The Heights

A Love Letter to Freshman Year

Makayla Hickey • April 2, 2023

Although I can hardly believe it, I—like nearly 2,500 other Boston College students—am nearing the end of my freshman year.

UPDATE: 24 BC Law Professors Sign Onto Letter to the Senate Condemning Kavanaugh Nomination

Jack Goldman • October 4, 2018

Twenty-four Boston College Law School professors signed a letter asking the U. S. Senate not to confirm U. S. Supreme Court Nominee Brett Kavanaugh. The letter was sent to The New York Times, and it will be presented to the U. S. Senate on Thursday. Kavanaugh is facing multiple accusations of sexual assault.

LTE: In Response to: “Two Students Accused of Property Damage For Chalking”

Letters • April 18, 2018

"This is because the snowflakes at BC aren’t college students. They’re administrators."

Letter to Protesting Students Marks Positive Sign for Socially Aware Students

The Heights Editorial Board • February 26, 2018

"Even an act as simple as an affirmation of students’ acceptance is a positive mark that shows BC’s dedication to recruiting socially conscious students and people for others."

On Union, BC Sides With Trump

Josh Behrens • January 29, 2018

"While many undergraduate students may have simply archived the seemingly monotonous email, the six paragraph-long message is an elaborate attempt to cover up one simple fact: BC is siding with Trump."

LTE: A Response to “Emotions Run High at Rally as Students Plan ‘Silence is Still Violence’ March”

Letters • October 22, 2017

"While we do have to work on how we respond to events like this, this past week has proved how far we’ve come as a student body."

LTE: A Response to “Learning Respect, One Scoop at a Time”

Letters • April 27, 2016

"As a senior, I will be pleased if our Commencement speaker is half as insightful as Valerie’s op-ed."