Archives: December 2006

December 31, 2006

Shelton '81 vs. State of Maine

Daniel Shelton ‘81 is, despite his Ware, Massachusetts address, making news in Maine. Shelton, who is a Yale Law grad and a specialty beer importer, is suing the state, which has banned three beers he imports, due to their labels....

Parker Morse '96 at 04:53 PM

December 28, 2006

Stiglitz '64 on intellectual Scrooging

In an article in the British Medical Journal titled “Scrooge and intellectual property rights,” Nobel Laureate Joseph Stiglitz ‘64 argues against restrictive intellectual property laws that he says reduce access to generic medicines. Instead, Stiglitz argues for opening up intellectual...

Brian Meacham '97 at 02:06 PM | TrackBack

December 05, 2006

Julia Cho '96, a "playwright of clear promise"

In a November 21, 2006 review of the play “Durango,” New York Times theater critic Christopher Isherwood praises the work of the author, Julia Cho ‘96. Ms. Cho, a young playwright of clear promise, develops even the potentially hackneyed themes...

Brian Meacham '97 at 11:29 AM | TrackBack

December 02, 2006

Russell '81E and Lamia '98 are All About Her

A multi-generational Amherst duo are teaming up for a new comedy according to a Variety report. Director David O. Russell ‘81E and screenwriter and actress Jenna Lamia ‘98, along with producer Jason Blum, are working on the project for New...

Brian Meacham '97 at 01:56 AM | Comments (1) | TrackBack