Emerson News Articles
The Rex Sox "Rolling Rally": WATCH IT NOW, LIVE!
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Three years later, Victoria Snelgrove remembered in thoughts, deeds
Justin Searles
Three years ago today, Emerson student Victoria Snelgrove was killed during the celebrations following Boston's victory in the American League Championship Series. Her family, professors, and fellow students continue to remember her, and how she touched their lives.
Three years ago today, Emerson student Victoria Snelgrove was killed during the celebrations following Boston's victory in the American League Championship Series. Her family, professors, and fellow students continue to remember her, and how she touched their lives.
Emerson remembers Dr. Sarah Hannah
Jill Vallecorsa
Members of the Emerson community gathered Thursday to pay tribute to Dr. Sarah Hannah, a respected member of the Writing, Literature, and Publishing faculty, who took her life last May. Family, friends, students, and colleagues came together to honor the life and work of this teacher and poet.
Members of the Emerson community gathered Thursday to pay tribute to Dr. Sarah Hannah, a respected member of the Writing, Literature, and Publishing faculty, who took her life last May. Family, friends, students, and colleagues came together to honor the life and work of this teacher and poet.
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E. J. Olmos to speak at Emerson Nov. 20
Terri Ciccone
Edward James Olmos, an award winning actor, producer, and director, will be coming to Emerson to speak about "Using the Arts to Bridge the Cultural Divide" on Nov. 20.
Edward James Olmos, an award winning actor, producer, and director, will be coming to Emerson to speak about "Using the Arts to Bridge the Cultural Divide" on Nov. 20.
Looking back on Boylston and Tremont's badder days....
Melissa Kloc
Emerson today is situated in an historic and idyllic area in the heart of the city. But its neighborhood was known as late as the early 1990s, as the "Combat Zone," the city's toughest and A look back on when Emerson College was surrounded by Boston's most dangerous and raunchiest area. (Above: A photo of La Grange Street taken by John Goodman in 1976)
Emerson today is situated in an historic and idyllic area in the heart of the city. But its neighborhood was known as late as the early 1990s, as the "Combat Zone," the city's toughest and A look back on when Emerson College was surrounded by Boston's most dangerous and raunchiest area. (Above: A photo of La Grange Street taken by John Goodman in 1976)
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Eating from another's garbage
Ioannis Papadopoulos
A group of people in Boston searches for gold at the bottom of dumpsters. Their treasure comes in the shape of carrots, potatoes and other vegetables. They belong to the group "Food Not Bombs," and they say that wasted food should be resused to feed the hungry. Above: "Food Not Bombs" kitchen in Jamaica Plain.
A group of people in Boston searches for gold at the bottom of dumpsters. Their treasure comes in the shape of carrots, potatoes and other vegetables. They belong to the group "Food Not Bombs," and they say that wasted food should be resused to feed the hungry. Above: "Food Not Bombs" kitchen in Jamaica Plain.
Boston atheists celebrate holidays in their own way
Tim Leinhart
They may not believe in God. But some atheists in America still celebrate Christmas and look to connect with a community. Pictured above is well-known American atheism activist Madalyn Murray O'Hair addressing the Texas State Textbook hearings in 1983 on behalf of American Atheists. (AP Photo)
They may not believe in God. But some atheists in America still celebrate Christmas and look to connect with a community. Pictured above is well-known American atheism activist Madalyn Murray O'Hair addressing the Texas State Textbook hearings in 1983 on behalf of American Atheists. (AP Photo)
Piano Row battles it out in Floor Wars
Darcy Hofmann
Piano Row's Floor Wars brought friendly competition to its residents. After a series of competitions, including a no-Talent Show, the Orange team, floors nine and ten, earned the most points at the end of the week and was named the victor.
Piano Row's Floor Wars brought friendly competition to its residents. After a series of competitions, including a no-Talent Show, the Orange team, floors nine and ten, earned the most points at the end of the week and was named the victor.
Holiday travel difficult for students
Ashley Wilbourn
Rising air fares and oil prices are making it pricier and harder for students heading home for the holidays. organizations.
