The Heights

Recognizing Diversity in Mental Illness

Rachel Loos • January 26, 2017

"In removing the stigma around mental illness, we need to emphasize that all disorders deserve the same compassion and recognition."

Women in Trump’s America

Emma Greco • January 22, 2017

"There are many other points of President Donald Trump’s platform that one could contend with, but the blatant sexism surrounding this election struck a particular chord within me."

Our Expenses and U.S.

Garrett Reynolds • January 22, 2017

"Before we can even begin to think about budget reform, we need to have an open-mind to see where our money is going instead of impulsively following a surface understanding."

The Case for a Cooking Class at BC

Valerie Cherbero • January 22, 2017

"An elevation of the culinary arts would do more than ease the stress of the core. It would bring life to food on campus."

Trump Must Seek Environmental Progress

Ryan Duffy • January 19, 2017

"There’s a fine line to walk between fear-mongering alarmism and dispassionate, levelheaded advocacy. Both sides obscure progress by politicizing the issue and failing to compromise."

The Benefits of a Raised Hand

Kelsey Connors • January 19, 2017

"The secret I will let readers in on is not a proven theory, but is as simple as this: class participation and engaging with a professor can improve your overall grade."

"It was as if someone had cracked open a geode and revealed the glittering layers of crystals within it. As I stood inside the building, marveling at the sunlight filtering through the glass waterfall, I felt as if something had cracked within me as well."