Margaret Stevenson is a graduate student studying print journalism. Margaret is reporting for The New London Day in Connecticut. She also is interning at the Columbus Dispatch newspaper’s Washington bureau. She began her journalism career while at Quinnipiac University, where she did her undergraduate work. While at Q.U., Margaret interned as a reporter at The New Haven Register.
During her graduate studies at Boston University, Margaret wrote for Boston University’s graduate publication The Muckraker. She also interned in the editorial department at a magazine based out of Boston called Teen Voices Magazine. After graduating this December, Margaret hopes to write for a newspaper or a magazine in the Washington, D.C., area. Stories written:
WASHINGTON, Dec. 14 —This holiday season, as video games top kids’ wish lists, parents may want to spend a little more time understanding what their children are asking for, according to recent studies.
Simmons’ Office Prepares to Pack Up After Losing One of Nation’s Closest Races
WASHINGTON, Nov. 16 —Filled cardboard boxes, taped and ready to be shipped back to Connecticut, were stacked up in the congressional office of Rep. Rob Simmons (R-Conn.) on Thursday morning, proof that after six years in office and a tough fight in the midterm elections, he is going home. Dodd Discusses Future Chairmanship on Banking Committee
WASHINGTON, Nov. 14 —Sen. Chris Dodd (D-Conn.) vowed Tuesday to work closely with his Republican counterpart as chairman of the Senate Banking Committee and hinted about a possible presidential run in 2008.
Conn. Democrats Welcome Their Freshmen
WASHINGTON, Nov. 14 —Democratic members of the Connecticut delegation gathered on Capitol Hill Tuesday morning to welcome presumptive incoming colleagues Joe Courtney and Chris Murphy.
WASHINGTON, Nov. 9 —Lyn May, a journalist from East Haddam who hosts a weekly television show on Long Island, interviews different people each week, but last year one guest’s message really hit home. The guest, Carrissa Dixon, was there to speak about the Sister Study, a long-term project to study the health of sisters of women who have had breast cancer.
WASHINGTON, Nov. 8 —In the aftermath of Secretary of Defense Donald Rumsfeld’s resignation, Connecticut legislators are open to the “fresh perspective” President Bush hopes nominee Robert Gates will bring to the table but hesitate to pass early judgment.
Fantasy Congress Game May Help Engage Younger Crowd in Politics
WASHINGTON, Nov. 1—“Most people know about the Three Stooges instead of the three branches of government,” said Andrew Lee, creator of new interactive online game called Fantasy Congress.
Congressmen Comment on North Korea’s Nuclear Weapons Claims
WASHINGTON, Oct. 10 —Members of the Connecticut congressional delegation this week called for the U.S. to work with the United Nations and North Korea’s neighbors to deal with the rogue regime.
Connecticut Congressmen Denounce Foley’s Actions
WASHINGTON, Oct. 3 —Republican and Democratic Congressmen from Connecticut denounced the actions of disgraced ex-Rep. Mark Foley (R-Fla.) who resigned Friday after it was disclosed he had been writing sexually explicit messages teenage former House pages.
Four 'John Doe' Librarians Break Silence
WASHINGTON, Sept. 27—Four Connecticut librarians previously known as “John Doe” were honored Thursday for taking a stand to protect the First Amendment.
Democratic Senators Denounce Vote ID Bill
WASHINGTON, Sept. 27 —Sen. Christopher Dodd (D-Conn.) accused Republicans Wednesday of trying to hold down voter turnout by pressing for passage of a bill that would require people to present photo identification before they could vote.
Sen. Lieberman Co-Hosts Meeting with Iraqi President
WASHINGTON, Sept. 26—Senators Joseph Lieberman (D-Conn.), John McCain (R-Ariz.) and others offered Iraqi President Jalal Talabani their qualified support in a meeting Tuesday to discuss that country’s state of affairs.
Connecticut Cancer Suppporters Go to Washington
WASHINGTON, Sept. 20 -- Thousands of people from every state flooded the National Mall and Capitol Hill Wednesday to promote funding and research for cancer.
Rep. Simmons Speaks at National POW/MIA Recognition Day
WASHINGTON – U.S. Army Captain Arthur Holm’s helicopter was shot down over Vietnam June 11, 1972. After more than 30 years, his crash site has been located.
Connecticut’s Leaders Celebrate State's History in the Nation’s Capital
WASHINGTON -- Connecticut’s history was celebrated twice Tuesday in the nation’s capital. The state’s leaders gathered at the capitol to plant a tree symbolic of Connecticut’s liberty and later to unveil a piece of art portraying the Connecticut Compromise that established representation in the Senate and House.
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