The Heights

Thiede Discusses Impacts of Climate Change on Health

Kate Cugno • March 14, 2024

Recent research has demonstrated that the global impacts of climate change on human health stem from pressing systemic issues, according to Brian Thiede, associate professor of Rural Sociology, Sociology, and Demography at Pennsylvania State University.

VRoom VRoom: Oh Listen It’s the Sound of the Simulation Taking Over

Alli Hargrove • September 18, 2022

Virtual reality makes me nauseous. But not like the nauseous I get after challenging my stomach to another night of BC dining—it’s more like the nauseous I get when I feel impending doom...

Students’ Healthy Diet Should Be BC Dining’s First Priority

Louis Gleason • September 30, 2019

Confession: I used to be 250 pounds. While a small fraction of this could be attributed to an Italian grandmother who had little to no regard for portion sizes, most of it could be attributed to late-night...

Landrigan Lectures on Pollution-Related Issues

Owen Fahy • November 8, 2018

Biology professor Philip J. Landrigan gave a talk on human health, climate change, and pollution Wednesday night based on a report he co-authored that was published in The Lancet medical journal.

Celebrating Diverse Body Types

Kelly Christ • February 12, 2018

"With everyone constantly comparing themselves to each other, it’s easy to see how the workout habits could be influenced by this."

Reflecting on Micro-Bravery

Marta Seitz • February 4, 2018

"But we need to change our mindset to realize that “best” is not synonymous with “perfect,” and that a little stumble here and there is all part of the process."

With Echo, Adamowicz Calls Attention to Hidden Sugars

Rebecca Krupatkin • November 13, 2017

Baffled by the excess sugar added to his favorite beverages, Laurent Adamowicz founded EChO, a not-for-profit foundation focusing on using research, technology, and health education to help eradicate childhood obesity.

No Two Calories the Same

Alex Brunstad • April 6, 2017

"The idea of comparing 'calories in' to 'calories out' has been entirely oversimplified to the point of misunderstanding."

The Dangers of a Counting Culture

Alex Brunstad • March 22, 2017

"Although technology such as FitBits and calorie-counting apps can be powerful motivators to become active and eat healthily, it can also promote tracking steps, calories, and pounds in an unhealthy manner."

BC’s Harmful Exercise Culture

Alex Brunstad • February 26, 2017

"Although these daily reminders to work out and eat well can be motivational for some, it is also important to realize how they can represent a larger, campus-wide issue."

Ice Cream With a Catch

Alex Brunstad • January 30, 2017

"So yes, the hackneyed mantra of 'moderation and variation' rings true, as the average college student needs to be realistic in their dieting goals."

BC Dining Debuts Menus of Change Options

Andrea Ocasio • September 15, 2016

Boston College Dining Services showcased its plans for the future of dining with Menus of Change, a culinary showcase, at all the main dining halls across campus. Students who gave feedback were rewarded with t-shirts.