“In light of the current situation, it is paramount that the EC again decide to reopen registration for the 2017 presidential election.”
Thousands Fill the Common to Resist Trump
At 6 p.m. on Friday, 4,000 people filled Boston with passionate chants and handmade signs while attending the Socialist Alternative’s Resist Trump: Occupy Inauguration Rally.
Even in the Toughest of Times, Ya Always Gotta Believe
Sports editor Michael Sullivan received scared texts from his sister after the election, so he turned to Tug McGraw for inspiration: Ya gotta believe!
LTE: Walking the Talk: A Response to the Campus Climate After Trump’s Election
“It is time to step up to the plate. People of color and others have been harassed on campus—and off—since the election results came in. Be part of stopping that on the spot.”
Not Your President?
“I resolved to abide the outcome of the election whichever way it went, and in this way, some part of me understands the protestors’ frustrations.”
The Heights Wants to Hear Your Post-Election Stories
We understand that talking about such sensitive issues can be difficult, but we encourage students, faculty, and staff to not let these incidents be ignored.
LTE: Faculty Members Respond to Trump Win
Over 200 BC faculty members signed a letter to the Boston College community responding to Trump’s election.
Continuing the Fight After the Presidential Election
“Change comes slowly, in fits, in bursts, with one step forward and, maybe, a four-year leap backward. But the motivation to make this country better is still there.”
How Early Republican Party Fractures Have Shaped Current American Politics
BC history professor Heather Cox Richardson discusses the deep cuts within the Republican Party and its effects on American societies, past and present.
On Campus, a Divisive Election Sparks Conversation
Professor Michalczyk believes millennials are key to the outcome of this election and has noticed an increase in student engagement.