The Boston College Global Engagement Committee has released a report that details BC’s current strengths and weaknesses in the way the University engages with the world and outlines steps for it to increase its global presence and impact.
News, Administration, Top Story
BC Hesitant About Fossil Fuel Divestment
After a non-binding referendum on the Undergraduate of Government of Boston College elections ballot asking if BC should withhold investments from the fossil fuel industry received 2,005 “yes” votes and 374 “no’s,” University Spokesman Jack Dunn said the school’s stance on divestment has not changed.
Top Story, Men's Basketball
Reed’s Scoring Outburst Too Much for BC to Overcome at Clemson
Marcquise Reed was unstoppable at the tail end of both halves, recording a season-high 31 points, nine rebounds, and four assists, and the Eagles could only keep pace for so long, once again letting a second-period lead slip on the road.
Top Story, Off Campus, On Campus, News
Court Docs Confirm Sorkin Charged With ‘Civil Rights Violation,’ Detail Additional Alleged Racist Remarks
New public records obtained by The Heights confirm that Michael Sorkin, CSOM ’21, is being charged with a civil rights violation, also known as a hate crime, in Middlesex County. This charge comes after a Boston College Police Department investigation led to Sorkin’s arrest last December after he allegedly vandalized Welch Hall with racist epithets.
News, On Campus, Top Story
Thair Brown, MCAS ’20, Winner of MLK Scholarship
Thair Brown, MCAS ’20, was announced as the winner of the Martin Luther King, Jr. Scholarship on Tuesday night. The dinner included remarks from University President William P. Leahy, S.J., and a keynote from BC Law Dean Vincent Rogeau.
News, On Campus, Top Story, Administration
UPDATE: Students Did Have Norovirus According to New UHS Email to Community
Tom Nary, director of University Health Services (UHS), sent an email on Tuesday informing the Boston College community that three recent patients had been diagnosed with norovirus, a highly contagious gastrointestinal virus.
Top Story, Off Campus, News
New Briefs Filed in $3 Million Lawsuit Against University
The plaintiff’s lawyer in the $3 million lawsuit against BC filed briefs to the Mass. District Court arguing that the suit’s scope should be wide-ranging.
News, On Campus, Top Story
UPDATE: Osaghae and Brooks Win UGBC Pres. and E.V.P. Elections in Landslide
Michael Osaghae, MCAS ’20, and Tiffany Brooks, MCAS ’21, defeated Taylor Jackson, MCAS ’21, and Alejandro Perez, MCAS ’21, to become UGBC President and Executive Vice President.
Top Story, Arts, On Campus, Arts Features
PATU: Winning Trophies With Tradition
Presenting Africa to You (PATU) has transformed from a club offering mentorship to students to a Showdown-winning dance team.
Top Story, Off Campus, On Campus, News
Hearing for Sorkin Delayed Again
The arraignment of Michael Sorkin, CSOM ’21, who was accused of vandalizing Welch Hall with racist epithets, has been delayed again.
