Nation & the World Articles
Berklee considers Valencia campus
Zahylis Ferro
Berklee College of Music's negotiations to open a campus in Valencia, Spain, are reaching their final stage, Greg Badolato, assistant vice-president for international programs said. The discussions started last May, and the final decision will be made within the next month.
Berklee College of Music's negotiations to open a campus in Valencia, Spain, are reaching their final stage, Greg Badolato, assistant vice-president for international programs said. The discussions started last May, and the final decision will be made within the next month.
Women find supportive environment in Mormon community
Kristin Cantu
Mormons have been in the public eye a lot recently and many are wondering what exactly the draw is to this religion - especially for women.
Mormons have been in the public eye a lot recently and many are wondering what exactly the draw is to this religion - especially for women.
Harvard poll examines American's views on "socialized medicine"
Mollie Rose Makover
The phrase "socialized medicine" is no longer as distasteful as it once was, but people are still split along party lines as to if it's a good idea for the country, according to a poll conducted by the Harvard Opinion Research Program.
The phrase "socialized medicine" is no longer as distasteful as it once was, but people are still split along party lines as to if it's a good idea for the country, according to a poll conducted by the Harvard Opinion Research Program.
Sleep study says people don't get enough Z's
Catherine Andrews
The National Foundation study released recently said that "about 10 percent of adults report not getting enough rest or sleep every day in the past month."
The National Foundation study released recently said that "about 10 percent of adults report not getting enough rest or sleep every day in the past month."
MBTA ridership increases with gas prices
Brittany Burrows
As gas prices near $4 per gallon, more Americans and Bostonians choose to use public transportation than ever before.
As gas prices near $4 per gallon, more Americans and Bostonians choose to use public transportation than ever before.
Obama talks about race, faith in America
Brittany Burrows
On Tuesday Barack Obama spoke to the American people about race and faith in politics and urged them to strive to create a "more perfect union." Emersonians reacted positively.
On Tuesday Barack Obama spoke to the American people about race and faith in politics and urged them to strive to create a "more perfect union." Emersonians reacted positively.
FBI issues new spam warning
Catherine Andrews
The FBI's Internet Crime Complaint Center has issued a warning that hackers will be sending Valentine's Day messages with virus embedded to them.
The FBI's Internet Crime Complaint Center has issued a warning that hackers will be sending Valentine's Day messages with virus embedded to them.
Emerson's Onion connection a BJ alumnus
Nathan Heskia
Joe Randazzo, associate editor of the popular satirical webzine The Onion, is a recent Emerson alumnus. He talks about his life after school and his work.
Joe Randazzo, associate editor of the popular satirical webzine The Onion, is a recent Emerson alumnus. He talks about his life after school and his work.
Clinton asks R.I. supporters to give her their delegates in the March 4 primary
Neena Chand
Democratic presidential hopeful Hillary Clinton told supporters at Rhode Island College Sunday that their state will have a big role to play in allocating its 35 delegates March 4.
Democratic presidential hopeful Hillary Clinton told supporters at Rhode Island College Sunday that their state will have a big role to play in allocating its 35 delegates March 4.
FCC Internet hearing draws protests
David Maltz and Eric D'Orazio
The Federal Communications Commission, as well as Verizon and Comcast executives discussed Internet neutrality and the future management of broadband networking at a public hearing at Harvard. But some of the public were left out of the debate.
The Federal Communications Commission, as well as Verizon and Comcast executives discussed Internet neutrality and the future management of broadband networking at a public hearing at Harvard. But some of the public were left out of the debate.
Rising wheat prices cause problems for food aid programs
Tim Leinhart
As wheat prices continue to rise and create a shortage in supply, third world countries are feeling the crunch.
As wheat prices continue to rise and create a shortage in supply, third world countries are feeling the crunch.
STD vaccine causes controversy
Kristin Cantu
HPV is one of the most common STDs, especially in young women. Gardasil vaccine is leading the movement to prevent the spread of this virus.
HPV is one of the most common STDs, especially in young women. Gardasil vaccine is leading the movement to prevent the spread of this virus.
Women prefer a variety in gym options
Kristin Cantu
The number of overweight and obese women is rapidly rising. Can female only fitness centers solve this problem?
The number of overweight and obese women is rapidly rising. Can female only fitness centers solve this problem?
Political experts expect mixed Super Tuesday results
Katelyn Harding
The latest twist in the unconventional theme of the 2008 election has pundits and pollsters stymied in predicting Super Tuesday voting.
The latest twist in the unconventional theme of the 2008 election has pundits and pollsters stymied in predicting Super Tuesday voting.
Elks work to fund autism school, a cause dear to their hearts
Jacob Sugerman
With autism on the rise among children in the United States, a group of locals have come together to raise money for a school dedicated to helping these youths receive the education they deserve. On Feb. 7 members of the Watertown Elks Lodge, their families and dozens of other supporters converged on the Watertown Friendly's restaurant to support the cause.
With autism on the rise among children in the United States, a group of locals have come together to raise money for a school dedicated to helping these youths receive the education they deserve. On Feb. 7 members of the Watertown Elks Lodge, their families and dozens of other supporters converged on the Watertown Friendly's restaurant to support the cause.
Connecticut legislator comes out
Rep. Jason Bartlett tells public he's gay
Sara Alterman
Connecticut State Representative Jason Bartlett makes U.S. history by publicly disclosing his homosexuality, making him the nation's first openly gay African-American state legislator.
Connecticut State Representative Jason Bartlett makes U.S. history by publicly disclosing his homosexuality, making him the nation's first openly gay African-American state legislator.