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Paul Raglow-DeFranco

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Boston, Buffalo
As seen in: Emerson College
Covers:  Higher education, student life, sports media, campus events, DEI initiatives, and arts & culture.
Doesn't Cover: None as I’m open to covering anything with a compelling story, especially if it connects to people, community, or culture.
@JohnCarrollU '23 | @EmersonCollege ‘25 | Editorial Assistant at Emerson Today

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Paul Raglow-DeFranco’s Biography

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Paul Raglow-DeFranco is a multimedia journalist and a graduate of Emerson College and John Carroll University. He has reported on higher education, sports, arts, and student life for outlets including Emerson Today and The Carroll News. His work highlights diverse voices and campus stories, with a focus on cultural impact, institutional change, and behind-the-scenes perspectives in sports and media.

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Emily Brushafer Leads With Family, Heart, and Community

Emily Brushafer Leads With Family, Heart, and Community

This feature follows Emily Brushafer, a Special Olympics New York athlete whose experience is deeply rooted i…

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Buffalo Bills Surprise Adolph Dupre, Longtime Special Olympics Athlete, With Super Bowl Trip

Buffalo Bills Surprise Adolph Dupre, Longtime Special Olympics Athlete, With Super Bowl Trip

This story follows Adolph Dupre, a longtime Special Olympics athlete and coach, and his close relationship wi…

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Meet Jessica Dauvergne: Building the Future of Athlete Health Across New York

Meet Jessica Dauvergne: Building the Future of Athlete Health Across New York

A profile on Special Olympics New York staff member Jessica Dauvergne, highlighting her role in advancing ath…

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Congresswoman Urges Students to Defend Democracy Through Higher Ed, Collective Action - Emerson T...

Congresswoman Urges Students to Defend Democracy Through Higher Ed, Collective Action - Emerson T...

Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley joined Emerson College students to speak about the critical role higher educati…

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Emerson ComEx Cracks Up with Standup, Improv, and Competition - Emerson Today

Emerson ComEx Cracks Up with Standup, Improv, and Competition - Emerson Today

Emerson College’s ComEx 2025 concluded on Saturday, April 5, with two standout events: the Comics of Color: W…

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Emerson's Speech & Debate Team Makes History at Seoul Tourney - Emerson Today

Emerson's Speech & Debate Team Makes History at Seoul Tourney - Emerson Today

Emerson College left this year’s International Forensics Association’s Speech & Debate Tournament in Seoul, S…

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Emerson ComEx Cracks Up with Standup, Improv, and Competition

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By Paul Raglow-DeFranco
| Emerson College
Emerson College’s ComEx 2025 concluded on Saturday, April 5, with two standout events: the Comics of Color: Woodstock showcase and the 22nd Jess Ilias Clavelli Comedy Competition. Together, these events highlighted the best of Emerson’s comedic talent, featuring a mix of stand-up, musical performances, improv, and even juggling clowns. The events followed Friday, April 4’s program of improv, with students creating a blockbuster genre film on the fly, and a stand-up set.
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Emerson's Speech & Debate Team Makes History at Seoul Tourney

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By Paul Raglow-DeFranco
| Emerson College
Emerson College left this year’s International Forensics Association’s Speech & Debate Tournament in Seoul, South Korea, making history. The college advanced three students in three different genres: debate, interpretation events, and public address, one of only four schools worldwide to reach this level. “I always tell students to ‘trust the process,’” said Deion Hawkins, Assistant Professor of Argumentation & Advocacy and Director of Emerson’s Debate Team.
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Emerson Students Reveal Public Health Systems Shaping Everyday Life

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By Paul Raglow-DeFranco
| Emerson College
Most people don’t think twice about the crosswalk they use, the water fountain they drink from, or the bike lane they pass on their way to class. But for students in Nancy Lyons’ U.S. Healthcare and Public Health Systems class, a recent assignment challenged them to see these everyday structures in a new light as essential pillars of public health.
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What was your first job as a journalist?

Working in the Sports Information Department at John Carroll University. Writing recaps, calling games, and learning how to cover athletes.

Have you ever used a typewriter?

Sadly I have not

How is social media changing news?

It’s made news faster and more interactive. Social media gives journalists tools to share stories, find sources, and engage audiences.