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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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Student support surges for Emerson Union for Resident Assistants amid recognition denial

Student support surges for Emerson Union for Resident Assistants amid recognition denial

By Shannon Garrido, Editor-in-chief / November 23, 2023

On Friday, the Emerson Union for Resident Assistants (EURA) and members of the Emerson College Students’ Union (ECSU) organized a rally commencing at...

Senior guard Ella Bushee (#11) goes for a layup against Endicott on Tuesday, Nov. 21, 2023. (Ashlyn Wang/Beacon Staff)

Women’s basketball falls to Endicott, 76-69

By Jordan Pagkalinawan, Dept. Sports Editor / November 22, 2023

The Emerson women’s basketball team got off to a solid start in non-conference play. Their early highlights included a home-opening victory and history...

Senior guard Trevor Arico (5) shoots against Salem State on Saturday, Nov. 18, 2023.

Men’s basketball wins home opener, falls at Suffolk for 2-3 start

By Jordan Pagkalinawan, Dept. Sports Editor / November 22, 2023

The Emerson men’s basketball team began non-conference play on Nov. 10. They came out of a weekend tournament with a 1-1 record—beating host Colby...

ECSU discusses rally to protest union-busting during Nov. 15 meeting

ECSU discusses rally to protest union-busting during Nov. 15 meeting

By Kaitlyn Smitten, Staff Writer / November 20, 2023

On Wednesday, Emerson College Students’ Union (ECSU) met to discuss various issues, including their protest on Nov. 17, the change to their meeting structure,...

Emerson College to integrate AI into classrooms

SGA proposes giveback fund policy and supports RA union

By Sofia Waldron, Reels Editor / November 20, 2023

The Student Government Association voted unanimously to propose the giveback fund policy and a proposed resolution to support the RA union formation.  SGA...

Nicholas Renteria speaks at the panel while participants on Zoom listen in behind him.

Campus union leaders show solidarity at panel discussion

By Jack Burns, Staff Writer / November 16, 2023

Leaders from three prominent union organizations at Emerson emphasized the importance of union solidarity at an intimate panel discussion on Tuesday in...

College officials decide not to recognize the Emerson Union for Resident Assistants as a union

College officials decide not to recognize the Emerson Union for Resident Assistants as a union

By Hannah Nguyen, Editor-in-Chief / November 16, 2023

Emerson College officials announced Thursday that they will not recognize the Emerson Union for Resident Assistants as a union, despite more than 85 percent...

Senior midfielder Simone Barragan-Shaw (16) scores the game-winning goal against Coast Guard in the 2023 NEWMAC Semifinals.

Senior spotlights: Women’s soccer seniors were “iconic” and shaped the program

By Merritt Hughes, Dept. Campus Editor / November 15, 2023

This year’s women’s soccer graduating seniors have it all: All-Conference players, bass-shredders, and karaoke stars. They made it to the quarterfinals...

Faculty union surpasses 135 days working off-contract as negotiations continue

Faculty union surpasses 135 days working off-contract as negotiations continue

By Maddie Khaw, Assistant News Editor / November 15, 2023

More than 135 days after their previous contract expired, members of Emerson's full-time faculty union are growing increasingly impatient as negotiations...

Photo courtesy of Emerson Union for Resident Assistants

Emerson resident assistants file to unionize

By Hannah Nguyen, Editor-in-Chief / November 15, 2023

Emerson resident assistants representing campuses in Boston and the Netherlands announced Monday their intention to unionize, joining the wave of unionizing...

Director of Spiritual and Religious Life and Campus Chaplain Julie Avis Rogers is leaving Emerson on Nov. 16. (Amin S. Lotfi/Beacon Staff)

Director of Spiritual and Religious Life and Campus Chaplain Julie Avis Rogers leaves Emerson

By Bridget Frawley, Staff Writer / November 15, 2023

The thin, brick steeple of the Church of the Covenant is visible from the Center for Spiritual Life meditation room. For Director of Spiritual and Religious...

The Emerson men's basketball team visited the Cambridge Basketball Lab on Wednesday, Nov. 8. (Photo courtesy of Matt Meyersohn)

Men’s basketball supports youth basketball camp in Cambridge

By Jordan Pagkalinawan, Dept. Sports Editor / November 15, 2023

As the Emerson men’s basketball team continued preparing for their season, they decided to take an opportunity to give back. The team spent their Wednesday...

Trey Fuccillo, a junior political communication major at Emerson College, becomes Marlborough’s next Ward 6 City Councilor. (Ashlyn Wang/Beacon Staff)

Fuccillo secures seat on Marlborough City Council as full-time Emerson student

By DJ Mara, Dept. Metro Editor / November 14, 2023

While running for office in his hometown of Marlborough, Massachusetts, Trey Fuccillo woke up each morning and asked himself, “What’s worth more than...

Emerson Best Buddies to host a self-care night on Nov. 18

Emerson Best Buddies to host a self-care night on Nov. 18

By Hannah Nguyen, Editor-in-Chief / November 14, 2023

To kick off Thanksgiving break and the upcoming holiday season, the Emerson chapter of Best Buddies is hosting a self-care night on Nov. 18 from 2 to 4...

Photo courtesy of Jonathan Kemper/Unsplash.

Emerson launches AI working group to discuss the future of AI in higher education

By Jack Burns, Staff Writer / November 14, 2023

The newly established artificial intelligence (AI) working group at Emerson College will be meeting for the first time on Thursday to discuss the future...

The women's basketball team prior to their home opener vs. Colby-Sawyer on Saturday, Nov. 11, 2023.

Women’s basketball defeats Colby-Sawyer in home opener, 69-66

By Jordan Pagkalinawan, Dept. Sports Editor / November 13, 2023

Days following their season-opening loss to Suffolk, the Emerson women’s basketball team was ready to bounce back in their home opener against the Colby-Sawyer...

An Emerson College Police car.

Incident Journal: HRE finds graffiti in the Colonial Building, incident remains under investigation

By Hannah Nguyen, Editor-in-Chief / November 13, 2023

The Emerson College Police Department provides the Incident Journal to The Beacon every week. Beacon staff edit the Incident Journal for style and clarity...

Emerson College President Jay Bernhardt is honored by Moody College of Communication at the University of Texas, receiving the Robert C. Jeffrey College Benefactor Award for his eight years as dean from 2015 to 2023. (Ashlyn Wang/Beacon Staff)

President Bernhardt Receives Award from The University of Texas

By Emma Siebold, Beacon Correspondent / November 13, 2023

President Jay Bernhardt received the Robert C. Jeffrey College Benefactor Award from the University of Texas at Austin’s Moody College of Communication...

Women's basketball guard Bri Frongillo transferred to Emerson from Div. I Bryant University.

Women’s basketball D1 transfer puts the ‘student’ back in student-athlete

By Merritt Hughes, Dept. Campus Editor / November 8, 2023

While it is becoming more common for Division 1 athletes to transfer between universities, it is unusual for a D1 athlete to transfer to a D3 school like...

Students receive emails from the Registrar's Office regarding the temporary closure of Spring 2024 course registration.

‘This has definitely been the worst’: Seniors express frustration with registration failures

By Adri Pray, Editor-in-Chief / November 8, 2023

Editor’s note: This story has been updated with information reflecting the successful student registration on Thursday morning. Emerson’s course...