Wednesday, August 10, 2005

For a decade, from the mid-90's until last year, the Boston Herald newsroom was run by editor Andrew Costello, a respected newsman, and a quiet unassuming guy with no appetite for the spolight. Along with managing editor Andrew Gully (who soon followed him out the door), Costello operated a pretty sober and serious tabloid that competed mightly and often successfully with the Globe on the local news and sports battlefields.

Then in Feb. 2004, Costello was suddenly cut loose, replaced by editorial director Ken Chandler. According to accounts at the time, it was a tearful scene as a stream of stunned reporters trudged into Costello's office to bid him goodbye. The Herald never gave an official reason for his departure. But the handwriting had been on the wall ever since Chandler -- a former New York Post editor and publisher -- returned to the Herald in 2003 with a mandate to take the paper in a flashier, splashier, fleshier direction. Once he arrived, it was clear the Costello era was coming to an end.

Costello got a goodbye package from the Herald and he remained loyal to his former employer after his sudden ouster. When last seen on the public stage earlier this year, he was testifying impressively at Judge Ernest Murphy's libel trial against the Herald, telling the jury that the paper operated under a set of thoughtful and careful practices and standards. (The jury ended up giving Murphy $2.1 million anyway.) The Murphy libel trial


Anyway, next month Costello begins a new life and a new career as an academic when he becomes an assistant professor of journalism in the Communications Department of Stonehill College. Stonehill. In doing so, he joins a recent Boston media exodus to academia that includes former Phoenix media writer Dan Kennedy (Northeastern) and former "Greater Boston" executive producer John Carroll (Boston University.)


"I'm really, really interested in doing this," says Costello. "I really believe in the [journalism] profession. I think it's important for people who have had a lot of experience to talk directly with younger people. It's a new world. What the constants are are good writing and reporting."


Here's wishing him luck.

8/10/2005 3:00:00 PM by MJ | Comments [0] |  
Tracked by:
"Welcome to linuxtld.com!" (Welcome to linuxtld.com!) [Trackback]
"nyav.purple-icing.com" (nyav.purple-icing.com) [Trackback]
"me Skateboards" (me Skateboards) [Trackback]
"me Skateboards" (me Skateboards) [Trackback]
"Welcome to linuxtld.com!" (Welcome to linuxtld.com!) [Trackback]
"4tsq8" (4tsq8) [Trackback]
"me Skateboards" (me Skateboards) [Trackback]
"y37bl" (y37bl) [Trackback]
"me Skateboards" (me Skateboards) [Trackback]
"fp8ll" (fp8ll) [Trackback]
http://www.walshperformancegroup.com/contact.htm [Trackback]
"1k8jd" (1k8jd) [Trackback]
"nk4ye" (nk4ye) [Trackback]
"me Skateboards" (me Skateboards) [Trackback]
"search the web" (search the web) [Trackback]
"o7w34" (o7w34) [Trackback]
"vkaed" (vkaed) [Trackback]
"d4gug" (d4gug) [Trackback]
"ue6ax" (ue6ax) [Trackback]
"me Skateboards" (me Skateboards) [Trackback]
"me Skateboards" (me Skateboards) [Trackback]
"me Skateboards" (me Skateboards) [Trackback]
"purple-icing.com" (purple-icing.com) [Trackback]
"romantic love poems" (romantic love poems) [Trackback]
