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UGBC Senate Confirms Newly Elected Senators, Special Interest Representatives, Committee Chairs for 2025–26

Nikita Osadchiy • April 30, 2025

The UGBC Senate confirmed incoming executive positions and Senate roles during its final meeting of the 2024–25 academic year Tuesday night. Newly inaugurated UGBC Vice President Reagan Marino, MCAS ’26, presided over the Senate for the first time.

End the Semester on a High Note With These Fun (and Free) Events

Katherine Malloure • April 24, 2025

Looking for something fun to do with friends? Need a break from studying? Is your bank account running a little low toward the end of the semester? Good news—the final weeks of the semester are packed with fun (and free) events on campus.

UGBC Senate Explores Ways To Support LGBTQ+ Students

Reetu Agnihotri • April 23, 2025

Following concerns raised during the public comment period of last week’s UGBC Senate meeting by Gabriel Hallberg, associate director of the Queer Leadership Council (QLC) and MCAS ’26, student senators revisited the issue at their meeting Tuesday night, discussing ways to better support LGBTQ+ students on campus.

The UGBC Senate Approved a $364,275 Budget For The 2025–26 Academic Year. Here’s How It Breaks Down.

Reetu Agnihotri • April 16, 2025

The UGBC Senate voted to approve a $364,275 budget for the 2025–26 academic year at its meeting Tuesday night—a $7,000 increase from this year’s $357,275 budget.

Student Voices Concern Over Recent Dismissal of LGBTQ+ Center at UGBC Senate Meeting

Annika Engelbrecht • April 16, 2025

Gabriel Hallberg, the associate director of the Queer Leadership Council (QLC) and MCAS ’26, criticized Boston College’s policies for LGBTQ+ students and Rev. John “Jack” Butler, S.J., for his comments regarding the establishment of a standalone LGBTQ+ center on campus during the public comment portion of the UGBC Senate meeting on Tuesday night.

UGBC Discusses ChatGPT, Responsible Usage of Generative AI Tools

Reetu Agnihotri • April 9, 2025

During the UGBC Senate meeting Tuesday night, student senators discussed whether Boston College should continue investing in the generative AI tools it provides—such as Microsoft Copilot, Gemini, and NotebookLM—because students tend to prefer ChatGPT.

UGBC Talks CSOM Curve Inconsistencies, Potential Academic Advising Survey

Reetu Agnihotri • April 2, 2025

Katie Garrigan, UGBC vice president, said at the Senate meeting Tuesday night that there are discrepancies in how professors apply the Carroll School of Management (CSOM) grading guidelines.

UGBC Discusses Ideas To Improve Communication With Student Body

Reetu Agnihotri • March 26, 2025

In response to common concerns students raised during the UGBC election season, the UGBC Senate is exploring ways to improve transparency with the student body, according to student senator Makayla Boxell, MCAS ’28.

By the Numbers: Here’s How Students Voted in the UGBC Presidential Election

Reetu Agnihotri • March 23, 2025

Thursday’s UGBC presidential election featured a surge in voter turnout, with 3,240 students casting ballots—the second-highest turnout in a decade.

“I’m Extremely Grateful”: Kulbieda and Marino Elected Next UGBC President, VP

Carina Murphy • March 21, 2025

Cami Kulbieda, LSEHD ’26, and Reagan Marino, MCAS ’26, are the next UGBC president and vice president, coming out on top of Thursday’s three-ticket election.

UGBC Candidates Face Off Over Competing Priorities, Visions in Debate

Reetu Agnihotri • March 19, 2025

UGBC presidential and vice presidential candidates faced off on their differing priorities and visions Wednesday night, making one final push to present their case before students cast their votes on March 20. The three tickets are Jack Adams and Chase Gibson, both MCAS ’26; Andrew Cimino, MCAS ’26, and Brody Whetzel, LSEHD ’26; and Cami Kulbieda, LSEHD ’26, and Reagan Marino, MCAS ’26.

‘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.