Rising air fares and oil prices are making it pricier and harder for students heading home for the holidays. organizations.
California fires force Emersonians to keep up with family via new new technologies
Alison McCall
Durng the recent fires in California, Emersonians kept up with their loved ones via text messaging, Facebook, Myspace, iChat, cell phones, blogs and google maps. Fortunately, everyone, including the pets, came out of it fine....
Durng the recent fires in California, Emersonians kept up with their loved ones via text messaging, Facebook, Myspace, iChat, cell phones, blogs and google maps. Fortunately, everyone, including the pets, came out of it fine....
Emerson fraternity calls for art to fight AIDS
Justin Searles
Zeta Phi Eta is asking Emerson students to contribute their art to a gallery that will serve to commemorate World AIDS Day. The gallery, which will serve as part of the fraternity's annual Visions and Voices project, seeks to warn people of the threat AIDS still poses, and to remind policy makers of the promises they made to help stop the spread of the disease.
Zeta Phi Eta is asking Emerson students to contribute their art to a gallery that will serve to commemorate World AIDS Day. The gallery, which will serve as part of the fraternity's annual Visions and Voices project, seeks to warn people of the threat AIDS still poses, and to remind policy makers of the promises they made to help stop the spread of the disease.
Racial discussion provokes honest dialogue
Lily Yuhas
Students and teachers spoke honestly about racism at the Gender, Race, and Ethnicity in the Media Panel Discussion on Thursday. Co-sponsored by Multicultural Student Affairs, EBONI, and Speak Up!, the event was intended as a forum to discuss recent events such as Jena Six.
Students and teachers spoke honestly about racism at the Gender, Race, and Ethnicity in the Media Panel Discussion on Thursday. Co-sponsored by Multicultural Student Affairs, EBONI, and Speak Up!, the event was intended as a forum to discuss recent events such as Jena Six.
Writers' strike affects Emerson students in LA
Andrew Bruss
The Writers Guild America (WGA) has gone on strike on both coasts, bringing the television and film industries to a halt. The strike has begun to be felt by Emerson students interning in Los Angeles. Above, Screen Actors Guild (SAG) member Julia-Louis Dreyfus joins the WGA strike at Universal Studios. (AP Photo/Reed Saxon)
The Writers Guild America (WGA) has gone on strike on both coasts, bringing the television and film industries to a halt. The strike has begun to be felt by Emerson students interning in Los Angeles. Above, Screen Actors Guild (SAG) member Julia-Louis Dreyfus joins the WGA strike at Universal Studios. (AP Photo/Reed Saxon)
Well-endowed colleges switch from loans to grants
Sean Bennett
Government pressure has caused several well-endowed private colleges and universities to put more endowment money into student grants in an attempt to reduce student debt.
Government pressure has caused several well-endowed private colleges and universities to put more endowment money into student grants in an attempt to reduce student debt.
The Race Book discusses "race" at Emerson
Diana Gershman
Emerson students, faculty and staff discuss race in the form of photos, essays, quotes, and surveys collected into an anthology titled The Racebook. It has been a learning experience for everyone.
Emerson students, faculty and staff discuss race in the form of photos, essays, quotes, and surveys collected into an anthology titled The Racebook. It has been a learning experience for everyone.
Drag show challenges norms
Darcy Hofmann
Dragtoberfest, Emerson's only drag show entertained the crowd and challenged gender norms.
Dragtoberfest, Emerson's only drag show entertained the crowd and challenged gender norms.
Freshman film maker way ahead of class
Jessica Lander
Stefanos Sitaras, a 17-year-old freshman at Emerson, has already directed, written, and edited more than twenty films that have appeared in international festivals and won awards. Much of his work centers on the concept of death.
Stefanos Sitaras, a 17-year-old freshman at Emerson, has already directed, written, and edited more than twenty films that have appeared in international festivals and won awards. Much of his work centers on the concept of death.
