Safeguarding the Campus

Posted 3/24/08 College campuses once used to be considered some of the safest places in the country, but now, after shootings at Virginia Tech, Northern Illinois University — and murders at the University of North Carolina Chapel Hill and Auburn University — schools across the country are stepping up their alert systems. Here's a look at what Emory's Office of Critical Event Preparedness and Response (CEPAR) has implemented recently.

Video by Dane Cohen and Jennifer DiClemente
Courtesy of Prof. Kris Wilson, Journalism Department

Emory Students Weigh the Iraq War

Posted 3/24/08 It's not often that Emory students feel the Iraq War's impact in their everyday lives, but ifor a student who served in Iraq, the war was everyday life. And other students weigh its ramifications every day when they see the news or talk about their favorite candidate in the upcoming presidential election.

Video by Diana Holden and Angela Hong
Courtesy of Prof. Kris Wilson, Journalism Department

Emory Pride Drag Show

Posted 11/05/07 Emory Pride held its annual drag show on Friday night in White Hall. The event drew drag queens from all over Atlanta and Emory. Contestants competed for cash prizes, with College seniors Kristian Ashe and Philip Tizzani winning for their dance routine dressed as Barack Obama and Hillary Clinton.

Spitting Images: On the Rise

Posted 11/02/07 Spitting Images, a rock band comprised of four Emory musicians, has found success on campus with gigs on Fraternity Row. Now it's looking to break out into the Atlanta music scene. “Some of the best opportunities are at frats, but our goal is to gain respect in the local music scene,” College Senior Josh Ingram said. Read the article here.

The Visit in Review

Posted 10/22/07 Thousands of people turned out to see the Dalai Lama this past weekend. The Tibetan spiritual leader — and Emory's newest professor — participated in several major programs, including the official installation ceremony, a peace summit featuring representatives from major world religions and a conference on curing depression through meditation. Here's a look back at Emory's weekend with the Dalai Lama.

An Interview With the Dalai Lama

Posted 10/22/07 The Dalai Lama, Emory's newest professor, sat down for an interview on Oct. 21 with members of the media, including editors from The Emory Wheel. During the 20-minute discussion, the Tibetan spiritual leader talked about the political nature of his position, the importance of nonviolence and the happiest moment in his life. Click above to watch the video of the interview, or click here for the transcript.