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

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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, Sports Editor & Website 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At least one international student visa has been revoked, college says, not believed to be related to protest activity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, Dept. City Editor / 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, Senior Kasteel Well Reporter / 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, Content Managing 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...

(Marley Noiwan/ For The Beacon)

SGA candidates talk election, some gunning for new positions and others seeking reelection

By Hannah Woods, Senior Kasteel Well Reporter / April 2, 2025
The candidates for the Student Government Association are in the home stretch of the election process this week, as prospective politicians vie for highly competitive spots in the academic legislature.
The Emerson men's volleyball team breaks their huddle ahead of a match against Wentworth on April 1, 2025

Men’s volleyball swept by No. 9 Wentworth

By Jordan Pagkalinawan, Sports Editor & Website Editor / April 2, 2025

It may have been April Fools' Day, but the Emerson men’s volleyball team’s duel against nationally-ranked Wentworth Institute of Technology was no...

SGA members, friends, and family seated in the Jackie Liebergott Black Box theatre for the Emerson's second ever student government oath ceremony. (Riley Goldman/ Beacon Correspondent)

‘Money taken directly from our pockets’: Emerson students voice concerns over SGA’s proposal to invest in college’s endowment

By Hannah Woods, Senior Kasteel Well Reporter / April 2, 2025

Several Emerson students present at the Student Government Association’s meeting voiced concerns about the college’s endowment during an open forum,...

Emerson College Police Department Door (Beacon Archives/ File Photo)

Incident Journal: ECPD completes medical, mental health checks in residential dorms and campus buildings

By Rina Laby, Dept. City Editor / April 2, 2025
The Emerson College Police Department’s Incident Journal is made available to the public daily.
The entrance to Emerson's Walker Building on Boylston St. (Jakob Menendez/ Beacon Archives, File Photo)

Faculty assembly warns of confidentiality breaches, discusses enrollment, and debates ombudsperson

By Merritt Hughes, Multimedia Managing Editor / April 2, 2025

The March faculty assembly included discussions on enrollment, debates over the scope and payment of Emerson’s ombudsperson, and multiple instances of...

Emerson's 2010 Commencement ceremony. (Courtesy Emerson College, File Photo)

Get ready to bend and snap: Jennifer Coolidge is delivering the 2025 commencement address

By Rylie Burns, Operations Managing Editor, Layout Editor & Newsletter Editor / April 2, 2025
Jennifer Coolidge, an Emmy and Golden Globe–winning actress, will deliver the commencement address to Emerson’s graduating class of 2025 on May 11, the college announced Monday.
Freshman midfielder Laina Gustafson protects the ball while cutting through two Wheaton defenders. (Naia Driscoll/ For the Beacon)

Emerson College women’s lacrosse team falls to Wheaton 19-9

By Hongyi Ji, Staff Writer / March 31, 2025

The Emerson women’s lacrosse team fell to the Wheaton Lyons on March 26th, 19-9, extending Emerson’s NEWMAC losing streak to three games. The loss...

The Emerson men's volleyball team celebrated senior Bryson Beck and Los Angeles-bound juniors Chase Fagen and Liam Higgins on March 29, 2025 (Courtesy of Naia Driscoll).

Men’s volleyball sweeps Dean, Elms in senior day tri-match

By Jordan Pagkalinawan, Sports Editor & Website Editor / March 31, 2025

The Emerson men’s volleyball team swept both the Dean College Bulldogs and Elms College Blazers on March 29 in a weekend tri-match that saw the Lions...

Charlie Rosario speaks at the panel on EPI. (Yogev Toby/Beacon Staff)

Two-day Emerson Prison Initiative conference spans importance of education in prison, hope, and justice

The Emerson Prison Initiative held a multiday conference last week that provided a platform for formerly incarcerated individuals, prison reform advocates, and program...