Freshmen exhibit independence by living off-campus
Alison McCall
Most freshmen take advantage of Emerson College's guaranteed housing, but some have either chosen or been forced to take a more independent route, living off-campus their first year of college. The are finding out it's not easy.
Most freshmen take advantage of Emerson College's guaranteed housing, but some have either chosen or been forced to take a more independent route, living off-campus their first year of college. The are finding out it's not easy.
Emerson Library receives $1m grant, changes its name
Jason Cohen
The Emerson College Library is changing its name to the Iwasaki Library after a $1m grant was given to the school by Dr. Shoo Iwasaki, an environmentalist and president of Green Cross Japan.
The Emerson College Library is changing its name to the Iwasaki Library after a $1m grant was given to the school by Dr. Shoo Iwasaki, an environmentalist and president of Green Cross Japan.
Emerson fares well in 2006 crime rates
Melanie Cordova
Campus crime statistics recently released by the FBI for 2006, indicate that Emerson College had one of the lowest crime rates of the seven Boston-area colleges and universities examined by JSONS. Among the 4,326 Emerson students, only 63 crimes were committed last year or 1.46 crimes for every 100 students.
Campus crime statistics recently released by the FBI for 2006, indicate that Emerson College had one of the lowest crime rates of the seven Boston-area colleges and universities examined by JSONS. Among the 4,326 Emerson students, only 63 crimes were committed last year or 1.46 crimes for every 100 students.
"The Waldorf Conference" reading brings back painful memories
Melanie Cordova and Melissa Kloc
An all day symposium about the rise of anti-communism and blacklisting ended with a faculty reading of "The Waldorf Conference". The script detailed the Nov. 24, 1947, meeting at Waldorf Astoria Hotel of 48 Hollywood moguls who met in secrecy to discuss the government's request to clean Hollywood of alleged communists. Their decision resulted in the creation of the blacklist.
An all day symposium about the rise of anti-communism and blacklisting ended with a faculty reading of "The Waldorf Conference". The script detailed the Nov. 24, 1947, meeting at Waldorf Astoria Hotel of 48 Hollywood moguls who met in secrecy to discuss the government's request to clean Hollywood of alleged communists. Their decision resulted in the creation of the blacklist.
Writing can change things, writer/poet says
Sean Bennett
Novelist and poet Marge Piercy told Emerson students Wednesday that writing can change things, as long as it reaches people, and that the only way for it to reach people is for them to want to read it.
Novelist and poet Marge Piercy told Emerson students Wednesday that writing can change things, as long as it reaches people, and that the only way for it to reach people is for them to want to read it.
Expanded Emerson Cafe to open soon
Jessica Lander
The Emerson Cafe has been undergoing expansion renovations which will result in more seating, counter space, and shorter lines. The cafe was to open a few weeks ago, but unexpected construction obstacles delayed its opening until some time later in the week.
The Emerson Cafe has been undergoing expansion renovations which will result in more seating, counter space, and shorter lines. The cafe was to open a few weeks ago, but unexpected construction obstacles delayed its opening until some time later in the week.
Suspicious activity at the Walker Building common this time of year...
Sean Bennett
Emerson Public Safety Chief George Noonan made public the specific "suspicious activities" that occurred at the Walker Building (above) and caused his department to place announcements all over the building warning people to be vigilant. It turns out it is nothing out of the ordinary for this early in the semester.
Emerson Public Safety Chief George Noonan made public the specific "suspicious activities" that occurred at the Walker Building (above) and caused his department to place announcements all over the building warning people to be vigilant. It turns out it is nothing out of the ordinary for this early in the semester.
Story teller, poet urges Emersonians to fight hatred, war
Melanie Cordova
Lecturer, storyteller, and poet, Bobby Gonzalez, urged students to fight hatred and war and talked about the history of Native Americans from their point of view last week as part of Emerson's Latin American Heritage Month.
Lecturer, storyteller, and poet, Bobby Gonzalez, urged students to fight hatred and war and talked about the history of Native Americans from their point of view last week as part of Emerson's Latin American Heritage Month.
