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Shaye Gregory Poku / Courtesy: Wheaton College
Shaya Gregory Poku named Emerson’s next vice president for equity and social justice
Dr. Brent Smith. Photo credit: Twitter
Chair of marketing communication department named Interim Dean of School of Communication
Visitor Center of Emerson College.
Emerson discontinues Winter Term, releases community equity action plan
Emersons COVID-19 testing center.
Emerson reports 14 COVID-19 cases on Wednesday
COVID testing site locating at 116 Harrison Avenue.
Emerson breaks 800 COVID-19 cases for the Spring 2022 semester
Boston Marathon runners rehydrate after finishing the race.
‘Boston is not a marathon to be trifled with’: 30,000 flocked to Monday’s race
A person waves a pride flag in support of trans youth.
Lens: Trans Day of Visibility brings its Boston community members out in demonstration and solidarity
Thomas A. Edison K-8 school. Courtesy / Thomas A. Edison K-8 School, Twitter
Emerson students’ book campaign seeks to build a new library
St. Patricks Day celebrations. Courtesy / Creative Commons
Parades, partying and Patrick: Emerson students celebrate St. Patrick’s Day
‘The world is watching’: the Boston community stands in solidarity with Ukraine
‘The world is watching’: the Boston community stands in solidarity with Ukraine
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.
Sonia Jurado announced as Emerson’s new Title IX coordinator
Emersons Title IX office.
Emerson officially relocates Office of Access, Equity, and Title IX
Presidential Working Group sends final report to Pelton
Presidential Working Group sends final report to Pelton
Title IX working group takes questions before finalizing recommendations
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 Emerson womens lacrosse seniors. From left to right: Hannah Beck, Julia Mallon, Amelia Toscano, Julia Burns, Ainsley Basic.
Women’s lacrosse says bye to four seniors, see you later to one
The softball team are 13-15 in 2022 with eight games left to play.
Softball hosts annual sexual assault awareness games
Boston Celtics guard Jayson Tatum and Head Coach Ime Udoka
Celtics versus Nets Playoff Preview: 4 ways the C’s pull through
Senior midfielder Skyler Celotto was one of two players to join Emersons 100-point club this weekend.
Men’s lacrosse adds to 100-point club, breaks records
First-year infielder Briggs Loveland has driven in five runs this season—one of which was a walk-ff against WPI on April 12.
Baseball team gets last laugh against WPI
17 year-old GAYLE takes the stage as the opener for AJR
17 year-old GAYLE takes the stage as the opener for AJR
Photo: Karissa Schaefer
‘You’ve Got To Let Go If You Want To Be Free,’ and boy did I let go
AAADT in Revelations April 28. Photo by Robert Torres.
Motions of emotions: Alvin Ailey’s Boston return
Sittin in 317 EP cover. Courtesy of Vritika Thadhani.
First-year releases EP ‘Sittin in 317’
Perspective Photo from spring 2022 Into the Woods. Photo by Craig Bailey.
‘An American fairytale’: EmStage’s musical production of ‘Into the Woods’
17 year-old GAYLE takes the stage as the opener for AJR
17 year-old GAYLE takes the stage as the opener for AJR
Jimmys Traveling All-Stars. Courtesy of Zoe Seitz.
‘The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants,’ commonly known as Jimmy’s Traveling All-Stars
Courtesy of Sophie Bellone.
ComEx returns in person this weekend
Courtesy of Meryl Prendergasts Instagram.
Meryl Prendergast: The artist behind the new exhibit ‘Stitching Earthly Scars’
Illustrated image of DS Oswald by DS Oswald.
Introducing Pub Club’s two winning manuscript authors for this semester: Haley Souders and DS Oswald
Bill Alexs yearbook photo in The Emersonian, 1966.
‘Born communicator’ from class of 1966 leaves behind journalism scholarship
Former Lions volleyball player Kat Westbrook accumulated 151 kills and 58 digs in the 2012 season.
Remembering former Lions volleyball player Kat Westbrook
Courtesy: Virginia Tech
‘A truly lovely person’: Colleagues remember Pamela White, former Title IX & Clery Act coordinator
Pamela White, former associate vice president and Title IX & Clery act coordinator, dies at age 63
Pamela White, former associate vice president and Title IX & Clery act coordinator, dies at age 63
Marla Kirban in 1970, her senior year at Emerson
Marla Kirban, Emerson alum and Hollywood voiceover coach, dies at 72
A Thanksgiving on-campus: a guide to an improvised feast on campus
A Thanksgiving on-campus: a guide to an improvised feast on campus
Frankie’s Declassified Thanksgiving Survival Guide
Frankie’s Declassified Thanksgiving Survival Guide
We need to examine the tragic history of this popular holiday
We need to examine the tragic history of this popular holiday
The seasons of self discovery
The seasons of self discovery
Goodbye Hot Girl Summer, Hello Sad Girl Autumn
Goodbye Hot Girl Summer, Hello Sad Girl Autumn
“You know I love this city more than anything,” she said. “I’m never going to stop fighting for this city that I love. I’m never going to stop fighting for the people that I love.”
Our thoughts on progressive Democrat Michelle Wu being sworn into office
Boston Marathon electrifies city after 910 day absence
Boston Marathon electrifies city after 910 day absence
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
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17 year-old GAYLE takes the stage as the opener for AJR
17 year-old GAYLE takes the stage as the opener for AJR
By Campbell Parish, Magazine Editor & Operations Managing Editor
May 23, 2022

GAYLE...

