Emerson News Articles
Emersonians arrive, thrive at Beijing's Communication U.
Janet Kolodzy
This is the first of many blog reports coming from the 36 Emerson students and faculty who are living, working and learning in Beijing, China this summer as part of the Olympic News Service. The student-faculty blog can be found HERE.
This is the first of many blog reports coming from the 36 Emerson students and faculty who are living, working and learning in Beijing, China this summer as part of the Olympic News Service. The student-faculty blog can be found HERE.
Boston dog lovers voice opposition to "rent-a-best-friend" plan
Nikki Muller
Don't have the time to commit to a pet? A dog rental company wants to open a branch in Boston but dog lovers, animal rescue officers and some city counselors want to ban it because it may cause harm to the animals.
Don't have the time to commit to a pet? A dog rental company wants to open a branch in Boston but dog lovers, animal rescue officers and some city counselors want to ban it because it may cause harm to the animals.
Teenage pregnancy makes one grow up fast....
Katelyn Kennedy
With all the hype about teenage pregnancy in Massachusetts lately, we have forgotten about the teen moms who made it work. Reporter Katelyn Kennedy meets with Jessica, a former teen mother, who says that having a child at an early age is not recommended but, with help, can work.
Who doesn't like all-you-can-eat ice cream?
Katelyn Kennedy
After a heatwave swept Boston the last three days, ice cream sounds like a great idea! Many Bostonians attended the all-you-can eat Scooperbowl at City Hall Plaza this week. Reporter Katelyn Kennedy toured the event and talked to some of the visitors. Watch what she found out.
After a heatwave swept Boston the last three days, ice cream sounds like a great idea! Many Bostonians attended the all-you-can eat Scooperbowl at City Hall Plaza this week. Reporter Katelyn Kennedy toured the event and talked to some of the visitors. Watch what she found out.
"Throwing the stone farther": how music changed an autistic teenager's life
Marilia Gordinho
Music has helped an autistic teenager connect with his parents and his community by learning to talk and perform in the music world. See photos and video. (Above: Nicholas Krishnan on his first day in Boston.)
Music has helped an autistic teenager connect with his parents and his community by learning to talk and perform in the music world. See photos and video. (Above: Nicholas Krishnan on his first day in Boston.)
Dump The Pump day allows bus riding for free
Douglas Kyed
The Greater Attleboro Taunton Regional Transit Authority Thursday participated in the national Dump The Pump campaign by allowing passengers to ride its buses for free. Despite poor publicity, the day was a success.
The Greater Attleboro Taunton Regional Transit Authority Thursday participated in the national Dump The Pump campaign by allowing passengers to ride its buses for free. Despite poor publicity, the day was a success.
JP Morgan Chase Challenge Race raises money for a good cause
Mallory Hoff
Twelve thousand runners and walkers gathered on the Boston Common on Thursday to participate in the 25th annual JP Morgan Chase Corporate Challenge. Teams of four or more competed in the three-mile race. Proceeds from the challenge are donated to scholarship programs for inner-city youth.
Hybrid demand increases with gas price
Michael Del Rosso
Instead of waiting for gas prices to go down from their current $4/gal., many Bostonians are taking matters into their own hands by purchasing more fuel-efficient hybrid cars to save a buck. But they are getting harder to find.
Instead of waiting for gas prices to go down from their current $4/gal., many Bostonians are taking matters into their own hands by purchasing more fuel-efficient hybrid cars to save a buck. But they are getting harder to find.
Democrats beware: Your coffee could reveal your candidate preference
Katelyn Kennedy and Michael Rocha
You may not believe this, but some Democrats are saying that you can tell who's voting for whom by where they get their daily coffee! Obama supporters allegedly prefer Starbucks and Hillary supporters Dunkin Donuts coffee. We decided to test the theory.
You may not believe this, but some Democrats are saying that you can tell who's voting for whom by where they get their daily coffee! Obama supporters allegedly prefer Starbucks and Hillary supporters Dunkin Donuts coffee. We decided to test the theory.
Kite surfing requires plan for "wind window" and safety
Michael Del Rosso & Douglas Kyed
Wind surfing and flying a kite are married into one dynamic sport at Nahant Beach on the North Shore. See photos and watch video of kite surfing on Nahant Beach.