At the first P.A.C.E. event, Martin Jarmond listened to numerous ideas from students and also touched on the status of the Greater Heights campaign that he launched earlier this year.
Panelists Weigh Social Media Ahead of 2020 Election
The Undergraduate Government of Boston College and College Democrats of BC joined forces, organizing a discussion on the role of social media in elections.
What Social Media Has Taught Me
“Communication has been redefined by technology and the people who use it.”
Escaping Corporate-Controlled Advertisement Algorithms
“I know my devices probably know me better than I know myself.”
Paying Attention to My Loss of Attention
“Maybe when we were all younger, the world was a different place, and we all functioned a little differently.”
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.”
Panel of Students Talks Unwritten Rules of Social Media
“Let’s just face it, we’re in a digital world and we’re not going to be going back,” Sarah Swallow, MCAS ’18, said.
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.”
Body Shaming and Social Media
“So what happens when we change our bodies, but the bullying, and inevitable self-bullying, continue?”
Watch Your Mouth: BC’s Newest Viral Instagram is Listening
@overheardbc keeps its ears peeled for the best (and worst) of BC conversation.