Freshman shows heifers; moo-ves from Texas to the city
Darcy Hofmann
Jordan Hammons (above, right), a freshman brodcast journalism major from Texas, grew up on a ranch, shows cows competitively and has won a major national award for her accomplishments.
Jordan Hammons (above, right), a freshman brodcast journalism major from Texas, grew up on a ranch, shows cows competitively and has won a major national award for her accomplishments.
Symposium focuses on the effects of Hollywood's 1947 blacklist
Terri Ciccone
Could you imagine being put on a list that could destroy your reputation and your chances to get a job? That's what happened 60 year ago this month when Hollywwod studios decided to create a blacklist....
Could you imagine being put on a list that could destroy your reputation and your chances to get a job? That's what happened 60 year ago this month when Hollywwod studios decided to create a blacklist....
Students seek out career experience at internship fair
Jessica Lander
At the Wednesday internship fair, which was sponsored by career services, students had the opportunity to seek out internships to gain experience in their chosen profession. About fifty companies from a diverse range of fields attended the event.
At the Wednesday internship fair, which was sponsored by career services, students had the opportunity to seek out internships to gain experience in their chosen profession. About fifty companies from a diverse range of fields attended the event.
Emerson's LA program copes with writer strike
Andrew Bruss
Emerson's LA program has started to feel the effects of the WGA strike, and is starting to work around the difficulties the strike has created.
Emerson's LA program has started to feel the effects of the WGA strike, and is starting to work around the difficulties the strike has created.
Alternative Spring Breaks offer productive choices to college students
Samantha Baime
Emerson College students, who do not want to spend spring break partying, are preparing for their second Alternative Spring Break (ASB). Most area colleges provide productive choices to their students.
Emerson College students, who do not want to spend spring break partying, are preparing for their second Alternative Spring Break (ASB). Most area colleges provide productive choices to their students.
College president salaries continue to beat inflation
Sean Bennett
For the 10th consecutive year salaries of U.S. college presidents have risen above inflation. Emerson's president makes a salary similar to that of presidents of competing institutions.
For the 10th consecutive year salaries of U.S. college presidents have risen above inflation. Emerson's president makes a salary similar to that of presidents of competing institutions.
New Emerson policy to fight discrimination
Jill Vallecorsa
In an effort to fight campus discrimination in a more comprehensive way, the college recently updated its Sexual Harassment Policy and re-named it the Non-Discrimination Policy. The new policy details the school's commitment, types of discrimination,the complaint procedure, and the investigation procedure.
In an effort to fight campus discrimination in a more comprehensive way, the college recently updated its Sexual Harassment Policy and re-named it the Non-Discrimination Policy. The new policy details the school's commitment, types of discrimination,the complaint procedure, and the investigation procedure.
Olmos brings passion to lecture on diversity
Melanie Cordova
Actor, director, and activist, Edward James Olmos spoke about race as a cultural determinant Wednesday at the Majestic. He was this year's Emerson Balfour Distinguished Lecturer on diversity.
Actor, director, and activist, Edward James Olmos spoke about race as a cultural determinant Wednesday at the Majestic. He was this year's Emerson Balfour Distinguished Lecturer on diversity.
Facebook: a fun tool and a challenge....
Alison McCall
Social scientists assess Facebook's strengths and weaknesses. Emerson students and faculty acknowledge a downside but consider the social networking site a valuable tool.
Social scientists assess Facebook's strengths and weaknesses. Emerson students and faculty acknowledge a downside but consider the social networking site a valuable tool.
Health comm. moved to comm. sciences, disorders
Alison McCall
The graduate health communication program was recently moved from the marketing to the communication sciences and disorders department. Program leaders welcomed the change.
The graduate health communication program was recently moved from the marketing to the communication sciences and disorders department. Program leaders welcomed the change.
"Zombies" attempt to stop BU bio lab
Terri Ciccone
The Emerson Antiauthoritarian group, and other protesters dressed as zombies met in the South End in front of Boston University's upcoming Bio Lab to protest a proposed level change from three to four, which would allow more deadly agents to be tested there.
