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Students entering 2 Boylston Place
‘We don’t feel safe’: Emerson Jewish community reels from yet another antisemitic attack
Director of Student Leadership Jason Meier
SEAL Director Jason Meier to leave college in November
Rotch Field standoff ends with armed suspect in custody
Rotch Field standoff ends with armed suspect in custody
The 2 Boylston Place alley completely devoid of life.
Antisemitic graffiti found on Hillel poster in 2 Boylston Place
WLP Professor Benoit Denizet-Lewis.
Emerson professor receives novel-writing fellowship
Rotch Field standoff ends with armed suspect in custody
Rotch Field standoff ends with armed suspect in custody
Runners cross the Boston Marathons finish line at Copley Square.
‘It’s just a party’: Boston Marathon returns after 910 day absence
People dining in El Jefes Taqueria.
Restaurants emerge from pandemic with new perspectives
Thousands rallied in Boston for abortion right.
Emerson students rally together at Boston Women’s March
Hempfest in Boston Common
Marijuana festival hits Boston Common
The reforms in revised draft include a shift in the makeup of the proposed Standing Committee, which would be tasked with improving cross-department communication between offices that handle reports of sexual misconduct. It also suggests potentially moving the Office of Access, Equity, & Title IX out of the Social Justice Center, where it currently lives, as departments inevitably change over time.
Presidential Working Group sends final report to Pelton
The reforms in revised draft include a shift in the makeup of the proposed Standing Committee, which would be tasked with improving cross-department communication between offices that handle reports of sexual misconduct. It also suggests potentially moving the Office of Access, Equity, & Title IX out of the Social Justice Center, where it currently lives, as departments inevitably change over time.
Title IX working group takes questions before finalizing recommendations
The outside of the Title IX office in the Massachusetts Transportation Building.
Title IX working group presents minimal changes in second draft of recommendations
The Title IX office has been located within the Social Justice Center since 2014 after an external group of lawyers examined the colleges Title IX policies and practices.
Everything you need to know about the updated Title IX policy
Jackson Davis is the subject of multiple public sexual misconduct allegations on Twitter.
Alum Jackson Davis terminated from NowThis after investigation into sexual misconduct allegations
Women’s volleyball team sweeps Colby College
Women’s volleyball team sweeps Colby College
Men’s soccer player goes from defending goals to striking a pose
Men’s soccer player goes from defending goals to striking a pose
Simone Barragan-Shaw dribbling against Wheaton College
Women’s soccer team defeats Wheaton College 2-1 in front of the first crowd of the season
Enrique Hernandez #5 of the Boston Red Sox celebrates with teammates after they defeated the Tampa Bay Rays 6 to 5 during Game 4 of the American League Division Series at Fenway Park
The underdog Red Sox are well-positioned to continue their postseason run against the mighty Houston Astros
Senior defender Darius Boamah with his family
Emerson men’s soccer team defeated on Senior Day
Hannah Nilsson (right), Olivia Bodley (middle), Clara Livingston (left)
‘This Girl Laughs, This Girl Cries, This Girl Does Nothing’ explores self-love and individuality in whimsical world
Anna Feder is the curator of the Bright Lights Film Series.
Bright Lights Film Series kicks off with ‘On These Grounds,’ exposing over-policing in schools
Still from Sky Hopinkas “Maɬni–towards the ocean, towards the shore.”
‘Bright Lights Film Series’ hosts first in person event since pandemic
Part of A Shared Vision: The Lilian Farber Photography Collection.
Lilian Farber photo exhibition captures the world through the decades
The flyer for Colorful Peace.
Student short film ‘Colorful Peace’ uses color to shed light on mental health struggles
Halloween is back! Here are some ways to celebrate the spooky holiday
Halloween is back! Here are some ways to celebrate the spooky holiday
WILLOW performing her new album.
11 years later, I’m still whipping my hair to Willow
10 must watch fall films
10 must watch fall films
Students stories highlight the importance of mental health
Students’ stories highlight the importance of mental health
Elly Bryant and Olivienne Redding at their volunteer shift holding “kindness flower” made in the art studio for guests.
Emerson students embrace St. Francis House volunteer work
Pete Chvany (center), a former Emerson professor and longtime mens soccer coach
‘A friend to hundreds of Emersonians’: Pete Chvany, former professor and men’s soccer coach, dies at age 81
Professor Emerita Robbie McCauley
Robbie McCauley, performing arts professor emerita, dies at 78
Chair of the Performing Arts Department Bob Colby, who died April 5, 2021
Late performing arts chair leaves behind legacy of empathy
Seals played for Emerson Varese in Italy during the 1979-80 season.
Former assistant men’s basketball coach Bruce Seals dies aged 67
Trent (center right) was remembered as a pioneer in the field of Political Communication.
Emerson faculty reflects on passing of Judith Trent, political communications icon
Illustration by Lucia Thorne
The people left behind
Mariyam Quaisar poses during a photoshoot.
Emerson’s promises of diversity fell short for me
Three weed dealers––Jamie, Alex, and John––who spoke with The Beacon on the condition of anonymity, discussed their life as dealers on campus and how it impacts their customers.
Let’s Be Really Blunt: Student dealers on what it’s like being “The Plug”
Even as white and Black people use cannabis at similar rates, Black people are 3.64 times more likely to be arrested on charges of weed possession, according to a 2020 ACLU report.
The luxury of neighborhood dispensaries deny America’s racist cannabis criminalization
Smokey Coffeeshop is just one of the many social cannabis consumption spaces in Amsterdam.
Massachusetts must open social cannabis consumption spaces
Photo of Helina Yared (middle) and her teammates, Nia Cooper (left) and Rachel Tarby (right), after practice.
Meghan Markle’s explosive interview, and Emerson’s new inclusivity-based cheerleading squad
Richard Fucillo in front of the MA statehouse.
A Lion Speaks Tonight — Episode 04: Richard Fucillo
Margot Wood 08, founder of Epic Reads and author of Fresh.
A Lion Speaks Tonight — Episode 03: Margot Wood
Emerson community receives vaccines, and online learning for international students
Emerson community receives vaccines, and online learning for international students
Students walking along Boylston Street.
COVID-19 variants detected in United States, and Massachusetts loosens reopening restrictions
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Director of Student Leadership Jason Meier
SEAL Director Jason Meier to leave college in November
By Bailey Allen, Deputy Enterprise Editor
October 20, 2021