"walking aids" (walking aids) [Trackback]
"Biography John T Scopes" (Biography John T Scopes) [Trackback]
"my wife and kids" (my wife and kids) [Trackback]
"indiana dui" (indiana dui) [Trackback]
"egyptian hooka" (egyptian hooka) [Trackback]
"tantra massage amsterdam" (tantra massage amsterdam) [Trackback]
"cadillac wheels" (cadillac wheels) [Trackback]
"danielle martin greenbrier ar" (danielle martin greenbrier ar) [Trackback]
"Reviews of Wide Belt Sanders" (Reviews of Wide Belt Sanders) [Trackback]
"Phone Directory" (Phone Directory) [Trackback]
"scarpa camper" (scarpa camper) [Trackback]
"child safety gate" (child safety gate) [Trackback]
"statue of liberty lesson plans" (statue of liberty lesson plans) [Trackback]
"X Files Wallpaper" (X Files Wallpaper) [Trackback]
"elle driver" (elle driver) [Trackback]
"used cars denver" (used cars denver) [Trackback]
"rising force" (rising force) [Trackback]
"alice mail" (alice mail) [Trackback]
"dell 1700 toner" (dell 1700 toner) [Trackback]
"block ip address" (block ip address) [Trackback]
"cma cpe" (cma cpe) [Trackback]
"greene county area vocational technical school" (greene county area vocational ... [Trackback]
"riding dirty chamillianaire" (riding dirty chamillianaire) [Trackback]
"college dorm room gifts" (college dorm room gifts) [Trackback]
"blue prints" (blue prints) [Trackback]
"california vehicle code" (california vehicle code) [Trackback]
"metal halide light" (metal halide light) [Trackback]
"hitch hikers guide to the galaxy" (hitch hikers guide to the galaxy) [Trackback]
"remodeling ideas for a ranch home" (remodeling ideas for a ranch home) [Trackback]
"singer sewing machines ebay" (singer sewing machines ebay) [Trackback]
"networking techniques" (networking techniques) [Trackback]
"Sun Community FCU" (Sun Community FCU) [Trackback]
"cable descrambler forums" (cable descrambler forums) [Trackback]
"plus size clothing" (plus size clothing) [Trackback]
"actos lowers blood sugar 2 weeks" (actos lowers blood sugar 2 weeks) [Trackback]
"stair manufacturers" (stair manufacturers) [Trackback]
"lubus world passwords" (lubus world passwords) [Trackback]
"gucci gg cufflink" (gucci gg cufflink) [Trackback]
"tax return forms" (tax return forms) [Trackback]
"Clothing Optional Resorts" (Clothing Optional Resorts) [Trackback]
"AMD Processors" (AMD Processors) [Trackback]
"Im Injection Instruction" (Im Injection Instruction) [Trackback]
"Mad World" (Mad World) [Trackback]
"gates hydraulic hose crimper" (gates hydraulic hose crimper) [Trackback]
"overtons coupons" (overtons coupons) [Trackback]
"what have the pyramids got to to with the sky" (what have the pyramids got to t... [Trackback]
"%27The RPC server is unavailable%27 SSL" (%27The RPC server is unavailable%27 S... [Trackback]
"clawson records management" (clawson records management) [Trackback]
"Townhomes for Rent" (Townhomes for Rent) [Trackback]
"license plate frames" (license plate frames) [Trackback]
"home weather station" (home weather station) [Trackback]
"universitadiverona" (universitadiverona) [Trackback]
"incontribrindisi" (incontribrindisi) [Trackback]
"annunciolavorocagliari" (annunciolavorocagliari) [Trackback]
"earn money online for" (earn money online for) [Trackback]
"connessioneadinternetgratis" (connessioneadinternetgratis) [Trackback]
