“It is our responsibility to take care of ourselves and our peers. Forming a union gives us the power to do this.”
The Beauty of Beginning
“Perhaps we could all benefit from seeing the world, and more specifically, the BC community, through the unique scope of a beginner’s eyes, while continuing to recognize it as a familiar place in which each of us belong.”
Asking Questions of Ourselves
“This has left me questioning whether I have changed fundamentally, or whether those around me have influenced the way I perceive myself. We like to paint ourselves as the drivers of our own experiences, but uncontrollable circumstances often shape our perceptions.”
The Whale in the Room
“It seems that our conversation about masculine fragility on campus is hasty, and it really ought not to be.”
Connecting Spirituality and Mental Health
“Based on what seems to me to be a proper understanding of the spiritual nature of many of the “mental health” problems that affect most students, BC does an admirable job in making resources available for maintaining our emotional well-being.”
Becoming Accustomed to Acronyms
“I thought I couldn’t be fazed. After all, once you learn how to simultaneously wear leggings, shorts, and jeans underneath your sweatpants, everything else seems like a breeze. Then I got to Boston College.”
News in the Next Century
We invite you to join us in celebrating 100 years of The Heights.
Finding Balance in the Future
“When you stop stressing and just relax, things can sort of fall into place.”
Freshmen and the Mouse: TU/TD
It’s these trials and tribulations that shape us into who we are. College just makes this process all the more emphatic.
How Are You Feeling About This Coming School Year at BC?
In this Thursday’s edition of ‘Voices from the Dustbowl,’ we asked students how they were feeling about this coming school year at Boston College. Featured Image by Margaux Eckert