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SGA presents plans for academic improvement

SGA presents plans for academic improvement

By Shafaq Patel / April 20, 2017

The Student Government Association approved an initiative that calls for improvements in the college’s academic departments and changes across the campus...

John Depa handled SGA’s funds as Executive Treasurer for two years.
BRIANNA O'SHAUGHNESSY / BEACON CORRESPONDENT

Depa delegates executive treasury duties

By Laura King / April 19, 2017

A student came into the Student Life office last year, apparently frustrated that John Depa had not answered her email in a timely fashion. Andrew Donahue,...

Solomon said she hopes to work in academia.
CASSANDRA MARTINEZ / BEACON STAFF

Solomon reflects on SGA presidency

By Laura King / April 19, 2017

Emily Solomon accidentally became executive president of the Student Government Association. The two top vote-getters for the position turned...

John Depa handled SGA’s funds as Executive Treasurer for two years.
BRIANNA O'SHAUGHNESSY / BEACON CORRESPONDENT

Depa delegates executive treasury duties

By Laura King / April 19, 2017

A student came into the Student Life office last year, apparently frustrated that John Depa had not answered her email in a timely fashion. Andrew Donahue,...

Song Park said he was injured by closing elevator doors.BRIANNA O'SHAUGHNESSY / BEACON CORRESPONDENT

Inaccessible infrastructure limits students with disabilities

By Max Reyes, Former Staff / April 19, 2017

Song Park said he knew Boston wasn’t the most accessible city before coming to Emerson. A Palo Alto native, he said he wanted to get out of California....

SGA works toward transparency

SGA works toward transparency

By Shafaq Patel / April 13, 2017

The Student Government Association members brainstormed solutions for communication and transparency issues within the organization, like student outreach. “It’s...

Anne Makielski, current class of 2018 president, is running unopposed for executive president. Photo by: Cassandra Martinez/ Beacon Staff

Next SGA president hopes to improve communication

By Shafaq Patel / April 13, 2017

After joining the Student Government Association her second semester freshman year, Anne Makielski said her involvement in the organization is one of the...

SGA constitution amends funding requirements

By Shafaq Patel / April 13, 2017

A new amendment to the Student Government Association constitution will allow organizations with restrictive memberships to file for SGA recognition and...

SGA talks religion with campus chaplain

SGA talks religion with campus chaplain

By Shafaq Patel / April 6, 2017

Emerson’s new Director of Religious and Spiritual Life and Campus Chaplain Harrison Blum discussed potential spiritual and religious events with the...

Students in the dark on tuition hike specifics

By Bret Hauff, Former Managing Editor / April 6, 2017

Emerson’s Board of Trustees has approved another tuition increase for the next academic year. If you didn’t know this already, it’s no fault of your...

SGA officials say their meetings have low attendance despite attempts to publicize them.
Photo by Bethany Hamlin.

SGA-student communication falls short

By Shafaq Patel / April 5, 2017

Problems with communication and engagement are part of the reason that all the Student Government Association candidates on this year’s ballot are unopposed...

Vice President of Enrollment Management Ruthanne Madsen.

Emerson to drop SAT/ACT requirement

By Isha Marathe / April 5, 2017

Emerson Admission Office has confirmed that it will no longer require standardized test scores for undergraduate applicants starting fall 2018. “We...

All SGA candidates running unopposed

All SGA candidates running unopposed

April 5, 2017

The only students running for any position in the Student Government Association elections this year—excluding potential write-ins—are unopposed,...

SGA finances greek life dance marathon fundraiser

SGA finances greek life dance marathon fundraiser

By Shafaq Patel / March 30, 2017

Alpha Phi Omega will host an overnight dance marathon in April with funds from a Student Government Association appeal. Emerson’s chapter of the co...

SGA's 2017 ballot as of March 30.

SGA: An unrecognized organization

By Shafaq Patel / March 30, 2017

Kenzy Peach started her write-in Student Government Association campaign after she learned no one is on the ballot for the class of 2018 president. Anne...

Emerson endowment has fossil fuel ties

By Allison Hagan, Former Staff / March 30, 2017

Most colleges and universities in the United States are invested in fossil fuel companies— including Harvard University, Stanford University, and Duke...

Engagement lab roadmap

Engagement lab roadmap

March 29, 2017

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Emerson targeted by white nationalist emails

March 29, 2017

For the second time this academic year, the college has been targeted by white nationalist propaganda. According to an email sent to the Emerson community...

SGA funds ASIA cultural month

March 29, 2017

Asian Students for Intercultural Awareness received funding this Tuesday for its annual cultural month, which will highlight diverse stories of Asians...

Drawing the line: Campus divides over free speech debate

Drawing the line: Campus divides over free speech debate

March 29, 2017

Tensions between the political left and right have reached a new high on campus, and some students are trying to turn distaste into dialogue. About...