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BC History Professor Denounces Musk’s Actions as “a Coup” to Millions of Social Media Followers

Nikita Osadchiy • February 5, 2025

BC historian Heather Cox Richardson called Elon Musk’s alleged access to federal data a “coup,” and “the largest data breach in human history,” warning of a constitutional crisis. In a livestream to 2.5 million followers, she criticized Musk’s influence over government operations and urged swift action to protect democracy.

Newton Police Department Fields Complaints Meant for Police in Newton, Iowa

Caitlin Clary • September 15, 2022

The Newton Police Department (NPD) has been inundated with misplaced calls and complaints in the past week. But the calls aren’t meant for Newton, Mass.

Panelists Weigh Social Media Ahead of 2020 Election

Emily O’Neil • April 16, 2019

The Undergraduate Government of Boston College and College Democrats of BC joined forces, organizing a discussion on the role of social media in elections.

LTE: In Response to “Impeachment Talks Were Overreaction”

Letters • February 22, 2018

"I hope this letter lends readers a more holistic context as to why, after this election, many on this campus are left more than a little unsettled, and quite frankly, angry."

Evaluating BC Through Memes

Josh Behrens • February 18, 2018

"Our generation is drowning in student loans, low starting wages, racism, sexism, and a mental health crisis unlike anything America has seen before—this is something much deeper, much more existential than teenage angst."

Contemplating Mattress Firm’s Intentions

Austin Bodetti • January 29, 2018

"I would have to undertake this journey without any assistance and succeed against all logical expectations, similar to how Donald Trump won the presidency."

Escaping My Addiction to Social Media

Kelly Christ • January 29, 2018

"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."

Defending The Value of Social Media

Shannon Lyons • October 6, 2017

"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."

UGBC Must Utilize Diverse Outreach Methods

The Heights Editorial Board • September 24, 2017

"Marketing to college students presents a significant challenge that will require more than a few solutions to overcome."

As UGBC Voting Starts, Candidates Clash Online

Connor Murphy • February 16, 2017

In a "borderline" decision, the Elections Committee decided a video criticizing Akosua Achampong and Tt King's campaign did not constitute negative campaigning.

Mayor Talk Shows Issues with Event Promotion

The Heights Editorial Board • February 7, 2016

The majority of BC undergraduates learn about events through social media. Advertisements on the sponsor organization’s website or a single mass email do not capture as much attention as a widely-disseminated Facebook event and page.

How To Keep Young Business In Boston

Bennet Johnson • April 9, 2015

It’s great when a number of new companies emerge in the Boston tech scene, but why is it that many of them leave right after they make it big?