The Heights

Bike Share Pilot Program Hosted By BC Bikes, O’Neill Library

Chris Russo • May 1, 2016

On Sunday afternoon, BC Bikes and O'Neill Library co-hosted a barbecue in the Modulars to promote a pilot bike share that could come to campus next fall.

GLTBQ Leadership Council Recognized With 2016 Ever to Excel Award

Taylor St. Germain • May 1, 2016

The GLTBQ Leadership Council (GLC) received the Ever to Excel award for its work in making BC a more inclusive campus for GLTBQ students.

Sales Executive Talks Persuasion Tactics

Brigid Kelley • May 1, 2016

Sales executive Jeff Hoffman spoke to students about the four steps of persuasion. The talk was sponsored by the Sales and Business Development Club of Boston College.

CJBC Hosts Sleep-Out at Office of the President to Enforce Goal of Education, Divestment

Chris Russo • April 29, 2016

On Thursday night, Climate Justice Boston College gathered outside of President Father Leahy's house to protest the University's investment in fossil fuels. CJBC also held a vigil for climate refugees around the world.

McKibben Encourages Student Activism to Raise Awareness for Climate Change

Chris Russo • April 29, 2016

On Thursday night, environmentalist Bill McKibben spoke about his experiences in the field and how politicians, businessmen, and Pope Francis address environmental issues.

Let’s Talk About Sex (Maybe): A New UGBC Bill Could Mean a Change in Sexual Health Discussion

Carolyn Freeman • April 28, 2016

Though the conversation has been lacking for the past few years, a new bill from UGBC might finally get people talking about sexual health on campus.

Senator Jeanne Shaheen to Give Law School Commencement Speech

Yolanda Bustillo • April 27, 2016

The BC Law School announced this week that Jeanne Shaheen, the first female senator and governor of New Hampshire, will speak at the 2016 commencement.

Student Leaders, Athletes Participate in Bystander Intervention Program

Heidi Dong • April 27, 2016

The Women's Center partnered with BC Athletics this year to expand its Bystander Intervention program to include student leaders and athletes.

Students’ Petition Calls for Changes in the Core

Shannon Longworth • April 27, 2016

Three BC students created a petition to make the core curriculum less Eurocentric as part of their class titled the Challenge of Justice.

BC Alum to be Honored at Arts Festival

Nicholas DeMott • April 27, 2016

As part of the Arts Festival this week, Nick Scandalios, BC '87, will be awarded with the 2016 Alumni Award for his work in the theatre.

T-Pain Will Headline This Year’s Modstock

Taylor St. Germain • April 27, 2016

The Campus Activities Board announced tonight that T-Pain will headline Modstock on May 5. Tickets will be available beginning Friday, April 29.

CRS Screens ‘Chasing Ice’ to Promote Awareness for Climate Change

Chris Russo • April 27, 2016

Student ambassadors of the Catholic Relief Services (CRS) screened "Chasing Ice," a film that follows nature photographer James Balog BC '74, on Monday to promote awareness for climate change.