The Heights

Grad Employees Organize at ‘March Against Injustice’

Anthony Rein • April 28, 2018

Friday’s march occurred in the midst of a number of notable events for other unions across the country, including Harvard University voting to form a union.

Update: In Light of Conviction, BC Rescinds Cosby’s Honorary Degree

Cole Dady • April 27, 2018

Cosby was given the degree in 1996 to honor his work as an actor and comedian, as well as his contributions to education.

Report: BC Says It Won’t Rescind Cosby’s Honorary Degree

Cole Dady • April 27, 2018

“As a matter of policy, we do not rescind honorary degrees, which are given to individuals based on their accomplishments at the time of the award,” Dunn told The Boston Globe.

Santiago Siri Speaks About Future of Cryptocurrency and Democracy

Abby Hunt • April 26, 2018

Siri explained that today, we have a perfect way of measuring the United States economy on not only political or financial terms, but also a scientific one: the use of energy.

Following Red Sox Petition, City of Boston to Change Name of Yawkey Way

Cole Dady • April 26, 2018

A number of Boston power brokers were against the decision to change the name of Yawkey, some of whom are closely associated with Boston College.

B.o.B to Headline This Year’s Modstock Festival

Cole Dady • April 25, 2018

The rapper's January 2016 song “Flatline” suggested anti-Semitic views, which gained the attention of the Anti-Defamation League.

BCPD Chief John King to Retire in August

Cole Dady • April 24, 2018

“I am looking forward to the future, though I know I will miss coming to this beautiful campus every day,” King said.

Hack the Heights Puts Students to the Test

Catherine Cremens • April 22, 2018

“It’s a great opportunity to see the innovation that’s happening on campus," said organizer Bill Nyarko, MCAS ’20.

Political Science Majors Outgrow Faculty Numbers

Charlie Power • April 22, 2018

“We certainly think it is a problem, but not a problem that is insuperable,” said Susan Shell, chair of the political science department.

Facilities Management Plans Summer Projects

Jack Goldman • April 22, 2018

"We’ve got a good team, everyone’s worked hard through the year," said Dan Bourque, vice president of Facilities Management. "Everyone’s working together trying to do their best for BC.”

2018 Relay for Life Raises Over $133,000

Anthony Rein • April 22, 2018

“The strength instilled in me as a child came into play and I found the power I never knew existed in me," said Queenie Santos, a breast cancer survivor, to those gathered. "For the first time in my life I couldn't run away from what I was scared of or terrified of. I had to stand up to face it head on, and to fight.”

Valdez Wins 126th Annual Fulton Prize Debate

Abby Hunt • April 22, 2018

“Single payer is affordable, and the expanded coverage is paid for by administrative cost savings and progressive taxes,” said Noah Valdez, winner of the debate and MCAS '21. “Health care spending is contained by eliminating administrative costs—both purchasing and global budget.”