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

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Windwalker Security staff stand in the alley after the College emailed the community Tuesday evening announcing their presence.

‘Popular University Encampment’ continues into third day, college calls for security presence

By Hannah Nguyen, Editor-in-Chief / April 24, 2024
The Emerson Students for Justice in Palestine (SJP)’s “Popular University Encampment” in 2 Boylston Alley entered its third day, with more events scheduled.
The Little Building residence hall.

Administration launches strategic planning process, ‘Emerson 2030’ to be implemented this December

By DJ Mara, Kasteel Well Bureau Co-Chief / April 23, 2024

Emerson’s strategic planning process, dubbed “Emerson 2030,” is currently underway, with plans to be implemented by the end of this year.  The...

Students occupy 2B alley at Emerson College in tent encampment

‘Popular University Encampment’ in 2B alleyway enters second day, students host several events

By Hannah Nguyen, Editor-in-Chief / April 23, 2024
The Emerson Students for Justice in Palestine (SJP)’s “Popular University Encampment” in 2 Boylston Alley entered its second day on Monday and unveiled a day full of events, including a lecture, presentations, and a community discussion.
Students occupy 2B alley at Emerson College in tent encampment

Students occupy 2B alley, demand college to divest from Israel and call for ceasefire in Gaza

By Hannah Nguyen, Editor-in-Chief / April 22, 2024

This is a developing story. Check back for updates.  Updated on April 22 at 12:09 a.m. Nearly 100 pro-Palestine protesters gathered Sunday evening...

Emerson College to integrate AI into classrooms

‘SGA should set an example for other organizations’: SGA cuts own budget, approves annual budget requests

By Katherine Cressman, News Co-Editor / April 14, 2024

In a shift away from last week’s meeting, which featured President Jay Bernhardt's attendance and a discussion surrounding the March 22 arrests, the...

Anna Feder takes a picture of herself holding a sign she made for an event in 2021.

FSJP and JAZ hold joint conversation about Jewish and anti-Zionist intersectionality

By Hannah Nguyen, Editor-in-Chief / April 11, 2024

Following several initiatives to advocate for more conversations about Palestine on campus, students, faculty, and staff held a discussion on Wednesday...

An Emerson College Police car.

Emerson College among nationwide surge in student protest arrests

By Sophia Pargas and Olivia LeDuc / April 11, 2024

Editor’s Note: This story is part of a larger series surrounding the March 22 arrests. If you feel you or someone you know could be a valuable source...

Grace Bickerstaffe, a sophomore at Emerson College, donates books at the Tatte Bakery next to Emerson College on Monday, April 8, 2024. (Feixu Chen/Beacon Staff)

Bringing books and hearts together: On the Same Page Boston

By Feixu Chen, Staff Photographer / April 10, 2024

In 2016, Cathryn Edelstein proposed a distinctive initiative to the communication studies department: a program focused on nonprofit communication management...

From left, Kayla Armbruster ‘25, Olivia DeCesare ‘26, Stella Del Tergo ‘25, Dr. Deion Hawkins, and Braelyn Spitler ‘25 (August Fowle 24 not pictured) in Ireland for the IFA tournament. (Photo courtesy of Stella Del Tergo)

Speech and debate team members make history at international tournament in Dublin

By DJ Mara, Kasteel Well Bureau Co-Chief / April 10, 2024

Emerson’s Speech and Debate team traveled to Dublin, Ireland, to attend the International Forensics Association (IFA)’s 34th Annual Speech & Debate...

Sophomores Ashley Bradshaw, left, and Kayla Nuehlen, middle, interview Elle Baray-Forgét, right, for their podcast, ShutUp! on Sunday, April 7, 2024. (Naia Driscoll/Beacon Correspondent)

Sophmore duo launches weekly podcast to talk about topics they ‘can’t shut up about’

By Merritt Hughes, Opinion Co-Editor / April 10, 2024

Whether it’s talking about their time abroad at Emerson’s Kasteel Well or obsession with the TV show “NCIS,” Ashley Bradshaw and Kayla Nuehlen...

