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

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Director of Spiritual and Religious Life and Campus Chaplain Julie Avis Rogers is leaving Emerson on Nov. 16. (Amin S. Lotfi/Beacon Staff)

Director of Spiritual and Religious Life and Campus Chaplain Julie Avis Rogers leaves Emerson

By Bridget Frawley, Staff Writer / November 15, 2023

The thin, brick steeple of the Church of the Covenant is visible from the Center for Spiritual Life meditation room. For Director of Spiritual and Religious...

Trey Fuccillo, a junior political communication major at Emerson College, becomes Marlborough’s next Ward 6 City Councilor. (Ashlyn Wang/Beacon Staff)

Fuccillo secures seat on Marlborough City Council as full-time Emerson student

By DJ Mara, Staff Writer / November 14, 2023

While running for office in his hometown of Marlborough, Massachusetts, Trey Fuccillo woke up each morning and asked himself, “What’s worth more than...

Protesters chant against Kamala Harris outside the Ritz-Carlton hotel during the vice president's visit to Boston on Thursday, Nov. 9, 2023. (Ashlyn Wang/Beacon Staff)

Inside and Outside the Ritz Carlton: Kamala Harris’ Boston Visit

By Merritt Hughes and Sam Lawrence / November 14, 2023

Vice President Kamala Harris visited Boston on Nov. 9 to speak at Pipefitters Local 537, highlighting the importance of apprenticeship programs and union...

Emerson Best Buddies to host a self-care night on Nov. 18

Emerson Best Buddies to host a self-care night on Nov. 18

By Hannah Nguyen, News Editor / November 14, 2023

To kick off Thanksgiving break and the upcoming holiday season, the Emerson chapter of Best Buddies is hosting a self-care night on Nov. 18 from 2 to 4...

Photo courtesy of Jonathan Kemper/Unsplash.

Emerson launches AI working group to discuss the future of AI in higher education

By Jack Burns, Staff Writer / November 14, 2023

The newly established artificial intelligence (AI) working group at Emerson College will be meeting for the first time on Thursday to discuss the future...

An Emerson College Police car.

Incident Journal: HRE finds graffiti in the Colonial Building, incident remains under investigation

By Hannah Nguyen, News Editor / November 13, 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...

Emerson College President Jay Bernhardt is honored by Moody College of Communication at the University of Texas, receiving the Robert C. Jeffrey College Benefactor Award for his eight years as dean from 2015 to 2023. (Ashlyn Wang/Beacon Staff)

President Bernhardt Receives Award from The University of Texas

By Emma Siebold, Beacon Correspondent / November 13, 2023

President Jay Bernhardt received the Robert C. Jeffrey College Benefactor Award from the University of Texas at Austin’s Moody College of Communication...

Albert “Trey” Fuccillo. (Photo courtesy of Grace Kinney)

21-year-old Trey Fuccillo elected as Marlborough Ward 6 city councilor

By Hannah Nguyen, News Editor / November 8, 2023

Albert “Trey” Fuccillo was elected as a Marlborough Ward 6 city council member at the age of 21, making him one of the youngest city councilors in...

Heidi Garmise, a junior VMA major, works at the IT Help Desk as an assistant.

Students pick on-campus jobs based on academics, flexibility

By Sofia Waldron, Beacon Correspondent / November 8, 2023

With around 1,300 student positions available for Emersonians on-campus to take advantage of each academic year, how exactly does one pick the job that...

Photo courtesy of David Howse

Vice President of the Office of the Arts David Howse to leave Emerson in late November

By Bridget Frawley, Staff Writer / November 8, 2023

After living in Boston for 26 years, David Howse is departing Emerson at the end of November to serve as the president of California College of the Arts...

A spectator videotapes the parade as marchers begin marching from the Boston Public Library on Saturday, Nov. 4, 2023. (Ashlyn Wang/Beacon Staff)

Mayor Wu, city officials, honor Boston veterans at Salute to Service Parade

By Sam Shipman and Bryan Hecht / November 8, 2023

Boston was awash with marching band music and American flags on Saturday afternoon as hundreds gathered along the mile-and-a-half-long route of Boston’s...

A rally-goer holds up a sign that reads “Apartheid Wasn’t Okay In South Africa. It Wasn’t Okay In Nazi Germany. Why Is It Okay In Palestine?” on Wednesday, Oct. 25, 2023, in Copley Square.

Thousands gather at Copley Square to march for Palestine

By Amin S. Lotfi, Staff Writer / November 1, 2023

On Wednesday, Oct. 25, an estimated 2,000 people gathered at Copley Square to call for an end to the occupation of Palestine and for an end to U.S. aid...

The Prifti family strolls through the parade with their Corgi, Bookie, leading the way.

Wholesome Halloweekend Fun: The Doggone Pet Parade

By Margaux Jubin and Jack Burns / November 1, 2023

“Best Dog and Child Duo” winner Suzan Paik walked hand-in-hand with her two children through the center of the Doggone Pet Parade on Saturday. Her...

Boston City Counselor Tania Fernandes Anderson poses with #CHANGETHENAME supporters after a successful 10-3 vote on the proposed resolution at Boston City Hall on Wednesday, Oct. 25, 2023.

City Council calls for the renaming of Faneuil Hall to denounce anti-Black symbols in Boston

By Iselin Bratz, Staff Writer / November 1, 2023

The Boston City Council approved a resolution addressing anti-Black symbols in Boston, regarding the name change of the historic Faneuil Hall, named after...

Incumbent Boston City Councilor At-Large Julia Mejia speaks to the attendees as a candidate at the City Council At-Large Candidate Forum at the Fort Point Room in Atlantic Wharf on Tuesday, Oct. 24, 2023. (Ashlyn Wang/Beacon Staff)

City Council candidates talk the future with Downtown Boston residents

By DJ Mara, Staff Writer / November 1, 2023

Candidates for Boston City Council At-Large gathered at the Fort Point Room in Atlantic Wharf on Oct. 24 to participate in a forum hosted by the Downtown...

Emerson College to integrate AI into classrooms

SGA unveils new committee for student organization spending

By Bryan Hecht, Staff Writer / November 1, 2023

The Student Government Association voted unanimously to create a new committee to investigate irregularities in student organization spending during last...

Boston City Council

Tensions rise in Boston city council concerning Israel-Hamas resolutions

By DJ Mara and Iselin Bratz / October 25, 2023

At the Boston City Council meeting last Wednesday, Oct. 18. members of the council engaged in a debate surrounding two resolutions regarding the Israel-Hamas...

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‘He was an incredible person’: Colleagues remember Faizan Siddiqui

By Olivia LeDuc, Assistant News Editor / October 25, 2023

Emerson colleagues mourn the loss of Faizan Siddiqui of the Information Technology (IT) team, who they remember as a truly friendly character and bright...

Members of the Student Union during their general meeting.

Student union discusses future initiatives, plans upcoming arts festival

By Sam Shipman and Emma Siebold / October 25, 2023

The Emerson College Students’ Union (ECSU) met last Wednesday, Oct. 18, to discuss how to better represent the student body and to extend and plan their...

Jean Dolin in front of his "Portraits of Pride" exhibit. (Photo courtesy of Jean Dolin)

Museum of LGBTQ+ Art, History, and Culture to open in Boston

By Maddie Khaw / October 25, 2023

In a time when he says LGBTQ+ identities are facing hostility and erasure—specifically through book bans and anti-transgender legislation—art curator...