The Heights

Activist Byron Hurt Tackles Toxic Masculinity, Misogyny

Zach Hammer • November 19, 2017

“So the question is, what are we going to do to change this reality?” Hurt said. “Are we going to continue to let it fester, or are you going to question and challenge it?"

Rob Nixon Highlights Efforts of Environmental Martyrs

Jaehun Lee • November 19, 2017

Rob Nixon, the Currie C. and Thomas A. Barron Family Professor in Humanities and Environment at Princeton University, gave a lecture on Thursday evening as part of the Park Street Corporation Speaker Series,...

Tom Rinaldi Discusses Legacy of Welles Crowther, Heroism

Jaehun Lee • November 19, 2017

“When Welles’s remains were recovered in March of 2002, he was surrounded by the remains of FDNY firefighters,” Rinaldi said. “Still, he did not leave.”

Former Colorado Governor Bill Ritter Talks Energy and Environment in Age of Trump

Myroslav Dobroshynskyi • November 19, 2017

We had all this potential for wind energy, for solar energy, and there were so many barriers to developing [clean energy], that we set about trying to knock down barriers,” Ritter said.

People Must See Past Media’s Portrayal of North Korea, Cumings Says

Isabel Fenoglio • November 19, 2017

“Do not believe most of what you hear, they are mostly just scare stories,” Cumings said.

Laura Sen Explains the Power of Learning, How to Spark Change

Katherine Murphy • November 19, 2017

Sen was named one of the 100 Power Women by Forbes in 2010 and one of the 50 most influential women in 2011 by Boston Magazine.

Students Express Disappointment, Excitement at End of MCAS Honors

Caroline Lee • November 13, 2017

Like most college freshmen, Molly Newcomb, MCAS ’18, came to Boston College excited but uneasy at the thought of trying to make a new life for herself in the midst of thousands of other BC students who...

Theology Professor Discusses Catholic Ethic of Immigration

Jaehun Lee • November 12, 2017

Heyer cited significant changes to the U.S. immigration system brought about by President Donald Trump, including national security, selective travel bans, and expanding those targeted for deportation.

Rothstein Examines Social Justice Issues Around Public Housing

Alex Benthien • November 12, 2017

“Segregated public housing built for workers frequently created segregation where it never previously existed,” Rothstein said.

Panel of Faculty Members Speak About Being White in Racially-Charged World

Alejandro Perez • November 12, 2017

“It’s white privilege to be able to think that one escapes race," Eric Weiskott, a professor in the English department, said.

Panel of Students Talks Unwritten Rules of Social Media

Isabel Faherty • November 12, 2017

“Let’s just face it, we’re in a digital world and we’re not going to be going back,” Sarah Swallow, MCAS ’18, said.

Ralph Nader Discusses Trump’s Impact on the Reawakening of Activism

Mary Wilkie • November 12, 2017

“Democracy doesn’t work without civic engagement,” he said. “You can’t start with political engagement, you can’t start with economic institutions, you have to start with citizens.”