Over 200 BC faculty members signed a letter to the Boston College community responding to Trump’s election.
Letters To The Editor, Opinions
LTE: A Response to “En Route to Off-Campus Residence, Female Student Sexually Assaulted”
Why is it that ‘white’ people are often presumed innocent in media accounts of violence? “The other male [white], who was not directly involved in the assault…” The report states he did approach the female—perhaps he was a lookout? As a bystander, shouldn’t we hold him responsible in trying to prevent the attack? Why are…
Letters To The Editor, Opinions
LTE: A Response to “A Defense of Donald Trump”
“I don’t agree with Trump. I don’t love Clinton. But in deciding who to vote for in my first ever presidential election, I tried my best to ignore the scandals, the controversy, and the madness.”
Letters To The Editor, Opinions
LTE: A Response to “Faculty FitBit Competition May Step Over the Line of Fair Play”
“I am writing this letter on behalf of my Walk Across Campus Challenge team, Conte Force, because we felt it was unfair to portray a dedicated BC employee as a “cheater” and/or “liar” in a public fashion through The Heights article titled “Faculty FitBit Competition May Step Over the Line of Fair Play,” written by DJ Recny.”
Letters To The Editor, Opinions
LTE: An Alumni Response to “Parking Sign Defaced With Anti-Gay Slur”
“Following an act of homophobic vandalism on Boston College’s campus, a letter to University President Rev. William P. Leahy, S.J., was organically circulated among BC alumni. In just five days, the letter was signed by over 1,000 alumni from 38 different classes spanning over 50 years (1963-2016), and from 42 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, and 19 countries on six continents.”
Letters To The Editor, Opinions
LTE: Another Response to “Parking Sign Defaced With Anti-Gay Slur”
Community Confession I am the sixth leaf falling from the tree. And I am the grass pushing up each spring. But the tree contains more than just one leaf, And the lawn stretches beyond everything. We contain multitudes: we can be large. I am large: I fear but I hope each day That every bud…
Opinions, Letters To The Editor
LTE: Dean of Students Thomas Mogan Pens Open Letter in Response to Parking Sign Slur
“Boston College takes this very seriously and, as the Dean of Students, I would like to make it clear that Boston College does not tolerate acts of intolerance and hate toward any individuals or groups of individuals in our campus community.”
Opinions, Letters To The Editor
LTE: Student Staff Members of the Women’s Center Respond to “Parking Sign Defaced With Anti-Gay Slur”
“First and foremost, we are extremely saddened, angered, and disturbed by the incident.”
Opinions, Letters To The Editor
LTE: GLC Members Respond to “Parking Sign Defaced With Anti-Gay Slur”
“To any student who has been affected, especially first-years and transfers—we see you, we recognize you, and we honor your right to exist freely on this campus. You are not alone. There are hundreds of us at BC who have made a home here, found our chosen families, and are thriving. Those families are waiting for you with open arms.”
Opinions, Letters To The Editor
LTE: A Response to: “Vandalized Sign Indicates LGBTQ Problems on Campus”
“I am still wondering why BC continues to struggle with welcoming LGBT students by meeting their needs and requests for support.”
