After a year as Assistant Features Editor, Kayla Fernando is still learning the ropes—and that’s not a bad thing.
Master of None: Reaping the Benefits of Conscious Disengagement
The same question presented itself dozens of times. Everyone asked it. Professors, roommates, and, yes, even my parents: “What are your plans for senior year?” I contemplated this question again as I began to write my first column for The Heights in the Chocolate Bar early one morning. Dozens of thoughts rushed through my mind…
Before the Last Year at BC, a Reflection on Roads Not Taken
It’s a personal choice, and different for each individual, but I am confident at this point in the semester in my decision to stay at BC. I think about the new relationships I’ve formed. I think about the fear, sadness, anxiety, and pain that I’ve learned to overcome on my own.
Retreat Yourself: Examining BC’s Reflective Culture
Retreats are an intricate part of BC culture—but what happens when their ‘high’ fades away?
Jesuits Offer Words Of Hope In Light Of Paris Attacks
The Jesuits at BC addressed the recent attacks in Paris, offering words of hope and resilience during a period of reflection.
Boston, Graveyards, And Retreating Into The City
All of my time spent off campus has helped me redefine the value of the city and its ability to help me reflect on my time at BC.