Narcan available on campus

Narcan now available for no cost on campus

By Bridget Frawley, Staff Writer / April 3, 2024
This semester, the Emerson chapter of the National Team Awareness Combatting Overdose (TACO) partnered with the Emerson Wellness Center (EWC) to offer Narcan on campus. 
An attendee decorates a canvas “brick” corresponding to a particular donation amount at the Soldier On event on Friday, March 29, 2024. (Hannah Nguyen/Beacon Staff)

PR students partner with local nonprofit serving unhoused veterans

By DJ Mara, Kasteel Well Bureau Co-Chief / April 3, 2024
Emerson public relations students partnered with Soldier On, a Pittsfield-based nonprofit, in planning an event to raise awareness about veteran homelessness. 
Members of WEBN-TV Boston, Emerson Colleges student-run broadcast news organization, produce their Mandarin J-Channel shows every Tuesday. (Feixu Chen/Beacon Staff)

WEBN launches new branches of J-Channel show for Spanish and Mandarin-speaking students

By Sam Shipman, Assistant News Editor / April 3, 2024

WEBN, Emerson’s student-run broadcast station, launched two new versions of its J-Channel broadcast show in Spanish and Mandarin.  The new broadcasts...

Emerson College to integrate AI into classrooms

‘This has changed my focus’: President Bernhardt attends SGA meeting

By Katherine Cressman, News Co-Editor / April 3, 2024
The Student Government Association (SGA) did not hold its scheduled meeting on Friday, March 22, following the arrests of 13 students outside the Cutler Majestic Theatre during President Jay Bernhardt’s inauguration.
Students have dinner and conversation in celebration of Holi at the Cultural Center located at 172 Tremont St. on Sunday, March 24, 2024. (Yufei Meng/Beacon Staff)

‘Holi’s about bringing color into people’s lives’: Sathi holds colorful event for Holi

By Emma Siebold, Staff Writer / April 3, 2024
With colorful pigments, streamers, Bollywood music, and traditional foods, Emerson students celebrated Holi, the Hindu festival commemorating spring's beginning, in 172 Tremont on March 24. 
Emerson Trustees Ellen Calmas, left, Doug Holloway, behind, and Robert Miller, right, place an academic hood on Bernhardt at the investiture ceremony on Friday, March 22, 2024. (Ashlyn Wang/Beacon Staff)

Jay Bernhardt inaugurated as college’s 13th president

By DJ Mara, Kasteel Well Bureau Co-Chief / March 28, 2024

President Jay M. Bernhardt was officially inaugurated as Emerson College’s 13th President at an investiture ceremony held on the morning of Friday, March...

Daniella Lopez-White performs in the Spring 2024 Southwick Recital held in the Robert J. Orchard Theater at the Paramount Center on Wednesday, March 20. (DJ Mara/Beacon Staff)

Southwick Recital takes the stage to kick off Bernhardt’s inauguration festivities

By DJ Mara, Kasteel Well Bureau Co-Chief / March 28, 2024

Students, faculty, trustees, and community members gathered in the Robert J. Orchard Theater in the Paramount Center on Wednesday, March 20, as the...

From left, Amy Ansell, dean of Marlboro Institute for Liberal Arts & Interdisciplinary Studies, Mneesha Gellman, founder and director of Emerson Prison Initiative, and Mac Hudson, an EPI alumnus, discuss the impact of expanding access to an Emersonian education to incarcerated people in Massachusetts at the EPI alumni panel held in the Bill Bordy Theater on Wednesday, March 20, 2024. (Yufei Meng/Beacon Staff)

Bernhardt’s inauguration features Emerson Prison Initiative, emphasizes advocacy

By Katherine Cressman, News Co-Editor / March 27, 2024

The Emerson Prison Initiative (EPI) hosted a panel on March 20 as a part of the many events leading up to the inauguration of President Jay Bernhardt.  EPI...

Emerson Professor Scott Pinkney

‘My students are my family’: Professor Pinkney leaves lasting Emerson legacy

By Bridget Frawley, Staff Writer / March 20, 2024
For Emerson professor Scott Pinkney, his proudest accolade is the success of his students.
Emersons downtown Boston campus.

College to host webinar on Israel-Palestine conflict on March 25

By Hannah Nguyen, Editor-in-Chief / March 20, 2024
The college will be sponsoring an educational webinar for the Emerson community on March 25 that will address the ongoing Israel-Palestine conflict, according to a community-wide email sent by college officials.