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In the words of a better columnist than me: We’ve arrived, inevitably, at the end of things. Unlike her, I can’t make my last Heights column a bohemian masterwork of creative self-reflection. But I can leave you with a few of the world’s most common pieces of advice—phrases so familiar we call them cliches. Overused? Maybe. But, through my life at BC, I’ve come to believe they’re overused for a reason.
8 months ago
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I have tried to conceal my political opinions in my columns, but not anymore. It’s time to talk Wu-Tang. No, I’m not referring to some extremist group that takes its name from the iconic 1990s hip-hop group. I’m talking about how the rise of ironic political disengagement—embodied in a $35 Wu-Tang lawn sign—is killing America.
9 months ago
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This past year, I have bothered many Boston College students with a thought experiment that sparks fascinating levels of both curiosity and frustration: If you had to choose, would you have a baby now, or never?
9 months ago
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I have a LinkedIn, and it feels apocalyptic. For those who don’t know, LinkedIn is the social networking website for professional development. Unlike other social media platforms like Facebook or X, LinkedIn unpretentiously admits in its vision statement that it seeks to provide economic opportunity for its users—not social utility.
about 1 year ago
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Stop whatever you’re doing—we are in a crisis. America has a housing crisis. The Western world has a well-documented mental health crisis. Microplastics are creating a new physical health crisis.
about 1 year ago
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It’s hard not to feel cynical in 2024, as digital alerts about climate change and wars and migrants and mental illness all pump into our brains like water against an unstable dam. Amid this doom and gloom, we ought to acknowledge we do not live in the “the Darkest Timeline,” as joked about by the cult classic NBC sitcom Community.
about 1 year ago
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In the modern, superficial, forever-online world that always wants to sell you something, nostalgic tech is a rare breed: it is offline, it is permanent, and it is plain. Nostalgic devices are not simply reliable machines or shiny baubles in the consumer rat race.
about 1 year ago
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As a first-semester freshman, I found myself with an empty dining account by November. The service’s issues become obvious the moment you can only afford chicken and two sides.
over 1 year ago
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Copy editor Meadow Vrtis reveals her introspective side, surprising opinions editor Tommy Roche.
about 3 years ago
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BC and Brown combined for 22 fouls in the Eagles’ 1–0 loss on Tuesday.
about 3 years ago
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Aries signs, the first sign per the Zodiac philosophy (“philosophy”), are traditionally courageous and unpredictable. As much as you might boast, mustering up the courage to call for a food pickup from the guy at Crazy Dough’s doesn’t require as much confidence as you might think. If God gives his toughest battles to his strongest soldiers, you’ve been put in the reserves for the day.
over 3 years ago
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Tim Smyth began training in February for the marathon which was a bit late in the game. He tried to make up for it, however, with a rigorous routine that his friends set up.
over 3 years ago
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During the 24th Annual Arts Festival, students came together to learn about
global social justice issues through documentary screenings.
over 3 years ago
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“Jebbit is a platform that lets big brands create interactive experiences
without needing to have any coding knowledge or design experience,” Coburn said.
“You might go to L’Oréal’s website and see a quiz to find the right product for
you … all of these quizzes and other interactive experiences are …
almost 4 years ago
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Boston College football has been hit or miss this year. As a member of the marching band this season, having to play during major losses can make it difficult to enjoy my Saturdays. To cheer us up after such disappointing games, our band director often repeats a cute mantra: “Whether the Eagles win or lose,...
about 4 years ago
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Other schools need Greek life to keep campus social life alive and fun at their universities, but at Boston College, all that’s needed to keep spirits high is student organizations. Being part of one of the many amazing student organizations at BC is one of the best ways to make new friends on campus, and...
about 4 years ago
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Boston College campus tour guides often have to bend the truth. In some cases,
they might even snap it in half. Perhaps the biggest lie any BC tour guide
provides to their unsuspecting group of high school seniors is about Newton
Campus. “Newton isn’t all bad. In fact, I know so many people who foun…
about 4 years ago
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