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(Ashi Jindal / Heights Editor)

Advocacy Paves the Way for Legacy

Colleen Blascik February 17, 2025
Just two weeks before the start of my freshman year, I was welcomed into a community that completely shifted the trajectory of both my life and experience here at BC. The BC F1RST College Transition Program (CTP) provides support and guidance to help students succeed. They offer programs that foster relationships with faculty, encourage the use of university resources, and cultivate intentional connections that will benefit students throughout their college careers. It was truly heaven-sent for a student like me, who grew up in Georgia and was moving across the country for the first time in my life.
(Trishna Condoor / Heights Staff)

Jefferson-Jenkins Talks Progress, Equity, and Advocacy at Women in Leadership Forum

Ashna Potluri March 23, 2024
Everyone has the ability to make a difference in the world, according to former President of the League of Women Voters Carolyn Jefferson-Jenkins.
(Parker Leaf / Heights Editor)

Considering a More Positive Outlook on Climate Change

Peter Coquillette December 4, 2023
While I agree with the intentions of the environmental movement, I think our generation's fear of climate change is overly pessimistic and lacks positive foresight.
(Paige Stein / Heights Editor)

Is Attending Boston College Something To Be Proud Of?

Helia Attar November 19, 2023
The BC alumni network is regarded as one of the most robust alumni networks in the country. It seems as though all alumni are proud they went to BC and eager to help out a “baby Eag.”
Achampong, King Discuss "Silence is Still Violence," Student Center in Second Meeting With Trustees

Achampong, King Discuss “Silence is Still Violence,” Student Center in Second Meeting With Trustees

Aidan Latona December 6, 2017
The proposal for a new student center has been introduced by the Student Life Committee to the entire Board of Trustees, and the center has been put on BC’s building plan, King said.
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