The Heights

Under National Spotlights, College Athletes Are Obligated to Promote Social Justice

Gabriel Wallen • August 13, 2020

College athletes nowadays are revered at nearly the same level as pros. As such, they have the same obligation to advance social justice movements as professional athletes have had for decades.

Rise3 Symposium Explores Effects of Incarceration

Celia Carbone • February 11, 2019

Adam Foss, a former assistant district attorney in the Suffolk County District Attorney’s Office, and Jessica Simes, a sociology professor at Boston University hosted the second Rise3 Symposium.

Investment Guidelines Still in Effect, Contrary to BC Webpage

Cole Dady • February 5, 2018

“The University is engaged in a web redesign effort that began in 2015,” University Spokesman Jack Dunn said in an email. “The Ethical Investment Guidelines remain in full effect and will likely be a component of the new Treasurer’s Office website when it is launched.”

Althari Hopes to Score in Public Policy and Global Affairs

Colleen Martin • December 3, 2017

After a rejection from the professional team at age 14, Althari carried his passion for soccer from Aspire Academy in Qatar to Boston College.

Campbell Shares Stories of Heartbreak, Calls Upon Students to Serve

Abigail Druhot • March 23, 2017

“My job is to liberate energy and stir people up,” Campbell said.

Interdisciplinary Program Equates Global Health with Social Justice

Miranda McDonald-Stahl • October 30, 2016

The interdisciplinary program aims to expand students’ awareness of health as a global social justice issue as they pursue careers in health care.

Boston College’s Race Debate

Bernadette Darcy • October 3, 2016

BC students, faculty, and staff weigh in on the University's social climate after recent events on campus and in the city.

The Need for Transparency at BC

Sean Sudol • March 16, 2016

The effect of this lack of transparency can be seen in multiple ways on campus.

International Education Week Focuses On Social Justice, Solidarity

Anne Bigler • November 16, 2014

International Education Week featured twice as many events as last year and focused on the importance of global social justice.

Miami Archbishop Calls For Immigration Reform

Cameron Harding • October 29, 2014

On Monday, Archbishop of Miami Rev. Thomas Wenski arrived at Boston College to speak on the Catholic Church’s position on immigration reform at an event hosted by BC’s Church in the 21st Century (C21).

Learn First, Lead Second

Alex Gaynor • October 22, 2014

At a school that grooms students to be future leaders, it is necessary to first take the time to step back, check your privilege and bias, and realize that in order to lead we first must learn how to listen, observe, and follow.

Bringing Social Justice Conversations Into A Public Forum

The Heights Editorial Board • October 20, 2014

At a university with a commitment to social justice, the Social Justice Coalition successfully creates a needed forum for specific clubs to meet, exchange ideas, and collaborate.