The Emerson Antiauthoritarian group, and other protesters dressed as zombies met in the South End in front of Boston University's upcoming Bio Lab to protest a proposed level change from three to four, which would allow more deadly agents to be tested there.
Emersonians organize holiday gift drive to benefit Jumpstart
Darcy Hofmann
An Emerson student group is accepting new school supplies, children's books, arts and craft items and winter apparel for the preschoolers of Dorchester Place, as part of their association with Jumpstart.
An Emerson student group is accepting new school supplies, children's books, arts and craft items and winter apparel for the preschoolers of Dorchester Place, as part of their association with Jumpstart.
Boston's Hispanic media try to reach growing audience
Melanie Cordova
With Hispanics being the largest ethnic minority in the country and the state, Boston Hispanic media have been expanding. BostonLatino.Tv is one of the many local Hispanic media that is trying out popular technology to engage this growing market (Above, BostonLatino.Tv members Gil Matos (left) and Evelyn Reyes.)
With Hispanics being the largest ethnic minority in the country and the state, Boston Hispanic media have been expanding. BostonLatino.Tv is one of the many local Hispanic media that is trying out popular technology to engage this growing market (Above, BostonLatino.Tv members Gil Matos (left) and Evelyn Reyes.)
Alcohol/drug violation may result in "parental notification"
Melanie Cordova
Colleges, such as Emerson, use an exception to the student privacy act and notify parents if their student has violated Emerson's Alcohol and Drug Policy concerning alcohol violations.
Colleges, such as Emerson, use an exception to the student privacy act and notify parents if their student has violated Emerson's Alcohol and Drug Policy concerning alcohol violations.
Emerson passes first emergency drill
Melanie Cordova
Emerson tested its CONNECT-Ed Emergency Notification System for the first time Dec.1 and more than half of the Emerson community received the message.
Emerson tested its CONNECT-Ed Emergency Notification System for the first time Dec.1 and more than half of the Emerson community received the message.
Long distance relationships aided by new technologies
Jill Vallecorsa
According to The Center for the Study of Long Distance Relationships, 78 percent of college students participate in a long distance relationship at some point during their college years. Cell phones, text messaging, e-mail and web-cams have made separation more bearable for most couples.
According to The Center for the Study of Long Distance Relationships, 78 percent of college students participate in a long distance relationship at some point during their college years. Cell phones, text messaging, e-mail and web-cams have made separation more bearable for most couples.
The Hollywood blacklist brings back painful memories
Jill Vallecorsa
This month marks the 60th anniversary of the Hollywood Ten blacklist. Monday Emerson faculty discussed the negative effects of the blacklist on American civil liberties. The four panelists agreed this was a dark time in history and likened it to today's political atmosphere.
This month marks the 60th anniversary of the Hollywood Ten blacklist. Monday Emerson faculty discussed the negative effects of the blacklist on American civil liberties. The four panelists agreed this was a dark time in history and likened it to today's political atmosphere.
Symposium, festival focus on short films
Justin Searles
A panel of short-film experts gathered at the Bill Bordy Theater Friday to discuss the inner workings, demands, and potential of the medium, as part of the Ninth Annual Magners Irish Film Festival.
A panel of short-film experts gathered at the Bill Bordy Theater Friday to discuss the inner workings, demands, and potential of the medium, as part of the Ninth Annual Magners Irish Film Festival.
Gunshots and tears shape life in Dorchester
Ioannis Papadopoulos
In Dorchester, most teenagers live in fear for their lives. They try to be "street smart" and stay behind locked doors when it gets dark to avoid street violence. Alex Munoz, 16, (above) knows that part of Dorchester life well.
In Dorchester, most teenagers live in fear for their lives. They try to be "street smart" and stay behind locked doors when it gets dark to avoid street violence. Alex Munoz, 16, (above) knows that part of Dorchester life well.
