The Heights

Students File Police Reports Over Fringe Church’s Recruiting Efforts

Cole Dady • February 18, 2018

“Boston College Police Department has received multiple reports of individuals not associated with Boston College soliciting BC community members to participate in Bible study groups,” the statement read. “This is being done in-person and through a variety of social media platforms both on and off campus.”

Following Call for Emergency Impeachment Meeting, 2 UGBC Senators Resign

Samantha Karl • February 17, 2018

“There will be no meeting for any impeachment, as I and a fellow senator have already resigned due to the actions of UGBC over the past few days,” said Steve DiPietro, MCAS '19.

Students for Sexual Health Referendum Gets 94 Percent Support

Abby Hunt • February 17, 2018

“I am absolutely elated and incredibly humbled to observe this astounding electoral victory and all that it means for improved student health and well-being on campus,” said Connor Kratz, SSH co-chair and MCAS ’18, in an email.

Journalism Minor Unveiled, Application Open for Prospective Students

Colleen Martin • February 15, 2018

The idea behind the minor was to combine a liberal arts education of Boston College with the global perspective that journalism entails.

Piercey and Fletcher Elected 2018-19 UGBC President, EVP

Cole Dady • February 15, 2018

Piercey and Fletcher received 1,551 votes. The opposing team, Taraun Frontis, CSOM ’19, and Aneeb Sheikh, MCAS ’20, received 1,204.

OLAA Annual Culture Show And Latino Family Weekend to Start Friday

Cole Dady • February 15, 2018

“LFW intends to foster rapport, facilitate discernment, and promote cultural pride among Latino staff, faculty, and staff at BC, as well as members of the BC community with an interest in Latin America,” said Jorge Mejia, MCAS ’19.

Students for Sexual Health Referendum to Appear on UGBC Ballot

Abby Hunt • February 14, 2018

“We are delighted the student body will have the opportunity to elevate their voices on this critical campus health issue,” said Connor Kratz, SSH co-chair and MCAS ’18.

Student Assembly Passes Resolution for Full-Time Staff Member for LGBTQ+ Students

Samantha Karl • February 14, 2018

“Boston College has a socially conservative and Roman Catholic identity, which only contributes to a culture of anti-queerness, which can exacerbate this problem,” said Hugh McMahon, UGBC Senator and MCAS '20.

BC Startup, Campus Insights, Acquired by Harvard Student Agencies

Myroslav Dobroshynskyi • February 13, 2018

“We think they will do a very good job at bringing in new talent, training them, scaling the business, and repeating that cycle again and again,” Riley Soward, CSOM '18, said.

Union Withdraws NLRB Petition, Demands Direct Bargaining With BC

Jack Goldman • February 13, 2018

“In recent weeks, the NLRB has issued decisions that make clear it is a partisan vehicle for limiting workers’ rights,” the Boston College Graduate Employees Union organizing committee wrote in an email.

Professors Examine Race in Context of Religion

Cole Dady • February 12, 2018

“Racism and our difficulty in seeing God in one another is an outflow of sin and our imperfection,” said Cullen Buie, associate professor of mechanical engineering at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology.

Eagle Update Launches, Improves EagleScribe

Colleen Martin • February 12, 2018

The program was developed by Brandon LaRouche, MCAS ’19, a computer science major who saw the need to improve the EagleScribe app that people often use to view and subscribe to courses during the drop/add period at the beginning of the semester.