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Members of Sweet93 performing at The Sinclair on Oct 15. (Nick Peace / Beacon Staff)
From a shoegazey haze, Sweet93 emerges
November 19, 2024

The five members of Sweet93 quietly set up their instruments in a relaxed room of 20 or so people. A few songs in and the gathering was fixated on the band’s frontwoman, who...

The Emerson women's basketball team in a timeout against Elms College on Monday, Nov. 11 (Courtesy of Anna Schoenmann).
Women’s basketball defeats Elms in home opener
November 13, 2024

As the final buzzer echoed through the Bobbi Brown & Steven Plofker Gym on Monday, the Emerson women’s basketball team became 2-0. The Lions have different momentum...

Good Morning Emerson Hosts Max Lasky (left) and Faith Pinnow (middle) interview one of the Co-Presidents of Emertainment Monthly, Emily Zeitz (right) live on the air. GME conducts an interview during most of their shows along with covering events around the city, and delivering news stories to their viewers. (Madla Walsh/ Beacon Staff)
A dive into campus media at Emerson
November 13, 2024

Emerson offers over 100 on-campus student organizations but is most famous for its many student performing arts groups. However, from broadcast and print to professional organizations,...

The Emerson College visitor center on Boylston street. (Arthur Mansavage/ Beacon Staff, File)
Trump’s reelection forebodes an uncertain future for international students
November 13, 2024

While on Nov. 6 Americans across the 50 states woke up with a variety of feelings about what a second Trump presidency meant for their country’s future, people across the world...

Hundreds of teacher’s union members from Marblehead, Gloucester, and Beverly rallied outside the Massachusetts Statehouse in a continued strike for compensation and benefits on November 19, 2024 (Nick Peace / Beacon Staff).
From the school lawn to the state house: North Shore teachers continue to rally

Hundreds of teachers union members from Marblehead (MEA), Gloucester, and Beverly (BTA) gathered outside the Massachusetts State House Tuesday afternoon as part of the ongoing strikes...

Dawes the Band left to right: Griffin Goldsmith, Taylor Goldsmith
Dawes returns with a rebound of creativity in latest album ‘Oh Brother’
Hundreds of counterprotestors lock arms creating a blockade not allowing the Men's March to walk to their planned rally event in the the Boston Commons. (Arthur Mansavage/ Beacon Staff)
‘Men’s March’ clashes with counterprotesters in Boston
Illustration Rachel Choi
Op-Ed
The media doesn’t give Ilona Maher the coverage she deserves

In this harmful social media age of parasocial relationships and performative influencers, I try my...

Berkeley Beacon Archive
Letters
Letter: Emerson: why create programs you don’t want to nurture?
Illustration Rachel Choi
Op-Ed
They never cared about us anyway.
Kellyn Taylor
Op-Ed
Episodic television and the man I met on the T
Rachel Choi
Op-Ed
Slushy Ryan Murphy now!
Metro
Left to right: Asha Basha Duniani, Abigail C. Onwunali, Nomè SiDone, and Joshua Olumide Photo by Nile Hawver.
The Ufot Family Cycle unites Boston through theater
November 13, 2024

The audience rose to its feet in a standing ovation, but the play had not yet even begun. They cheered as Nigerian playwright Mfoniso Udofia...

An attende browses the Commonwealth Books booth at the International Antiquarian Book Fair on Friday, Nov. 8. (Arthur Mansavage/ Beacon Staff)
Boston International Antiquarian Book Fair returns to Hynes Convention Center
November 13, 2024
Teachers and other educational staff on strike wave as cars honk in support. (Rian Nelson/ Beacon Staff)
Teacher strike in Gloucester
November 12, 2024
Sports
The Emerson women's soccer team in a huddle against WPI in the 2024 NEWMAC semifinals (Courtesy of Naia Driscoll).
Women’s soccer falls to WPI in NEWMAC semifinals
November 13, 2024

Days after upsetting No. 3 Smith in the NEWMAC quarterfinals as the No. 6 seed, the Emerson women’s soccer team hoped to continue the momentum...