Mass. Christmas tree farms growing scarcer
Joe Pinciaro
With another USDA census due to be passed out on the 27th of this month, the number of Massachusetts Christmas tree growers can be expected to fall, an economic trend that continues to see the loss of "mom and pop" Christmas tree farms across the state, The reason: real estate prices lure older farmers with the prospect of hefty retirement gifts.
With another USDA census due to be passed out on the 27th of this month, the number of Massachusetts Christmas tree growers can be expected to fall, an economic trend that continues to see the loss of "mom and pop" Christmas tree farms across the state, The reason: real estate prices lure older farmers with the prospect of hefty retirement gifts.
Video game tournament brings game to sick children, fun to Emerson
Justin Searles
Students gathered Friday for a video games tournament organized by the Emerson College Game Developers Association and Digital Culture. The tournament was held to raise money for Child's Play, a charity dedicated to giving games to sick children.
Students gathered Friday for a video games tournament organized by the Emerson College Game Developers Association and Digital Culture. The tournament was held to raise money for Child's Play, a charity dedicated to giving games to sick children.
Graphic novelists offer advice to Emerson students
Alison McCall
Comic book and graphic novel illustrators Rob Stull and Andy Fish Monday gave advice to Emersonians who have an interest in graphic novel and illustration.
Comic book and graphic novel illustrators Rob Stull and Andy Fish Monday gave advice to Emersonians who have an interest in graphic novel and illustration.
Tree lighting marks beginning of holiday season
Lily Yuhas
Thousands poured into the Boston Common Thursday to count down to the annual tree lighting and celebrate the beginning of the holiday season. A central stage hosted a variety of entertainment while smaller stands distributed drinks, food, and freebies.
Thousands poured into the Boston Common Thursday to count down to the annual tree lighting and celebrate the beginning of the holiday season. A central stage hosted a variety of entertainment while smaller stands distributed drinks, food, and freebies.
Facebook-ABC agreement brings news to new audiences
Lily Yuhas
Last week, ABC and Facebook announced a deal that would allow ABC to bring election coverage closer to the college-age demographic through an interactive application. The companies plan to co-sponsor both the Republican and Democratic presidential debates on Jan. 5 in New Hampshire.
Last week, ABC and Facebook announced a deal that would allow ABC to bring election coverage closer to the college-age demographic through an interactive application. The companies plan to co-sponsor both the Republican and Democratic presidential debates on Jan. 5 in New Hampshire.
Earth Emerson Veggie Food Fest provides animal-free food and a message
Darcy Hofmann
Earth Emerson's Veggie Food Fest Tuesday did not only provide a buffet of free vegetarian and vegan food but a message about the benefits of not eating meat.
Earth Emerson's Veggie Food Fest Tuesday did not only provide a buffet of free vegetarian and vegan food but a message about the benefits of not eating meat.
"T Alerts, know before you go"
Terri Ciccone
The MBTA is utilizing various technologies to warn riders of train, bus and boat delays of more than 15 minutes. The system was tested successfully Wednesday.
The MBTA is utilizing various technologies to warn riders of train, bus and boat delays of more than 15 minutes. The system was tested successfully Wednesday.
Emerson comedians try out their acts
Jill Vallecorsa
On Wednesday night, 15 brave Emerson comics took the stage of The Cabaret to prove to their peers that they were funny. They were following in the footsteps of such famous alumni as Jay Leno, Dennis Leary, and Steven Wright.
On Wednesday night, 15 brave Emerson comics took the stage of The Cabaret to prove to their peers that they were funny. They were following in the footsteps of such famous alumni as Jay Leno, Dennis Leary, and Steven Wright.
Young journalists urged to avoid manipulation by politicians
Jessica Lander
Two nationally prominent journalists, former ABC anchor Carole Simpson and CNN investigative reporter Brooks Jackson told Emerson's student Friday how important it is for journalists to avoid spin manipulation by politicians to better inform the public.
Two nationally prominent journalists, former ABC anchor Carole Simpson and CNN investigative reporter Brooks Jackson told Emerson's student Friday how important it is for journalists to avoid spin manipulation by politicians to better inform the public.
