Martine Powers
Martine Powers
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Powers: Just white, and read all over
There aren’t many black student journalists at Yale. We’re talking single-digits. During my four years at the News, students of color on the editorial board have been few and far between. It’s the same for the Herald. I’ve never seen another black person in any of the journalism or writing seminars that I’ve taken.
Redemption for the NHPD?
Two years after a corruption scandal shook its reputation, the New Haven Police Department was back in the spotlight following the murder of Annie Le GRD '13 — a case that gave the department a chance to rebuild its image.
DeStefano reaches out to constituents
As Mayor John DeStefano Jr., in search of his ninth straight term, gears up for the final stretch of his campaign, his re-election staff is changing the way the mayor reaches out to New Haven voters.
Plattus’ flaw is visibility
After 20 months in the Ward 1 aldermanic seat, Rachel Plattus ’09 admits to a major criticism of her tenure: that her visibility to and communication with her primary constituency — those Elis who live in Ward 1 — left something to be desired.
Jones ’11 prepares for new role
Although four months remain until the official start of his term, Ward 1 aldermanic candidate Mike Jones ’11 is starting to step into his new shoes.
City Hall memo: Aldermen hope to increase safety in wake of murder
With the media frenzy over the murder of Annie Le GRD ’13, some aldermen are calling for long-term changes in city safety.
Morehead narrowly wins Ward 22 race
By just eight votes, incumbent Greg Morehead won Tuesday’s Democratic primary, beating out Lisa Hopkins and Cordelia Thorpe for the Ward 22 aldermanic seat.
Unions’ support may influence outcome of aldermanic elections
As the final battle between aldermanic candidates commences in today’s citywide Democratic primary, the clout of Yale unions may help clinch a winner.
9 p.m. press conference planned for Le case
Law enforcement officials have planned a press conference for 9 p.m. regarding the disappearance of Annie Le GRD '13, city spokeswoman Jessica Mayorga said. The press conference will be held at the New Haven Police Department headquarters on Union Avenue, and a spokesman for the Federal Bureau of Investigation confirmed that the FBI's special agent in charge for Connecticut, Kimberly Mertz, will be in attendance. The press conference appears to have come as a complete surprise to University officials. Reached shortly before 8 p.m., Yale spokesman Tom Conroy said he had not been advised about the news conference.