The Emerson women's volleyball team honored its four seniors and one graduate student on Senior Day, Saturday, Nov. 9. (Riley Goldman/ Beacon Correspondent)
Women’s volleyball sweeps Salve Regina for fourth straight playoff appearance
November 12, 2024
Graduate guard Trevor Arico shoots against Salem State University (Arthur Mansavage/ Beacon Staff, File)
‘David vs. Goliath’: Men’s basketball gears up for Div. I test vs. Yale
November 12, 2024
Campus
Alireza Raisi, Mneesha Gellman, Nancy J. Lyons from the Marlboro Institute speaking on the Post-Election Panel at the Bill Bordy Theater on Nov. 12, 2024. (Julianna Jemima Badajos/ Beacon Correspondent)
Post-election panel discusses Trump-led future of reproductive rights, immigration, and foreign policy
November 13, 2024

A post-election panel held on Tuesday at the Bill Bordy Theater discussed how Donald Trump’s second presidency could impact reproductive...

SGA appoints three new senators, debates attendance policy
SGA appoints three new senators, debates attendance policy
November 13, 2024
Tripp Whetsell ‘94 tells the life and legacy of TV icon Norman Lear ‘44
Tripp Whetsell ‘94 tells the life and legacy of TV icon Norman Lear ‘44
November 12, 2024
Arts
Werthe by Jem’s final model walks down the runway. Based in Brockton, Mass., Werthe focuses on size and offers high-fashion clothing. (Rian Nelson/ Beacon Staff)
Photos: 2024 Boston Fashion Awards celebrates Massachusetts designers
November 15, 2024

On Nov. 11th, the Boston Fashion Awards brought the Massachusetts fashion industry together to celebrate the best models, salons, photographers,...

'Here': Three generations from a single perspective
‘Here’: Three generations from a single perspective
November 13, 2024
American reggae singer Matisyahu, ended his set with the 2009 hit, "One Day," on Thursday night, Nov. 7. (Bryan Liu/ Beacon Staff)
Yallapalooza Boston celebrates Jewish music
November 11, 2024
Trending Stories
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Boston Police officers in riot gear preparing to disperse protesters blocking and bringing the Men’s March to a halt. (Yogev Toby/ Beacon Staff)

Photos: Hundreds of counterprotesters clash with police at anti-abortion demonstration in Boston

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Hundreds of counterprotestors lock arms creating a blockade not allowing the Men's March to walk to their planned rally event in the the Boston Commons. (Arthur Mansavage/ Beacon Staff)

‘Men’s March’ clashes with counterprotesters in Boston

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Werthe by Jem’s final model walks down the runway. Based in Brockton, Mass., Werthe focuses on size and offers high-fashion clothing. (Rian Nelson/ Beacon Staff)

Photos: 2024 Boston Fashion Awards celebrates Massachusetts designers

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Illustration Rachel Choi

The media doesn’t give Ilona Maher the coverage she deserves

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Members of Sweet93 performing at The Sinclair on Oct 15. (Nick Peace / Beacon Staff)