Recent Emerson graduate killed in car accident
Matt Byrne
A recent Emerson journalism graduated, Anthony Caputo, was killed Sept. 14 when he was struck by a car in Brighton. Caputo is remembered by his fellow students and instructors as a kind and caring person, whose passion and talent were cut short by tragedy.
A recent Emerson journalism graduated, Anthony Caputo, was killed Sept. 14 when he was struck by a car in Brighton. Caputo is remembered by his fellow students and instructors as a kind and caring person, whose passion and talent were cut short by tragedy.
Mumps campus scare a false alarm
Terri Ciccone
The Emerson student who was being evaluated for the mumps has tested negative for the virus, said Jane Powers, director of Emerson's health services. The student's symptoms have improved and the student is glad to be returning to classes.
The Emerson student who was being evaluated for the mumps has tested negative for the virus, said Jane Powers, director of Emerson's health services. The student's symptoms have improved and the student is glad to be returning to classes.
Baehr named one of Fortune Small Business's Top Professors of Entrepreneurship
Melissa Kloc
Dr. Karl Baehre was recently named one of the Top Professors of Entrepreneurship in United States by Fortune Small Business Magazine.
Dr. Karl Baehre was recently named one of the Top Professors of Entrepreneurship in United States by Fortune Small Business Magazine.
Dartmouth debaters discuss immigration, Iraq
Jennie Palluzzi
Democratic presidential candidates gathered on a sizzling night in New Hampshire Wednesday to debate over national television. Dartmouth College students watched inside Spaulding Auditorium and greeted the students afterwards with chants, cheers and cameras.
Democratic presidential candidates gathered on a sizzling night in New Hampshire Wednesday to debate over national television. Dartmouth College students watched inside Spaulding Auditorium and greeted the students afterwards with chants, cheers and cameras.
Panel discusses the future of political communication
How politicians and journalists use the web to cover campaigns was discussed on the panel, "New Media's Role in Political Communication" Tuesday as part of Career Week.
Emerson goes for the gold
Jason Cohen
An information session about Emerson's participation in the Beijing Olympics was held Monday at the Bill Bordy Theatre. Panelists described what students will be doing and what the costs will be. Emerson is one of five American colleges invited to participate.
An information session about Emerson's participation in the Beijing Olympics was held Monday at the Bill Bordy Theatre. Panelists described what students will be doing and what the costs will be. Emerson is one of five American colleges invited to participate.
Emerson professor stops bike thief
Jill Vallecorsa
It was just another Wednesday afternoon for Images of News professor Andrew Heining when his instincts led him to prevent a crime from occurring. He spotted a bike thief, ran after him and got the police there on time to make the arrest.
It was just another Wednesday afternoon for Images of News professor Andrew Heining when his instincts led him to prevent a crime from occurring. He spotted a bike thief, ran after him and got the police there on time to make the arrest.
Emerson's "Top Girls" to premiere Oct. 25
Sean Bennett
Director Maureen Shea, the cast and crew of Emerson's 25th anniversary production of Caryl Churchill's "Top Girls" have been working diligently these past four weeks.
Director Maureen Shea, the cast and crew of Emerson's 25th anniversary production of Caryl Churchill's "Top Girls" have been working diligently these past four weeks.
Tufts to help its graduates who work in the public, non profit sectors
Sean Bennett
Tufts University students who pursue public sector or non-profit careers are offered assistance by their alma mater in paying off their loans.
Tufts University students who pursue public sector or non-profit careers are offered assistance by their alma mater in paying off their loans.
Leccese plays on
Terri Ciccone
Mark Leccese, a new journalism assistant professor at Emerson, has a unique hobby that tells more about him than he does himself. His passion since childhood has been trumpet playing
Mark Leccese, a new journalism assistant professor at Emerson, has a unique hobby that tells more about him than he does himself. His passion since childhood has been trumpet playing
New England leads in green campuses
Terri Ciccone
It seems that more and more campuses in New England are turning green--more than 300 colleges have signed the American College & University Presidents Climate Commitment (ACUPCC) but a select few in the New England lead they way.
