The Heights

Bernie Sanders Speaks at Boston Common Rally

Kaylie Ramirez • March 2, 2020

The total attendance for the rally was around 13,000. Sanders hit on all of his major policy proposals, including Medicare for All, the senator’s signature plan to establish a single-payer health care system in the United States.

Warren and Sanders First Two Presidential Candidates to Propose Student Debt Relief

Jack Goldman • June 30, 2019

Vermont Senator Bernie Sanders became the second Democratic presidential candidate to release a plan to address the student debt crisis on Monday—Massachusetts Senator Elizabeth Warren released her own plan in late April.

Sanders and Warren Continue Revolution at Boston Rally

Leo Confalone • April 1, 2017

1,600 Bostonians packed into the Orpheum Theatre on Friday night to attend the Our Revolution Boston Rally. Both Senator Bernie Sanders and Senator Elizabeth Warren spoke at the rally about the need for continued change in America.

How to Deal With Gun Control

Conor Sheehy • April 10, 2016

"The country can and should implement measures to prevent people who intend to harm people with firearms from obtaining them."

BC Faculty Donated Exclusively to Democratic Campaigns in 2014-15

Leigh Channell • April 7, 2016

FEC data from 2014-15 showed that BC faculty members donated exclusively to Democratic causes, with Hillary Clinton the overwhelming presidential option.

How Free Tuition Would End College Competition

John Miotti • March 20, 2016

"By instituting free tuition, public universities will lose the competitive edge that makes them so elite."

Why Clinton Isn’t Inevitable

Conor Sheehy • March 20, 2016

"The best thing that Sanders can do to get ahead of Hillary is to accentuate their differences."

A Generation Decides: The Millennial Hunt For Meaning in Politics

Madeleine Loosbrock • January 31, 2016

First-time voter Madeleine Loosbrock takes a closer look into the politically uninvolved generation.

Why Bernie Sanders’ Policies Make Sense

Josh Behrens • January 21, 2016

The ‘socialist’ policies of Bernie Sanders make economic sense. His proposals will save money, increase the freedom of businesses, and encourage entrepreneurship.

Why I’m Not Voting

Alis Dicpinigaitis • October 21, 2015

When looking at reasons to vote, it's important to understand the difference between purposeful passivity and just being indifferent to the election itself.

The Drawing Board, ‘2016 Elections Be Like…’

Francisco Ruela • October 7, 2015

The cartoon for this Monday's issue of The Heights, as both Bernie Sanders and Hilary Clinton had rallies in Boston this weekend.

Bernie Sanders Draws Record-Setting Crowd In Boston

Ryder Lee • October 5, 2015

The recently formed student group Boston College Students for Bernie Sanders was part of the 22,000 in attendance.