“Accepting this proposal would be a positive move by the administration.”
Opinions, Editorials
UGBC Non-Discrimination Effort is a Good First Step
The extent of GLC’s power ends with its presentation, report, and proposal. As an organization of student government, it can organize and fight for its cause, but cannot actually implement any of the policies it proposes for the University.Despite this, the proposal still remains a good first step toward its goals and, even if rejected, acts as a symbolic gesture declaring UGBC’s stance when it comes to this issue.
Column, Opinions, Featured Column
Why Student Interest Groups Can’t Win
Come this time of year, there will almost inevitably be some snarky opinion piece remarking on the futility of the incompetence of UGBC. Of course, we should be critical of our student leaders whenever necessary, but I also think it’s worth considering how many vested University interests stand to benefit from the belief that our student organizations are simply incompetent, and student advocacy only really ever touches on superficial problems.
Opinions, Editorials
Student Diversity Issues Reveal Need for New Administrative Position
One of the most realistic and immediate ways for the administration to respond to these concerns and the complaints of groups such as Eradicate would be to institute an administrative position meant specifically to address these issues, an idea initially brought up by the Undergraduate Government of Boston College in its fall proposal.
Column, Featured Column, Opinions
On Boston College’s Deaf Administration
For a faculty that works so closely with its student, they do a very poor job of actually listening to them.
News, Academics
Gregory Kalscheur Appointed Permanent Dean Of MCAS
Gregory Kalscheur, S.J., has been permanently appointed as the dean of the Morrissey College of Arts and Sciences.
Opinions, Editorials
A Crucial Step Forward For Boston College On Issues Of Race
The Race in the USA panel was a great start to what is hoped to be more organized discussions across campus.
Editorials, Opinions
New Website Helps With Off-Campus Housing Problem
A new website shows extraordinary potential for those who live off-campus during their time at BC.
Opinions, Editorials
Takei’s Speech Is A Step Forward For University
BC’s decission to have George Takei come and speak on campus represents a step towards greater autonomy between the student body and the administration.
Letters To The Editor, Opinions
LTE From The Sociology Department
Statement is released by the Sociology Department of Boston College calling for the administration to make an announcement.
