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

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‘She’s earned it’: Emerson College welcomes first female baseball player, Laney Fukuoka

‘She’s earned it’: Emerson College welcomes first female baseball player, Laney Fukuoka

By Anna Knepley, Sports Editor / April 16, 2025

That headline? Yep, you read it right. Laney Fukuoka, a relief pitcher for the Cougars of John F. Kennedy High School in Sacramento, California, will...

The Emerson baseball class of 2025 (Courtesy of Anna Schoenmann).

Baseball honors class of 2025 ahead of doubleheader vs. Springfield

By Jordan Pagkalinawan, Dept. Sports Editor / April 15, 2025

Dozens of family members and friends gathered in the Bobbi Brown and Steven Plofker Gym on April 12 to celebrate the Emerson baseball class of 2025. The...

Emerson College buildings in Downtown Boston on Wednesday, Feb. 26, 2025. (Arthur Mansavage/ Beacon Staff, File)

SGA votes against endowment investment after some students voice opposition

By Hannah Woods, Staff Writer / April 11, 2025

The Student Government Association voted against investing $675,000 from the Student Impact Fund into Emerson’s endowment Friday.  By an 8-7 vote...

School of Communications Dean Brent Smith shares his perspectives on the implications of AI on society and higher education.

School of Communication Dean Brent Smith announced as new associate vice president for executive education

By Rylie Burns, Operations Managing Editor, Layout Editor & Newsletter Editor / April 11, 2025
Smith will assume the role on July 1.
SGA

New Executive Board elected, endowment investment conversation continues

By Hannah Woods, Staff Writer / April 11, 2025

Election results are in, and junior political communications major Georgia Winn is the next executive president of the Student Government Association.  Winn...

(Arthur Mansavage/ Beacon Staff)

Prospective students consider financial aid before ‘picturing’ themselves at Emerson

By Bryce Heilmann, Beacon Correspondent / April 9, 2025

While Massachusetts residents filled Boston Common on April 5 for the nationwide “Hands Off!” protest, prospective students filled Emerson’s halls...

Emerson College's 2024-2025 Quadball team in November 2024. (courtesy Kielan Donahue)

Emerson Quadball is chasing and seeking a win at nationals

By Merritt Hughes, Dept. Campus Editor / April 9, 2025

Emerson College’s Quadball team is competing in Div. II nationals in Virginia at the end of the month. They earned their bid to nationals at the regional...

Two new vending machine on the second floor of the Little Building. (Arthur Mansavage/ Beacon Staff)

New vending machines installed in Little Building, Piano Row, and 2 Boylston Place residence halls

By Rylie Burns, Operations Managing Editor, Layout Editor & Newsletter Editor / April 9, 2025

Four new vending machines were placed in the Little Building, Piano Row, and 2 Boylston Place residence halls, according to Facilities and Campus Services...

Head coach Ben Read, assistant coach Padrick Moran, and the Emerson men's volleyball team huddle after their loss to Emmanuel in the 2025 GNAC Quarterfinals (Jordan Pagkalinawan/ Beacon Staff).

Men’s volleyball falls to Emmanuel in GNAC Quarterfinals

By Jordan Pagkalinawan, Dept. Sports Editor / April 9, 2025

The Emerson College men’s volleyball team and Emmanuel College Saints had been here before. Nearly two years to the day that the Lions stunned the...

A corkboard of mementos from various trips during the Kasteel Well semester (Courtesy / Anna Bigelow).

From customs appreciation to customs anxiety, Kasteel students talk coming home

By Bryan Hecht and Sam Shipman / April 9, 2025

For Anna Bigelow, traveling to Barcelona has been a long-time dream. Bigelow and her younger brother, both fluent Spanish speakers, had once...

The Emerson men's volleyball team huddles prior to their match against Emmanuel College on April 5, 2025 (Jordan Pagkalinawan/ Beacon Staff).