"fairpulcinogruppo" (fairpulcinogruppo) [Trackback]
"vacanzafebbraiosettimanabianca" (vacanzafebbraiosettimanabianca) [Trackback]
"upskirtitaly" (upskirtitaly) [Trackback]
"sfondipasqua" (sfondipasqua) [Trackback]
"testocanzonecartoneanimato" (testocanzonecartoneanimato) [Trackback]
"roulette betting gaming betting " (roulette betting gaming betting ) [Trackback]
"puertovallartahotel" (puertovallartahotel) [Trackback]
"vientianeshopping" (vientianeshopping) [Trackback]
"dane cook SNL" (dane cook SNL) [Trackback]
"fioricalza" (fioricalza) [Trackback]
"batman shoes" (batman shoes) [Trackback]
"ragazzosalento" (ragazzosalento) [Trackback]
"erectile dysfunction supplement guide" (erectile dysfunction supplement guide) [Trackback]
"engine optimization search seo" (engine optimization search seo) [Trackback]
"chuckg1upload" (chuckg1upload) [Trackback]
"search engine optimization consulting" (search engine optimization consulting) [Trackback]
"portachiavialfaromeo" (portachiavialfaromeo) [Trackback]
"electronic window blinds" (electronic window blinds) [Trackback]
"shadow vs dyablo la batalla iii el ultimo capitulo" (shadow vs dyablo la batall... [Trackback]
"daiwa td surfbreaker" (daiwa td surfbreaker) [Trackback]
"daiwa beefstick fishing rods" (daiwa beefstick fishing rods) [Trackback]
"sony dvpns330 dvd player multi region" (sony dvpns330 dvd player multi region) [Trackback]
"dyed blue drusy agate silver ring size 7" (dyed blue drusy agate silver ring si... [Trackback]
"anderson indiana prarie farms dairy" (anderson indiana prarie farms dairy) [Trackback]
"daimoku study guidance" (daimoku study guidance) [Trackback]
"the bfg by roald dahl activity sheets" (the bfg by roald dahl activity sheets) [Trackback]
"shrek 2 walkthrough ps2" (shrek 2 walkthrough ps2) [Trackback]
"daisy bopanna" (daisy bopanna) [Trackback]
"sony mini dv camera usb software dcrtrv19 download" (sony mini dv camera usb so... [Trackback]
"daisey duke posters" (daisey duke posters) [Trackback]
"daihatsu terios milage" (daihatsu terios milage) [Trackback]
"sony vaio vgn b100bd laptop notebook dvdrw" (sony vaio vgn b100bd laptop notebo... [Trackback]
"madhu dahiya" (madhu dahiya) [Trackback]
"oriental dagger" (oriental dagger) [Trackback]
"interactive design dagsboro delaware" (interactive design dagsboro delaware) [Trackback]
"tacoma dwi laywers" (tacoma dwi laywers) [Trackback]
"daihatsu hijet air filter" (daihatsu hijet air filter) [Trackback]
"animal dagu" (animal dagu) [Trackback]
"dainty kane show stopping" (dainty kane show stopping) [Trackback]
"manic panic hair dye" (manic panic hair dye) [Trackback]
"brush guards" (brush guards) [Trackback]
"dai enko tai ogden" (dai enko tai ogden) [Trackback]
"multi region dvd players" (multi region dvd players) [Trackback]
"odools dairy goats" (odools dairy goats) [Trackback]
"hp psc 2510xi wireless enabled all in one with lcd" (hp psc 2510xi wireless ena... [Trackback]
"panasonic dmr-es30v dvd recorder" (panasonic dmr-es30v dvd recorder) [Trackback]
"www informationcentral pseg com" (www informationcentral pseg com) [Trackback]
"sony mini dv alkman" (sony mini dv alkman) [Trackback]
"chaco zong pink daisy" (chaco zong pink daisy) [Trackback]
"dyersburg state gazette" (dyersburg state gazette) [Trackback]
"jan ingenhousz" (jan ingenhousz) [Trackback]
