Emerson Curator-in-Residence has big plans for school's artistic futureHallie MathiaJoe Ketner, Foster chair in contemporary art at Emerson, reveals his hopes for the future of art at Emerson. (Pictured: the Erwin Redl exhibit on display last year.) Hollywood "takes over" the North End, but at a cost....Sara PrescottThe production of "The Town," a film directed by Ben Affleck, has taken over parts of the North End and some area residents are unhappy with the disruption it has caused to their daily lives. Emerson celebrates Dia de los MuertosAngelica DavilaThe Emerson chapter of Amigos, a non-profit volunteer organization, held a Dia de los Muertos celebration Monday. Originally a Mexican holiday, Dia de los Muertos is a day to honor and remember loved ones that have passed. (Photos by Angelica Davila> Students sleep-out on Common to lobby for clean energyBeata RybkaMore than 100 students representing 20 Massachusetts schools including Boston University, Clark University and University of Massachusetts-Amherst among others, gathered Sunday on the Boston Common across from the state house with tents and sleeping bags. Boston Vegetarian Food Fest expands to two day eventMegan DonovanThe annual Boston Vegetarian Food Festival, sponsored by the Boston Vegetarian Society, was held last weekend. The event expanded to two days and included more speakers, exhibitors and attendees than ever before in its 14-year history. Former Afghani Parliament member describes her nation's plightSara PrescottMalalai Joya, a former Afghani Parliament member, spoke at Emerson Friday and talked about the ongoing tragedies occurring in her country, including the current occupation, the election and women's issues. (Media Credit: wordpress.com) |
Three-time Pulitzer Prize winning reporter speaks to Emerson studentsSara PrescottFormer Boston Globe investigative reporter and Pulitzer Prize winner, Steve Kurkjian was invited to speak to Emerson students by the The Berkley Beacon. He spoke about the important role that reporters play and the responsibility that comes with the position. Boston Globe reporter talks about his latest bookLaura MorelJohnny Diaz (above) a Boston Globe reporter, spoke about his new book Beantown Cubans at a meeting in the South End Boston Public Library. Professor claims modern world is an extreme environmentLaura MorelEmerson professor Diana Sherry told nearly 30 students Thursday that the human organism is being damaged because the modern world is an extreme environment. Emerson Forensics team places first in Suffolk tournamentAngelilca DavilaAt its first tournament of the year, the Emerson Forensics team placed first in Overall Team Sweeps Saturday at Suffolk. (Graphic courtesy of CampusExplorer.) Campus expects to have swine flu vaccine by late NovemberPatrick McDermottWith the limited release of the swine flu vaccine already causing ripples of concern across the country, the Emerson community has gotten something approaching long-awaited word of when shots will be available on campus. Author Augusten Burroughs speaks in BrooklineRob de la TejaAuthor Augusten Burroughs spoke to a sold-out theater in Brookline to promote his new book You Better Not Cry. |