Shaye Gregory Poku / Courtesy: Wheaton College
Shaya Gregory Poku named Emerson’s next vice president for equity and social justice
By Adri Pray, Assistant Express News Editor
May 13, 2022

Interim President William Gilligan announced that Shaya Gregory Poku will become Emerson’s next...

Boston Marathon runners rehydrate after finishing the race.
‘Boston is not a marathon to be trifled with’: 30,000 flocked to Monday’s race
Dr. Brent Smith. Photo credit: Twitter
Chair of marketing communication department named Interim Dean of School of Communication
By Adri Pray, Assistant Express News Editor
May 8, 2022

Chair of the marketing communication department Dr. Brent Smith will succeed Dean Raul Reis as Dean of the School of Communication,...

Opinion
Michael Bay
Someone call an ambulance for Michael Bay’s new action flick
By Charlie Ambler, Deputy Copy Editor
April 21, 2022
Katie Redefer is a senior journalism major and the Editor-in-Chief of The Berkeley Beacon / Beacon archives
Farewell column: An ode to the student paper that made me love journalism
By Katie Redefer, Staff Writer
April 21, 2022
A writer’s goodbye, why we still love YouTube
A writer’s goodbye, why we still love YouTube
By Kaitlyn Fehr, Chief Copyeditor
April 21, 2022
A love letter to the Dining Hall
A love letter to the Dining Hall
By Shannon Garrido, Content Managing Editor
April 21, 2022
Campus
Shaye Gregory Poku / Courtesy: Wheaton College
Shaya Gregory Poku named Emerson’s next vice president for equity and social justice
By Adri Pray, Assistant Express News Editor
May 13, 2022

Interim President William Gilligan announced that Shaya Gregory Poku will become Emerson’s next vice president for equity and social justice...

Dr. Brent Smith. Photo credit: Twitter
Chair of marketing communication department named Interim Dean of School of Communication
May 8, 2022
Visitor Center of Emerson College.
Emerson discontinues Winter Term, releases community equity action plan
May 8, 2022
Emersons COVID-19 testing center.
Emerson reports 14 COVID-19 cases on Wednesday
April 27, 2022
City
A person waves a pride flag in support of trans youth.
Lens: Trans Day of Visibility brings its Boston community members out in demonstration and solidarity
By Brianna Silva
April 6, 2022

Thomas A. Edison K-8 school. Courtesy / Thomas A. Edison K-8 School, Twitter
Emerson students’ book campaign seeks to build a new library
March 23, 2022
St. Patricks Day celebrations. Courtesy / Creative Commons
Parades, partying and Patrick: Emerson students celebrate St. Patrick’s Day
March 17, 2022
‘The world is watching’: the Boston community stands in solidarity with Ukraine
‘The world is watching’: the Boston community stands in solidarity with Ukraine
March 3, 2022
Lifestyle
17 year-old GAYLE takes the stage as the opener for AJR
17 year-old GAYLE takes the stage as the opener for AJR
By Campbell Parish, Magazine Editor & Operations Managing Editor
May 23, 2022

GAYLE...

Jimmys Traveling All-Stars. Courtesy of Zoe Seitz.
‘The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants,’ commonly known as Jimmy’s Traveling All-Stars
April 20, 2022
Courtesy of Sophie Bellone.
ComEx returns in person this weekend
April 20, 2022
Courtesy of Meryl Prendergasts Instagram.
Meryl Prendergast: The artist behind the new exhibit ‘Stitching Earthly Scars’
April 13, 2022
Arts
17 year-old GAYLE takes the stage as the opener for AJR
17 year-old GAYLE takes the stage as the opener for AJR
By Campbell Parish, Magazine Editor & Operations Managing Editor
May 23, 2022

GAYLE...

Photo: Karissa Schaefer
'You've Got To Let Go If You Want To Be Free,' and boy did I let go
May 19, 2022
AAADT in Revelations April 28. Photo by Robert Torres.
Motions of emotions: Alvin Ailey’s Boston return
May 4, 2022
Sittin in 317 EP cover. Courtesy of Vritika Thadhani.
First-year releases EP ‘Sittin in 317’
April 20, 2022
Title IX
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.
Sonia Jurado announced as Emerson’s new Title IX coordinator
By Adri Pray, Assistant Express News Editor
April 5, 2022

Sonia Jurado will become Emerson’s new associate vice president for access and equity and Title IX coordinator on May 9, as announced by a...

