Despite their shiny, high-tech exterior, the pervasion of checkout kiosks throughout several of Boston College’s on-campus eateries is creating congestion, discouraging human connection, and damaging these key communal spaces.
News, On Campus, Academics
UGBC Senate Weighs in on CSOM Curve
Student senators discussed potential downsides to the grading guidelines adapted by the Carroll School of Management (CSOM) at the UGBC Senate meeting on Tuesday night.
News, On Campus
UGBC Discusses Ways to Honor Johnny and Matthew Gaudreau
At Tuesday night’s UGBC meeting, KiKi Stoker, student-athlete representative, encouraged the BC community to do more to honor former BC hockey players Johnny and Matthew Gaudreau, who were killed by a suspected drunk driver last month.
Opinions, Column
In Defense of BC Dining
As a first-semester freshman, I found myself with an empty dining account by November. The service’s issues become obvious the moment you can only afford chicken and two sides.
News, On Campus, Top Story
BC Unlikely to Consider Fossil Fuel Divestment, UGBC Senator Shares
The primary goal of Boston College’s investments is to grow the University’s endowment, not to champion social or political causes like divestment, Lindsay Meier, environmental and sustainability policy coordinator, shared at the UGBC Senate meeting on Tuesday night.
On Campus, News
Students Offer Ways to Make BC Dining More Green At Eagles Sustainability Competition
Students gathered at 245 Beacon St. on Friday to participate in the second annual Eagles Sustainability Competition. This year, the competition focused on ways to make Boston College Dining more sustainable.
News, On Campus, Top Story
Students React to New Kiosks at Hillside Cafe
Chloe Chaple walked into Hillside Cafe on Monday morning to see the entrance to the service area replaced by self-ordering kiosks.
Opinions, TU/TD
Thumbs Up, Thumbs Down: Week of Feb. 18
From BCID’s “Eire’s Show” to SASA’s culture show, this past week has been jam-packed with performances from BC’s incredible arts groups. Sexual Chocolate’s 25th anniversary show drew an impressive crowd to Robsham, and campus is already filled with excitement for the much-anticipated ALC Showdown later this semester.
News, On Campus, Top Story
BC Dining Considering Removing Bottled Drinks From Dining Halls Due to Theft, UGBC Senator Says
BC Dining is considering removing bottled drinks like Core Power from dining halls next year due to high levels of theft by students, said Lindsay Meier, MCAS ’26, at the UGBC Senate meeting on Tuesday night.
Column, Opinions
A “Rat-tastic” Column
The Rat is a hub of cultural innovation. It’s a hotspot for debriefs, jam sessions, and homework cramming. Whether it is your go-to spot for lunch or just the most convenient place for a bite between classes, everyone knows the Rat.
