In this Monday’s edition of ‘Voices From The Dustbowl,’ we asked students what their favorite thing about the fall season is. [aesop_gallery id=”121233″] Featured Image by Margaux Eckert / Heights Staff
Father Leahy, Your Silence Says You Don’t Support Us
The Graduate Pride Alliance wrote an open letter to BC President Rev. William P. Leahy, S.J. calling on him to address issues facing the University LGBTQ population.
LTE: Dean of Students Thomas Mogan Pens Open Letter in Response to Parking Sign Slur
“Boston College takes this very seriously and, as the Dean of Students, I would like to make it clear that Boston College does not tolerate acts of intolerance and hate toward any individuals or groups of individuals in our campus community.”
LTE: Student Staff Members of the Women’s Center Respond to “Parking Sign Defaced With Anti-Gay Slur”
“First and foremost, we are extremely saddened, angered, and disturbed by the incident.”
LTE: GLC Members Respond to “Parking Sign Defaced With Anti-Gay Slur”
“To any student who has been affected, especially first-years and transfers—we see you, we recognize you, and we honor your right to exist freely on this campus. You are not alone. There are hundreds of us at BC who have made a home here, found our chosen families, and are thriving. Those families are waiting for you with open arms.”
Extended Library Hours are Necessary for Students
“Once the extended hours are brought back in October, University Libraries and the Office and Student Affairs should respond to student demand and consider making the change permanent.”
Early-Year Mailroom Issues Should be Prevented Next Year
“By keeping the mailroom problems of the past few weeks in mind, BC Facilities should prepare for next year and work to make the mailroom process more efficient, while also preempting some of the technological and logistic problems that stalled delivery.”
A Mysterious Man Walking Down Comm Ave: Classic TU/TD
Read this. It’ll make you feel better about the world.
Our Shared Humanity with Refugees
“I am quite confident that America can take in Syrian refugees and balance lives saved with any perceived effect on American values, coffers, or security.”
Being LGBTQ on Campus
“I’m mad. I’m mad that someone’s utter disregard and prejudice toward an entire community inevitably will cause students just like me when I was a freshman to remain in the closet and feel remorse and disdain for simply being themselves.”