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Kimberly Atkins, a journalist for WBUR and alumna of Boston University’s College of Communication, spoke at a virtual panel hosted by COM on Wednesday entitled “An Election Like No Other: Journalists Share Final Thoughts.” LAURYN ALLEN | DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

Pandemic tosses new curveballs to journalists covering election

Caroline Bowden November 4, 2020
A panel of BU alumni and journalists offered insight into the historic nature of presidential election coverage in a virtual panel Saturday entitled “An Election Like No Other: Journalists Share Final Thoughts."
Publications around the Boston area have expressed condemnation for fake news spread online, stressing the importance of verifying news sites before sharing. PHOTO ILLUSTRATION BY MADDIE MALHOTRA/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

Boston news outlets lament fake news sites, discuss hopes for Facebook, Google

Lauren Frias December 8, 2016

Facebook and Google have been widely criticized for possibly impacting the outcome of the presidential election due to the sharing of “fake news” on the sites. Many say the country stands divided,...

In response to the City of Boston denying the Globe documents, the state supervisor of records ruled that Boston Mayor Martin Walsh’s administration must make federal subpoenas public in the future. PHOTO BY ABIGAIL FREEMAN/DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

Mayor Walsh’s office ordered to present federal subpoenas

Dave Sebastian April 28, 2016

After Boston Globe reporter Andrew Ryan was denied access to federal subpoenas by the City of Boston, Shawn Williams, Massachusetts supervisor of records, ordered Boston Mayor Martin Walsh to acknowledge...

Beginning July 1, those wishing to play fantasy sports must be at least 21 due to a new regulation issued Friday by Massachusetts Attorney General Maura Healey. ILLUSTRATION BY BRITTANY CHANG/DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

Attorney General Maura Healey announces fantasy sports regulations

Paige Smith March 30, 2016

Massachusetts Attorney General Maura Healey announced stricter rules regarding the Daily Fantasy Sports industry on Friday, according to the updated regulations. Initially proposed in November 2015,...

The Baker-Polito Administration announced $9.3 million in grants Thursday to further practical job training in Massachusetts high schools, community colleges and training centers. PHOTO BY MIKE DESOCIO/DFP FILE PHOTO

Baker-Polito Administration announces $9.3 million in capital grants

Oriana Durand March 1, 2016

Massachusetts Gov. Charlie Baker and Lt. Gov. Karyn Polito announced Thursday a $9.3 million capital grant of workforce equipment to high schools, community colleges and training services throughout...

The Massachusetts Gaming Commission voted 3-0 Thursday to approve the Wynn Resort casino to be built in Charlestown. ILLUSTRATION BY SUSIE TERASAKI/DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

Massachusetts Gaming Commission approves Boston Wynn Casino

Dave Sebastian February 10, 2016

The Massachusetts Gaming Commission voted Thursday to approve an agreement signed by the City of Boston and Wynn Resorts to build a casino in Charlestown, according to Elaine Driscoll, spokesperson...

After a heated debate, the Massachusetts State Senate passed legislation that will reform the way public records are handled in a push to make information more accessible. PHOTO BY MADISON GOLDMAN/DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

Massachusetts Senate passes public records reform bill

Sadiah Thompson February 9, 2016

The Massachusetts Senate unanimously passed a public records reform bill that will update the state’s current public records law after nearly 40 years, according to a Thursday press release from...

A Suffolk Superior Court dismissed a suit Thursday from the City of Boston fighting the construction of Wynn Casino in Everett. PHOTO COURTESY WIKIMEDIA COMMONS

Next steps in Wynn casino construction await

Paige Smith December 10, 2015

An attempt by the City of Boston to block construction by Wynn Resorts in a nearby city has reached a standstill as officials consider the next step of legal action. Superior Court Justice Janet...

A Washington-based investigative news organization ranked Massachusetts among the worst states for easily accessible public records. PHOTO BY ABIGAIL FREEMAN/DAILY FREE PRESS CONTRIBUTOR

Activists await action from State Legislature for public records bill

Kennedy Davis November 12, 2015

Those in support of reforming the state’s public records laws await a hearing from the Massachusetts House of Representatives before the legislative session ends, as promised by Speaker of the House...

A student’s dorm room window on 180 Bay State Road displays a “Bernie for President” sign Tuesday afternoon. PHOTO BY JAKE FRIEDLAND/DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

One year from presidential election, students get involved, take sides

Monika Nayak November 4, 2015

Even though she is an international student and will not be able to vote in the upcoming 2016 U.S. presidential election, Jesslyn Katherine, a sophomore in the College of Arts and Sciences, joined the...

A bill seeking to make private college police records public is in a committee in the Massachusetts State Legislature. Boston University students currently have to go to the Boston University Police Department and have the records read to them because they do not exist online. PHOTO BY PAIGE TWOMBLY/DAILY FREE PRESS CONTRIBUTOR

Bill seeks to make private college police department records public

Carolyn Hoffman October 15, 2015

A bill in the Massachusetts State Legislature seeks to make private college police departments operate similarly to city departments by making records publicly available, which could have implications...

According to an email sent to College of Communication students Wednesday, COM Student Services is now named Undergraduate Affairs, and upperclassmen students will be assigned a faculty advisor. PHOTO BY BETSEY GOLDWASSER/DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

COM students to receive faculty advisors

Christy Osler September 8, 2015

Students in Boston University’s College of Communication received an email Wednesday from the newly-branded COM Undergraduate Affairs, formerly COM Student Services, alerting them that COM upperclassmen...

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