The Heights

Religion and Science Need Each Other

Peter Coquillette • January 28, 2024

Religion and science have a reputation for conflict. Religious institutions have long viewed scientific observation and discovery as threats to their authority, and the scientific community has long portrayed religious belief as naive because of its lack of empirical evidence.

BC Should Set an Example of Inclusivity for the Catholic Church

Grace Holt • December 4, 2023

Is BC, a university where Connors earned an honorary doctorate and previously served as chairman of the Board of Trustees, setting an example of inclusivity for the Catholic Church, especially with regard to gender equality?

Editorial: Administration’s Response to Pennsylvania Report Should Engage Students

The Heights Editorial Board • September 6, 2018

"BC’s lack of communication on the issue is noteworthy at least."

A Cardinal Concern: Controversy at the Met

Emily Himes • May 11, 2018

Assistant Arts Editor Emily Himes discusses the controversy surrounding the 2018 Met Gala.

McNellis Explores Effects of Hook-Up Culture

Abby Hunt • April 16, 2018

“Men … would you want any guy thinking about or doing to your sister doing what you’re thinking about doing to this woman under these circumstances?” McNellis asked.

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.”

Professor Talks Communication in the Catholic Church

Taylor Bates • September 25, 2016

Communication professor Vincent Rocchio recently released a book on how the Catholic church communicates with the rest of the world.