Boston College prides itself on addressing the full financial need of its students. It has an opportunity to further its commitment to supporting low-income families by joining the College Cost Transparency Initiative.
Editorials, Opinions
BC Must Move Further and Faster With New LGBTQ+ Programming
Boston College has a long way to go in creating a comfortable environment for queer students on campus. The University’s recent rollout of new resources for LGBTQ+ students is a step in the right direction. But, the administration took months to publicize this rollout.
Opinions, Editorials
It’s Time To Talk About Laundry at BC
The University has a laundry problem, and it has not taken steps to address it. On a scale rating the laundry experience at Boston College from 1 to 10 (with 1 being “I’m completely dissatisfied” and 10 being “I’m completely satisfied”), more than 60 students polled by a Heights survey gave an average satisfaction rating of 4.47 out of 10.
Opinions, Editorials
Boston College Must Prioritize Admissions Diversity Efforts After Affirmative Action Decision
Boston College should develop creative solutions to maintain and continue improving diversity on campus after the top court’s decision to axe race-based affirmative action in college admissions.
Editorials, Opinions
BC’s Class of 2027: Key Advice To Make the Best of Your Freshman Year
Congratulations, Class of 2027, and welcome to Boston College! Over the next few months, you’re bound to have a lot of questions. So, before you arrive on campus, The Heights Editorial Board wants to ensure you’re prepared to make the best of BC.
Editorials, Opinions
Purchasing Mount Alvernia Would Provide BC With an Opportunity To Expand
The closure of Mount Alvernia High School, an all-girls Catholic school in Newton, provides Boston College with a rare opportunity to buy new land. The University should pursue this purchase to support its students, faculty, and any future expansion endeavors.
Opinions, Editorials
Elections Committee Needs To Revamp Its Sanction Policies and Election Day Process
Following its disorganized supervision of this year’s UGBC presidential and vice presidential election, the Boston College Elections Committee needs to overhaul its sanctioning process and reassess its election day protocols.
Opinions, Editorials, Top Story
‘The Heights’ Endorses Jordan Nakash and Yosan Tewelde for UGBC President and Vice President
The Heights endorses Jordan Nakash, MCAS ’24, and Yosan Tewelde, MCAS ’24, for 2023–24 Undergraduate Government of Boston College president and vice president.
Opinions, Editorials
BC’s Student Demonstration Policy Needs To Be Updated To Better Serve Student’s Free Speech Rights
Boston College needs to ease its policies and restrictions on student demonstration to better support its students’ free speech rights.
Editorials, Opinions
A Historic Man Who Deserves Recognition: Boston College Should Name 245 Beacon Street After Rev. J. Donald Monan
Through his 24 years at the helm of Boston College, former University President Rev. J. Donald Monan, S.J. saved BC from financial ruin and bolstered the University’s status as a top institution of American higher education. Now, regardless of its financial interests, the University should honor Monan’s transformative presidency by naming 245 Beacon Street after him.