Emersons Title IX office.
Emerson officially relocates Office of Access, Equity, and Title IX
January 17, 2022
Presidential Working Group sends final report to Pelton
Presidential Working Group sends final report to Pelton
February 25, 2021
Title IX working group takes questions before finalizing recommendations
Title IX working group takes questions before finalizing recommendations
December 9, 2020
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The Emerson womens lacrosse seniors. From left to right: Hannah Beck, Julia Mallon, Amelia Toscano, Julia Burns, Ainsley Basic.
Women’s lacrosse says bye to four seniors, see you later to one
By Vivi Smilgius, Deputy Express Editor, Assistant Sports Editor
April 21, 2022
The softball team are 13-15 in 2022 with eight games left to play.
Softball hosts annual sexual assault awareness games
April 21, 2022
Boston Celtics guard Jayson Tatum and Head Coach Ime Udoka
Celtics versus Nets Playoff Preview: 4 ways the C’s pull through
April 16, 2022
Senior midfielder Skyler Celotto was one of two players to join Emersons 100-point club this weekend.
Men’s lacrosse adds to 100-point club, breaks records
April 14, 2022
First-year infielder Briggs Loveland has driven in five runs this season—one of which was a walk-ff against WPI on April 12.
Baseball team gets last laugh against WPI
April 14, 2022
   Thoughts
Michael Bay
Someone call an ambulance for Michael Bay’s new action flick
By Charlie Ambler, Deputy Copy Editor
April 21, 2022

Someone call an ambulance, but not for Michael Bay! Because his career is alive and well.  Upon watching Bay’s latest action movie,...

Katie Redefer is a senior journalism major and the Editor-in-Chief of The Berkeley Beacon / Beacon archives
Farewell column: An ode to the student paper that made me love journalism
April 21, 2022
A writer’s goodbye, why we still love YouTube
A writer’s goodbye, why we still love YouTube
April 21, 2022
A love letter to the Dining Hall
A love letter to the Dining Hall
April 21, 2022
   Editorials
Emersons testing site at Tufts Medical Center.
Emerson's COVID-19 protocols for spring semester warrant criticism
By Editorial Board
January 13, 2022

With students already back on campus and in-person classes officially starting on Jan. 18, COVID-19 cases are bound to continue their rise. Given...

Editorial: Emerson should not make winter breaks harder for International Students
Editorial: Emerson should not make winter breaks harder for International Students
November 18, 2021
Editorial: Emerson should do more to address antisemitism on campus
Editorial: Emerson should do more to address antisemitism on campus
November 4, 2021
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
   Letters
Letter to the Editor: A Blue Valentine’s Day at Emerson
Letter to the Editor: A Blue Valentine’s Day at Emerson
By The Emerson Staff Union Bargaining Team
February 14, 2022

It is easy to love Emerson. Talented students, brilliant faculty, committed staff: great people. We see individuals learn and grow on our campus,...

Bill Giligan, the interim president of Emerson College.
Letter to the Editor: Response to 'Emerson’s next president should serve students, not their pockets'
February 5, 2022
Jennifer Vandever
Letter: ELA faculty call for fair wages, benefits in contract negotiations
January 20, 2022
Letter from the Editor: The Beacon’s shortcomings and how we will improve
Letter from the Editor: The Beacon’s shortcomings and how we will improve
January 13, 2022
   Columns
Michelle Yeoh as Evelyn Wang. Courtesy of A24.
‘Everything Everywhere All at Once’ shows its audience how to fight with love
By Marcus Cocova, Multimedia Managing Editor
April 13, 2022

Everything Everywhere All at Once is undoubtedly a masterpiece. Writers and directors Dan Kwan and Daniel Scheinert have leaped from the simple...

Oscar Isaac as Moon Knight in Marvel Studios MOON KNIGHT. Photo courtesy of Marvel Studios. ©Marvel Studios 2022. All Rights Reserved.
Marvel’s Moon Knight does not pull his punches
April 6, 2022
It’s ok to put your orgasm first
It’s ok to put your orgasm first
January 26, 2022
Don’t let the media affect your confidence in the bedroom
Don’t let the media affect your confidence in the bedroom
January 20, 2022
A Thanksgiving on-campus: a guide to an improvised feast on campus
Magazine
A Thanksgiving on-campus: a guide to an improvised feast on campus
By Lucia Thorne, Editor-in-Chief
February 4, 2022

Turkey, mashed potatoes, stuffing, and cranberry sauce piled high on plates across a long table have come to symbolize thanksgiving — a holiday...

Frankie’s Declassified Thanksgiving Survival Guide
Frankie’s Declassified Thanksgiving Survival Guide
February 4, 2022
We need to examine the tragic history of this popular holiday
We need to examine the tragic history of this popular holiday
February 4, 2022
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