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Emerson College’s only independent, student-run newspaper since 1947

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Emerson College’s only independent, student-run newspaper since 1947

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SGA grants screenwriting org catering cash

November 10, 2016

SPEC’s appeal for $400 to cater its fall and spring writer’s retreats was approved by the Student Government Association. SPEC is an on-campus...

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November 10, 2016

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November 10, 2016

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Assistant Dean of the School of the Arts Tom Kingdon is in charge of the new minor. Photo:
Cassandra Martinez / Beacon Staff

New minor could change storytelling education

By Shafaq Patel / November 9, 2016

Nonfiction stories are told through many different mediums, and some departments at Emerson have decided to collaborate so students have the opportunity...

Crime Log

November 2, 2016

Monday, Oct. 17 A contractor reported the theft of his equipment from Piano Row.   Thursday, Oct. 20 The Boston Fire Department and the Emerson...

SGA funds Mercutio Troupe

SGA funds Mercutio Troupe

By Shafaq Patel / October 27, 2016

The Student Government Association granted an appeal Tuesday to Mercutio Troupe for its production of Into the Woods and reviewed discussions with the...

Industry experts inspire Boston students

Industry experts inspire Boston students

October 26, 2016

When Faith D’Isa first heard that the annual Forbes 30 Under 30 Summit would be in Boston this October, she knew she had to go. “If I don’t...

Teach-in talks race

Teach-in talks race

October 26, 2016

Continuing its efforts to become more culturally competent, Emerson hosted a day-long conversation about race on Friday in the Cutler Majestic Theater. The...

College celebrates mental health

October 26, 2016

Emerson students debunked the stigma surrounding self-care and mental health by setting time out of their day aside to relax and recuperate at the annual...

Beacon Archives

VMA students deal with equipment expenses

By Ross Cristantiello, Former Staff / October 26, 2016

Most college students—especially those at private institutions like ours—can attest to how expensive it can be to earn a degree. The cost of tuition,...

SGA grants fashion funds

SGA grants fashion funds

By Shafaq Patel / October 20, 2016

At their meeting on Tuesday, the Student Government Association granted appeals to a number of student organizations to help them fund fashion shows and...

Emerson pre-college program points in write direction

Emerson pre-college program points in write direction

October 19, 2016

Despite having only just begun his first year of college, freshman Antonio Weathers is no stranger to the Emerson campus. In high school, Weathers attended...

Immigration advocacy hits the pavement

Immigration advocacy hits the pavement

October 19, 2016

Members of the Emerson community are making their way across the country in an effort to humanize the immigrant experience. Continuing the two-year-long...

Little Building residents evacuated following alarm

Little Building residents evacuated following alarm

October 19, 2016

Students in the Little Building were evacuated Wednesday for what was later determined to be a false alarm. At 2:45 p.m., Emerson’s Emergency Notification...

Dragtober Fest

Dragtober Fest

October 19, 2016

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Masked men scare students

Masked men scare students

October 19, 2016

At least two people wearing costume masks were sighted on Boylston Street on Wednesday night. Two men were detained by Emerson College Police Department...

Automatic insurance charge comes as surprise

October 19, 2016

If you didn’t check your ECmail this summer, you may have missed a few emails that could’ve saved you $130. In years past, students voluntarily...

Teach-in to touch on racial issues

October 19, 2016

In an effort to spur conversation about race-related issues at Emerson, the college is convening a teach-in at various locations across campus, according...

Crime Log

October 19, 2016

Monday, Sept. 26 Emerson College Police Department investigated a report of apples being thrown from the Colonial building residence hall. A staff member...

Second stabbing prompts increased security

October 19, 2016

For the second time in just a few weeks, a stabbing has occurred near campus. Emerson’s Emergency Notification System warned students of a stabbing...