Valentine’s Day has always been a holiday centered around romantic couples, but I think a forgotten aspect of this time of year is the platonic relationships in our lives. Female friendship, in particular, has always held a special cultural significance—the way women lift each other in times of hardship is just as important as any romantic form of support. It’s why Galentine’s … [Read more...] about Feminism on Feb. 14th: Five Films That Feature Female Friendships
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Campus Connections: Five BC Faculty Couples’ Love Stories
Knowing your professors are married feels like a forbidden glimpse into their private lives. The person who stands at the chalkboard proctoring tests with a menacing gaze couldn’t possibly be the same person who returns to their spouse and family at the end of each day—or could they? The Heights spoke to five married couples who work at Boston College. Here’s what they had to … [Read more...] about Campus Connections: Five BC Faculty Couples’ Love Stories
UGBC Releases Statement Addressing ICE After Months of Pressure
UGBC affirmed its solidarity with immigrant and international students amid “violent behavior” from Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) in a statement Thursday morning that followed months of student pressure. “We stand in solidarity with immigrant, international and other affected student communities in light of the fear caused and violence spread by the United States … [Read more...] about UGBC Releases Statement Addressing ICE After Months of Pressure
Single on Valentine’s Day: A Survival Guide
For some people, Valentine’s Day is full of love, laughter, and romantic memories with that special someone. But for the rest of us, the dreaded day looms over us with feelings of sadness, loneliness, and worst of all, pity. What is one to do on the day when everyone’s love life is put on display? Not to fear. Here are all the necessities you will need this Valentine’s Day to … [Read more...] about Single on Valentine’s Day: A Survival Guide
Mayor Laredo Signs Executive Order Limiting Newton’s Cooperation With Federal Immigration Enforcement
In his first executive act, Newton Mayor Marc Laredo signed an order on Feb. 5 limiting local government cooperation with federal enforcement, joining the effort of Boston Mayor Michelle Wu and other leaders from communities across Greater Boston. “I really do feel that in a time when our democracy and our rights under the federal state constitutions are being threatened, I … [Read more...] about Mayor Laredo Signs Executive Order Limiting Newton’s Cooperation With Federal Immigration Enforcement
International Tankers Have Become the Pawns in the Chess Match Between World Powers
Warfare extends far beyond the battlefield and can incorporate tactics that are unconventional to the average soldier. In these turbulent times, rising and established powers are precariously pushing the limits of confrontation. Seizing international waterway vessels belonging to the oil transportation industry appears to be the latest form of conflict between two countries … [Read more...] about International Tankers Have Become the Pawns in the Chess Match Between World Powers
BC Back to Basking in Beanpot Glory With 6–2 Win Over BU
BOSTON — Students were still unloading the T when the first roar from Boston University’s student section shook TD Garden. Quickly thereafter, the insulting chants that define the long-standing rivalry—a rivalry in its 300th game—reigned down from behind the 18 Celtics banners that hang in the rafters. (Trishna Condoor / Heights Editor) That didn’t seem to faze No. 14 Boston … [Read more...] about BC Back to Basking in Beanpot Glory With 6–2 Win Over BU
Avoidantly in Love
Almost three years ago to the day, I submitted my first-ever contribution to The Heights: an arguably (over)dramatic piece about my ever-growing hatred for Valentine’s Day. Even as I poured out my frustrations onto the page in front of me, some semblance of hope still burned within me. I hadn’t yet closed myself off from the idea of a spark making its way into my life. After … [Read more...] about Avoidantly in Love
Miami Pulls Away Down the Stretch, Hands BC Fourth Straight Loss
Basketball, arguably unlike football or hockey, is a sport that rewards individual greatness. A single player can dominate a game—or, at least, that was the case in Conte Forum on Saturday afternoon, as Miami men’s basketball beat Boston College 74–68. Miami leading scorer Malik Reneau scored the first bucket of the game, hitting a three to put the Hurricanes (18–5, 7–3 … [Read more...] about Miami Pulls Away Down the Stretch, Hands BC Fourth Straight Loss