Nikita Osadchiy (he/him) is an Assistant News Editor for The Heights. He is from Brooklyn, N.Y. You can find him on Twitter @niktgray or contact him at nikita.osadchiy@bcheights.com.
Boston College administrators required organizers of a Feb. 13 pro-Palestinian demonstration to revise and remove portions of their speeches, disclose speakers’ identities, and refrain from using amplified sound and “public facing” advertising before granting approval to demonstrate on campus, according to email exchanges obtained by The Heights.
Rev. John “Jack” Butler, S.J., Haub vice president for University Mission and Ministry, will serve as the 26th president of Boston College, Board of Trustees Chair John Fish announced in an email to the BC community Tuesday afternoon.
Black CSOM students at Boston College often face isolation and underrepresentation, impacting their sense of belonging and professional growth. In response, they’ve built their own support networks, including Black in Business BC, a student-led group providing mentorship, resources, and career connections. Despite challenges, they foster a strong, unified community.
Boston College students and faculty protested Thursday, condemning activism suppression, demanding investment transparency, and criticizing BC’s silence on Gaza. Speakers called for divestment and accused the administration of stifling student rights.
Boston College’s annual ALC Showdown is set for Friday, April 11, avoiding last year’s conflict with the men’s hockey national championship. While the Friday scheduling poses challenges for dancers juggling classes and rehearsals, students agree it’s a better alternative to competing with the Frozen Four finals.
BC historian Heather Cox Richardson called Elon Musk’s alleged access to federal data a “coup,” and “the largest data breach in human history,” warning of a constitutional crisis. In a livestream to 2.5 million followers, she criticized Musk’s influence over government operations and urged swift action to protect democracy.
Boston College filed a federal lawsuit against Urshan University, alleging the Missouri-based Christian institution violated federal law by breaking an agreement to gift 13 stained-glass windows to BC.
Former U.S. Ambassador John Sullivan said Russian President Vladimir Putin sees a ceasefire in Ukraine as a sign of weakness, and with the war nearing its third year, he predicts no end in sight.
Joe Popolo Jr., BC ’89, was tapped by former President Donald Trump to serve as the next U.S. Ambassador to the Netherlands. The Heights analyzed Federal Election Commission filings, explored past and present business endeavors, and interviewed Popolo to contextualize a career that has positioned him to serve his nation in the Netherlands.
As President-elect Donald Trump prepares to return to the White House on Jan. 20, the prospect of impending changes to immigration policies is raising concern among some international students at Boston College.