Men’s volleyball splits ‘You Can Play’ tri-match, records historic win over Rivier

By Jordan Pagkalinawan, Dept. Sports Editor / April 8, 2025

The Emerson men’s volleyball team wrapped up regular-season play on April 5, in a tri-match against Emmanuel College and Rivier University. They were...

Clayton & Drew Players in costume for a performance of "Othello Outdone" in the early 20th century. Credit:  Emerson College Archives & Special Collections, New York Clipper Registry Collection.

How Emerson archivists help contribute to the Digital Transgender Archive

By Izzy Bryars, Staff Writer / April 7, 2025

Hundreds of Emerson students pass through the Iwasaki Library every day. However, most are unaware that tucked away in archives boxes that lie on the second...

Emerson launches initiative to rebuild the community in upcoming academic year

At least one international student visa has been revoked, college says, not believed to be related to protest activity

By Adri Pray and DJ Mara / April 7, 2025
The student, who was not identified in the email out of respect for their privacy, was not believed to be targeted for protest-related activity. 
A table with things for the Nightcap event in a Little Building classroom on Wednesday, March, 26, 2025. (Rina Laby/ Beacon Staff)

‘Hello sharks’: Shark Tank alums and siblings offer advice to students

By Rina Laby, Staff Writer / April 7, 2025

On March 26, around 20 Emerson students gathered in the Little Building to hear the founders of Nightcap, a company dedicated to counteracting drink spiking,...

Maria Corrigan (left), Thomas Vogel (middle), and Randy Harrison (Right) pose for a photo with their teaching award certificates in the Semel Theatre on Wednesday, April 2nd, 2025. (Arthur Mansavage/ Beacon Staff).

Emerson College recognizes three educators for teaching excellence

By Sage Jezierski and Madalyn Jimiera / April 2, 2025

Out of over 200 nominees, three Emerson College professors shone the brightest this academic year, receiving recognition for their work with a specialized...

Emerson College buildings in Downtown Boston on Wednesday, Feb. 26, 2025. (Arthur Mansavage/ Beacon Staff, File)

Emerson’s Social Justice Academy celebrates trans identity amid worsening attacks by the Trump administration

By Sage Jezierski and Adam Nuñez / April 2, 2025

This year’s Social Justice Academy workshops, hosted by the Intercultural Student Affairs office, brought a series of educational and social events intended...

Anna Feder, FSJP, speaks at the town hall on Monday, April 29, 2024. (Rian Nelson/Beacon Staff, File Photo)

Anna Feder, former Bright Lights curator, sues Emerson for wrongful termination, alleging targeting for ‘personal political activism’

By Adri Pray, Editor-in-Chief / April 2, 2025

Anna Feder, former curator of the Bright Lights Film Series, filed a lawsuit against Emerson College on Tuesday alleging that the college wrongfully terminated...

The Emerson Esports League of Legends team, Hexcores (Courtesy of Birdie Nelson).

On your marks, get set, game: Emerson Esports gears up for playoffs

By Anna Knepley and Jordan Pagkalinawan / April 2, 2025

While the Emerson Lions continue trudging through conference competition, one campus organization is preparing for their own postseason—on the consoles...

Skywell of the Little Building.

‘Clearly enough people have complained’: Emerson students lose their cool over dorm temperatures

By Hannah Woods, Staff Writer / April 2, 2025

As temperatures outside rise, so are temperatures inside many of Emerson College's residential dorms. Recently, many students have raised concerns about...

VMA professor John Gianvito writes on the walls of the 2b alley as apart of individual demonstration against Emerson's protest policies. (Iselin Bratz/ Beacon Staff)

‘To the daring belongs the future’: Emerson College faculty member speaks out against expression policies in chalking protest

By Iselin Bratz, News Editor / April 2, 2025

Emerson College faculty member John Gianvito chalked the walls of the 2 Boylston Place Alley on April 1 as part of an individual demonstration. Amidst...