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BC Republicans Denounce Controversial Speaker’s Remarks

Nikita Osadchiy and Riley Del Sesto • October 24, 2025

The Boston College Republicans denounced Nick Solheim’s remarks, emphasizing that the group does not endorse his rhetoric and that it is actively cooperating with the Office of Student Involvement (OSI) to resolve an investigation into the unapproved event.

Dance Groups Gear Up for Showdown Competition

Katherine Canniff, Josie McNeill, and Paterson Tran • March 14, 2022

Ahead of ALC Showdown on March 19, dance groups have been prepping their themes and routines for the competition in Conte Forum.

Boston College Should Better Incorporate the Class of 2024, Implement Programming

The Heights Editorial Board • September 26, 2021

Boston College should make a concerted effort to better incorporate the Class of 2024 into the BC community. So far, BC has largely neglected the Class of 2024, whose college experience thus far has been...

A Cappella Fest Marks a Return to Live, In-Person Music

Erin Pender • September 10, 2021

On Sept. 6, A Cappella Fest kicked of a new semester of performances with a variety of cover songs from six groups.

ALC Calls Off Showdown

Grace Mayer • April 23, 2021

The AHANA+ Leadership Council announced that the annual Showdown dance competition has been canceled due to the pattern of racist events on campus and challenges posed by the pandemic.

Karl Bell to Leave OSI, Join Learning to Learn Office

Anthony Rein • December 3, 2017

He will work with first-generation, low-income students, and students with disabilities, helping them from admission until life after BC.

Unapproved Posters Found in Several Academic Buildings

Chris Russo • February 6, 2017

The posters were advertising an egg donation service that promised $7,000 to $12,000 to women willing to donate their eggs.

Own It Summit, Now in the Fall, Will Host Muslim Female Activist as Keynote Speaker

Sophie Reardon • October 20, 2016

Riham Osman began her career as an activist for Muslims after facing employment discrimination for wearing a hijab. She will address students at the Own It Summit on Nov. 12.

At ‘Own It’ Summit, Female Voices From the Top

Brigid Kelley • April 11, 2016

Over 20 professionals from various fields came to BC on Saturday to promote gender equality in the workplace as part of the second annual Own It Summit.

Amoruso ‘Own It’ Speech Brings Valuable Perspective

The Heights Editorial Board • March 21, 2016

"Amoruso provides these multiple perspectives and students should take the time to attend her speech and support the efforts of the Own It summit."