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Ted Koppel speaking at the University of DC for the Presidential Inauguration Seminar.

Ted Koppel to speak at Suffolk graduation

Award-winning journalist Ted Koppel will speak at the graduation for the graduating seniors of Suffolk's undergraduate programs and Mass. Attorney General Martha Coakley will speak for Suffolk Law School, announced Suffolk University spokesperson, Greg Gatlin, in a press release yesterday to the Suffolk Journal.… Post the First Comment

Students to hit the big screen with Campus MovieFest

by Ashley Maceli in Arts

Boston's college students have taken their creative ideas and made them a reality this past month thanks to the Campus MovieFest. Campus MovieFest gave students a week to make a short film of less than six minutes with given equipment, including Apple gear, cameras, AT&T video phones and a 24-hour tech support hotline.… Post the First Comment

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Commentary: Somali pirates are modern-day Robin Hoods

by Clay Adamczyk in News

Al-Jazeera reports that suspected Somali pirate, Abdiwali Abdiqadar Muse, is facing charges in the United States under federal law dealing with piracy and hostage-taking, the first U.S. piracy charges in over a century. Muse, whose family claims he is only 16, is alleged to be one of four pirates involved in the April 8 hijacking of the Maersk Alabama cargo ship and its Captain, Richard Phillips.

Nimoy to reprise role as Spock in New 'Star Trek,' aimed at Trekkies and non-Trekkies alike

by Ethan Long in Arts

Flash back to the 23rd century, where the Klingons are the enemy, and a young captain Kirk sleeps with green aliens. Romulans, though descended from the peaceful and friendly Vulcans, want to destroy us, the Federation, as much at the flat-foreheaded Klingons do.

Boston's grand race hits the road for another run in '09

by Matt West in Sports

When discussing the most widely viewed sporting events in New England one would be hard-pressed not to bring up baseball, football, hockey, or basketball. Even in terms of nation-wide events, the general consensus is that one of those four major sports captures our attention more than any other.

Protestors throw 'Tea Party' at Boston Common

by Jeff Fish in News

Last Wednesday, April 15, was the day taxes were due for millions of Americans and for some, the chance to voice their outrage over the current tax system at rallies in over 300 locations across all fifty states. The "tea parties," as they were called, condemned higher taxes and government spending and the one in the Boston Common across from the Mass.