Despite long having outgrown the Halloween trick-or-treating tradition, Boston College students continue to celebrate the holiday with a costume or two … or five.
Opinions, Editorials
BC Should Commit to a New Financial Aid Transparency Initiative
Boston College prides itself on addressing the full financial need of its students. It has an opportunity to further its commitment to supporting low-income families by joining the College Cost Transparency Initiative.
Opinions, Column
‘Girl Math,’ TikTok, and Mansplaining the Joke
One fascinating phenomenon that stems from TikTok is the creation of unique slang and jargon. And this lexicon, born of catchy trends and memes, has woven itself into the fabric of day-to-day conversation.
Opinions, Column
In Sympathy of the Rats
If you have ever had the luxury of living in a questionably up-to-code off-campus house surrounding Boston College, you have probably experienced the joy of dealing with rats.
Column, Opinions
Carpe the Living Daylights Out of Every Diem
I fundamentally disagree with the idea of “finding” happiness. I believe you should make your own happiness, no matter where you are.
Opinions, Letters To The Editor
Letter to the Editor In Response To: “Jewish and Palestinian Newton Residents Contend With the Israel-Hamas War’s Impacts on Their Daily Lives”
To the Editor: I am writing to express my dismay with the above-referenced article, which ran in the edition of ‘The Heights’ that arrived in my inbox on Oct. 23.
Opinions, Column
Only Child, Lonely Child?
Growing up as an only child, I was constantly asked, “Do you like it?”—almost always with a dismissive tone, as if it were impossible that I could enjoy being the only child in my family.
Opinions, Column
Is Kindness Really a Virtue?
For as long as I can remember, the value of kindness has been emphasized in nearly every aspect of my life. “Be kind to others” was scribbled at the top of the easel papers that served as elementary school classroom constitutions.
TU/TD, Opinions
Thumbs Up, Thumbs Down: Week of Oct. 22
Long a tradition for BC students, our red bandana spirit never falters. This weekend was no exception as students showed up and went all out for the annual Welles Crowther Red Bandanna 5K.
Opinions, Column
On Voice, Vitriol, and Visions: A Lorikeet Among the Eagles
The day before I wrote this—on Oct. 14—Australia went to the polls. Whether at the primary school a few blocks from my Melbourne home, 10,000 miles away via postal ballot, or the one Antarctic polling place at the far reaches of the earth, Australian citizens across the globe cast their ballots.
