Editorials
BC Administrators Must Be More Responsive to ‘The Heights.’ Here’s Why.
Journalists don’t always own their bias. But at The Heights, it’s part of our motto. “For a Greater Boston College” means we want this University to d...
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-...
Opinions
BC Must Move Further and Faster With New LGBTQ+ Programming
Boston College has a long way to go in creating a comfortable environment for queer students on campus. The University’s recent rollout of new resourc...
Opinions
It’s Time To Talk About Laundry at BC
The University has a laundry problem, and it has not taken steps to address it. On a scale rating the laundry experience at Boston College from 1 to 1...
Opinions
Boston College Must Prioritize Admissions Diversity Efforts After Affirmative Action Decision
Boston College should develop creative solutions to maintain and continue improving diversity on campus after the top court’s decision to axe race-bas...
Opinions
BC’s Class of 2027: Key Advice To Make the Best of Your Freshman Year
Congratulations, Class of 2027, and welcome to Boston College! Over the next few months, you’re bound to have a lot of questions. So, before you arriv...
Opinions
Purchasing Mount Alvernia Would Provide BC With an Opportunity To Expand
The closure of Mount Alvernia High School, an all-girls Catholic school in Newton, provides Boston College with a rare opportunity to buy new land. Th...
Opinions
Elections Committee Needs To Revamp Its Sanction Policies and Election Day Process
Following its disorganized supervision of this year’s UGBC presidential and vice presidential election, the Boston College Elections Committee needs t...
Opinions
‘The Heights’ Endorses Jordan Nakash and Yosan Tewelde for UGBC President and Vice President
The Heights endorses Jordan Nakash, MCAS ’24, and Yosan Tewelde, MCAS ’24, for 2023–24 Undergraduate Government of Boston College president and vice p...
Opinions
BC’s Student Demonstration Policy Needs To Be Updated To Better Serve Student’s Free Speech Rights
Boston College needs to ease its policies and restrictions on student demonstration to better support its students’ free speech rights.
