by Elizabeth Traynor, GW University “Community service” is a term that today, more than ever, a part of our national vocabulary. Children and adults alike take part in giving back to their community- and it is impossible to overstate how vital these actions are. Unfortunately, a problem I experienced firsthand this year was the “resume” [...]
Yesterday, I was fortunate enough to attend the inaugural event of the National Press Club’s “Truth Teller” series, where Iranian photojournalist Hasan Sarbakhshian spoke about the state of journalism in his native country. Sarbakhshian, an Associated Press reported for ten years in Tehran, was forced to flee his country after the June 2009 presidential elections. [...]
by Elizabeth Traynor, GW University – Shrewsbury Lantern reporter Growing up, we’re all taught the importance of sportsmanship. It’s the first – and most important- lesson we are given on the subject of sports, the kind reinforced with awards and congratulatory messages. Stories of incredible sportsmanship, of the inherent good in human nature, are covered [...]
On May 22, 1856, Massachusetts Senator Charles Sumner was at his desk when South Carolina Representative Preston S. Brooks entered the chamber to avenge the insults leveled at Brooks’ cousin, Sen. Andrew P. Butler, in a recent Sumner speech about popular sovereignty. Brooks attacked Sumner, striking him multiple times with his walking cane, causing Sumner [...]
I never expected to end up in Washington, DC for college. Now that I’m here, it feels wrong, almost disloyal, to admit that, but it’s the truth- even after recieving my acceptance letter from George Washington University, I still didn’t even entertain the idea of actually attending school here. I say this not to suggest [...]
The Lantern would like to extend a big welcome to Elizabeth Traynor as a contributing columnist. Elizabeth comes to us from her temporary haunts in a dorm at George Washington University in DC., where she’s studying journalism and I’m sure she’s got plenty to say to all the folks back here in town. Hopefully you’ll [...]
Mark your calendars for September 11th at 8PM in Town Center
Sumner House to be open for tours on Saturday evening
Governor Deval Patrick Talks to the Shrewsbury Lantern
Shrewsbury Police in Hot Pursuit
A who’s who of Shrewsburians march in support of their candidates
Shrewsbury Contributes to Gulf Oil Spill Efforts
Leaders of Tomorrow Members learn leadership over the summer
