Kari Hong, assistant professor at Boston College Law School, and Peter Skerry, a political science professor at BC, sat down on Thursday for a debate on whether a wall should be constructed along the United States-Mexico border.
News, On Campus, Featured Story
Valdez Wins 126th Annual Fulton Prize Debate
“Single payer is affordable, and the expanded coverage is paid for by administrative cost savings and progressive taxes,” said Noah Valdez, winner of the debate and MCAS ’21. “Health care spending is contained by eliminating administrative costs—both purchasing and global budget.”
Column, Opinions
Escaping Comfort to Discuss Real Issues
“They were each placed in a chair to represent parties of millions, but it came down to themselves.”
News, On Campus, Featured Story
Climate Justice at BC and Investment Club Debate Divestment from Fossil Fuels
Members of Climate Justice at Boston College (CJBC) debated members of the BC Investment Club (BCIC) Monday over divestment from fossil fuels. Matthew Barad, a member of CJBC and MCAS ’19, opened by explaining that, as the world is moving away from oil and gas drilling, staying invested in these industries would lead to short-term…
News, On Campus, Top Story
UGBC Presidential Candidates Talk Diversity and Inclusion at Town Hall Event
Three teams remain after Davis Pollino, CSOM ’19, and Sebastian Biber, MCAS ’19, dropped out this week.
Features
Practicing the Art of Argument with the Fulton Debate Society
Most recently, Boston College’s Fulton Debate Society won the West Point tournament as well as the University Club Championship.
Metro, Politics, Featured Story
Civic Engagement Committee Hosts VP Debate Watch Party for Over 65 Students
Senator Tim Kaine of Virginia and Governor Mike Pence of Indiana took the stage Tuesday night during the first, and only, vice presidential debate of this election cycle to discuss both their own visions for the future of the country and to answer some of the criticisms leveled at the presidential candidates.
On Campus, News
Upcoming: BC Republicans to Host Debate Exploring Free Speech and Self-Censorship
BC Republicans will host a debate about free speech and self-censorship on April 5 at 7 p.m. in Higgins 310.
Opinions, Editorials
For Full Diversity Coverage, Town Hall Necessary
“The elections committee has made the right decision in having a Diversity and Inclusion town hall.”