From a shoegazey haze, Sweet93 emerges

Boston Police officers in riot gear preparing to disperse protesters blocking and bringing the Men’s March to a halt. (Yogev Toby/ Beacon Staff)
Members of the Christian Brothers Academy Regimental Marching Band of Brothers from Albany New York. (Arthur Mansavage/ Beacon Staff)
A Beacon Hill resident watched over her cauldron of candy on Thursday evening during Boston’s trick-or-treat night. (Madla Walsh/ Beacon Staff)
Lower Level 1 of Piano Row was completely overhauled this summer to make space for the fitness center. (Arthur Mansavage/ Beacon Staff)
Thousands fill the banks of the Charles River cheering passing teams during the final day of the regatta. (Arthur Mansavage/ Beacon Staff)
A protester holds a sign that reads “Free Palestine” on Storrow Drive. (Arthur Mansavage/ Beacon Staff)
Rows of seats in the orchestra pit were left empty, to represent hostages still in Gaza. (Arthur Mansavage/ Beacon Staff)
Photos: Hundreds gather on the Boston Common for a rally in solidarity with Haitian migrants
KASTEEL WELL
Students gather in the Kasteel Well barn for an Election Night watch party. (Iselin Bratz/Beacon Staff)
Emerson College’s Kasteel Well holds their breath at election watch party
Amsterdam’s Maritime Museum leaves Kasteel Well students grappling with display of colonial histories
Emerson’s provost visits Kasteel Well for the first time
LIFESTYLE
Handcrafted lanterns for sale at the parade. (Fiona McMahon / Beacon Staff)
Celebrating 41 years of Jamaica Plain history with The Lantern Parade
Brass music fills Davis Square during HONK! Festival
Ignite Festival lights up the night in Union Square
TITLE IX
Formerly the Title IX office, Emerson's Office of Equal Opportunity will address issues of discrimination, sexual violence and harassment on campus.
Office of Equal Opportunity extends Title IX reach
Sonia Jurado announced as Emerson’s new Title IX coordinator
Emerson officially relocates Office of Access, Equity, and Title IX
COLUMNS
Illustration Kellyn Taylor
Class of 2028, this one’s for you
Advice: How to survive the Ozempic Era
Your first time: don’t let these things turn you off
EDITORIALS
Kim Meadows (left), the Beacon's then editor-in-chief, and Rachel Layne (right), then managing editor and current Emerson Journalism affiliated faculty member, work on laying out the school newspaper, the Berkeley Beacon, on April 12, 1989. (Photo courtesy of the Emerson College Archives & Special Collections)
Editorial: ‘Democracy dies in darkness’: Our statement of transparency
Emerson class discussions aren’t as enriching as professors think they are
Editorial: Does Emerson College care about victims and survivors?
LETTERS
The Emerson College visitor center on Boylston street. (Arthur Mansavage/ Beacon Staff, File)
Letter to the Editor: Please pause the blame game!
Letter to the Editor: In response to recent Beacon opinion pieces
A parental response to ‘Some students turn to crowdfunding to pay for Emerson education’
CAMPUS
Emerson reacts to Trump landslide, campus ‘devastated’
Emerson reacts to Trump landslide, campus ‘devastated’
Emerson alum Dana Koops commemorates her brother with short film ‘La Bibliothèque’
Women’s soccer upsets Smith in first round of playoffs, men’s falls to Coast Guard Academy in overtime
METRO
Justine Kim feeds a treat to Lady, her 20-month-old golden doodle, a day after the pup was named one of five winners in the Seaport dog mayor on Nov. 2, 2024 (Bryan Hecht / Beacon Staff).
The election goes to the dogs: Seaport dog mayor race ends in five-way tie
‘Magachusetts’ election party displays festive environment ahead of Trump blow out
Bostonians share concerns and hopes about a second Trump presidency
ARTS
Courtesy of The Emerson Colonial Theatre
Character of Mystery: Louise Penny releases 19th novel
Alice Phoebe Lou delivers short but bubbly and riveting set during the Charm Tour
$1 portrait artist Nick Shea talks ‘Mad Rap Verses’ album release and Boston DIY scene
SPORTS
The Emerson men's basketball team in a huddle against Salem State (Arthur Mansavage/ Beacon Staff, File)
Men’s basketball aims to build on playoff success
Women’s basketball ready to take the next step
Men’s soccer triumphs 3-1 vs. Clark on Senior Day
OBITUARIES
Norman Lear ‘44
‘Everything that Norman did was influenced by humanity’: Friends and fans remember Norman Lear ‘44
‘He was an incredible person’: Colleagues remember Faizan Siddiqui
Late Paramount security guard leaves legacy of dedication
MAGAZINE
Courtesy Ashlyn Richards
The resonating echoes of 9/11 in country music
Monopoly on dreaming: Disillusionment of the American Dream
The rise of MAGA and political extremism