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Strength in Unity: How BC Can Navigate Uncertainty and Support Science

Sofia Smirnov • April 25, 2025

Science has traditionally been a steadfast pillar of the global community, advancing the common good. Recent shifts in policies and funding priorities, however, have introduced newfound uncertainties into the scientific world. The purpose of this piece is to remind the Boston College community of the importance and interconnectedness of all sectors of science—and to offer a source of inspiration to overcome this period of transition and ambiguity.

Need a Study Break? Try Benching.

Jaya Gautam • October 22, 2024

The mid-semester rut is upon us, from midterm season to the frigid air enveloping our surroundings. You can feel the panic, anxiety, and stress that comes with the seemingly never-ending “midpoint of the semester.” The unavoidable chaos it brings can make it hard to take a deep breath.

From Video Games to Sparking Flames: Lunch with Bernard Kim ’98, CEO of Match Group

Gigi Chu • March 17, 2024

Bernard Kim, CEO of Match Group and BC ’98, began his journey of fostering meaningful relationships as a young child growing up in a strict Korean household, where he and his older sister would play video games together into the wee hours of the night.

Thumbs Up, Thumbs Down: Week of Sept. 24

Opinions • September 24, 2023

At Boston College, our communities revolve around clubs and activities. Four weeks into the semester, students are starting to feel comfortable in the organizations they chose.

Being A Minority Is Not Easy, We Must Stand Together

Isabella Nassar • May 2, 2021

Speaking from my experience being a Latina, I can tell you that being a minority is not easy. While I think most people today are much more aware than in the past of the struggles that minorities face,...

Boston College’s Response To COVID-19 Was Irresponsible And Negligent

Scott Baker • April 25, 2021

When I learned Boston College had made the decision to return for the fall semester in person, while the College of the Holy Cross—where my little sister, Lizzie, is a freshman—decided to go virtual,...

A Message To Prospective Students: Boston College Is Still Homophobic

Scott Baker • April 11, 2021

With the approaching May 1 deadline for high school seniors to decide whether or not to accept an offer of admission to Boston College, some students may find themselves wondering what navigating college...

Reconciling Feminism Within Catholicism

Meghan McCoy • April 3, 2021

It is a distinct point of pride in my family that we are as Irish Catholic (and French Canadian!) as our names suggest: McCoy, O’Neil, Fealy, Ouellet. My mother frequently amused us with stories about...

Editorial: Men and Women for Others? Or Men and Women Against One Another?

Opinions • November 22, 2020

Boston College is sending conflicting messages about what it expects of its students. BC has traditionally encouraged students to be “men and women for others” by looking out for each other and for...

UPDATE: BCPD Issues Second Community Awareness Bulletin Concerning Off-Campus Break-Ins

Charlie Power • September 18, 2018

The Boston College Police Department issued a Community Awareness Bulletin Sunday night concerning an off-campus residential burglary in the early morning hours in the Lane Park neighborhood of Brighton.

BCPD Issues Bulletin Concerning Lake St. Incidents

Jack Goldman • September 15, 2018

The Boston College Police Department issued a Community Awareness Bulletin this morning concerning two incidents of a victim being “inappropriately touched” while walking down Lake Street. The most recent incident occurred at approximately 10 p.m. by Rogers Park, which is located next to the intersection of Lake Street and Washington Street in Brighton.

F.A.S.T. Week Brings Important Expansions

The Heights Editorial Board • March 16, 2015

Boston College is nationally recognized for its service and volunteer work, and is still seeing reinventions and new initiatives.