"lenox daffodil vase" (lenox daffodil vase) [Trackback]
"daisy dukes shorts gallery" (daisy dukes shorts gallery) [Trackback]
"cliff dwellings" (cliff dwellings) [Trackback]
"weddingsitesweb" (weddingsitesweb) [Trackback]
"ocioenbarcelona" (ocioenbarcelona) [Trackback]
"pocketpushers" (pocketpushers) [Trackback]
"newoyrk" (newoyrk) [Trackback]
"acetechent" (acetechent) [Trackback]
"mailboxmagnets" (mailboxmagnets) [Trackback]
"xlnz" (xlnz) [Trackback]
"stpetebeachvacationrental" (stpetebeachvacationrental) [Trackback]
"singlemomsunited" (singlemomsunited) [Trackback]
"bcnlatina" (bcnlatina) [Trackback]
"globalspyglass" (globalspyglass) [Trackback]
"noadesign" (noadesign) [Trackback]
"officiallibidus" (officiallibidus) [Trackback]
"katrinaanswers" (katrinaanswers) [Trackback]
"gamingmatch" (gamingmatch) [Trackback]
"uspsdental" (uspsdental) [Trackback]
"existentialfilm" (existentialfilm) [Trackback]
"hoodia-h57" (hoodia-h57) [Trackback]
"championroulette" (championroulette) [Trackback]
"miamifrentealmar" (miamifrentealmar) [Trackback]
"310notary" (310notary) [Trackback]
"grandcaymanshops" (grandcaymanshops) [Trackback]
"goglobaldirect" (goglobaldirect) [Trackback]
"incubodavid" (incubodavid) [Trackback]
"pu-teknik" (pu-teknik) [Trackback]
"melomanov" (melomanov) [Trackback]
"finials" (finials) [Trackback]
"taxwebguide" (taxwebguide) [Trackback]
"westcoastcnc" (westcoastcnc) [Trackback]
"anderoge" (anderoge) [Trackback]
"hotloszconsulting" (hotloszconsulting) [Trackback]
"winwin-double" (winwin-double) [Trackback]
"usacorreo" (usacorreo) [Trackback]
"mtbpromotions" (mtbpromotions) [Trackback]
"congaisp" (congaisp) [Trackback]
"chalmerist" (chalmerist) [Trackback]
"carstereoalarms" (carstereoalarms) [Trackback]
"omtecproductions.com" (omtecproductions.com) [Trackback]
"esuite5.com" (esuite5.com) [Trackback]
"viscofoambeds.com" (viscofoambeds.com) [Trackback]
"joysox.com" (joysox.com) [Trackback]
"icebirdair.com" (icebirdair.com) [Trackback]
"top-ballaz.com" (top-ballaz.com) [Trackback]
"chronic-farm.com" (chronic-farm.com) [Trackback]
"catscratches.net" (catscratches.net) [Trackback]
"sulz-mobilez.com" (sulz-mobilez.com) [Trackback]
"planetfeelgood.com" (planetfeelgood.com) [Trackback]
"aliesworld.com" (aliesworld.com) [Trackback]
"esuite2.com" (esuite2.com) [Trackback]
"imagineitplanet.com" (imagineitplanet.com) [Trackback]
"941radio.com" (941radio.com) [Trackback]
"skumbre.com" (skumbre.com) [Trackback]
"made4trucks.com" (made4trucks.com) [Trackback]
"allwhatuneedonline.com" (allwhatuneedonline.com) [Trackback]
"fecklessband.com" (fecklessband.com) [Trackback]
"gps-sources.com" (gps-sources.com) [Trackback]
"thehostingwizard.com" (thehostingwizard.com) [Trackback]
"amkinvest.com" (amkinvest.com) [Trackback]
"imagineitsystems.com" (imagineitsystems.com) [Trackback]
"pciiusa.com" (pciiusa.com) [Trackback]
"esuite3.com" (esuite3.com) [Trackback]
"azuu.com" (azuu.com) [Trackback]
"simpletouchgroup.com" (simpletouchgroup.com) [Trackback]
"posters-sources.com" (posters-sources.com) [Trackback]
"corkbooksbyceline.com" (corkbooksbyceline.com) [Trackback]
"shadyinternational.com" (shadyinternational.com) [Trackback]
"omtecproducts.com" (omtecproducts.com) [Trackback]
"mates4eva.com" (mates4eva.com) [Trackback]
"linens-sources.com" (linens-sources.com) [Trackback]
"couplelink.com" (couplelink.com) [Trackback]
