The Heights

Race-Based Forum Spotlights White Privilege In Academia

Shannon Longworth • October 30, 2015

Professors Shawn McGuffey and Lynn Johnson spoke Friday at the latest installment of the “Conversations on ‘Race’ and Racism” series.

‘Eradicate BC Racism’ Publicizes Provost Office’s Rejection Of Poster On Race

Sophie Reardon • October 29, 2015

The censored flier advertised an upcoming speaker on race relations, and included a three-point guide to improving diversity at Boston College.

‘I Was Like A Kid In A Candy Store:’ Senior Member Of The U.N. On Success

Becky Reilly • October 29, 2015

Simona Petrova, director of the Chief Executive Board Secretariat, spoke Wednesday.

On The Second Floor Of Carney, A Showcase For Student And Faculty Art

Kaylie Daniels • October 29, 2015

Exhibits, replacing inaccessible Bapst gallery, to display student, faculty artwork.

On Friday, A Minister Aims To Open A Dialogue Around Race, Social Justice

Brigid Kelley • October 29, 2015

Rev. Dr. Gregory Groover will speak about pathways for healing and how to advance justice.

Fine Art Show Proceeds To Benefit McMullen Museum

Olivia Morley • October 28, 2015

The proceeds from the Boston International Fine Art Show’s Gala Preview will be put towards the expansion and relocation of the McMullen Museum.

UGBC Issues Order On Free Expression

Carolyn Freeman • October 22, 2015

The Napoli-Hussey administration has begun executive initiatives to give students avenues for free speech and protest.

This Year, Funding Has Been Cut For BC Jumpstart Program

Yolanda Bustillo • October 22, 2015

National cuts have trickled down, and BC's program has been cut for the year, with the hope of restarting next year.

At Coates Talk, Protesters Resurface Narrative Of University’s Racial Hypocrisy

Shannon Longworth and Kelsey McGee • October 21, 2015

“Although we’re really good at saying we need to address inequality elsewhere, as soon as we turn the mirror to BC they stop saying that,” protester Cedrick-Michael Simmons said.

Clinton Kelly To Return To Alma Mater, Talks Careers

Sophie Reardon • October 21, 2015

Clinton Kelly, of the popular show What Not to Wear and BC '91, is returning to BC to speak at the Careers Reimagined series, hosted by the Careers Services office.

Hawthorne, Douglass Find New Home In Burns Library

Kate Mignosa • October 21, 2015

The Burns library, home to many rare book collections, has curated a new exhibit that includes works by Nathaniel Hawthorne and Frederick Douglass.

Ana Jimenez Of BC Dining: Handling Chaos With Poise

Juan Olavarria • October 19, 2015

For BC Dining's Ana Jimenez, “It is one of the most beautiful things, working with students."