Director of Student Engagement and Leadership Jason Meier will leave Emerson in November to take...

Rotch Field standoff ends with armed suspect in custody
Rotch Field standoff ends with armed suspect in custody
By Camilo Fonseca, News Editor
October 20, 2021

Police arrested a male suspect at Emerson’s Rotch Field on Tuesday evening, after an hours-long...

Students entering 2 Boylston Place
'We don't feel safe': Emerson Jewish community reels from yet another antisemitic attack
WLP Professor Benoit Denizet-Lewis.
Emerson professor receives novel-writing fellowship
By Vivi Smilgius, Assistant Express Editor
October 18, 2021

A Washington D.C. foundation named Benoit Denizet-Lewis, a professor in the Writing, Literature, and Publishing Department, as the...

Opinion
Keemstar, The Bogeyman of YouTube
Keemstar, The Bogeyman of YouTube
By Kaitlyn Fehr, Columnist
October 21, 2021
Fraternities and Colleges perpetuating a culture of abuse
Fraternities and Colleges perpetuating a culture of abuse
By Mariyam Quaisar, Living Arts Editor
October 21, 2021
American exceptionalism foreshadowed our pandemic response
American exceptionalism foreshadowed our pandemic response
By Lucia Thorne, Assistant Living Arts Editor
October 21, 2021
The phrase ‘pick me’ has added fuel to the fire that is internalized misogyny.
The phrase ‘pick me’ has added fuel to the fire that is internalized misogyny.
By Sabine Waldeck, Columnist
October 21, 2021
Campus
Director of Student Leadership Jason Meier
SEAL Director Jason Meier to leave college in November
By Bailey Allen, Deputy Enterprise Editor
October 20, 2021

Director of Student Engagement and Leadership Jason Meier will leave Emerson in November to take up a position at Harvard College after nearly...

Rotch Field standoff ends with armed suspect in custody
Rotch Field standoff ends with armed suspect in custody
October 20, 2021
The 2 Boylston Place alley completely devoid of life.
Antisemitic graffiti found on Hillel poster in 2 Boylston Place
October 19, 2021
WLP Professor Benoit Denizet-Lewis.
Emerson professor receives novel-writing fellowship
October 18, 2021
City
Rotch Field standoff ends with armed suspect in custody
Rotch Field standoff ends with armed suspect in custody
By Camilo Fonseca, News Editor
October 20, 2021

Police arrested a male suspect at Emerson’s Rotch Field on Tuesday evening, after an hours-long standoff closed the South End athletic grounds...

