Hi everyone! I’m Maggie, one of the Orientation Leaders, and I want to tell you about The Heights, BC’s independent student newspaper, where I am the Photography Editor. Some of my favorite experiences have been photographing from the sidelines of a football game, writing about my favorite movies, and of course, meeting some of my best friends. You can almost always find us on the couches of The Heights office, located in McElroy Hall 113. A little about The Heights: We print every Monday, and there are six content writing sections: news, sports, arts, metro, opinions, and features. The Heights is editorially and financially independent from the university, which means that the university does not regulate our content, and we control all our own finances. There are tons of ways to get involved with The Heights, whether you are interested in business, graphics, photography, or writing. We also have a creative team, which encompasses video, photo, graphics, and layout, along with a business team who manages ads and accounts. Finally, The Heights Introduction Program (HIP) pairs freshmen with a mentor on The Heights and is a great way to learn more and meet new people. We just recently celebrated our 100th year, and would love to have you as a part of our team! If any of this sounds interesting to you, visit our website bcheights.com

Class of 2024 and transfer students! We are moving into the final phase of Orientation and your OL cannot wait to see you on campus in a few short days. Our team in First Year Experience has created a schedule for each of the 170+ Orientation Groups to meet in person over the course of Saturday 8/29 and Sunday 8/30. The meetings will last no more than one hour, and during that time you will receive your most important piece of BC gear: your Superfan shirt! Make sure to check your email for your group's meeting time and location. Remember: you will need to adhere to BC's social distancing guidelines and protocols - including wearing your mask during the meeting. And if you are feeling ill, you should refrain from attending. See you all soon!

BC students, now more than ever, technology is vital in supporting your education. However technology is not infallible, and thankfully Boston College has an excellent technology support system. You can contact the Help Center online by calling 617-552-4357 or emailing help.center@bc.edu. There is also the Walk-In Help Desk. Located in O'Neill 316, provides assistance to users needing technology help with their computer's software, networking, virus removal, computer rebuild/reimage, and other such issues.

Find your direction at BC with Compass! Compass is a first semester mentoring program for the incoming AHANA students and we welcome you to submit your application by Aug 28th by visiting us at http://www.bc.edu/compass

BC Students! If you have not yet signed the Eagles Care Pledge, make sure to do so! You can access this through your Agora Portal and Canvas. If you have not signed by this Friday, August 14th, your name will be sent to the Office of Student Conduct for a hold to be placed on your BC account.

A note to BC’s incoming students

#BC2024, one of the best parts of Boston College is the wide array of cultural clubs that are present on campus. Black Student Forum is dedicated to promoting cultural, intellectual, political, and social growth throughout the Boston College community while challenging the community to experience the many elements that create the black experience! Established in 1970, Black Student Forum welcomes and encourages all identities regardless of their race, class, gender, sexual orientation, religion, or any other identity.  In this regard, we encourage all students who support the lives and experience of Black students on campus to join our community, attend our events, and express their comments and concerns throughout the year. (This is a reupload of our original post. A member of the group was cropped out of the original post. This cropping was unintentional on our part and we sincerely apologize for any harm done.)

#BC2024, can you believe there's only one more month until the start of classes? We can't wait to finally have you all on the Heights. Stay safe and see you soon!