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My ‘Hot Take’ On Mod Of Cards

Nate Fisher • February 9, 2015

Mod of Cards, in short, is an impressionistic account of how it feels to go to the Career Fair. You should all be watching this unfold.

Love Thy Enemy, Hate Thy Friend

William Flautt • February 9, 2015

“Hate your friends” is not a call to arms. It is a call to acknowledge that your friends aren’t perfect.

Killing The Death Penalty

Sean McGowan • February 9, 2015

The death penalty is an outdated worldview which conflates the commission of wicked acts with intrinsic wickedness.

TU/TD: Less Snow, Please

TU/TD • February 9, 2015

With another snow day on the way, we are getting sick and tired of the breaks in our weeks.

Campus School Employs Music-Based Therapy To Enhance Classroom Experience

Kayla Famolare • February 9, 2015

Column: "Sounds of music" prove beneficial as a therapeutic art form and developmental education technique. I’ve written many columns about the importance of music in my life—from the accessibility...

‘Threat Level Midnight’: BC Under Siege By The Stomach Flu

Connor Mellas • February 9, 2015

A guide for surviving for the plague that is running rampant across the BC campus this winter. It may include water balloons.

‘#LikeABoy’ Twitter Reaction To #LikeAGirl Verifies Ad’s Societal Relevance

Corinne Duffy • February 9, 2015

The negative, "meninist" response that quickly followed the Super Bowl's airing of Always' one-minute, #LikeAGirl commercial exposes the utter gravity of the movement—and of feminism in general.

Giving A Strong Voice To Mental Health

The Heights Editorial Board • February 4, 2015

Comedian Kevin Breel's talks and stand-up has been an inspiration for millions, and now he came to Boston College.

Innovation Fund Gives Power To The Students

The Heights Editorial Board • February 4, 2015

The Innovation Fund represents a great forward step for giving students opportunities to pursue what they actually care about.

LTE: A Response To “Signs Of Unity At Boston College”

Opinions • February 4, 2015

A letter in response to Hagop Toghramadjian's column on issues of equality at Boston College.

Giving A Voice To The Differently Abled

The Heights Editorial Board • February 4, 2015

A Council created specifically to promote the rights of students with disabilities is a sign of progress in a longer campaign to increase ease of access in Boston College’s spaces.

The True Scourge Of Super Bowl XLIX: #ConflateGate

Eleanor Hildebrandt • February 4, 2015

If you know one thing, know this: The Super Bowl represents a glorious culmination of all there is to dislike about America.