“Boston College has a socially conservative and Roman Catholic identity, which only contributes to a culture of anti-queerness, which can exacerbate this problem,” said Hugh McMahon, UGBC Senator and MCAS ’20.
Top Story, On Campus, News
UGBC Teams Discuss Goals, Qualifications at Final Debate
The candidates were asked to respond to a variety of questions, ranging from issues of diversity and inclusion to discussing the challenges they would face in office if elected.
News, On Campus, Top Story
In Pictures: Thousands Attend ‘Silence is Still Violence’ March Through Campus
Featured Images by Julia Hopkins, Lizzy Barrett / Heights Editors
News, On Campus, Top Story
Emotions Run High at Rally as Students Plan ‘Silence is Still Violence’ March
“We’re not all going to be free until the most marginalized person is free: black, queer, woman, not able-bodied,” said UGBC President Akosua Achampong, MCAS ’18.
News, Off Campus, Top Story
BC Theology Prof. Did Not Speak at Madonna University After Conservative Criticism
The planned lecture was titled “A New Vision for the Church: Pope Francis’ Agenda for Social Justice.”
Opinions, Letters To The Editor
LTE: GLBTQ+ Leadership Council Responds to “LTE: A Response to ‘Looking Forward to a Progressive Future'”
“If we want to continue to grow as a Boston College community it is important that we do not hide behind what is perceived as Jesuit ideals and other kinds of groupthink and think for ourselves.”
Opinions, Letters To The Editor
LTE: A Response to “LTE: A Response to ‘Looking Forward to a Progressive Future’”
“The bible solely existing as a piece of literature notwithstanding, it is hypocritical to claim that traditional marriage is vindicated in the bible and therefore rationalizes oppression of marginalized communities.”
Letters To The Editor, Opinions
LTE: A Response to “LTE: A Response to ‘Looking Forward to a Progressive Future'”
“To queer folks directly, you belong at BC. Plain and simple: you belong here.”
Opinions, Letters To The Editor
LTE: A Response to “LTE: A Response to ‘Looking Forward to a Progressive Future'”
“It is important to remember that the push for a LGBTQ+ resource center stems from the desire to have a safe space for queer students where resources are centralized and made easily-accessible.”
Opinions, Letters To The Editor
LTE: Theology Professor Responds to “LTE: A Response to ‘Looking Forward to a Progressive Future'”
“If Catholic colleges need anything, they need resources to articulate a Catholic position in a way that assists personal growth and a sense of calling.”
