Egypt constitution passed, protests continue
By Caitlin O’Beirne Tens of thousands Egyptians continue to protest across the country after a draft for a new constitution was hastily approved on Friday. All 234 articles of the constitution were approved after a 19-hour session. Time reports 75% of the assembly delegates were Islamists. Liberals, Christians, and other members withdrew from the assembly. Those [...]
“Fiscal Cliff” negotiations going “nowhere”
By Caitlin O’Beirne As both parties work on an agreement to avoid the looming fiscal cliff, Republican House Speaker John Boehner said on Friday very little progress is being made. “There’s a stalemate. Let’s not kid ourselves. Right now, we’re almost nowhere,” he said in a press conference. On Thursday, President Barack Obama’s administration proposed a [...]
Cahill faces corruption charges
By Caitlin O’Beirne Former Massachusetts Governor Timothy P. Cahill testified in his corruption trial on Friday, saying his expensive lottery advertisement campaign was “to repair the brand.” The $2 million taxpayer-funded ad campaign aired in the fall of 2010. Over 7,000 ads were played on television and radio. Cahill was also conducting his independent gubernatorial campaign [...]
Several passengers injured in Boylston crash
A Green Line train leaving Park Street Station rear-ended another train Thursday afternoon at the Boylston Station Platform. The incident left 35 people injured, including nine who were immobilized with possible head or neck injuries, according to authorities.The crash forced the station to close for several hours. Because the damages were minimal, the Green Line [...]
Lucky four in MA win Powerball prizes
The record breaking $587 million powerball jackpot has finally been won. In Massachusetts there were four big winners, collecting $1 million each. There were numerous smaller prizes awarded as well. In addition to ticket winners, state retailers have made almost $2 million in commission since this round started back in October. The jackpot was won [...]
UN vote on Palestine
By Marcos Gonzalez The United States and Israel are scrambling to contain the expected political fallout after failing to stop a vote in the United Nations that would officially declare Palestine a state. The 193-member U.N. General Assembly voted Thursday on a resolution that could change the Palestinian Authority to a non-member observer state. It [...]
Trolley crash on green line
By Marcos Gonzalez Several people are being treated after a trolley crash at the MBTA’s Boylston Station. Passengers on both trains described a shocking scene as two Green Line trolleys collided just before noon Thursday. “Right now, it’s too early to give an indication of what the cause is,” said MBTA Superintendent-in-Chief Joseph O’Connor Transit [...]
U.S. to recognize Syrian opposition
By Marcos Gonzalez The Obama administration is preparing to recognize Syria’s new opposition as the only legitimate representative of the Syrian people, creating more support from the US for groups opposed to President Bashar Assad’s regime. Announcement of the move will take place at a conference with 70 nations present in Marrakesh, Morocco, on Dec. [...]
Obama & Romney meet
By Marcos Gonzalez Though they were opposing candidates on the ballot just a few weeks ago, President Barack Obama and Mitt Romney met for lunch at the White House on Thursday, to sit down and look at similar interests. In their first meeting since the election, Obama and the Republican nominee met in the White [...]
Leveson report encourages media regulation
By Marcos Gonzalez A judge recommended Thursday the British press should be regulated by an independent group supported by law and with the power to fine media sources. Judge Brian Leveson recommended the change, in a report sparked by a phone-hacking scandal that occurred in 2011 at the hand of Rupert Murdoch. Leveson said he was [...]
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Serenata de Amor Brings Cape Verde to Emerson
Serenata de Amor, a musical theater project spearheaded by visual media arts associate professor Claire Andrade-Watkins, was brought to Emerson this past year. The project is a tribute to the morna of Cape Verde and Brava set in the 1940s. Andrade-Watkins worked with a team of faculty and staff members from Emerson to bring Serenata [...]
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