The Heights

Our Expenses and U.S.

Garrett Reynolds • January 22, 2017

"Before we can even begin to think about budget reform, we need to have an open-mind to see where our money is going instead of impulsively following a surface understanding."

The Case for a Cooking Class at BC

Valerie Cherbero • January 22, 2017

"An elevation of the culinary arts would do more than ease the stress of the core. It would bring life to food on campus."

If You Had to Be Named After Any City, State, or Country, What Would Your Name Be?

The Heights • January 22, 2017

In this Monday’s edition of ‘Voices from the Dustbowl,’ we asked students what their name would be if they had to be named after any city, state, or country. [aesop_gallery id="127704" revealfx="off"] Featured...

Syllabus Week: TU/TD

TU/TD • January 19, 2017

It might be a Tuesday, it might be a Wednesday, but 9 a.m. classes and healthy sleeping habits will inevitably be disregarded. If it were a film, one might call it: The Silence of the Lounges.

New AADS Professor Hires Indicate Progress

The Heights Editorial Board • January 19, 2017

"For a University that designed its honors program around the 'Western Cultural Tradition,' working to grow programs and departments that educate students outside of the traditional canon represents a commitment to becoming a more inclusive and diverse institution."

Trump Must Seek Environmental Progress

Ryan Duffy • January 19, 2017

"There’s a fine line to walk between fear-mongering alarmism and dispassionate, levelheaded advocacy. Both sides obscure progress by politicizing the issue and failing to compromise."

The Benefits of a Raised Hand

Kelsey Connors • January 19, 2017

"The secret I will let readers in on is not a proven theory, but is as simple as this: class participation and engaging with a professor can improve your overall grade."

My Major Is Not My Shell

Karen Choi • January 19, 2017

"It was as if someone had cracked open a geode and revealed the glittering layers of crystals within it. As I stood inside the building, marveling at the sunlight filtering through the glass waterfall, I felt as if something had cracked within me as well."

What Was Your Least Favorite Book You Had to Read in High School?

The Heights • January 18, 2017

In this Thursday's edition of 'Voices from the Dustbowl,' we asked students what their least favorite book they had to read in high school was. [aesop_gallery id="127337" revealfx="off"] Featured...

LTE: A Message to BC Hockey Fans From Jerry York

Letters • January 17, 2017

"Seeing the entire student section packed while our team came to the ice for warmup was not only a sight for myself, our coaches, and student-athletes to behold, but it is a great representation of our university. I want to personally thank each and every one of you for coming out and supporting our team against one of our greatest rivals."

Is the Far-Right Here to Stay?

Ryan Duffy • December 8, 2016

"With Trump, Euro-skeptics, and authoritarianism, the world order as we know it is in store for some big changes."

The Powerful Pair of Imagery and Music

Annie Gray Burge • December 8, 2016

"The recent use of music videos to address social issues is a tactical and meaningful capitalization on the ability of music to sway social tides."