Staff union petitions for overdue salary increases
September 16, 2021
College ranks eighth in regional universities, rising from ninth last year
September 16, 2021
Bright Lights Film Series releases their fall 2021 program
September 21, 2021
The college’s Bright Lights Film Series announced their fall 2021 lineup on Sept. 7, featuring
‘Waking memories’: Emerson students reflect on 20 years of 9/11
The 20th anniversary of 9/11 marks an important milestone in the commemoration of the attacks—coming at a time where most
Wu, Essaibi George advance to general election for Mayor
September 15, 2021
City Councilors at Large Michelle Wu and Annissa Essaibi George are set to advance to the city’s general election for
OPINION
The environment, your sanity, and student budgets
September 17, 2021
Post 9/11 Islamophobia still terrifies American Muslims
September 17, 2021
Emerson extends mask mandate indefinitely
September 15, 2021
In a shift of prior guidance, Emerson will not transition to a mask-optional policy on Sept. 17, instead extending the
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Staff union petitions for overdue salary increases
September 16, 2021
College ranks eighth in regional universities, rising from ninth last year
September 16, 2021
Wu, Essaibi George advance to general election for Mayor
September 15, 2021
Emerson extends mask mandate indefinitely
September 15, 2021
IN OTHER NEWS
20 years later, Emerson community still stained with the grief of 9/11
September 16, 2021
Sept. 11, 2001 began like any other day for Elyse Van Breemen. Then she received a phone call she would never forget. “I didn’t believe it,” said Van Breemen, older
Incident Journal: Graffiti found on Majestic Theater, drug paraphernalia confiscated from student
September 16, 2021
The Emerson College Police Department provides the Incident Journal to The Beacon every week. Beacon staff edit the Incident Journal for style and clarity but not for content. Monday, August
20th anniversary of 9/11 attacks commemorated across Boston
September 12, 2021
As the country marks two decades since the terrorist attacks of Sept. 11, 2001, private citizens and public figures alike gathered across the city of Boston on Saturday to honor
Beacon alums look back on catastrophe coverage
September 16, 2021
OPINION
The environment, your sanity, and student budgets
September 17, 2021
Post 9/11 Islamophobia still terrifies American Muslims
September 17, 2021
The Impossible job market for students
September 10, 2021
For young people everywhere, looking for employment after graduation has become much more difficult. High competition, little work experience, a
Haiti current climate is not for you to dismiss
September 10, 2021
It seems like with everything happening in Haiti, the media has been searching for single incidents that could explain away
The spark of a climate revolution
September 9, 2021
Over the course of the past 20 years, Chevron Corporation, the second-largest oil company in America, has spent billions of
Letter from the Editor: Reflections on a year of turmoil at The Beacon
September 2, 2021
Almost a year ago this week, The Beacon was rocked by controversy. Nearly 20 staff members resigned. The paper faced
LIVING ARTS
Bright Lights Film Series releases their fall 2021 program
September 21, 2021
Nine autumn activities sure to make you ‘fall’ in love
September 20, 2021
Student organizations return to in-person gatherings
September 16, 2021
After 18 months of only using Zoom, student organizations are once again filling theaters, staging scenes for film sets, and
The grim realities of mental health
September 16, 2021
September, also known as National Suicide Prevention month, is a time when organizations, communities, and survivors rally to raise awareness
‘To me, the blowjob as a concept is kind of just really fascinating’: Jacqueline Novak’s one woman stand-up show is back
September 9, 2021
After the pandemic forced the cancelation of her previous tour, Jacqueline Novak’s “Get on Your Knees” tour is back, bringing
ArtsEmerson hosts first event since March 2020
September 9, 2021
ArtsEmerson’s first in-person event in 18 months—an open house in the Cutler Majestic Theatre on Wednesday—aimed to reintroduce the public
Alum Ricky Downes III writes and performs his own Lion King parody
September 9, 2021
“The Lion King but it’s Just One Guy” began when Ricky Downes III ‘15 was a junior at Emerson—now, the
Emerson alum creates daily newsletter
September 9, 2021
In 2020, Anum Hussain ‘13 launched Below the Fold, a free daily newsletter determined to catch stories that fall in
SPORTS
Men’s soccer team topped by Trinity College
September 18, 2021
The women’s soccer team dominates to extend win streak
September 16, 2021
New assistant coach brings psychology background to men’s soccer team
September 16, 2021
New men’s soccer assistant coach Liam McKersie is looking to bring his psychology background to the team that he joined this summer when former coach
Women’s soccer team victorious in home opener against Plymouth State
September 15, 2021
The women’s soccer team took the turf at Rotch Field on Saturday for their first regular-season game since 2019, a 2-1 victory over Plymouth State.
Fun-loving ultimate frisbee team set to return to competition
September 12, 2021
The emphatically fun Emerson Skunks, the college’s ultimate frisbee team, are preparing for their first competition since the Northeast Mixed Regionals Division B championship they