It seems that more and more campuses in New England are turning green--more than 300 colleges have signed the American College & University Presidents Climate Commitment (ACUPCC) but a select few in the New England lead they way.
Bright's Browne@Midnight
Terri Ciccone
Last semester, Emerson College students got an opportunity to work with Kevin Bright, the former producer of the popular TV show Friends. on their own sitcom pilot, Browne@Midnight. It premiered on Family Weekend.
Last semester, Emerson College students got an opportunity to work with Kevin Bright, the former producer of the popular TV show Friends. on their own sitcom pilot, Browne@Midnight. It premiered on Family Weekend.
Emerson steps up security with mass notification system
Alison McCall
Emerson College last week implemented Connect-ED, a new Emergency Notification System (ENS), which aims at helping students, faculty and staff stay informed in cases of danger to public safety.
Emerson College last week implemented Connect-ED, a new Emergency Notification System (ENS), which aims at helping students, faculty and staff stay informed in cases of danger to public safety.
Obama comes to Boston Common, rallies support
Justin Searles
Sen. Barack Obama spoke on the Boston Common Tuesday night to a crowd of more than 9500 people and shared his goals for the White House in 2008. He also received the endorsement of Gov. Deval Patrick.
Sen. Barack Obama spoke on the Boston Common Tuesday night to a crowd of more than 9500 people and shared his goals for the White House in 2008. He also received the endorsement of Gov. Deval Patrick.
Student event uses chocolate to promote fair trade
Justin Searles
On the eve of Halloween, Emerson Peace and Social Justice hosted a tasting event to showcase chocolates and coffees by companies that operate under fair trade practices.
On the eve of Halloween, Emerson Peace and Social Justice hosted a tasting event to showcase chocolates and coffees by companies that operate under fair trade practices.
Alan Brown, NFL Films director, visits alma mater
Lily Yuhas
Alan Brown, director of project management at NFL Films, returned to Emerson, his alma mater, Wednesday to speak about his academic and professional experiences. He offered advice to those seeking their first job or internship.
Alan Brown, director of project management at NFL Films, returned to Emerson, his alma mater, Wednesday to speak about his academic and professional experiences. He offered advice to those seeking their first job or internship.
Russian journalists discuss Russian, American journalism during Emerson visit
Melanie Cordova
Russian journalists visited Emerson Monday and were impressed by Emerson's journalism program. These journalists are part of the Portsmouth/Severodvinsk Connection citizen exchange which allowed this year 10 Russian citizens to visit different news media and colleges in the New England area.
Russian journalists visited Emerson Monday and were impressed by Emerson's journalism program. These journalists are part of the Portsmouth/Severodvinsk Connection citizen exchange which allowed this year 10 Russian citizens to visit different news media and colleges in the New England area.
Public Safety adapts to modern challenges
Andrew Bruss
The Emerson campus has changed in the last decade and so has the security situation of its surounding. Emerson's security chief George Noonan explained how his organization is adapting to meet the modern safety challenges facing the college.
The Emerson campus has changed in the last decade and so has the security situation of its surounding. Emerson's security chief George Noonan explained how his organization is adapting to meet the modern safety challenges facing the college.
"For those who can't afford a Prius" panel offers conservation ideas
Terri Ciccone
Three environment-knowledgeable panelists told an Emerson symposium Friday that individuals can make a difference. The panelists agreed, however, that when people do not see immediate results in their efforts they can be discouraged.
Three environment-knowledgeable panelists told an Emerson symposium Friday that individuals can make a difference. The panelists agreed, however, that when people do not see immediate results in their efforts they can be discouraged.
A Banner change for Emerson's database
Jason Cohen
Emerson College is about to leave its old database systems in the dust. Literally. Emerson is currently working with Sungard Higher Education to provide a "unified digital campus," William Gilligan, Emerson's VP for information technology, said.
Emerson College is about to leave its old database systems in the dust. Literally. Emerson is currently working with Sungard Higher Education to provide a "unified digital campus," William Gilligan, Emerson's VP for information technology, said.