The Undergraduate Government of Boston College and College Democrats of BC joined forces, organizing a discussion on the role of social media in elections.
Letters To The Editor, Opinions
LTE: In Response to “Impeachment Talks Were Overreaction”
“I hope this letter lends readers a more holistic context as to why, after this election, many on this campus are left more than a little unsettled, and quite frankly, angry.”
Administration, Top Story, On Campus, News
BC Will Not Change Policy on Contraceptives in Response to Sexual Health Referendum
“We take this position out of respect for our commitments as a Jesuit, Catholic university, and we ask our students to be respectful of these commitments and the code of conduct that governs all BC students,” said University Spokesman Jack Dunn in an email.
On Campus, News
Elections Data Shows Variation by School, Class
This year, 750 freshman, 988 sophomores, 665 juniors, and 515 seniors voted. That means that over 42 percent of the class of 2020 voted, followed by 31 percent of freshmen, 29 percent of juniors, and 22 percent of seniors.
On Campus, Top Story, News
What’s Next for Piercey and Fletcher Following UGBC Election
“I thought the election could go either way right up until the last moment because of how committed and passionate both teams were,” Piercey said.
Opinions, Editorials
Frontis and Sheikh For UGBC President, EVP
“Considering the actions that BC needs for the coming year, Frontis and Sheikh have proven themselves to be qualified advocates for all students.”
Features
The Consciences Behind the Candidates: Reed Piercey and Ignacio Fletcher
“Everything is a part of movement … Always look to the future,” Ignacio Fletcher, UGBC executive vice presidential candidate said while he and Reed Piercey, UGBC presidential candidate, spoke on matters close to home.
Opinions, Letters To The Editor
LTE: A Letter from Faculty for Justice in Support of BC Graduate Employees Union
“We further urge the administration to adopt a principled position of neutrality toward the electoral process and to respect the BC graduate workers’ right to decide for themselves whether or not unionization is appropriate and beneficial.”
Column, Opinions
Why We Need a Union
“It is our responsibility to take care of ourselves and our peers. Forming a union gives us the power to do this.”
Metro, Top Story, Politics
Thousands Fill Copley to Stand up for Science
Over 5,000 advocates of science assembled in Copley Square, carrying politically charged sings while chanting “science not silence” at the Rally to Stand up for Science.
