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News, Column
COLUMN: Fluff Ruins Olympics
By: Adriana Mariella
The Olympics plays out for us a familiar American story about hard work paid off-it reminds us of everything that’s romantic about capitalism. We are constantly rooting for the unlikely victor, the one whose success seems worked for rather than effortless. The more meager the beginnings, the more delicious the victory.
Column
Winter Should Give Us A Break
By: Carolyn Freeman
Winter is great– from a distance. It’s overstayed its welcome now, and sunshine would be a welcome change.
Column
Whipping Up A Little Adventure In The Kitchen
Getting over the fear of cooking can lead to all sorts of delicious—or at least, eventful—endeavors.
Column
UIS, While Unique, Desperately Needs An Update
UIS may be a BC standby, but a new course registration system is long overdue.
Column
Putting Some Faith In Science
By: Joseph Castlen
Science isn’t always right — you have to make a judgment call in what you believe it tells us.
Opinions, Editorials
Jesuit’s Death Marks Loss Of Great Scholar, Minister
By: The Heights Editorial Board
The Boston College community, as well as the larger Catholic community, recently lost an influential figure in Rev. Daniel J. Harrington, S.J., who passed away Feb. 7 after an extended battle with cancer.
Opinions, Editorials
New Photo Exhibit Shows Flexibility Of McMullen
By: The Heights Editorial Board
On Saturday, a new exhibit on inter-war Parisian photography will open up in the McMullen Museum of Art. The exhibit notably combines the efforts of undergraduates and the art department with the museum staff to create a relevant, international exhibit.
Opinions, Editorials
Eagles’ Dedication Earns Impressive Dual Beanpot
By: The Heights Editorial Board
Last season, the Boston College men’s ice hockey team set a school record when it won the Beanpot tournament for the fourth consecutive time. This year, the team set another record with a fifth consecutive Beanpot title. Also impressive is the fact that the BC women’s hockey team won the women’s Beanpot on Tuesday, marking the second time in the last five years that the BC hockey programs have swept the tournament.
Opinions, Letters To The Editor
LTE: BC Should Improve Handicap Access On Campus
The mission of the Disability Services Office says, “that students with disabilities [will] receive support services and accommodations that permit equal access to all Boston College programs and the opportunity to realize their potential and develop effective self-advocacy skills.” I just wish they would stick to that.
