“If students, faculty, and the University actually wish to combat racism, we must remember the event in December and be careful not to push the issue of racism aside.”
News, Opinions, Editorials
BC Dining, UHS Communicated Poorly With Students Amid Flu Outbreak
“BC must more effectively communicate with the student body if it wishes to stop rumors such as these. There is no reason that the student body should have been so worried—something that, to a degree, would have been preventable had BC better communicated.”
Opinions, Editorials, Featured Column
Osaghae and Brooks Have Institutional Knowledge, Experience to Lead
“Their approach is practical and incrementalist, and their previous UGBC experience will ensure that they are efficient in realizing their goals.”
Editorials, Opinions, News
Editorial: Although Unsurprising, Moore’s Letter Reflection of UGBC’s Unrealistic Resolution
“UGBC and the administration must work together to create actual change that is feasible and can be implemented at BC”
Opinions, Editorials
Editorial: New ED Policy Forces Students to Pick BC Over Competitors
” Overall, the decision risks alienating students for whom financial aid is a significant factor in their college choice, as well as students who attend low-resource high schools who do not have a counselor to keep up with rapid changes in BC’s admissions process. It may also lead to a more Catholic and wealthier university, limiting diversity and accessibility.”
Opinions, Editorials
Pause on Computer Science Major Inhibits Department Growth
Boston College has “temporarily paused” the registration of new computer science majors—a decision that is a byproduct of the CS department’s rise in popularity and will undoubtedly affect prospective majors and course registration.
Opinions, Editorials
Racist Vandalism, Disjointed Administrative Response Alienate Black Students On Campus
In response to Michael Sorkin’s racist vandalism, top BC administrators sent out two separate statements—one to faculty and one, albeit much less detailed, to students—rather than addressing the University community as a unified group.
Opinions, Editorials
Student Experience Survey De-emphasizes Important Questions
“The arrangement of the survey seemed more like an overall experience survey… rather than a survey designed to directly address the results of racism on campus, which the University cited as a catalyst for… the survey.”
Opinions, Editorials, Featured Column
Giving Thanks
The Heights editors share what they’re thankful for this Thanksgiving.
Opinions, Editorials
Restoring Reason to CSOM Recruiting Timeline
This becomes an issue for both students and businesses, however, when the preparedness of students to make these weighty decisions comes into question.
