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

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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, Multimedia Managing 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...

The Emerson women's soccer team huddles before their NEWMAC opener against Smith (Sept. 16, 2023)

Women’s soccer dominates in six goal shutout

By Abigail Lott / September 27, 2023

Despite the stormy weather, Emerson women’s soccer team were all smiles after they beat Mount Holyoke College 6-0 in their second NEWMAC game of the...

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Emerson College to host annual Eat Local Challenge Sept. 26

By Shannon Garrido, Editor-in-chief / September 26, 2023

On September 26, 2023, the culinary team at Emerson College, in collaboration with Bon Appétit Management Company, will be embarking on a culinary journey...

Senior forward Gina Lukoskie (#15) against the Smith Pioneers on Saturday, Sep. 16.

Women’s soccer looks forward to NEWMAC title defense

By Jordan Pagkalinawan, Sports Editor & Website Editor / September 21, 2023

Post-Tropical Cyclone Lee was not the only storm brewing over Massachusetts over the weekend—defending NEWMAC champion Emerson women’s soccer team...

The women’s volleyball team huddles during a timeout against Babson.

Women’s volleyball loses close match in NEWMAC opener

By Abigail Lott / September 21, 2023

The Brown & Plofker Gym was packed with Emerson students Tuesday, Sep. 19 to watch the No. 2 ranked Babson Beavers and No. 5 ranked Emerson Lions play...

Illustration by Rachel Choi

Emerson scores high sustainable success for 2023 index

By Honor Scorzelli, Beacon Correspondent / September 20, 2023

The Sustainable Campus Index has been released for 2023, with Emerson ranking third for productive energy consumption and eighth in water usage, according...

Emerson's bookstore undergoes a name change, replacing "Barnes & Noble" with "Emerson Emporium." (Arthur Mansavage/Beacon Staff)

What’s changed on campus? A quick overview of Emerson remodels

By Sam Shipman, Living Arts Editor / September 20, 2023

The college saw several changes to physical locations on campus over the summer, including the bookstore, the Max Mutchnick Campus Center, and a new green...

Andrea Popa, director of the Office of International Student Affairs, will be enrolled in a Strategic Marketing Communication (MA) class at Emerson College.

Back in the Classroom: Andrea Popa explores educational opportunities offered on campus

By Bridget Frawley, Staff Writer / September 20, 2023

After receiving a Bachelor of Arts in English and Sociology from Eastern Nazarene College and a Master of Arts in Intercultural Relations from Lesley University,...

First-year forward Luke Maxwell celebrates his first career goal in the 86th minute against Wentworth.

Men’s soccer rallies to defeat Wentworth 2-0

By Jordan Pagkalinawan, Sports Editor & Website Editor / September 14, 2023

The Emerson men’s soccer team began Tuesday’s matchup against Wentworth with momentum on their side. In the days leading up, they’d beaten Bates...

A bundle of flickering battery candles placed on the ground of the Parkman Bandstand.

‘I see the light’: Emerson community unites to commemorate 22nd anniversary of 9/11

By Sabrina Lam, Staff Writer / September 13, 2023

Dozens of people gathered at the Parkman Bandstand in the Boston Common on Monday night to pay tribute to all of the lives lost in the Sept. 11 terrorist...