Posts by Molly Callahan
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The powers and limits of presidential pardons
Late last week, The Washington Post reported that President Trump asked advisors about pardoning himself and others closely tied to him, in light of the Russia investigation—a…
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‘There’s no way I’ll be silenced’
Alfred Brownell has been the target of both government and corporate smear campaigns, of a statewide manhunt, of an attack mob threatening his life—all for…
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The keys to Fenway: One student’s co-op with the Red Sox
Josh Svoboda’s graphic designs—including illustrations of popular Red Sox players—can be spotted throughout Fenway Park and were often posted on social media. “I was working…
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Uncovering the story behind Jane Austen’s novels, 200 years later
Trailblazing English novelist Jane Austen lived in Bath for five years, from 1801 to 1806. During that time in the famed spa city of England,…
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You liked our last playlist, so here’s a new one: Traffic jams
A couple weeks ago we shared song selections from faculty. The feedback was overwhelming. So we’ve decided to throw together periodic playlists that will span…
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Hello, aliens. Can we talk?
As a group of scientists and amateur space enthusiasts work toward sending a direct message into outer space, two big questions emerge: How do we…
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Students report from ‘eye-opening and heart-filling’ dialogue in Greece
This summer, a group of 18 journalism students became an international press corps, reporting from Greece on the country’s economic disaster, the Syrian refugee crisis,…
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Flashback: Earhart celebrated at Matthews Arena after first transatlantic flight
On Wednesday, almost 80 years to the day since the official search efforts to find Amelia Earhart were called off, a new break developed in…
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July’s can’t-miss events
From yoga to film screenings, from a walkable Newbury Street to cybersecurity, there’s plenty to do and see on campus and nearby this month.
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How do lawyers handle jury selection with high-profile clients like Shkreli or Cosby?
In the past month, two high-profile court cases have dominated headlines and watercooler conversations alike: those of Martin Shkreli and Bill Cosby. So how can…
