The Heights

(Not So) Smart City

Marta Seitz • March 19, 2018

"By redefining society in increasingly technological terms, participation in the smart city system—whether voluntary or not—seems almost inescapable."

A Window into the Odyssey of College Recruiting

Jack Nelson • March 19, 2018

"The easy way out was really tempting, especially as I watched many of my friends and teammates commit to their dream schools."

Accepting Leaflets, Generating Change

Mahima Menghani • March 18, 2018

"It is admittedly painful to learn about the inhumane conditions that livestock are subjected to, and equally painful to try to question the values we have held throughout our lives."

Activism in Wake of Shooting Should Translate to College Campuses

The Heights Editorial Board • March 15, 2018

"Those who partook demonstrated the necessary involvement in and awareness of gun violence that ought to be more prevalent on college campuses."

How Professors Handle Snow Days: TU/TD

TU/TD • March 14, 2018

"Snow Day Calculator gave it a 99 percent chance specifically for BC—it was basically guaranteed."

Addressing the Great Plate Caper of 2016

Austin Bodetti • March 14, 2018

"A reputable investigative reporter would have read those articles in full, but reputable investigative reporters get paid for their work, so I just read the first few paragraphs, then texted some sophomores to buy me lunch because I had worked up a sweat."

The Benefit of Imitating Our Idols

Matthew Kelly • March 14, 2018

"When we neglect the possibility of drawing inspiration from the personas and atmospheres that precede us, we refuse to acknowledge the splendor of any life before ours."

Lifting My Way to Physical and Mental Transformations

Jack Nelson • March 14, 2018

"If I allowed myself to be stuck in a fixed mindset about my strength, I would never achieve any progress."

Finding Happiness and Relief Through Relationships

Mahima Menghani • March 14, 2018

"Maintaining old friendships and gaining new ones means striking a balance between focusing on schoolwork and focusing on our well-being."

SSH’s Potential Condom Distribution Service Proposes Pragmatic Alternative

The Heights Editorial Board • March 1, 2018

"Since students have clearly expressed their desire for accessible contraceptive resources, partnering with this separate condom distribution service is a good alternative."

Too Much Caffeine, Too Little Time: TU/TD

TU/TD • March 1, 2018

"Every time I talk to my grandpa on the phone, he asks me how many extra hours I could use that day."

Discussing Diversity On Campus

Madeleine Hughes • February 28, 2018

"It is all too easy to fall into the comfortable pattern of spending time with people who are similar to you. I struggle with it every day."