Runners cross the Boston Marathons finish line at Copley Square.
'It's just a party': Boston Marathon returns after 910 day absence
October 16, 2021
People dining in El Jefes Taqueria.
Restaurants emerge from pandemic with new perspectives
October 13, 2021
Thousands rallied in Boston for abortion right.
Emerson students rally together at Boston Women’s March
October 9, 2021
Lifestyle
Halloween is back! Here are some ways to celebrate the spooky holiday
Halloween is back! Here are some ways to celebrate the spooky holiday
By Lucia Thorne, Assistant Living Arts Editor
October 21, 2021

After missing out on tricks and treats last year, a somewhat normal Halloween is finally here and it's time to get in the spooky spirit.  Whether...

WILLOW performing her new album.
11 years later, I’m still whipping my hair to Willow
October 21, 2021
10 must watch fall films
10 must watch fall films
October 13, 2021
Students stories highlight the importance of mental health
Students' stories highlight the importance of mental health
October 12, 2021
Arts
Hannah Nilsson (right), Olivia Bodley (middle), Clara Livingston (left)
‘This Girl Laughs, This Girl Cries, This Girl Does Nothing’ explores self-love and individuality in whimsical world
By Mariyam Quaisar, Living Arts Editor
October 21, 2021

“This Girl Laughs, This Girl Cries, This Girl Does Nothing,” the latest show in Emerson Stage’s 2021-22 season, a children’s fairytale...

Anna Feder is the curator of the Bright Lights Film Series.
Bright Lights Film Series kicks off with ‘On These Grounds,’ exposing over-policing in schools
October 14, 2021
Still from Sky Hopinkas “Maɬni–towards the ocean, towards the shore.”
'Bright Lights Film Series' hosts first in person event since pandemic
October 14, 2021
Part of A Shared Vision: The Lilian Farber Photography Collection.
Lilian Farber photo exhibition captures the world through the decades
October 14, 2021
Title IX
The reforms in revised draft include a shift in the makeup of the proposed Standing Committee, which would be tasked with improving cross-department communication between offices that handle reports of sexual misconduct. It also suggests potentially moving the Office of Access, Equity, & Title IX out of the Social Justice Center, where it currently lives, as departments inevitably change over time.
Presidential Working Group sends final report to Pelton
By Katie Redefer, Staff Writer
February 25, 2021

President M. Lee Pelton accepted the Presidential Working Group’s final draft of recommendations for Emerson’s Title IX processes on Tuesday—a...

The reforms in revised draft include a shift in the makeup of the proposed Standing Committee, which would be tasked with improving cross-department communication between offices that handle reports of sexual misconduct. It also suggests potentially moving the Office of Access, Equity, & Title IX out of the Social Justice Center, where it currently lives, as departments inevitably change over time.
Title IX working group takes questions before finalizing recommendations
December 9, 2020
The outside of the Title IX office in the Massachusetts Transportation Building.
Title IX working group presents minimal changes in second draft of recommendations
December 2, 2020
The Title IX office has been located within the Social Justice Center since 2014 after an external group of lawyers examined the colleges Title IX policies and practices.
Everything you need to know about the updated Title IX policy
August 31, 2020
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Lasell
8
Mar 11 / Baseball
Emerson College
5
U. of New England
15
Mar 11 / Men's Lacrosse
Emerson College
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Nichols
4
Mar 11 / Women's Lacrosse
Emerson College
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Framingham St.
13
Mar 10 / Baseball
Emerson College
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Rhode Island College
5
Mar 9 / Women's Lacrosse
Emerson College
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DePauw
11
Mar 8 / Softball
Women’s volleyball team sweeps Colby College
Women’s volleyball team sweeps Colby College
By Charleston Fallon
October 21, 2021
Men’s soccer player goes from defending goals to striking a pose
Men’s soccer player goes from defending goals to striking a pose
October 21, 2021
Simone Barragan-Shaw dribbling against Wheaton College
Women’s soccer team defeats Wheaton College 2-1 in front of the first crowd of the season
October 14, 2021
Enrique Hernandez #5 of the Boston Red Sox celebrates with teammates after they defeated the Tampa Bay Rays 6 to 5 during Game 4 of the American League Division Series at Fenway Park
The underdog Red Sox are well-positioned to continue their postseason run against the mighty Houston Astros
October 14, 2021
Senior defender Darius Boamah with his family
Emerson men’s soccer team defeated on Senior Day
October 14, 2021
   Thoughts
Keemstar, The Bogeyman of YouTube
Keemstar, The Bogeyman of YouTube
By Kaitlyn Fehr, Columnist
October 21, 2021

