If You Can Argue in the Comments, You Can Publish in ‘The Heights’

The Heights Editorial Board • September 21, 2025

In the wake of Charlie Kirk’s assassination, The Heights published an op-ed—a guest opinions piece sent to us by a member of the Boston College community—on the murder and its implications for free...

BC Students Need To Cultivate Intellectual Humility and Fervor

Elliott Jones • January 16, 2025

The biggest challenge for fruitful dialogue, debate, and activism at BC is not the lack of intelligence nor ignorance of the student body, but is what I have diagnosed as an attitude of “keeping the peace.”

Commit to the Bit

Emmbrooke Flather • November 21, 2023

A “bit” refers to a playful routine or a humorous exchange among friends, often a series of related jokes strung together. In my experience, bits are the most fun-spirited way to encourage genuine human connection and laughter.

The Culminating Column, Emphasizing Dialogue

Matthew Kelly • May 3, 2018

"It is through conversation and reflection that our convictions and beliefs are recognized and formed."

Dressed In Black, Hundreds At BC Rally Against Racist Acts In Missouri

Taylor St. Germain • November 12, 2015

At the "blackout," planned by the UGBC vice president of diversity and inclusion, students and faculty spoke about their experiences with racism on campus.