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A group of volunteers from Emerson Green Collective (EGC) and Emerson Sustainability cleans the esplanade on Friday, Sept. 20.  (Yogev Toby/ Beacon Correspondent)

Emerson students help clean the Charles River Esplanade

By Yogev Toby, Beacon Correspondent / September 22, 2024
As the late September breeze blew trash across the Charles River Esplanade, Emerson Green Collective (EGC) and Emerson Sustainability volunteered to pick it up.
Graduate student defensive specialist Caroline Davis digs the ball against Wentworth on Tuesday, Sept. 17. (Riley Goldman/ Beacon Correspondent)

Women’s volleyball sweeps Wentworth, improves to 5-4 overall

By Jordan Pagkalinawan / September 20, 2024

The Emerson women’s volleyball team entered Bobbi Brown & Steven Plofker Gym at 4-4 overall Tuesday night, hoping to get above .500 as they faced...

The Little Building at the corner of Boylston and Tremont streets. (Arthur Mansavage/ Beacon Staff, File)

Despite Emerson’s enrollment shortfall, the class of 2028 remains optimistic

By Bryan Hecht, News Co-editor / September 19, 2024
Emerson College’s freshman class arrived on campus like any other, filling the streets around campus and the halls of Little Building with excitement, noise, and move-in carts.
Senior midfielder Maddie Khaw controls the ball against Bates on Saturday, Sept. 14. (Yogev Toby/ Beacon Correspondent)

Women’s soccer keeps heads high in tough non-conference play

By Jordan Pagkalinawan / September 19, 2024
Following two ties on their home turf, the Emerson women’s soccer team hoped to end that streak when they faced Bates on Saturday, Sept. 14.
Trump and Harris debated for the first and only time in Philadelphia, on September 10, 2024. (Bryan Hecht / Beacon Staff).

Trump and Harris are neck and neck in latest Emerson College Polling results

By Bryan Hecht, News Co-Editor / September 19, 2024

Donald Trump and Kamala Harris remain virtually tied in seven important swing states in the latest survey data from Emerson College Polling, which will...

Courtesy of Elisa Gabbert

Alum Elisa Gabbert’s ‘Any Person Is the Only Self’: meditations on a well-read and well-lived life

By Danielle Bartholet, Assistant Living Arts Editor / September 18, 2024
Elisa Gabbert '05 began working on her essay collection before the COVID-19 pandemic began in 2020, causing her writing to take a turn to reflect on the tumultuous time.
Nadan Nair, president of the Student Government Association. (Daniel Vinicio Abreu/ Beacon Correspondent)

‘I’m very hopeful for what the year can bring’: SGA President Nandan Nair discusses the new academic year

By Katherine Cressman, News Co-Editor / September 18, 2024
Junior Nandan Nair was elected executive president of Emerson’s Student Government Association (SGA) last spring.
‘This is a time that Emerson has pledged to come together’: Emerson community remembers the events of 9/11

‘This is a time that Emerson has pledged to come together’: Emerson community remembers the events of 9/11

By Yogev Toby, Beacon Correspondent / September 12, 2024
On the evening of Sept. 11, members of the Emerson and the Greater Boston community gathered at the Boston Common’s Parkman Bandstand to commemorate the tragedy of 9/11 and share their personal stories of grief and healing. 
Goose performing at MGM Music Hall, Sept. 4, 2024.

Goose delivers radio set in WERS studio while hammering out a three-night run in Boston

By Sam Shipman, Assistant News Editor / September 9, 2024
As the lights went down at MGM Music Hall on Sept. 2, the opening chords of Goose’s “All I Need” began after the more than 5,000 seat venue shouted—“Goooooooose.”
People walking past Emerson College buildings on Boylston Street. (Arthur Mansavage/ Beacon Staff, File)

The college updated its protest policy. Some argue it’s a suppression of free speech.

By Bryan Hecht and Sam Shipman / September 6, 2024
Emerson unveiled a new initiative, updated its code of conduct, and released an interim policy in August, generating a wave of concern among students, faculty, and staff over free speech.
The Union Bank Building on Tremont street. (Arthur Mansavage/ Beacon Staff, File)

Here’s what to expect at EmersonTogether’s first Community Conversation

By Sam Shipman, Assistant News Editor / September 5, 2024
Emerson is hosting a “Community Conversation” event Friday at 3 p.m. in the Bill Bordy Theater as part of its early programming for EmersonTogether
President Jay Bernhardt spoke in front of faculty about his plans for the college’s future after the fallout over pro-Palestinian protests and subsequent arrests.

Bernhardt pledges to prioritize enrollment, community building, and Emerson branding

By Hannah Nguyen / September 4, 2024

In the wake of campus turmoil last spring, President Jay Bernhardt pledged to prioritize enrollment, strengthen the community and build Emerson’s brand...

What is Emerson’s interim policy for campus demonstrations? We explain.

What is Emerson’s interim policy for campus demonstrations? We explain.

By Iselin Bratz / August 24, 2024
Emerson College recently updated its policies on campus demonstrations to ensure campus safety, according to the website. 
How to give feedback on Emerson College's new initiatives and policies

Here’s how community members can provide feedback on Emerson’s new initiative and policies

By Hannah Nguyen / August 24, 2024
The college is inviting community members to be involved in the conversation to “help inform the future of these policies,”
Who are the core leaders behind EmersonTogether?

Who are the core leaders behind EmersonTogether?

By DJ Mara / August 24, 2024
A number of administrators and faculty members are part of the three operational teams, But four college officials will spearhead the initiative. 
Emerson's Trustees announce policy on 'neutrality and mutual respect'

Emerson Board of Trustees announce policy on ‘institutional neutrality and mutual respect’

By Jordan Pagkalinawan / August 24, 2024
As part of a wave of announcements heading into the new school year, the Emerson College Board of Trustees unanimously adopted a policy on institutional neutrality and mutual respect earlier this month. 
Walker Building of Emerson College

Emerson updates code of community standards, outlining new policies and protocols for upcoming academic year

By Katherine Cressman / August 24, 2024
In preparation for the upcoming school year, Emerson launched a modified code of community standards, according to an email sent from President Jay Bernhardt to the Emerson community Friday.
Emerson launches initiative to rebuild the community in upcoming academic year

Emerson launches initiative to rebuild the community in upcoming academic year

By DJ Mara / August 24, 2024
Following the events that unfolded in the past spring semester, the college released EmersonTogether, which aims to unite the college community, officials said.
An Emerson College advertisement at Downtown Crossing station.

The decision to end two programs is irreversible, college says

By Bryan Hecht, News Co-Editor / August 20, 2024

Emerson’s decision to eliminate two programs will not be reversed, college officials said in a statement to The Beacon, after announcing they cut both...

Emerson's downtown Boston campus.

Emerson lays off 10 staff members, suspends two programs

By Hannah Nguyen / August 13, 2024

Emerson laid off 10 staff members and eliminated two programs Tuesday, college officials said in an email sent to staff and faculty. “We are grateful...