"skateboard-sources.com" (skateboard-sources.com) [Trackback]
"affware.com" (affware.com) [Trackback]
"eckoclients.com" (eckoclients.com) [Trackback]
"eugenedoney.com" (eugenedoney.com) [Trackback]
"esuite1.com" (esuite1.com) [Trackback]
"gochamp.com" (gochamp.com) [Trackback]
"fishtankpros.com" (fishtankpros.com) [Trackback]
"mazel.net" (mazel.net) [Trackback]
"wcproducts.com" (wcproducts.com) [Trackback]
"viscalbarca.net" (viscalbarca.net) [Trackback]
"tute.com" (tute.com) [Trackback]
"makindo-securities.com" (makindo-securities.com) [Trackback]
"ipowercard.com" (ipowercard.com) [Trackback]
"homefiber.net" (homefiber.net) [Trackback]
"marling.net" (marling.net) [Trackback]
"dr-almuraba.com" (dr-almuraba.com) [Trackback]
"jimhump.net" (jimhump.net) [Trackback]
"mmsbg.com" (mmsbg.com) [Trackback]
"learningtopray.com" (learningtopray.com) [Trackback]
"itconsulta.com" (itconsulta.com) [Trackback]
"rodeoshopping.com" (rodeoshopping.com) [Trackback]
"bugugas.com" (bugugas.com) [Trackback]
"everylowest.com" (everylowest.com) [Trackback]
"xglorking.com" (xglorking.com) [Trackback]
"illbid.com" (illbid.com) [Trackback]
"delonder.com" (delonder.com) [Trackback]
"strumpetzshow.com" (strumpetzshow.com) [Trackback]
"boxnfox.com" (boxnfox.com) [Trackback]
"windowscecentral.com" (windowscecentral.com) [Trackback]
"sutahrealtor.com" (sutahrealtor.com) [Trackback]
"ipayhere.net" (ipayhere.net) [Trackback]
"doctorturner.com" (doctorturner.com) [Trackback]
"viscaelbarca.net" (viscaelbarca.net) [Trackback]
"sterlingrossagency.com" (sterlingrossagency.com) [Trackback]
"vueltaalmundoen80webs.com" (vueltaalmundoen80webs.com) [Trackback]
"krocstock.com" (krocstock.com) [Trackback]
"everblinded.com" (everblinded.com) [Trackback]
"graftoncables.com" (graftoncables.com) [Trackback]
"easyaspie.com" (easyaspie.com) [Trackback]
"silverturquoisejewelry.com" (silverturquoisejewelry.com) [Trackback]
"ibouniversity.net" (ibouniversity.net) [Trackback]
"genoa-hk.com" (genoa-hk.com) [Trackback]
"ecomupdate.com" (ecomupdate.com) [Trackback]
"epay-groupmini.com" (epay-groupmini.com) [Trackback]
"affordablehawaiianproperties.com" (affordablehawaiianproperties.com) [Trackback]
"guidetolawschool.com" (guidetolawschool.com) [Trackback]
"webblogic.com" (webblogic.com) [Trackback]
"ringtonesnlogosonline.com" (ringtonesnlogosonline.com) [Trackback]
"sttla.com" (sttla.com) [Trackback]
"asontvsurplus.com" (asontvsurplus.com) [Trackback]
"warrioress.com" (warrioress.com) [Trackback]
"charmedauction.com" (charmedauction.com) [Trackback]
"viewsatvs2000.com" (viewsatvs2000.com) [Trackback]
"traxxar.com" (traxxar.com) [Trackback]
"garuda-tiga.com" (garuda-tiga.com) [Trackback]
"cqiss.com" (cqiss.com) [Trackback]
"verio-asia.com" (verio-asia.com) [Trackback]
"xenu-city.net" (xenu-city.net) [Trackback]
"zorrix.com" (zorrix.com) [Trackback]
"drinkingfountain.com" (drinkingfountain.com) [Trackback]
"wynnresortslimited.net" (wynnresortslimited.net) [Trackback]
"wynnresortsinc.net" (wynnresortsinc.net) [Trackback]
"chismescalientes.com" (chismescalientes.com) [Trackback]
"vzic.com" (vzic.com) [Trackback]
"tmp1" (tmp1) [Trackback]
"alhamalaweb.net" (alhamalaweb.net) [Trackback]
"auction-runner.com" (auction-runner.com) [Trackback]
"allsortsmessageboards.com" (allsortsmessageboards.com) [Trackback]