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.
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.
A federal judge ruled that former Boston College landscaper Avenir Agaj can move forward with a lawsuit alleging his 2021 firing for refusing the COVID-19 vaccine violated his First Amendment religious rights.
Newton’s Zoning and Planning Committee rejected a proposed modification of current zoning ordinance to comply with the MBTA Communities Act.
Expertise plays an essential role in sustaining democracy, according to Liz Fisher, professor of environmental law at Oxford University’s Corpus Christi College.
Newton’s Zoning and Planning set up a likely final vote on Newton Building Emissions Reduction and Disclosure Ordinance Monday night.
Newton’s Land Use Committee approved proposal for three single-family dwellings and postponed a proposal to build four dwellings on Tuesday.
