This success in the research field is a positive sign for BC. As it expands through its 10-year plan and various fundraising efforts, a new focus on research bodes well for increasing prestige and creating a more elite educational environment.
Opinions, Editorials
UGBC Debate Should Strive for Objectivity
By delegating the entire question-making process to an external group, UGBC would preemptively minimize any possible accusations of unfairness and ensure that the election allows every voice running to have an equal chance.
Opinions, Editorials
Black History Month is Good Opportunity for Students, Admin
Student engagement is critical. As racial issues are addressed across campus and continue to be an important part of discourse, students should participate in and learn from Black History Month.
Editorials, Opinions
Mayor Talk Shows Issues with Event Promotion
The majority of BC undergraduates learn about events through social media. Advertisements on the sponsor organization’s website or a single mass email do not capture as much attention as a widely-disseminated Facebook event and page.
Editorials, Opinions
John Cho Speech Shows Winning Strategy by Asian Caucus
Through the success of these events, it is clear that the Asian Caucus has developed a strategy for securing speakers that should be emulated.
Opinions, Editorials
UGBC Non-Discrimination Effort is a Good First Step
The extent of GLC’s power ends with its presentation, report, and proposal. As an organization of student government, it can organize and fight for its cause, but cannot actually implement any of the policies it proposes for the University.Despite this, the proposal still remains a good first step toward its goals and, even if rejected, acts as a symbolic gesture declaring UGBC’s stance when it comes to this issue.
Opinions, Editorials
Student Diversity Issues Reveal Need for New Administrative Position
One of the most realistic and immediate ways for the administration to respond to these concerns and the complaints of groups such as Eradicate would be to institute an administrative position meant specifically to address these issues, an idea initially brought up by the Undergraduate Government of Boston College in its fall proposal.
Editorials, Opinions
New Fundraising Investigation Should Include All BC Voices
When it comes to University spending, there is a persistent issue between the administration and a number of students: a perceived lack of interest in student needs when it comes to spending money. Since the process for the next fundraising campaign is just beginning, now is the perfect opportunity to confront these complaints from the outset, establishing a desire to collaborate with students on how money is spent.
Opinions, Editorials
Maximizing the Benefit of the ‘What I Be’ Project
A way for UGBC to build on the success of last year’s ‘What I Be’ project and take advantage of the interest generated by this upcoming year’s would be to craft a follow-up campaign that plays off these already addressed themes.
Opinions, Editorials
Cancelled Cox Speech Still Demonstrates Strong Effort
Although many are disappointed by the unexpected cancellation, it remains important to remember that the cancellation was prompted by Cox and the efforts that went into securing the talk in the first place are still worth commendation.
