime, Carney’s has a new temporary layout.
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Founder of John J. Burns Library and Former Trustee Dies at Age 85
Brian P. Burns, founder of the John J. Burns Library at Boston College and former BC Trustee, died on Aug. 12 at the age of 85, according to a University release.
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Boston Issues Indoor Mask Mandate for Public Spaces
Boston will enforce an indoor mask mandate for public spaces starting on Aug. 27, according to an announcement from Acting Mayor Kim Janey.
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BC Names Eight New Members to the Board of Trustees
Eight new board members, ranging from bank executives to Boston-area advocates, joined the Boston College Board of Trustees earlier this summer, according to a University release.
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BC Grad Announces Campaign for Congress
Boston College graduate Matt Putorti is running to replace Elise Stefanik, the third-ranking House Republican, as New York’s 21st Congressional District representative, Putorti announced last month.
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Former Coaches Remain BC’s Highest-Paid Employees, University Scholarship Amounts Decrease, FY20 Tax Returns Show
Former football head coach Steve Addazio and former men’s basketball head coach Jim Christian remained the University’s highest-paid employees during the 2020 fiscal year (FY20), according to Boston College’s annual 990 tax filings, a spot they’ve held in recent years.
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SA Confirms New President Pro Tempore and Parliamentarian Amid Backlash From Predecessor
The Student Assembly (SA) of UGBC confirmed Leonardo Escobar, MCAS ’22, as president pro tempore and Aidan Mallon, MCAS ’22, as parliamentarian on May 27.
