News Articles
SGA puts off vote on endorsing 'less lethal' weapons ban
Emerson student representatives seek more information
By Lesley Cannata
Members of Emerson's Student Government Association have postponed a decision on whether to endorse a petition against the Boston Police Department's use of "less-lethal" weapons.
A Beacon Hill luxury not found in the guidebooks
Forget the stately homes, the trash pickup is unforgettable
There are many luxuries to life on Beacon Hill. But one not advertised in the city's guide books is its trash pick-up -- three times a week. It's not just convenient for residents either. Regulars comb the neighborhood, eking out an auxiliary living picking through the recyclables of the affluent.
The journalism of the future
CNN reporter turned blogger shares her views
By Maayan Heller
Rebecca MacKinnnon, a former CNN foreign correspondent turned blogger, offered Emerson College students her views about the changing face of journalism and her tips on how to prepare for the technology of tomorrow.
After Arafat
Boston's Jews and Palestinians watch, hope
Members of Boston's Palestinian and Jewish communities shared skepticism and hope that the death of Yasser Arafat might bring change to the perpetually troubled region.
Changing Spare Change
A news outlet for homeless issues looks to improve
By Randi Saba
The new editor of Spare Change, the Boston newspaper that covers issues associated with the homeless, has begun making changes he hopes will get more people to read the paper many buy just to help out its homeless vendors.
What they don't teach you in journalism school
Anchor, editor reflect lessons learned in the real world
By Jonathan Schwab
Two Boston journalists offered tips to Emerson College students recently, telling them that in the newsroom, journalism isn't just a job, it's a commitment.
Foreign Enrollment Keeps Rising at Emerson
College bucking national downward enrollment trend
Current and former international students from Emerson College are making their mark in U.S. communications industries, from designing the movie-like advertisements you see on the T's Red Line to earning sponsorship from places such as Framingham's Metro West newspaper. So perhaps it's not surprising that foreign enrollment continues to grow at Boston's communication college, a rare exception in a year of declining foreign enrollments nationwide.
At the polls
Lines and more lines
Lines wrapped around the Boston Public Library as Back Bay residents waited to vote.
A tired challenger concedes
By Aimie Likens
A hoarse and weary John Kerry conceded defeat to President Bush, acknowledging that he had not come close enough in the final battleground state of Ohio to continue the fight.
Kerry faithful converge on Copley Square
Thousands flock to see Democratic festivites
By Lesley Cannata
John Kerry's campaign returned to the candidate's hometown for a party last night celebrating the end of this year's presidential election. Long lines did not keep voters from enjoying the Copley Square festivities that lasted until early morning.
Children weigh in on election
Library posts children's letters to the president
By Scott Denne
Children are expressing their own ideas about the political landscape in an exhibit at The Mary Baker Eddy Library.
Winter on the street
How Boston's homeless get through the winter
By Scott Denne
When the winter hits Boston, the city's homeless find many different ways to handle the cold weather. Although emergency shelters are available to them, many choose not to stay there.
A way of giving thanks
At St. Francis House, chef finds calling in feeding homeless
By Avinash Kapurala
The warm smell of pasta sauce hangs heavy in the air as Fran McLeod wipes his hands and offers a quick handshake. He glances at the pile of bologna and cheese sandwiches and nods in satisfaction. There will be plenty for those who need them today. McLeod has been serving the homeless at St. Francis House for 15 years. No day is bigger than Thanksgiving.
Area homeless shelters gear up for winter
By Craig Nickels
The Boston Rescue Mission needs socks. If you're out walking around all day or night in the slush and snow, if you don't have a car to drive in, you don't have a job, you don't have a place to live, dry socks really matter. They are one of the many details that Boston's homeless shelters have to deal with in winter.
A day of long lines
Bostonians vote in record numbers
Bostonians had to queue in long lines yesterday at the polling stations to cast their ballots for the president that would lead them for the year next four years.
A victory party for Massachusetts' other party
By Roger Iapicco
On enemy soil, Boston's Young Republicans joined to celebrate the president's re-election.
They came, they saw, they watched Bush conquer
By James Furbush
Young Republicans celebrated Bush's election night victory down the street from Senator Kerry's more high profile event. Although it was subdued affair for most of the night, the crowd reacted with joy as the electoral college went Bush's way.
Voters turn to psychics for answers about the election
Not everyone votes their conscience or their faith. Some come to Boston's Tremont Tearoom. There psychics provide a glimpse of the future -- or try.
Binging on buffalo wings
They're not low-cal, but eating contests are on the rise
By James Furbush
It was billed as the second annual Frank's RedHot Battle to the Bone Buffalo Wing Eating Contest. The winner polished off 1.97 pounds of chicken meat in just 8 minutes to walk away with the title and a possible case of heartburn.
The lure of L.A.
Emerson's Los Angeles Program
Emerson College offers a valuable opportunity for students to study and participate in internships in Los Angeles.
Trying to be seen
Emerson's Multicultural Student Affairs department gets a boost with new leaders and new direction. The department which seeks to improve multiculturalism at the college sees an increase in majority student involvement.
A headstart on college writing
Emerson College offers an innovative four-week summer course in writing through the Continuing Education program to area high-school students.