en News 15 Saturday, Nov. 21]]> By Colin Harrington Saturday, Nov. 21 Once again, they're partying like its 1928 on Wall St.]]> By Lee Harrison Saturday, Nov. 21 I earned my graduate degree in journalism at the Newhouse School of Syracuse University, then as now the country's top J-school.]]> By Dan Valenti Saturday, Nov. 21]]> By Alan Chartock Saturday, Nov. 21 Sometimes I wonder if Thanksgiving Day in America has anything to do with giving thanks.]]> By Anne Horrigan Geary Friday, Nov. 20 I get stopped on the street all the time by people telling me they either like or do not like this space.]]> By Derek Gentile, Berkshire Eagle Staff Friday, Nov. 20 We've just returned from London after a 10-day trip, which included a short excursion to Paris.]]> By Leonard Quart Thursday, Nov. 19 Late one afternoon, Danny and I realize that we have not filled the bird feeders which are slowly attracting more and more birds as the leaves fall and berries wither. ]]> By Clellie Lynch Wednesday, Nov. 18 At a time when many of us are planning to celebrate our annual Thanksgiving meal with family and friends, an unprecedented number of our neighbors and fellow citizens will be spending the holiday in emergency shelters or out in the cold.]]> By Sen. Benjamin B. Downing Wednesday, Nov. 18 Some claim great strides in the establishment of academic rigor. For them, the tide has finally turned.]]> By Edward Udel Wednesday, Nov. 18 The Boston Public Library will honor a Pittsfield native for his 25 years of service on Nov. 20 in a celebration at the historic Bates Hall in Copley Square.]]> Berkshire Eagle Staff Tuesday, Nov. 17]]> By D.R. Bahlman Monday, Nov. 16 We wanted a long weekend getaway to some place we'd never been before.]]> By Ruth Bass Sunday, Nov. 15 Now let's get this straight: Even before Pittsfield's Beacon Cinema lights up its six screens beginning late Thursday evening with midnight showings of "The Twilight Saga: New Moon," some cinema devotees are griping about the programming philosophy outlined by owner Richard Stanley and his manager, John Valente, in this space last Sunday.]]> By Clarence Fanto Sunday, Nov. 15 I had just returned home from journalism school and broke in as a cub reporter at The Transcript in North Adams in the summer of 1983.]]> By Joseph A. Grande