Erin Kayata

Boston

Reporter at Northeastern Global News

Reporter @NUGlobalNews | formerly @BostonMagazine + @hearst CT | she/her

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Articles

What’s Behind the US Birth Rate Decline?

1 week ago | news.northeastern.edu | Erin Kayata

Fulbright scholarships set aside for married people and parents. Programs to teach people about menstrual cycles and the best times to get pregnant. A $5,000 “baby bonus.”These are some of the ideas floated by the Trump administration to motivate people to have more children as birth rates continue to decline. But some parents say this is not what they need for support.
Italian Center opens revamped early-learning center

2 weeks ago | middletownpress.com | Erin Kayata

STAMFORD — A year-and-a-half after a fire shut down its preschool, the Italian Center has opened a new and expanded early childhood education facility. The Education Station opened this month, offering a year-round, extended-day program for up to 84 students. The facility is open from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. and offers partial-day options for Italian Center members who also receive a tuition discount.
Fyre Fest is up for sale. Could someone buy the brand and turn it around?

2 weeks ago | news.northeastern.edu | Erin Kayata

First, there was Fyre Fest. Then there was the fallout and documentaries. Then there was Fyre Fest 2 and that postponement. Now there could be a new chapter for the doomed music festival as founder Billy McFarland announced last week that the brand is up for sale. Anyone who is willing to take a chance on the brand can make an offer through a form on Fyre Fest’s website.
Election integrity, election security, SAVE Act, Congress

2 weeks ago | homelandsecuritynewswire.com | Erin Kayata

ELECTION INTEGRITYWill the SAVE Act Protect the Integrity of Voting or Make Registration Too Difficult? Northeastern Experts ExplainPublished 29 April 2025The House of Representatives recently passed a bill that would require proof of U.S. citizenship to register to vote, a requirement some Northeastern University experts said could pose a challenge. The Senate is considering an act that would change voter registration.
Will Tariffs Change the Price of Fast Fashion?

2 weeks ago | news.northeastern.edu | Erin Kayata

In 2018, the average American bought 68 items of clothing. And this was before the rise of Shein and Temu, Chinese-based merchandisers that sell consumers trendy fast fashion items and home products for low prices. Now, it’s easier than ever for consumers to buy a butter yellow dress, knockoff Crocs or anything else that might be trending on TikTok. But a change to tariff fees may change the price of these clothes and the way Americans buy them.
Senior internships transition into real world experience

2 weeks ago | middletownpress.com | Erin Kayata

STAMFORD — Westhill graduate Kayla Kelley thought she’d be spending her summer tossing salads at the Chopt restaurant in Greenwich’s Riverside neighborhood. But the 17-year-old was met with surprising news when she wrapped up her senior internship in the benefits department at the Board of Education — they wanted to extend her position and hire her on for the summer. Article continues below this ad“I wasn’t expecting that at all,” she said.
New $19 million headquarters for Wilton Police Department faces construction delays

2 weeks ago | ctinsider.com | Erin Kayata

WILTON - Construction of the new Wilton police station is now slated to finish at the end of the year, with communication issues on the work prompting a delay of the $19 million project. The contractor, A. Secondino & Son Inc. of Branford, has asked about a completion date in the fall, Department of Public Works Director Frank Smeriglio said at a recent meeting. The town has not yet approved that nor discussed the implications of a later finishing date, he said.
Science and life are ‘not about certainty,’ biomedical exec tells Northeastern Ph.D. grads

2 weeks ago | news.northeastern.edu | Erin Kayata

Margaret Faul left Northeastern University Ph.D. graduates with three “guiding principles.” 1. Never stop innovating. 2. We cannot succeed alone. 3. And never underestimate your potential. 04/28/25 – BOSTON, MA. – Northeastern University’s Doctor of Philosophy Hooding and Commencement ceremony is held in Matthews Area on April 28, 2025. Photo by Alyssa Stone/Northeastern University04/28/25 – BOSTON, MA.
Sports community rallies support for former Stamford High athletic director

2 weeks ago | middletownpress.com | Erin Kayata

STAMFORD — The sports community is rallying around Stamford High School’s former athletic director who claims he wrongly lost his job. Jim Moriarty, who served as the school’s athletic director for six years, has filed a grievance after being let go last month when his position was converted into a full-time administrative role. The district claimed Moriarty lacked the proper certification for the new position and hired Chris Passamano, Norwalk High School’s former boys varsity swim coach.
Can Meghan Markle successfully rebrand as a lifestyle guru?

2 weeks ago | news.northeastern.edu | Erin Kayata

If you are in need of some edible flower sprinkles to top your baked goods or a quick and easy pasta recipe, Meghan Markle’s got you. The Duchess of Sussex recently launched “As ever,” a brand selling specialty food products like wildflower honey and fruit spreads. The launch coincides with the premiere of Markle’s new Netflix series, “With Love, Meghan,” where she shows viewers how to make their own candles and homemade dog treats, among other hosting and culinary activities.