The Heights

‘The Heights’ Endorses Andrew Cimino and Brody Whetzel for UGBC President and Vice President

The Heights Editorial Board • March 18, 2025

The Heights is endorsing Andrew Cimino and Brody Whetzel for UGBC president and vice president. After in-depth discussions with all three teams and a careful review of their platforms, The Heights believes Cimino, MCAS ’26, and Whetzel, LSEHD ’26, will effectively lead UGBC with an outsider perspective, a focus on transparency, and realistic expectations of what their administration can achieve.

There’s a Difference Between a Professor and a Graduate Assistant. BC Needs Clearer Course Listings.

The Heights Editorial Board • February 9, 2025

The Morrissey College of Arts and Sciences falls short on transparency by failing to clearly disclose when graduate teaching assistants are teaching courses and leaving students in the dark about who is actually behind the lectern.

When BC Students Study Abroad, They Pay BC Home-Tuition. BC Should Justify This Policy.

The Heights Editorial Board • February 19, 2024

Two weeks ago, 1,033 Boston College students received their 2024–25 study abroad placements. When considering the opportunity of studying abroad, a key factor for many of these students and their families is the financial burden.

BC Administrators Must Be More Responsive to ‘The Heights.’ Here’s Why.

The Heights Editorial Board • November 12, 2023

Journalists don’t always own their bias. But at The Heights, it’s part of our motto. “For a Greater Boston College” means we want this University to do well. And for over 100 years, we have told the stories of this University and built dialogue that uplifts conversation on campus.

15 Percent of Students Respond to UGBC Effectiveness Survey

Heidi Dong • February 20, 2017

Of the 10 categories surveyed, disabilities and transitioning into the BC community were the only two that received “neutral” rankings by the majority of responders. The rest were "agree" or "strongly agree."

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.