The classes we take can change our perspectives and shape our lives—and we think that’s worth celebrating. Our new podcast, Today I Learned, is all about the classes at BU that have had a real effect on students in our community; we want to know all about the classroom environment, professor, subject matter, and the cool facts that make a lasting impression.

In Episode No. 4 of Today I Learned, Mitchell Fink (COM’24) tells us about his recent experience in the field…as well as the court, the rink, and the diamond. Fink, an aspiring sports writer, says that College of Communication class JO 514: Sports Journalism, with Professor Michael Holley, left a strong impression on him. A “sports lifer” with an abiding love for the New York Knicks, Fink says the combination of topical readings and real-world experience (in the form of local game coverage) brought his appreciation of the craft to a whole new level. It’s also, he says, a welcome diversion from some of his more grueling 500-level courses, but notes that the class has its fair share of history lessons and political discussions. He adds that whether you’re a hardcore fan or an aspiring beat journalist, this class is a slam dunk, a home run, and a touchdown rolled into one .

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