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Thursday, September 29, 2011
Vol. XCII, No. 32
Administrators weigh the Zipcar issue While some schools cater to the 18-20 crowd, BC decides to refrain By Adriana Mariella Assoc. News Editor
In an effort to protect Boston College students under 21, the Office of Transportation and Parking will not expand its agreement with Zipcar to include students under 21. Zipcar, a car rental company that provides at-will car rentals to members, provides a similar service to universities. Its partnership with BC allows students to become members for $25 and charges
additional hourly or daily rental fees per use, $9 per hour, or $68 per day. BC currently has seven cars available to students over 21. Some universities and colleges, including the likes of Harvard and Amherst, have expanded the service to include students 18 and over. While such an agreement is possible for BC, Paul Cappadona, transportation and parking manager, said that the risks involved for students were too great. “Zipcar provides two levels of insurance
coverage,” Cappadona said. “One for those over 21 and one for those under 21. For those under 21, the risk involved is that the Zipcar member, and possibly their parents, are exposed to much more liability risk because Zipcar will not provide the same insurance coverage as they do for members 21 and older.” We did not feel that the level of coverage for those under 21 was adequate and asked [Zipcar] to provide one level for all members. Zipcar was not
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As part of the University’s deal with Zipcar, seven sedans are made available for students to rent.
Campus pro-lifers quiet on Troy Davis Notre Dame travel plans Death penalty debate often takes back may include Thanksgiving seat to abortion issue on college campuses By Michael Caprio Editor-in-Chief
Less than a week after the high-profile execution of Georgia inmate Troy Davis, campus pro-life voices are silent and wishing to remain focused on the more relevant abortion issue. This, some say, brings into question how,
or if, advocacy groups can effectively view capital punishment from the Ivory Tower. The Boston College Pro-Life Club, known in the past for displaying large, anti-abortion messages around campus, has almost exclusively focused its crosshairs on abortion in recent years. Last semester, about 50 students joined the
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In this Sept. 21 photo, a man (above) chants during a vigil for death row inmate Troy Davis.
club’s annual showing at the March for Life in Washington D.C.; the club boasts a following nearing 500, according to listserv membership. The death penalty, however, is usually recognized in the Respect for Life Week schedule (which, this year, occurs next week). Next Thursday, the club will be co-hosting a discussion on the death penalty with Amnesty International. Katelyn Conroy, president of the Pro-Life Club and A&S ’14, said that she first heard about the Troy Davis case when approached by The Heights for comment. But, she said, “We [the Pro-Life Club] are very much against the death penalty. We’re pro-life in every way there is.” The official mission of the Pro-Life Club is, in part, to “ … address the injustices of abortion, the death penalty, and euthanasia by providing educational opportunities and loving support.” “On campus, abortion is more of a relevant issue,” Conroy said. “But, capital punishment is an issue that does need more attention.” The reason for the greater focus on abortion, Conroy confirmed, is strikingly obvious. That is, college students are more likely to find themselves in an abortion clinic than on death row. For Alan Rogers, a professor in
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No dormitory permit yet for 2000 building
Students plan to skip class after Notre Dame away game, before Thanksgiving By Kendall Bitonte For The Heights
Even though the Boston College football game against Notre Dame is 51 days away, many students are well into the process of figuring out their travels to South Bend. This year’s game, which is the weekend before Thanksgiving, poses a scheduling dilemma for students who are simultaneously making plans for the holiday weekend. The athletic department had not released information regarding the student ticket lottery when this article went to print, but students planning on going to the game have already made plans anticipating that hotels and transportation may sell out or become too expensive for a student budget when such information becomes available. The logistics behind this trip to the Midwest involve not only travel and overnight stays, but also the dates of traveling. Colleen Considine, A&S ’12, traveled to South Bend for the football game as a sophomore and is repeating the journey this year. Like two years ago, she and friends will be taking an RV for the trip. “I decided to travel to add to the experience,” she said in an e-mail. “We have rented an RV from Cruise America to travel from Boston to South Bend. We plan on leaving Thursday evening and returning on Sunday. Once at Notre Dame,
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there is a huge lawn where all the RVs park, which was one of my favorite parts sophomore year. Traveling together only brings all the fans that much closer.” The camaraderie and tradition behind the Notre Dame – BC football game are two very important reasons that most students decide to make the trip that covers approximately 900 miles. For those who RV to South Bend, playing Notre Dame is more than just a football game or a tailgate, there is a 14-hour mobile celebration to add to the adventure. Eric Strobel, A&S ’12, is from Chicago
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ResLife error caused false release of info By Daniel Tonkovich Heights Editor
An oversight error within the Office of Residential Life caused information regarding 2000 Commonwealth Avenue to be prematurely released to the public. The webpage, hosted on the Residential Life website, included numerous details about the placement process and fees for the 2000 Comm. Ave. building when it eventually becomes a Boston College residence hall. While owned by BC, 2000 Comm. Ave. is managed by property management firm Archstone. While not currently a residence hall, the apartment building is scheduled to become a dormitory within the next 10 years according to the University’s Institutional Master Plan. The property currently leases its apartments exclusively to members of the BC community. “2000 Comm. Ave. does not have a dormitory permit at the time, and while owned by BC, is currently managed completely by Archstone,” said George Arey, director of Residential Life. “The website was designed for when a dormitory permit is eventually obtained for the property. It was not to be public at this point.” The site included details including pricing of the units as well as the selec-
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Athletic dept. employees, most notably Gene DeFilippo, have highest salaries at Boston College.
University employees ranked among biggest earners By Elise Taylor Heights Editor
Million dollar payouts: for Hollywood stars, Wall Street tycoons, Silicon Valley titans, and surprisingly, a fair amount of Massachusetts-based private college employees. A report released this Tuesday by the Boston-based Tellus Institute published some interesting facts and figures about the 2009 payouts and compensations of the highest paid college officials at the 20 wealthiest schools in Massachusetts. Boston College was included in this study, along with other universities including Harvard University, Boston
University, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, and Holy Cross. Overall, in the face of a sluggish economy and resulting budget cuts, more than $157 million was paid to 339 “key” employees and officers according to the study’s sample, while the average payout for them was around $464,000. When listing the top 20 compensated private college employees, more then half of the employees were paid over $1 million. The highest earner on the list, Managing Director of Harvard Mgmt Co. Stephen Blyth, raked in $6,401,969. Although Boston College is not
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kylie montero / heights staff
Members of the Latino community at BC gathered last night for Hispanic Heritage Month, sharing in traditional cuisine and watching a performance by Fuego.