For this Heights editor-in-chief turned columnist, life at Boston College is coming to fruition, with much more appreciation than when she started.
College Should Not Be A ‘Safe Space’: The Case For Free Speech
Allowing students to encounter people and conversations that they don’t like, or that makes them uncomfortable is the perfect opportunity to learn and grow, which is what a university is built to do.
Humor And Humility
Humor penetrates all facets of our lives, and we must take note of the kind that manages to be grounded rather than bitter, because that’s where the good stuff is.
Prejudice At The American University
Aspiring scientists and engineers were subject to a short-lived—and baffling—ban from the University of Massachusetts Amherst.
The True Scourge Of Super Bowl XLIX: #ConflateGate
If you know one thing, know this: The Super Bowl represents a glorious culmination of all there is to dislike about America.
Passing The Problem From Generation To Generation
It’s not that the older generation screwed up, but that they didn’t accomplish enough.
Accessiblity On Campus Still A Concern For Some Students
Some students contend that recent changes seeking to enable accessibility on campus are barely scratching the surface of problems surrounding access at Boston College.
Students Seek To Expand Disability Awareness, Policies On Campus
The lack of representation for students with physical disabilities was brought back under consideration this past February, when Phoebe Fico, A&S ’16, wrote a Letter to the Editor that was published in The Heights.
O’Neill Library Replaces Bapst As Late Night Study Space
The main room of Bapst Library has been replaced by O’Neill Library as the 24/5 study space for students since classes started at Boston College.
Momentum Award: Ande Giancarlo & Joey Palomba
As lead trainers of Bystander, Ande Giancarlo, CSOM ’15, and Joey Palomba, A&S ’15, have taken on greater responsibility for coordinating these presentations, training the trainers, and improving Bystander overall.