By making laws that restrict the rights of formerly incarcerated individuals, their sense of belonging and value in society is diminished, according to Reuben Jonathan Miller. “[Citizenship] is not just legal status,” Miller said. “It’s about belonging. It’s about community and being recognized, being a part of a human community. It’s having a role in…
No. 12 BC Earns 3–2 Overtime Win Over No. 13 BU
BOSTON, MASS. – A scoring frenzy within the first four minutes of the second period of No. 12 Boston College women’s hockey’s matchup against cross-town rival No. 13 Boston University established high tensions between the familiar foes for the remaining frames of the Battle of Comm. Ave.
BC Republicans Faced “Ad Hominem Attacks” and “Vitriol” on Campus After Election, Massachusetts College Republicans President Says
Boston College Republicans faced hostile and unfair attacks from other students in the days after the election, Massachusetts College Republicans President James Markis said during an interview on 2WAY Tonight.
Fisher Examines Co-Dependency of Democracy and Expertise
Expertise plays an essential role in sustaining democracy, according to Liz Fisher, professor of environmental law at Oxford University’s Corpus Christi College.
Tapping Into Gen Z: Inspecting Trump’s Outperformance of Expectations Among Young Voters
Following an unpredictable and quickly determined presidential election, how do members of the BC community explain Trump’s exceedance of expectations?
BC Dining Considering Switching to Swipe Meal Plan System, UGBC Senator Shares
Boston College Dining is considering switching to an all-you-can-eat, swipe-in meal plan system, Student Senator Addie Weiss shared at the UGBC Senate meeting Tuesday night.
Brush Fire Sparks on Brighton Campus
A brush fire burned through a woodsy section on the west side of Brighton Campus around 2:30 p.m. on Tuesday afternoon. First responders received a call about the fire at 2:46 p.m., according to BCPD. Responders drove fire trucks behind Simboli Hall and down to the corner of Lake Street and Undine Road, where Boston…
UGBC Condemns Racist Text Messages Targeting Black Students
Following reports of racist, anonymous texts targeting Black students, UGBC President Meghan Heckelman said student government has a responsibility to take a stand. “Different opinions are accepted, but what’s not accepted is when it turns racist, sexist, xenophobic,” Heckelman, LSEHD ’25 said. “It’s time for student government to take a stand against some of this.”…
BC Law to Launch Master of Legal Studies In Cybersecurity, Risk, and Governance in Fall 2025
Beginning in the fall of 2025, Boston College Law School will offer a master of legal studies (MLS) in cybersecurity, risk, and governance degree, which is set to replace the current master of science in cybersecurity policy and governance program at the Woods College of Advancing Studies
Aziz Encourages Critical Thinking in the Face of Rising Islamophobia on College Campuses
Racism and remarks against Muslims and Palestinians are running rampant on college campuses, according to Sahar Aziz, distinguished professor of law and chancellor’s social justice scholar at Rutgers Law School.