The Beacon Beat: April 25, 2013
On this week's Beacon Beat: Emerson students raise over $500,000 for marathon bombing victims, a review of Gangsters in Concrete's new book, and a debate about whether college athletes should be paid.
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Friday, May 24, 2013
Tuition, aid leave some with doubt
Last June, Sean Clampett said his parents sat him down to talk about what he described as a huge problem. After his first year at Emerson, the current sophomore said he lost most of his financial aid package. Clampett said he knew if his tuition issue was not resolved, he would be forced to leave Emerson and attend a community college.
Townhall meeting talks marathon
The former piano teacher of Lu Lingzi, one of the victims who died in the attacks, provided musical accompaniment, with performances at the beginning, middle and end of the panel. The discussion was broadcasted live on WBUR as a part of the On Point program, a two-hour talk show about stories in the news and other interesting topics.
After loss, student tries to pay her way
Sitting in the front seat of a crowded van with her Emerson softball teammates, Alex Magistro was trying to get comfortable. The team was on its way to the final dinner of a preseason spring training trip in Florida. Magistro, who had sustained a concussion earlier in the week, was nauseous and ready to go back to Boston.
Soft drink mix wins student 10k
When he first sipped a sweet Shirley Temple at his aunt’s wedding as a child, junior Jon Allen said he instantly became hooked on the drink. To this day, he said he still loves ordering it at restaurants.
Emerson partners with Berklee for new study abroad opportunity
Emerson College has partnered with Berklee College of Music to offer students a new study-abroad program for the coming academic year in Valencia, Spain, according to David Griffin, director of international study and external programs.
The Beacon Beat: April 18, 2013
On this week's Beacon Beat: The Emerson community's responses to Monday's Boston Marathon bombings, awards for senior WLP majors, a recap of the men's volleyball game, and a review of California Suite.
Recycling and Kasteel Well initiative pass
At its meeting on Thursday, the Student Government Association passed an initiative for a recycling program on campus and another to alter the course offerings at Emerson’s Kasteel Well program in the Netherlands.
With limited options, a kosher student looks for dietary solace
After walking into the dining hall, Gabriel Volcovich begins his hunt for kosher food, which the freshman said is often in limited supply.
Eight taken to local hospitals, released
As uncertainty and fear surrounded the streets of Boston on Monday when two bombs were detonated at the finish line of the city’s annual marathon, the college locked down its campus and activated its emergency notification system.
Community stands strong after bombings
Gathering to reflect upon and share stories from the bombing that abruptly ended the Boston Marathon, a tense and teary-eyed crowd filled the Cutler Majestic Theatre Wednesday morning. Members of the Emerson community gave their accounts of the incident, and thanked one another for their support over the past 72 hours.
College increases security after bombing forces abrupt end to Boston Marathon
Security at Emerson and across Boston will be heightened tomorrow, as classes remain on a regular schedule after two explosive devices were detonated at the finish line of the Boston Marathon Monday afternoon, less than a mile from the college.
Emerson on lockdown after explosion during Boston Marathon
Two consecutive bombs were detonated near the finish line of the Boston Marathon today at 2:50 p.m., injuring several Emerson students, and, according to the Boston Globe, killing two and injuring at least 107.
The Beacon Beat: April 11, 2013
On this week's Beacon Beat: A profile of singer-songwriter Micah Schure, a review of the Musical Theatre Society’s The Drowsy Chaperone, an alumna who's a professional mermaid, and a feature on WLP professor Jabari Asim.
Fraternity granted full appeal for charity bowling event
Zeta Phi Eta was granted its full appeal of $600 at Tuesday’s Student Government Association meeting.
