February 2013
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“A lot of the students that come to our events are seeking a little taste of...”
– Hillel and Jewish advisor Karen Nahary. Religious groups on campus—including Hillel, Emerson Good News Fellowship, and Newman Club—have recently seen an increase in members.
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“The juxtaposition of Lemon’s presence against these prejudiced scribbles should...”
– This week’s editorial says that although Don Lemon is speaking on campus on Tuesday, his groundbreaking work is in danger of being overshadowed by the recent string of vandalism.
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“Culture is my drug, and I just love learning about it. And I think that’s what...”
– Junior journalism major Aakruti Jagmohan, talking about Emerson’s International Coffee Hour—a biweekly event where students can have discussions about different cultures and free cups of Joe.
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“People look at the Castle, or they assume they should go do the L.A Program...”
– Richard West, the director of the Washington, D.C. program, which garnered interest from students of every major for the first time in its four-year history.
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“Its success would prove that filmmakers can do whatever they want without being...”
– Film columnist Victor Rodriguez writes that the provocative and controversial “Zero Dark Thirty” should win the Oscar for Best Picture.
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“The rhetoric surrounding the gun ownership debate since the Newtown shooting,...”
– Read Timothy Johnson’s op-ed about what he thinks a successful gun debate will require.
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“Even though piles of snow line the streets, it’s not too early to start thinking...”
– Fashion columnist Jennifer Ortakales writes about this spring’s clothing trends.
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“Imagine what can be accomplished with a grant of over $8,000 to raise funds for...”
– This week’s editorial argues that the SGA’s allocation of $8,095.24 to Alpha Epsilon Phi—for its Ribbons on the Runway event—was misguided.
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“Many activist and service organizations struggle to receive the recognition they...”
– Read Marilyn Willmoth’s full op-ed about why activist and service organizations deserve more support.
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Sorority granted full appeal for fundraiser →
In a unanimous vote Tuesday, the Student Government Association awarded Alpha Epsilon Phi $8,095.24 for its ninth annual “Ribbons on the Runway” fashion show.
Last year, the group held the event in the Bill Bordy Theater, but had to cap attendees at 100 because of a lack of space, said sorority member Mykah Murphy. Since they said the event has become more popular, the group wanted to rent larger...
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“It’s no newsflash that MP3 sales are leaping forward in the race of music...”
– Music columnist Nina Corcoran, on why physical music stores are still important.
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“He’s a very astute cultural critic. He has a real knack for crafting a story,...”
– David Dower, ArtsEmerson’s director of artistic programs, about Mike Daisey. Daisey’s last monologue — about working conditions in the Chinese factories that make Apple products — caused controversy after it was found to be falsified.
Now, Daisey is bringing his latest work, “American...
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“Both the absence of representation among the panelists and the omission of a...”
– Read Katie Prisco-Buxbaum’s op-ed about why the gun violence discussion needs more X chromosomes.
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“There are few things in this country that are vilified as much as dietary fat....”
– Health columnist Stephanie d’Orsay. Read more of her column about healthy sources of fat.
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“In the height of the excitement about the presidential election, eager students...”
– Read more of this week’s editorial.
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“I thought it would be really sad seeing kids with cancer at prom, but it was a...”
– Freshman Pamela Mora, who hopes to bring A Prom to Remember — a national organization that puts on an all-expense-paid prom for teens with cancer — to Emerson.
Mora started a club, which has raised $400 so far, but needs $100,000 to fund the event. Read more about A Prom to Remember, and how they...
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“Ben Affleck turned from being a broken-down star to a director worthy of...”
– Arts columnist Victor Rodriguez. Read his full column here.
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“In its brief golden age, the e-reader has taught me something. It has made me...”
– Eric Twardzik, on why he’s grateful for physical, printed books. Read his full op-ed.
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January 2013
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