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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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Yuli Hachmon, a junior media arts production student, delivers her speech to the crowd.

‘We gather as one Jewish people’: Emerson student organizes vigil to support Israel and Boston’s Jewish community

By Sabrina Lam, Staff Writer / October 14, 2023

The Parkman Bandstand was soaked in candlelight and saturated by colors of Israeli flags on Wednesday night as Emerson students and Boston community members...

Emerson men's basketball assistant coach Sean Coman '23 (right) next to head coach Bill Curley.

Men’s basketball fleshes out coaching staff with alum Sean Coman ’23

By Abigail Lott / October 11, 2023

When looking for a new assistant coach for the men’s basketball team, Head Coach Bill Curley elected to add a familiar face who knows the team: former...

Emerson alum Jarred Houston ’23 goes for a layup against Worcester State on Dec. 3, 2022.

Men’s basketball alum Jarred Houston ’23 joins NBA G League as assistant coach

By Jordan Pagkalinawan, Dept. Sports Editor / October 11, 2023

For those who know him, Emerson graduate Jarred Houston ‘23 lives and breathes basketball. After a decorated five-year career as a Lion—one that...

Professor Deion Hawkins appointed to Boston Health Care for the Homeless Program’s Board of Directors

Professor Deion Hawkins appointed to Boston Health Care for the Homeless Program’s Board of Directors

By Bridget Frawley, Staff Writer / October 11, 2023

While working on a master’s degree in Health Communication from Marshall University in 2014, Deion Hawkins conducted a research project looking into...

A line of Bomba dancers and Emerson students dance with each other in celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month and in honor of Puerto Rican culture. The performers hand out floral patterned skirts and pull students in from the audience to join them as they close out the night.

Puerto Rico Beyond Reggaeton: Amigos holds Latin Heritage Month Celebration

By Jack Burns, Staff Writer / October 11, 2023

On Wednesday, over 40 Emerson students gathered at the Bill Bordy Theater to dance and celebrate Puerto Rican culture during the Puerto Rico Beyond Reggaeton...

Students cross the intersection of Boylston St. and Tremont St. in front of the Little Building.

Emerson ranks 13th in North Regional Universities, dropping six spots from last year

By Sam Shipman, Kasteel Well Staff Writer / October 9, 2023

Emerson tied with three other colleges for the 13th spot on this year's Best Regional Universities North Rankings, dictated by the U.S. News & World...

Emerson men's soccer midfielder Evan Lee plays against Suffolk on Sept. 9.

Men’s soccer team looks forward after 3-0 loss to Babson

By Merritt Hughes, Dept. Campus Editor / October 4, 2023

Rotch Field was the scene for a hard-fought Saturday game between the No. 18 Babson Beavers and the unranked Emerson Lions.  The Lions ultimately struggled...

The Emerson women's soccer team at a photo shoot for their upcoming "Play with Pride" game.

Emerson women’s soccer Plays with Pride

By Kaitlyn Smitten, Staff Writer / October 4, 2023

The Emerson College women’s soccer team has partnered with Athlete Ally, an organization that supports members of the LGBTQ+ community in sports. On...

The women's volleyball team's 2022 Dig Pink Game. (Photo courtesy of Ben Read)

Women’s volleyball hopes to ‘dig pink’ for breast cancer

By Abigail Lott / October 4, 2023

After the success of the You Can Play Game for the You Can Play Project last month in support of Emerson’s LGBTQ+ athletes, the college’s women's volleyball...

Emerson releases new protocols and information about boosters as a new variant of COVID causes a spike in cases throughout Boston.

New COVID variant causes spike in cases on campus, Emerson to offer limited booster shots at upcoming clinics

By Jack Burns, Staff Writer / October 4, 2023

As thousands of college students returned to Boston in early September for the start of the new school year, the subsequent surge in COVID-19 cases followed...

National Communication Association (NCA) awards communication studies professor Dr. Richard West the Samuel L. Becker Distinguished Service Award on Sept. 29.

Dr. Richard West honored with the Samuel L. Becker Distinguished Service Award

By Amin S. Lotfi, Staff Photographer / October 4, 2023

The National Communication Association (NCA) awarded communication studies professor Dr. Richard West the Samuel L. Becker Distinguished Service Award...

Communication Sciences and Disorders professor Ruth Grossman explains the purpose and operation of the SMI eye tracking glasses. (Annie Zhou for The Beacon)

Communication Sciences and Disorders Professor receives $2.5 million grant to fund autism research

By Bridget Frawley, Staff Writer / October 3, 2023

The National Institute of Deafness and Other Communication Disorders under the National Institutes of Health (NIH) allocated a $2.5 million grant to Communication...

An Emerson College Police car.

Incident Journal: ECPD responds to single-vehicle crash on Tremont Street, BPD investigates incident

By Hannah Nguyen, Editor-in-Chief / October 3, 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...

The NCAA logo.

NCAA grants eight additional practices to Div. III sports

By Kaitlyn Smitten, Staff Writer / October 2, 2023

For decades, Div. III sports have been limited in the number of regulated official practices—but as of Nov. 16, 2022, the NCAA has made a change to some...

Emerson junior Brendan Willett (right) started a sports media company and wiffle ball league over the summer

Sports communication junior starts wiffle ball league

By Derek DiTomasso / September 28, 2023

The sports fan is an optimistic species in constant pursuit of their primary source of sustenance: victory.  Years of preparation and work are poured...

The Emerson women's volleyball team after their 3-0 win over UMass-Dartmouth.

Women’s volleyball wins 7th annual “You Can Play” Game

By Merritt Hughes, Dept. Campus Editor / September 28, 2023

The Emerson women’s volleyball team beat UMass Dartmouth in a colorful three sets on Saturday, Sept. 23, in their annual “You Can Play” game. LGBTQ+...

Meet Jordan Lome, Emerson’s first assistant director of accessible engagement

Meet Jordan Lome, Emerson’s first assistant director of accessible engagement

By Olivia LeDuc, News Editor / September 27, 2023

Jordan “Jordy” Lome has joined Emerson’s Student Accessibility Services (SAS) team as the first Assistant Director of Accessible Engagement.  Their...

Former ECPD Deputy Chief Robert Casagrande has assumed the role of interim chief following the retirement of Chief Robert Smith.

Meet ECPD’s new Interim Chief: Robert Casagrande

By Amin S. Lotfi, Staff Photographer / September 27, 2023

After the June announcement of Emerson College Police Chief Robert Smith’s retirement after 11 years of service, former Deputy Chief Robert Casagrande...

The Princeton Review ranks 25 schools with financial aid that isn't so great.

Emerson College earns number one spot for worst financial aid in America

By Kaitlyn Smitten, Staff Writer / September 27, 2023

Emerson College was recently ranked the number one college for worst financial aid in the United States, according to a list published by the Princeton...

Student union takes initial strides in 2023-2024 school year goals

Student union takes initial strides in 2023-2024 school year goals

By Sabrina Lam, Staff Writer / September 27, 2023

The Emerson College Students’ Union (ECSU) met last Friday to build on current goals for the 2023–2024 school year. Their plans range from developing...