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Mail-In Ballot Blunders Left Some BC Students Out of the Electorate

Eliza Hernandez • November 17, 2024

The Boston College mailroom buzzed with an anxious energy as Elizabeth Healy, MCAS ’25, checked her mailbox during the days leading up to the presidential election. Many students amid the whir were...

UGBC Discusses Getting Students to Vote in the Presidential Election

Jack Beckman • September 4, 2024

Boston College students might not vote in the upcoming presidential election because they are apathetic or unsure of how to vote by mail, Mariame Diop, student senator and MCAS ’27, said at the first UGBC Senate meeting of the 2024–25 academic year on Tuesday night.

Battle at the Ballot: Panelists Analyze Voting Rights

Thomas Coder • November 6, 2022

The American Constitution Society of Boston College Law School hosted a panel discussion on Thursday afternoon titled Battle at the Ballot: The Issues That Impact Voters’ Rights.

Leadership Now Project Says Threats to Democracy Endanger Local Governments at Newton Presentation

Fiona Flanagan • February 25, 2022

The League of Women Voters of Newton (LWVN) and the Charles River Regional Chamber co-sponsored a presentation on the state of American democracy and its effects on the local legislatures of Massachusetts.

Hafley Prepares Eagles Both to Vote and to Take on Syracuse

Emma Healy • November 2, 2020

Boston College football faces two milestones this week: a rivalry game and the election. Hafley discussed both in his weekly press conference.

Thumbs Up, Thumbs Down: Please Vote!

Opinions • November 2, 2020

Thumbs Up: Voting! We cannot stress this enough: Please vote! Your voice matters, and this may be one of the most important elections in our lifetime. If you can vote, then it is your civic responsibility to do so. If you’re voting in-person on election day in Massachusetts, polls open anywhere from 5:45 am to 7 am and close at 8 pm.

Editorial: Common 2020 Election Questions Answered: How to Vote, Find Reliable News This Week

The Heights Editorial Board • November 2, 2020

The upcoming election will be different from any other election in recent history. It is unclear whether the country will know who won the election on the night of Nov. 3. In anticipation of the upcoming week, The Heights would like to point readers to reliable sources of information, answer questions about the election, and clear up common misconceptions.

Thumbs Up, Thumbs Down – 10/4

Opinions • October 5, 2020

Thumbs up this week: Starbucks soy matchas and registering to vote. Thumbs down: The presidential debate and not knowing thanksgiving plans.

Calling an Inactive Demographic to Action

Robert Walmsley • October 28, 2018

In my experience asking those my age why they choose not to exercise their right, most avoid straight-up claiming they couldn’t care less.

In Preparation for General Elections, Kennedy Institute Seeks to Activate Electorate

Isabel Fenoglio • October 28, 2018

A panel of political experts urged listeners to become more active in the political process everyday, not just during major election cycles.

‘West Wingers’ Come to BC to Inspire Young Voters

Jack Miller • October 25, 2018

“A majority of the stories are by women and by people of color—13 of the 18 stories. Contributors also include immigrants, LGBTQ individuals, people with disabilities, Muslim-Americans, and veterans,” said Dan Ponsetto, director of the Volunteer and Service Learning Center.

Climate Change Ignored by Voters, Alum Says

Michael Zuppone • December 8, 2016

Stinnet believes environmentalists are “awful” voters who should be getting out to the polls in greater numbers.