The Heights

Students Celebrate Asian Pacific American Heritage Month With Speeches and Performances

Reetu Agnihotri • April 3, 2024

Coming to Boston College, Sophia Barrett hoped to find a more welcoming environment where she could navigate her Asian identity. Barrett said she found just that through the many student organizations that comprise the BC Asian Caucus.

BC Community Honors Victims of Anti-Asian Violence With Candlelit Vigil

Amy Palmer • March 24, 2021

BC community members, who gathered on Maloney lawn on Monday night, lit candles and held a moment of silence honoring the victims of the Atlanta shooting, as well as the victims of all anti-Asian violence.

Cultural Clubs Model Global Style at Fashion Show

Shane Querubin • October 23, 2019

Gasson Hall was enlivened Thursday night by colorful traditional clothing during the Cultural Fashion Show.

ALC Hosts Acronym Week, Discusses Immigration

Madison Mariani • October 19, 2016

The theme of this year’s Acronym Week is immigration. The Ahana Leadership Council will allow students of immigrant background to speak about their experiences.

‘Harold and Kumar’ Star John Cho Speaks on Racial Stereotyping

Ryder Lee • February 4, 2016

Star Trek actor John Cho, spoke at BC on Feb. 1 about the challenges he faces as an Asian-American actor in Hollywood.

John Cho Speech Shows Winning Strategy by Asian Caucus

The Heights Editorial Board • February 3, 2016

Through the success of these events, it is clear that the Asian Caucus has developed a strategy for securing speakers that should be emulated.