“The goal of the SSC is to bring entrepreneurship at Boston College to the forefront of the local and national startup ecosystem,” its website reads. “SSC Venture Partners is the next stage in the evolution of that mission.”
Long-term Features, Features, Long-form Features
Note-Taking vs. NYT Games: Student Engagement in the Classroom
“Both lecturing and discussion-based classes work, just as a professor you have to find your own authentic way of teaching,” Serazio said. “But if either side is not bringing energy, focus, curiosity, and passion, that doesn’t work. It has to be both.”
Tips, Tips and Trends, Features
How to Navigate Thanksgiving at Boston College
There are plenty of options in the Boston area these students can turn to as they celebrate Thanksgiving, whether it be a quality meal or a fun activity.
Features, Homemade On The Heights, Cooking Column
Homemade on The Heights: Friendsgiving Turkey
It’s not Thanksgiving, or even Friendsgiving for that matter, without a turkey as the centerpiece of your table. And if you need evidence to convince you that roasting a turkey in your college kitchen is possible, then I am here to be your living proof.
Top Story, Features, Long-term Features, Long-form Features
Maroon, Gold, and Green: The Divestment Debate at BC
“Keep talking,” Landrigan said. “Keep impressing on the elders the importance of the issue. The fact that your generation is going to have to live with [climate change] for a lot longer than we do. And keep making the argument that climate change has to be taken seriously, especially in a Jesuit Catholic University.”
Profiles, Off-Campus Profiles, Features
From Educator to Ice Cream Entrepreneur: Annie Park Founds Sarah’s Handmade Ice Cream
“I now realize that what I do at Sarah’s Handmade isn’t that different from my teaching background,” Park, BC ’13, said. “I’m doing more than just giving my employees an hourly wage—I am creating a community, a sense of purpose, and a sense of responsibility, and this is no different than creating a community in any environment I’ve been in.”
Tips, Tips and Trends, Features
How to Live Your Best Hygge Life: Looking Into the Danish Practice of Hygge
According to the World Happiness Report, Denmark has consistently ranked among the top five happiest countries in the world since the report started coming out in 2012. One of the largest factors contributing to Denmark’s happiness is practicing hygge.
Features, Profiles, On-Campus Profiles
At Word of Mouth Club, Students Embrace Storytelling Through Speeches
“You get to practice valuable skills, make enjoyable, meaningful connections with other like-minded individuals on campus, and have some valuable enjoyment on your Tuesday afternoon, or whatever day you choose,” Koczela said.
Features, Off-Campus Profiles, Profiles
Through Henri Nöel Jewelry, Vivian Grimes Carries on Family Passion for Craftsmanship
“If I’m going to put my heart and soul into something, I want it to mean something,” Vivian said. “It has not only a monetary value, but such emotional value attached to it. I think that’s really special.”
Long-form Features, Long-term Features, Top Story, Features
Maroon, Gold, and Green: A Look Into Sustainability Initiatives on the Heights
“Sustainability is going to be so important going forward,” Ryan said. “It doesn’t matter what your career interest is, or, you know, your individual interests—It’s going to apply to so many different disciplines, so I think it’s important for students to view it as something they should be paying attention to and being proactive about.”
