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Boston Police Officers gathered in the Massachusetts Transportation Building on Thursday, April 25. (Photo courtesy Nick Peace)

Developing story: The latest on 2 Boylston Place “Popular University Encampment”

6 hours ago

Editor’s Note: This developing story is unfolding as several Beacon staff members report on the scene at 2 Boylston Place. It will be updated as new...

Windwalker Security staff stand in the alley after the College emailed the community Tuesday evening announcing their presence.

‘Popular University Encampment’ continues into third day, college calls for security presence

17 hours ago
The Emerson Students for Justice in Palestine (SJP)’s “Popular University Encampment” in 2 Boylston Alley entered its third day, with more events scheduled.
Students occupy 2B alley at Emerson College in tent encampment

‘Popular University Encampment’ in 2B alleyway enters second day, students host several events

April 23, 2024
The Emerson Students for Justice in Palestine (SJP)’s “Popular University Encampment” in 2 Boylston Alley entered its second day on Monday and unveiled a day full of events, including a lecture, presentations, and a community discussion.
Students occupy 2B alley at Emerson College in tent encampment

Students occupy 2B alley, demand college to divest from Israel and call for ceasefire in Gaza

April 22, 2024

This is a developing story. Check back for updates.  Updated on April 22 at 12:09 a.m. Nearly 100 pro-Palestine protesters gathered Sunday evening...

More than 30,000 runners from over 100 countries are registered to run in the 128th Boston Marathon on Monday, April 15, 2024. (Rian Nelson/Beacon Staff)

2024 Boston Marathon: Stories racing to and beyond the finish line

April 15, 2024
More than 30,000 athletes from all across the world will take on the 26.2-mile course through Hopkinton, Ashland, Framingham, Natick, Wellesley, Newton, Brookline, and Boston on Marathon Monday. 
The 127th Boston Marathon.

The Boston Marathon: Everything you need to know

April 14, 2024

Boston is hosting 30,000 runners this Monday, April 15, for one of the most prestigious and acclaimed races in the world—the 128th Boston Marathon. Emerson...

An Emerson College Police car.

Emerson College among nationwide surge in student protest arrests

April 11, 2024

Editor’s Note: This story is part of a larger series surrounding the March 22 arrests. If you feel you or someone you know could be a valuable source...

Viewing the solar eclipse in Boston

Know before you go: Viewing the solar eclipse in Boston

April 6, 2024
On Monday, April 8, the moon will align between the sun and the Earth, causing a total solar eclipse. In New England, parts of Vermont, Maine, and New Hampshire will be along the path of totality, meaning they will experience the eclipse in full.
Emerson alumni class of ‘95 Laura Warrell

Author Laura Warrell ’95 explores jazz and loss of love with ‘Sweet, Soft, Plenty Rhythm’

April 3, 2024
On April 2, author and Emerson alumni class of ‘95 Laura Warrell visited Emerson College for a Q&A and public reading of her debut novel, “Sweet, Soft, Plenty Rhythm.”
Dani’s Debrief: Central Perk is the coffee ‘Friend’ everyone needs

Dani’s Debrief: Central Perk is the coffee ‘Friend’ everyone needs

March 27, 2024

One of the most iconic and symbolic settings from “Friends,” the massively popular sitcom from 1994 to 2004, is the beloved coffee shop Central Perk....

The Marlboro Institute for Liberal and Interdisciplinary Studies

Marlboro Institute minors to host virtual event on Gaza on March 27

March 20, 2024
Following months of discussion and preparation, the Marlboro Institute will host a Zoom event about Gaza on March 27 from 4 to 6 p.m.
Emersons downtown Boston campus.

College to host webinar on Israel-Palestine conflict on March 25

March 20, 2024
The college will be sponsoring an educational webinar for the Emerson community on March 25 that will address the ongoing Israel-Palestine conflict, according to a community-wide email sent by college officials.
New Hampshire Gov. Chris Sununu hugs Nikki Haley as he welcomes her to the stage on Saturday, March 2, 2024, at the Sheraton Boston Needham Hotel. (Feixu Chen/Beacon Correspondent)

Photos: Nikki Haley holds presidential campaign in Needham ahead of Super Tuesday

March 5, 2024

As twilight descended upon the Sheraton Needham Hotel on Saturday, hundreds of local supporters packed the venue, eager to witness a pivotal moment in...

women and non-binary players in Esports

Esports team nominated for award highlighting women and non-binary players

February 28, 2024
Emerson’s Esports team is looking forward to a big weekend, advancing from being nominated to the final five of the*Gamehers Awards Top Collegiate Organization of the Year award. 
Illustration Molly Boyke

Is Fizz fizzing out?

February 27, 2024

Opinion editors are not responsible for agreeing or disagreeing with their writers but rather elevate each individual’s specific voice. Last fall,...

Illustration Anna Hoffman

Taylor Swift changed my relationship with sports

February 21, 2024
My hatred of sports can be traced back to a mortifying second-grade experience. It was a Saturday—game day for my youth soccer league—and I was dribbling the ball towards the goal completely unopposed. Strange, I thought, but they probably were so intimidated by my skillful dribbling that no one dared to stop me.
‘This is life-changing’: Emerson faculty union and college reach new collective bargaining agreement

‘This is life-changing’: Emerson faculty union and college reach new collective bargaining agreement

February 7, 2024

After working off-contract for more than half a year and making gradual progress in negotiations, Emerson’s full-time faculty union ratified the “life-changing”...

A Boston police officer stops in the intersection at Boylston and Tremont Street and observes a large crowd of protesters blocking the street. After the Emerson and Suffolk group of protesters merged, Boston police were called and watched as the group closed down the intersection. (Arthur Mansavage/Beacon Staff)

Photos: Emerson and Suffolk students walk-out to demand ceasefire

February 3, 2024

Students from Emerson College and Suffolk University walked out of class on Jan. 25 to protest and call for a permanent and immediate ceasefire in Gaza....

According to Zumpers January 2024 national rent report, Boston has the third-highest 1-bedroom median rent prices. (Yufei Meng/Beacon Staff)

Boston’s lack of accessibility for affordable housing is impacting graduate students

January 31, 2024

Having a slanted floor that causes his chair to roll while watching TV is one of the quirks in Alan Geiss’s historic house in Harvard Square. This, coupled...

Emerson RAs unanimously vote to unionize

Emerson RAs unanimously vote to unionize

January 24, 2024

In a unanimous 67-0 vote, Emerson residential assistants voted to unionize after Wednesday’s election held by the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB),...