A Case for Compassion

Mary Zimmerman • November 17, 2024

This morning, I started to write a radically different article. After a painful U.S. election, I wanted to issue a call to action and a plea for hope in the face of what seemed like utter hopelessness. The first paragraph quoted Emma Lazarus and the second lamented Arizona’s passage of Proposition 314. Frustration poured onto the page. Then I got an email. My friend died this afternoon.

Jeff Bezos Is Missing The Point

Jack Goldman • November 12, 2024

Just 11 days before the U.S. presidential election, Jeff Bezos decided to kill The Washington Post’s editorial endorsing Vice President Kamala Harris on grounds of “compromised objectivity.” I think his decision undermines the very foundation upon which journalistic credibility is established.

Boston College Republicans’ Statement to the BC Community

BC Republicans Executive Board • November 10, 2024

The last few days have seen escalating attacks on conservative students at Boston College in the wake of President Donald Trump’s reelection. Conservative students have been targeted on social media and on campus, being told that they condone rape, sexism, racism, and every other “ism” in the English dictionary.

Confounded: What Was Liz Cheney Supposed to Teach BC?

Thomas Elbourn • October 31, 2024

On Tuesday night, I sat on the floor of the overflow room at Walsh Hall to hear Liz Cheney speak. I had been confounded for weeks: What had The Council for Women of Boston College chosen to celebrate? The fliers were maddeningly vague—and one week before the election, too! Wouldn’t she be campaigning with Kamala Harris? I was fascinated.

Thumbs Up, Thumbs Down: Week of Oct. 27

Opinions • October 27, 2024

The end of October is a flurry of excitement. Midterms are coming to a close, fall is (almost) in full swing, and Halloween is just around the corner. With the holiday falling on a Thursday this year, one pressing question has been circulating campus: when is Hallo-weekend?

Two Teams Declare UGBC Bids for President, Vice President

Cole Dady • January 29, 2018

Reed Piercy, MCAS ’19, and Ignacio Fletcher, MCAS ’20, are currently collecting signatures to run, as well as Taraun Frontis, CSOM ’19, and Aneeb Sheikh, MCAS ’20.

Theology Professor Discusses the 2016 Presidential Election

Sophia Fox • October 19, 2016

“Catholic Social Teaching encourages us to take seriously the claim that the quality of one’s life is measured, at least in part, by the quality of one’s participation in the democratic life of this nation.”

With One Month to Go, College Democrats and College Republicans Talk Upcoming Election

Anthony Rein • October 10, 2016

Students talked about the presidential nominees and a variety of other issues, including global warming, LGBTQ rights, and ISIS.

Gary Johnson and the Future of Third Parties

Matthew BeDugnis • September 11, 2016

"I fear that Johnson’s flub may have damaged the respectability of third-party candidates not only in this race, but moving forward."

Saving the Republican Party

Chase Schaub • April 24, 2016

"As counterintuitive as it may seem, picking either Cruz or Trump in the long run is likely to help moderate Republicans in the future, by showing those on the far right that their extreme candidates cannot win a general election."

For Full Diversity Coverage, Town Hall Necessary

The Heights Editorial Board • March 21, 2016

"The elections committee has made the right decision in having a Diversity and Inclusion town hall."

Elections Committee Announces Six Teams in the Running for UGBC President, VP

Taylor St. Germain • March 5, 2016

After the nomination deadline was extended to Mar. 1, the Elections Committee announced the six teams to run in the UGBC presidential primary. The general election will be held on Mar. 31.