communication Archives

Degrees of Disconnect

Makayla Hickey • October 16, 2025

I was in kindergarten when I was given my first pen pal for a class assignment. The task: Write a letter once a week to someone from another classroom, making sure to ask at least one question with the goal of getting to know our partners better. At just six years old, I was taught the importance of communicating with intention.

Courage to Date

Pat Connell • February 14, 2025

I think we are the first generation where sex is less awkward to talk about than dating. In order to not further risk my chances of getting into heaven, I’ll be talking about the latter—I’m told BC priests read these articles every now and then. Strap in! In case you didn’t know, Merriam-Webster defines date as “the brown, oblong edible fruit of a palm (Phoenix dactylifera).”

Thumbs Up, Thumbs Down: Week of Nov. 19

Opinions • November 19, 2023

From our beautiful campus to our treasured friends, we all have something or someone to be grateful for this holiday season. Smile, sleep, eat good food, hold your loved ones close, and enjoy this quick break before we move into finals season.

BC Administrators Must Be More Responsive to ‘The Heights.’ Here’s Why.

The Heights Editorial Board • November 12, 2023

Journalists don’t always own their bias. But at The Heights, it’s part of our motto. “For a Greater Boston College” means we want this University to do well. And for over 100 years, we have told the stories of this University and built dialogue that uplifts conversation on campus.

BC Should Commit to a New Financial Aid Transparency Initiative

The Heights Editorial Board • October 29, 2023

Boston College prides itself on addressing the full financial need of its students. It has an opportunity to further its commitment to supporting low-income families by joining the College Cost Transparency Initiative.

University Should Send Out Additional Information on New Stay-at-Home Advisory

Opinions • November 10, 2020

While the University should properly communicate with students regarding how changing state rules will affect on-campus life, students should make sure that they are fully aware of what the rules entail in order to be responsible citizens.

The True Tycoons of Digital Communication: TU/TD

TU/TD • September 9, 2018

"But hey, at least you’re getting notifications."

From Cornfields to Campus: Brett Ingram Teaches With Style

Ashley Trotter • February 14, 2018

In his youth, Ingram often pored over pictures of Mass., thinking, “You know, someday, my life’s going to look like that. I’m going to move to New England and wear khakis and penny loafers without socks, and tweed jackets, and strut around, and go out on my friends’ boats. And it’s weird...that was when I was eight and all of that has come true somehow.”