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O’Reilly calls allegations “garbage”

O’Reilly calls allegations “garbage”

February 26, 2015

By Scotty Schenck, photo editor Only a few weeks after CBS “Nightly News” anchor Brian Williams was suspended for an error in his retelling of an Iraq War news story, famed Fox News anchor Bill O’Reilly is coming under fire for similar charges. He railed against Williams,...

Celtics lose key forward

Celtics lose key forward

February 22, 2015

By Mary Whitfill, editor-in-chief For the rest of the season, Boston Celtics fans will miss seeing breakout star forward Jared Sullinger dominate opposing teams. The Celtics announced Sunday that a left metatarsal stress fracture will bench the Ohio native until at least next...

Bob Simon, "60 Minutes" alumnus, dead at 73

Bob Simon, “60 Minutes” alumnus, dead at 73

February 21, 2015

By Scotty Schenck, photo editor For over 40 years, Bob Simon had a voice that people could recognize instantly – deep and smooth. On Feb. 11, Simon was killed in a car crash at about 7 p.m. in New York City after his car veered into a pedestrian expansion, according to...

Satirist John Oliver Attacks Big Tobacco

Satirist John Oliver Attacks Big Tobacco

February 18, 2015

By Scotty Schenck, photo editor John Oliver’s “Last Week Tonight” has been increasing in its presence and influence as a news broadcast on HBO. On Sunday, Feb. 15, he decided to strike against tobacco companies using social media and a cartoon diseased lung named Jeff. For...

After “Shake It Off” and “Blank Space,” “Style” video disappoints

After “Shake It Off” and “Blank Space,” “Style” video disappoints

February 13, 2015
In promotion of Taylor Swift’s most recent album, “1989,” the pop princess released videos of tracks “Shake It Off” and “Blank Space,” the record’s first two singles. Today, Swift followed up with the release of the album’s third single video, “Style.” While the track is one of the album’s best, the video, directed by Kyle Newman, leaves something to be desired.
Media giant David Carr dead at 58

Media giant David Carr dead at 58

February 13, 2015

The New York Times culture reporter and star of "Page One" David Carr was pronounced dead at St. Luke’s-Roosevelt Hospital after collapsing in the Times newsroom on Thursday. He was 58. A media legend, Carr reported on every aspect of the the media business with brutal...

Keystone passed in Congress

Keystone passed in Congress

February 11, 2015

By Scotty Schenck, photo editor The controversial Keystone XL oil pipeline bill passed in Congress today. The pipeline is proposed to be built to transport oil sands from Canada to refineries in Texas along the Gulf Coast. The Canadian company TransCanada Corporation wants...

Obama and Merkel hold press conference to discuss Ukraine

Obama and Merkel hold press conference to discuss Ukraine

February 9, 2015

By Scotty Schenck, photo editor President Barack Obama met with Chancellor of Germany Angela Merkel and held a press conference with her today in the White House. One of the key points they discussed was the rising tension in the Ukraine, specifically in the east where...

West Village incident under investigation

West Village incident under investigation

February 5, 2015

By Scotty Schenck, photo editor As the night of Wednesday, Feb. 4 came to a close, students inside the West Village B residence hall were forced into the cold night air as firemen rushed into the building. Residents reported seeing smoke and were standing outside for over...

Harper Lee to publish "Mockingbird" sequel

Harper Lee to publish “Mockingbird” sequel

February 3, 2015

By Mary Whitfill, editor-in-chief There is hardly an American student alive who hasn't read, or at least been assigned, Harper Lee's 1960 critically-acclaimed novel "To Kill a Mockingbird." The coming-of-age story featuring the Finch family touched on a number of issues still...

Patriots parade bumped to Wednesday

Patriots parade bumped to Wednesday

February 2, 2015

By Mary Whitfill, editor-in-chief  Because of the second major storm in a week to hit the Boston area, the New England Patriots’ Super Bowl Parade is now expected to kick off on Wednesday, Feb. 4 from the Prudential Center. Originally, the parade was scheduled for Tuesday....

Romney renounces presidential bid

Romney renounces presidential bid

January 30, 2015

By Scotty Schenck, photo editor As the saying goes,"the third time's the charm," and Mitt Romney recently announced his consideration for a third presidential bid. However, he will no longer be seeking the nomination from the Republican Party. “After putting considerable...