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LTE: In Response to Dr. Christine Blasey Ford’s Testimony Against Brett Kavanaugh

Letters • October 5, 2018

We at the Boston College Women’s Center want to reiterate our support for survivors of sexual violence, and offer/remind our community about the resources available.

LTE: In Response to: “Over 200 Faculty Sign Letter Calling on Leahy, Quigley to Issue ‘Strong Response’ to B.o.B’s Stances”

Letters • May 3, 2018

"Was this episode just about vetting or was it more broadly a case study about sensitivity?"

LTE: In Response To: “B.o.B to Headline This Year’s Modstock Festival”

Letters • April 29, 2018

"But it is clear from his statement above that he has been called out on these views—and to no avail."

LTE: In Response to LTE from Ethan Mack

Letters • February 25, 2018

"We firmly believe we are furthering this mission in providing our care, service, and resources to improve the health of our student community."

LTE: In Response to “Impeachment Talks Were Overreaction”

Letters • February 22, 2018

"I hope this letter lends readers a more holistic context as to why, after this election, many on this campus are left more than a little unsettled, and quite frankly, angry."

LTE: In Response to: “Impeachment Talk was Overreaction”

Letters • February 21, 2018

"If you supported diversity of opinion, you’d have spoken out against those who harassed Batsinelas and Mancini, who actively supported different opinions on campus, for breaking from commonly accepted beliefs during their campaign last year, or perhaps you’d have condemned the individual who asked friends to literally treat Michael Proietta like a toilet because of his 'controversial' opinions."

LTE: In Response To “Survey Indicates Need for Sexual Health Referendum”

Letters • February 18, 2018

"I am sure these students believe their cause is just. However, the reality is that if they ever got their way, it would cause more damage to this university then they could possibly realize."

LTE: A Response to “The Beatles are Overrated”

Letters • February 4, 2018

"When people tell me they simply aren’t fans of the Beatles’ music, I (usually) manage to hold back explaining why everyone should be a Beatles fan. But overrated? It’s impossible to remain silent on that."

LTE: In Response to: “On Anniversary of Trump’s Election, Union Calls for BC to Drop Appeal”

Letters • November 30, 2017

"We are deeply disappointed that your administration has asked Trump NLRB appointees to reverse the very rights of graduate student workers to unionize."

LTE: A Response to “Students Express Disappointment, Excitement at End of MCAS Honors”

Letters • November 19, 2017

"Those professors who teach solely in Honors should without a doubt be guaranteed positions within the 4-year Perspectives Program."

LTE: In Response to “Changing the Capstone Program”

Letters • November 5, 2017

"If they lower their guards, it’s because of the chemistry of their Capstone class, but it’s not a requirement. That it may happen is a tribute to us, but our grading certainly does not use that as an assessment criterion."

LTE: A Response to “Rethinking Our View of Sexual Assault”

Letters • October 3, 2017

"We at Bystander Intervention, the Women’s Center, and across campus are here to support and uplift survivors, because not one of us should be fully defined by the things that have happened to us."