The Heights

CAB Hosts TikTok Challenge with “e-boy” Prizes

Rachel Phelan • February 26, 2020

Students rolled around and stomped on the grass outside of Carney Hall in the hopes of winning the CAB’s TikTok challenge on Monday night in pursuit of “e-boy”-themed prizes.

‘Times’ and ‘Globe’ Journalists Discuss Careers in Media

Lauren Wittenmyer • February 26, 2020

The Boston College Career Center recently hosted two journalists from The Boston Globe and The New York Times to discuss careers in journalism and media.

Democratic House Candidates Debate at BC

Julia Kiersznowski and Lauren Wittenmyer • February 26, 2020

Seven Democratic candidates vying for Massachusetts' Fourth Congressional District seat visited BC on Tuesday to debate the central issues of their campaign platforms.

Boisi Center Hosts Anti-Semitism Panel

Brandon Kenney • February 23, 2020

The Boisi Center for Religion and American Public Life hosted a panel comparing the rise of modern anti-Semitism with its rise in Nazi Germany.

Climate Justice Calls for Divestment at Protest

Alexandra Levine • February 21, 2020

Climate Justice Boston College participated in a protest last week calling for divestment, though the University still opposes divesting in fossil fuels.

Admissions Focusing on Increased AHANA Enrollment

Nadine Akkawi • February 21, 2020

The AHANA+ population at BC increased for the third consecutive year. BC attributes the rise in AHANA+ enrollment to national trends and BC’s efforts.

Ellen Winner Explores Relationship Between Art and Psychology

Madeleine Romance • February 20, 2020

Ellen Winner, BC psychology professor and director of the Arts and Mind Lab, shared her research surrounding the cognition of arts in adults and children.

UGBC Team Criticizes Elections Committee

Scott Baker • February 18, 2020

Czar Sepe and Jack Bracher are arguing that policies set by the Elections Committee should be revised following their 18-vote loss in Tuesday’s UGBC executive elections.

Newly Elected UGBC Pres. Guma and VP Atinizian Lay Out Policy Initiatives

Scott Baker • February 18, 2020

Christian Guma, CSOM ’21, and Kevork Atinizian, CSOM ’22, were elected UGBC president and vice president last Tuesday and will be sworn in on April 29.

BAIC Celebrates Opening of Black History Month

Orlinka Kereere • February 18, 2020

The Thea Bowman AHANA Intercultural Center hosted its Black History Month opening ceremony, centering on the black culture and history in the United States.

Voter Turnout Rises in UGBC Pres., VP Election

Scott Baker • February 18, 2020

Voter turnout in the election for the 2020-2021 Undergraduate Government of Boston College presidential election was higher than it’s been in years, at 32 percent.

Duke Professor Discusses Native Sovereignty

Warren Zhao • February 15, 2020

A professor of history at Duke University visited Boston College to discuss the cultural and diplomatic relationship between Native American and European settlers.