May 2010

Addressing Youth Homelessness

Submitted by Anonymous on Sun, 2010-05-23 22:15

Ukeme Esiet

 

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Newspapers Past, Present and Future

Submitted by Anonymous on Sun, 2010-05-23 22:12

Gary Gilreath

Badge # 7043

I, the writer, would like to take the opportunity to thank all who read my first ever article, which was published in the February 25, 2010 issue of Spare Change News. Your responses to my question of whether to stay or go were quite supportive. So I would like to take this time to let all know I have decided to remain a member of the Spare Change family.

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Byrnesie’s Tips in Tough Times: LinkedIn

Submitted by Anonymous on Sun, 2010-05-23 22:09

Michael W. Byrnes, Jr.

 

Not using LinkedIn? You should be!

 

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The Sweet Smell of Success

Submitted by Robert Karash on Sun, 2010-05-23 22:07

Success is something to savor and be proud of, especially when the outcome is worthwhile. For a number of people formerly living without a home, a family, or life security, there is much success in once again having it all and having it for all the right reasons.

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Gulp Fiction: Fireflies On the Wind: On Leaving Haiti Part III

Submitted by Jacques Fleury on Sun, 2010-05-23 22:06

[Excerpt from my book “Sparks in the Dark: A Lighter Shade of Blue, A Poetic Memoir”]

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Trends in the street newspaper industry and the coming of age of Spare Change News

Submitted by David J. Jefferson on Sun, 2010-05-23 22:03

[Editor’s Note]: In the aftermath of Spare Change’s 18th Anniversary Gala, I’ve been reflecting upon the history of our publication, the street newspaper industry generally, and the future of both.

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Outrage and a Little Headscratching

Submitted by James Shearer on Sun, 2010-05-23 21:58

On the morning of May 12th I was quietly reading the Boston Globe as I do every morning before descending into this hellish madness of everyday life, when I happened upon a headline that I thought was a belated April Fool's joke. "Nine accused of mob attack on disabled teen." As I read on I could feel the rage and bile rising up in my throat.

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'War' Has All the Money Gone?

Submitted by Anonymous on Sun, 2010-05-23 21:57

Marc D. Goldfinger

I was watching the news last night and this morning and was amazed by all the teacher cuts all over the country. The talking heads were telling us that this is a new era and we’ll have to get used to doing with less. Also, just recently some Tea Party member was talking about the sucking sound of money disappearing into health care initiatives like Medicare, Medicaid and the new Health Care Bill.

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A Coastal Concern: Global Warming and Massachusetts

Submitted by Robert Sondak on Sun, 2010-05-23 21:54

The Commonwealth of Massachusetts has a 192 mile coast line that stretches from Newburyport to Provincetown. Within this environmental infrastructure exist Boston, the capital city; Logan Airport, the nation’s sixth largest; Cape Cod; Martha’s Vineyard, Nantucket and Georges Bank. This environment is home to over 4 million people, as well as the North Atlantic’s premiere commercial fishing grounds. 

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Staying After School: Midnight Classes Redefine Higher Education

Submitted by Adam Sennott on Sun, 2010-05-23 21:51

A local community college is redefining what it means to stay after school.

Bunker Hill Community College (BHCC) is completing its second semester of the award-winning midnight classes curriculum this week. The school pioneered the program last fall; it gives students who are forced to work during the day a chance to attend college while also dealing with the school’s ever growing student population.

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