Trigger Warning: This article contains mentions of racism, homophobia, sexual assault, suicide, and pedophilia. YouTube drama trending on...

Fraternities and Colleges perpetuating a culture of abuse
Fraternities and Colleges perpetuating a culture of abuse
October 21, 2021
American exceptionalism foreshadowed our pandemic response
American exceptionalism foreshadowed our pandemic response
October 21, 2021
The phrase ‘pick me’ has added fuel to the fire that is internalized misogyny.
The phrase ‘pick me’ has added fuel to the fire that is internalized misogyny.
October 21, 2021
   Editorials
Editorial: Emerson, let students move off campus before their senior year
Editorial: Emerson, let students move off campus before their senior year
September 24, 2021

Since fall of 2017, Emerson has mandated that all students entering the college live on campus for their first six semesters, with very few exceptions...

Editorial: First-years deserve time to reacclimate after a year and a half of isolation
Editorial: First-years deserve time to reacclimate after a year and a half of isolation
September 10, 2021
Students marched through downtown Boston to protest gun laws and advocate for change. Photo: Daniel Peden/The Berkeley Beacon
The Other American Epidemic: Gun Violence
April 22, 2021
Heres some tips and tricks from The Beacon editorial board on getting vaccinated.
Here’s how you can get vaccinated for COVID-19 in Massachusetts
April 14, 2021
   Letters
Letter from the Editor: Reflections on a year of turmoil at The Beacon
Letter from the Editor: Reflections on a year of turmoil at The Beacon
By Charlie McKenna, Editor-in-Chief
September 2, 2021

Almost a year ago this week, The Beacon was rocked by controversy. Nearly 20 staff members resigned. The paper faced fury from within its ranks...

A sign on the window of Emersons coronavirus testing site at Tufts Medical Center.
Letter from the Editor: Why we stopped daily COVID-19 updates
June 29, 2021
Letter: How Juneteenth became a staff holiday at Emerson
Letter: How Juneteenth became a staff holiday at Emerson
June 16, 2021
Letter: Advice for students about to graduate? Join a union
Letter: Advice for students about to graduate? Join a union
April 27, 2021
   Columns
David Dobrik’s kingdom of bullying
David Dobrik’s kingdom of bullying
By Kaitlyn Fehr, Columnist
March 25, 2021

Trigger Warning: This column contains mentions of racism, homophobia, ableism, and sexual assault. Over the past couple of years, the YouTube...

Unfortunately, collective grief comes alongside numbness. We, as a human collective, when overwhelmed with so much sorrow, seem to have an “off” switch.
Traversing grief in a pandemic
March 17, 2021
Noah Centineo as Peter and Lana Condor as Lara Jean in To All the Boys Ive Loved Before.
To All the Books I’ve Loved Before: What Happened to Netflix’s Top Teen Franchise
February 17, 2021
The unwavering patriarchy in India is deeply rooted in the history of the country, and it starts with the Indian family dynamic. The husband and father is the head of a household, making sons the desired offspring, while daughters can be seen as a burden..
New legislation in India causes farmer protests over corporate privatization
February 10, 2021
Illustration by Lucia Thorne
Magazine
The people left behind
By Kaitlyn Fehr, Columnist
October 11, 2021

TW: This article mentions suicide, suicidal thoughts, and grief *Names changed for privacy When I was eight months old, my second cousin John*,...

Mariyam Quaisar poses during a photoshoot.
Emerson's promises of diversity fell short for me
October 11, 2021
Three weed dealers––Jamie, Alex, and John––who spoke with The Beacon on the condition of anonymity, discussed their life as dealers on campus and how it impacts their customers.
Let's Be Really Blunt: Student dealers on what it's like being "The Plug"
May 1, 2021
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