The Undergraduate Government of Boston College and College Democrats of BC joined forces, organizing a discussion on the role of social media in elections.
Features
Weiskott Brings Medieval Times to Students’ Fingertips
Middle English, Medieval Literature, and the 14th Century’s customs and intricacies may seem inaccessible and irrelevant to students in 2018, but Erik Weiskott (Twitter verified professor and media-extraordinaire) proves that notion wrong.
Opinions, Column
Escaping My Addiction to Social Media
“But as I watch the multitude of pictures and videos load, I feel my heart sink just a bit. I had spent my Saturday night watching a movie in my dorm.”
Opinions, Column, Featured Column
Defending The Value of Social Media
“I would be lying if I said that social media has had a purely negative effect on my life. In fact, in some ways, it has helped me to more deeply value life itself.”
Blog
What is Behind BC Athletics’s Cryptic Tweet?
BC Athletics tweeted out that it has a big reveal coming up this week. We’re pretty confident it has to do with pretzels, but we took a few more guesses, too.
TU/TD
Cruising Through the Streets and Strutting Through Airports
This list is the most beautiful thing this side of the Shaggyfling River.
Arts, Column
Pondering the Social Epidemic of Posthumous Praise
In the wake of Harper Lee’s death, twitter buzz and newsworthiness prompt an examination of the social media epidemic aptly titled “Enigmatic Electronic Eulogizing.”
Opinions, Column
Living Our Lives For The Stories
It is within our power to not let cell phones and social media control our lives.
News
Professors Use Twitter As Classroom Tool
Professors teaching large lecture classes are turning to Twitter to foster discussions on course material.
Arts, Off Campus, Column
Can You ‘Facebook’ For A Cause?
Facebook and other social media outlets have gone from being just fun ways to connect with friends to platforms for encouraging social change—but is sharing and tweeting enough to make a real difference?
