Globe editor upbeat about journalismLaura MorelSteven Ainsley (above, left) and Martin Baron (right) Thursday discussed the state of the The Boston Globe and the future of journalism. Baron said journalism "job opportunities are expanding, not contracting." The discussion was moderated by Emerson journalism Chair Ted Gup (middle). Despite 45 Level 3 sex offenders living, working within a mile from Emerson, students unfazedAngelica DavilaDespite 45 registered Level 3 sex offenders residing or working in its own and surrounding zip codes, Emerson students say they feel safe.(Image courtesy of City-Data.com) Cambridge veteran's day observance draws crowdsEmily Gonzalez Nov.11 marked the 91st anniversary of the Cambridge Veteran's Day Observance. Members of the Cambridge Veteran's Organization said they could not remember a better turn-out. Brigadier General Thomas J. Sellers gave the key not address. Students push for climate change with Common sleep-inStefanie LeStudent activists and local environmental groups are lobbying for global climate policy in a series of Sunday night protests in front of the State House. Boston food bank reports increase in requests for turkeysMegan DonovanThe Greater Boston Food Bank (GBFB), which last year distributed more than 30 million pounds of food to 600 hunger-relief agencies, has reported that requests for Thanksgiving turkeys have increased by 14 percent from last year. |
Pros say that modern publishing needs to learn how to blog, blast, and tweetCecille Avila"From Gutenburg to Google" brought to Emerson publishing and marketing experts to talk about blogging, blasting, and tweeting and how they relate to the current state of publishing. Cinematographer reveals the "game changer" in filmmakingJamie ReysenShane Hurlbut, a cinematographer and Emerson alumnus, told Emerson film students Thursday the Canon 5D Mark II is a "game changer." Director Jason Reitman tells describes career ups, downsAlex SchabDirector Jason Reitman told Emersonians Monday how it felt to be growing up in his father's shadow and how that made him want to create films that are "meaningful to yourself." Future of Cuba "uncertain," panelists sayRob de la Teja"Uncertainty" was the word Tuesday night at a JFK Library forum on the future of Cuba. Boston rents among highest in countryHallie MathiaA new study shows that Boston has the second-highest rent prices in the country. Junior Simon Irving (above) is one of the college students affected by these high prices. Irving lives in Alewife, a 30-minute commute from campus. For student subscribers, no news is bad newsFrancis McDonnellMany Emerson students living on campus complain that their subscription newspapers are often stolen. |









