The most impactful way to effect change in children’s nutrition is through legislative action that impacts their food choices at school, according to Marlene Schwartz.
News, On Campus
Student Assembly Representatives Talk Mental Health Resources, BC Dining
In their Tuesday night meeting, the Student Assembly (SA) representatives discussed what they classified as two issues facing Boston College students: mental health and dining and food insecurity.
On Campus, News
Victoria Garrick Browne Shares Mental Health Battles, Appreciating the “Little Things” with BC Students
Victoria Garrick Browne spoke at a talk co-sponsored by UGBC and the Student-Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC) at Boston College on Monday, sharing her story as a college athlete struggling with mental health battles that, once, she could not even name.
News, Administration
BC Implements Registration Process for Motorized Scooters on Campus
Boston College is implementing updated requirements related to motorized scooters on campus due to an uptick in their use, according to an email sent to students on Monday.
News
Alumni Discuss Faith and Service at C21 Century Panel
BC’s Church in the 21st Century Center hosted three alumni, Aquino, Kevin O’Brien, BC ’20, and A. Taiga Guterres on Wednesday night to discuss their personal and professional experiences with faith and service.
News, On Campus
BC Prepares for Homecoming Weekend, Introduces Court and New Spirit Week Format
Boston College is completely transforming homecoming weekend, announcing its first homecoming court and themed spirit week to celebrate BC and revamp its traditions.
News, On Campus
Schiller Institute Hires First Core Faculty Members
The Schiller Institute for Integrated Science and Society recently hired climate scientists Yi Ming and Hanqin Tian, the institute’s first core faculty members.
News, On Campus, Top Story
Clery Report Records 16 Rape and 14 Stalking Offenses at BC in 2021
Boston College reported 16 rape cases in 2021, according to the University’s Annual Campus Security and Fire Safety Report, marking an increase from the nine reported offenses in 2020 but still not surpassing the 23 reported offenses in 2019.
News, On Campus
Student Assembly Passes a Bill to Create a Working Group Addressing Bias-Motivated Speech on Herrd
The Student Assembly (SA) unanimously passed a bill intended to combat bias-motivated speech on the anonymous social media app Herrd in its meeting on Tuesday.
News
BC Professor Links Gut Microbe to Development of Type 1 Diabetes
There are more than 35 million people in the United States with diabetes, according to Boston College Assistant Professor of Biology Emrah Altindis. While genetics contribute to the disease, Altindis said they alone cannot explain the increasing diabetes rates in the country.
