Students Convene To Discuss Experiences With BC Drinking Culture

Josh Mentzer • October 1, 2015

For the first BC Ignites event of the year, a few upperclassmen spoke about their experience with alcohol and Boston College.

Three Students Focus On Race In BC Ignites Talks

Carolyn Freeman • February 19, 2015

UGBC and the Faces council addressed issues of race at the fifth BC Ignites series.

Ignites Talk: Cusaj Thomas On Breaking The Poverty Cycle

The Heights • December 7, 2014

Living homeless for a time growing up, Cusaj Thomas, A&S '15, discussed the organizations responsible for bringing him out of the cycle of poverty at the Dec. 1 Ignites lecture.

Ignites Talk: Lisa Edouard Discusses BC’s Silence On Class Difference

The Heights • December 6, 2014

For the December Installment of BC Ignites, Edouard spoke on the silence surrounding socioeconomics and being poor at BC.

Six Students Confront Issues Of Socioeconomics At Latest BC Ignites Event

Archer Parquette • December 2, 2014

Issues of wealth, class, and privilege at BC were discussed Monday night in the latest installment of UGBC's "BC Ignites" series.

LTE: Disappointments From BC Ignites

The Heights • October 6, 2014

Although BC Ignites achieved a positive impact on the campus, it was nonetheless disappointing that there were no faculty or administrators, other than the featured speaker, present.

Read The Full Speeches On Mental Health From BC Ignites

The Heights • September 30, 2014

The fourth BC Ignites was hosted in O'Neill Plaza last night, with multiple Boston College students giving speeches about mental health. The speakers have allowed us to republish their words here.

The Much-Needed Conversation About Mental Health

The Heights Editorial Board • September 25, 2014

Yesterday's BC Ignites brought mental health, a difficult topic to discuss, to the forefront of conversation on O'Neill Plaza. Coupled with some of UGBC's other new initiatives, this public discussion can work to decrease the stigma associated with mental illness on campus.

BC Ignites: Breaking Down The Stigma Surrounding Mental Health

Carolyn Freeman • September 24, 2014

This year, the Undergraduate Government of Boston College (UGBC) has enacted a Be Conscious campaign to help erase the stigma surrounding mental illness. Part of this campaign was Wednesday night’s BC Ignites.

After A Semester Off, BC Re-Ignites

The Heights Editorial Board • September 21, 2014

It is encouraging to see UGBC stage a BC Ignites on mental health, an issue often overlooked in higher education. Students should make a point to stop by on Wednesday in O'Neill Plaza.

BC Ignites Aims To Spark Awareness

Albert Triccoli • September 21, 2014

BC Ignites returns with a discussion on mental health to be held in the O'Neill Plaza on Wednesday, Sept. 24 at 7 p.m.