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

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

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Board of Advisors to champion departments, co-curriculars

By Maya Gacina, Former Staff / November 2, 2017

Joshua Wachs ‘87 started an initiative last month to allow members from the Board of Advisors, a governing body which aims to connect Emerson students...

Student survey postponed due to protest

Student survey postponed due to protest

November 2, 2017

Emerson College will not conduct the student portion of the Emerson360: Community Climate Survey this semester in response to concerns voiced at last week’s...

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Emerson Launch rebrands with new space

Emerson Launch rebrands with new space

November 1, 2017

Emerson Launch opened itself to all students this semester, regardless of major or entrepreneurial background. The recent open house debuted the program’s...

Union considers incorporating distinguished faculty

November 1, 2017

Emerson’s faculty without tenure joined a college union previously reserved for professors with or seeking tenure, and the distinguished faculty...

Emerson Feminists to focus on community outreach

Emerson Feminists to focus on community outreach

November 1, 2017

Emerson Feminists are making a comeback this semester with plans to host open group discussions and to involve themselves in the community with service...

Hundreds protest against racism, present demands

Hundreds protest against racism, present demands

November 1, 2017

Over 300 Emerson students marched into the college's monthly faculty assembly meeting Tuesday, protesting college complacency toward discrimination against...

Incident Journal

November 1, 2017

The Incident Journal is provided to the Beacon weekly by the Emerson College Police Department. Beacon staff edit the Incident Journal for style and clarity,...

The student portion of the Emerson360 survey has been postponed, or possibly cancelled.
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Student survey postponed due to protest

By Allison Hagan, Former Staff / November 1, 2017

Emerson College will not conduct the student portion of the Emerson360: Community Climate Survey this semester in response to concerns voiced at last...

East Boston is the second most popular neighborhood for off-campus and transfer students.
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Student surge to Eastie raised gentrification concerns

By Riane Roldan / November 1, 2017

An influx of students, from Emerson and elsewhere, are moving to East Boston as rent in other neighborhoods continues to rise and on-campus housing remains...

ECPD reported nine elevator entrapments this semester in incident journals. BETHANY HAMLIN / BEACON STAFF

2 Boylston elevators stall, raise accessibility concerns

By Kaitlyn Bryson / November 1, 2017

Campus Services and Facilities received five reports of elevator-related incidents in the 2 Boylston Place residence hall in October. Reports included...

The Colonial Theatre is set to reopen June 2018.
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Colonial Theatre to reopen with Moulin Rouge!

By Parker Purifoy, Former Managing Editor / November 1, 2017

Emerson and Ambassador Theatre Group announced the Colonial Theatre is expected to open Moulin Rouge! The Musical in June 2018 after closing in October...

Students present demands to faculty
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Faculty assembly chair calls for ‘less witch-hunting’ in wake of protest

October 30, 2017

By Katherine Burns and Mark Gartsbeyn The chair of Emerson’s faculty assembly wrote in an email Monday afternoon that students and the Ad-Hoc...

Union considers incorporating distinguished faculty

By Gabriella Leonel / October 26, 2017

Emerson’s faculty without tenure joined a college union previously reserved for professors with or seeking tenure, and the distinguished faculty may...

Incident Journal

By Max Reyes, Former Staff / October 26, 2017

The Incident Journal is provided to the Beacon weekly by the Emerson College Police Department. Beacon staff edit the Incident Journal for style and clarity,...

College staff in union protest low wages

College staff in union protest low wages

October 25, 2017

Emerson staff members held signs that read: “We love Emerson but we can’t afford to work here” outside the Dining Center as part of a...

Incident Journal

October 25, 2017

The Incident Journal is provided to the Beacon weekly by the Emerson College Police Department. Beacon staff edit the Incident Journal for style and clarity,...

Emerson partners with Paris College of Art

October 25, 2017

Emerson is crafting an agreement with Paris College of Art to create an accelerated film degree spanning both schools’ campuses. The agreement is...

College swaps emergency alert systems

College swaps emergency alert systems

October 25, 2017

On Sept. 12 at 6:59 pm, students received texts and calls warning them of an active shooter on Boston Common—four minutes after the Boston Police...

First conservative speaker draws small crowd

October 25, 2017

After year-long contention over how, or if, to invite right-wing voices to campus, the college kicked off its “Conservative Speaker Series”...