journalism Archives — The Heights

“At a Time When Journalism is Sorely Needed,” Minor Becomes an Official Program

After a two-year pilot phase, BC’s six-course journalism minor became an official program this academic year.

The Truth Still Matters in Journalism

In the first week of this semester, I had a perplexing conversation with one of my suitemates, in which she shared her belief that “the truth does not matter.” This seemed like a rather shocking claim to me, especially given the prolific amount of fake news in the United States right now, so I decided…

News, On Campus

Sennott Speaks on Current State of Journalism

“The truth is now under attack,” said Charles Sennott, an award winning journalist and author. Right now, and forever more, we need to work a lot harder to be sure we do our jobs. We have to do better. Journalism has failed us. We have to do better.”

Features

A Language Worth Speaking: Bodetti and Politics of the Middle East

Though he never planned on working in journalism, that’s where Bodetti’s interest in the Middle East led him. Where that interest will take him next is unknown, but soon to be revealed come graduation in May.

News, Academics, Featured Story

Journalism Minor Unveiled, Application Open for Prospective Students

The idea behind the minor was to combine a liberal arts education of Boston College with the global perspective that journalism entails.

News, On Campus, Featured Story

Andersen Discusses Evolution of Fake News in Post-Truth America

“This is American exceptionalism in the 21st century,” Andersen said. “Our drift toward … doing our own thing, and having an altogether uncertain grip on reality has overwhelmed our other exceptional national traits and turned us into a less-developed country as well.”