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Artist Cyrille Conan stands in front of his mural titled “Mohrent,” located one flight down from the Piano Row lobby on the interior wall of the Fitness Center (Jacob Goldberg / Beacon Staff).

Meet the artists behind the new murals aimed to brighten Emerson’s campus

By Madalyn Jimiera, Dept. Campus Editor / September 24, 2025

For many upperclassmen at Emerson, their first impression of The Max a couple of years ago was clinical, blank walls, and standard gray dining tables....

Courtesy of Zubin Stillings

EDC and EUDT dance through the digital and bring the heat

By Olivia Flanz, Beacon Correspondent / September 24, 2025

When the Semel Theater’s lights dim and the music begins, anticipation hums through the theater. Bass vibrates through the audience and colored lights...

Courtesy of Leonie Bradbury

Hidden Histories exhibit brings untold stories to Boston monuments

By Annie Sarlin, Dept. Living Arts Editor / September 24, 2025

Augmented reality, poetry, and participatory performance art showcase Boston’s “Hidden Histories” in Emerson Contemporary’s latest exhibition....

Yamileth Paz (Left) dancing with Paul Alcántar (Right) during the Veronica Robles Cultural Center (VROCC)’s performance of “A Dance Journey through Latin America” on Thursday September, 19 2025. (Alex Cuozzo/For The Beacon)

Music, dance, and art fill the MFA during Latinx Heritage Night

By Catalina Mena, Beacon Correspondent / September 24, 2025

Last week, the sound of trumpets and maracas filled the air of the usually quiet Shapiro Family Courtyard at the Museum of Fine Arts. Those in attendance...

Seth Grahame-Smith

Want to make the most of Emerson College? Seth Grahame-Smith has you covered.

By Sam Shipman, Living Arts Editor / September 24, 2025

The college student faces no bigger enemy than finding a job after graduation. Throw in the unconventional majors and career paths of Emerson College,...

Music heals bonds of sisterhood in ‘The Hills of California’

Music heals bonds of sisterhood in ‘The Hills of California’

By Danielle Bartholet, Asst. Magazine Editor and Business Operations Manager / September 24, 2025

It’s a blistering summer in 1976 England, and the Webb sisters are headed back to Seaside—an ironic name given you can’t actually see the sea from...

Hundreds of multifaith individuals advocating for climate change (Riley Goldman/ Beacon Staff)

Photos: Hundreds march through Boston Common for clean energy on “Sun Day”

By Meg Richards and Riley Goldman / September 22, 2025

Last Sunday, hundreds of protesters of all ages marched from Old South Church to the Robert Gould Shaw and the 54th Regiment Memorial to commemorate “Sun...

Chris Grey, 41, a construction worker from Quincy Massachusetts places a candle on the steps of the State House. (Arthur Mansavage/Beacon Staff)

Photos: Charlie Kirk vigil draws more than 1,000 people to the Boston Common

By Arthur Mansavage and Sam Shipman / September 19, 2025

Over 1,000 people gathered at the Robert Gould Shaw & 54th Regiment Memorial in the Boston Commons outside the Massachusetts State House Thursday evening...

The 77th Emmy Awards rushes its winners while dragging along its viewers

The 77th Emmy Awards rushes its winners while dragging along its viewers

By Bryce Heilmann, Senior Living Arts Reporter / September 17, 2025

On Sunday, Sept. 15, CBS rolled out the red carpet at Los Angeles’ Peacock Theater for a night of celebrating old “Hacks” and stars in “Adolescence.”...

The Big E Sept 13. 2025. (Sam Shipman / Beacon Staff)

From fried cheese to farm chicks: Inside the Big E

By Jack Silver and Birdi Diehl / September 17, 2025

The first sounds you hear are horse hooves on a cracked road and Creed’s “Higher” blaring from a speaker as someone stuffs a quarter-pound of fried...

Runnner performing at The Red Room on Sept. 12, 2025. (Bryce Heilmann / Beacon Staff)

Runnner lights up The Red Room

By Rina Laby, Dept. City Editor / September 17, 2025

As the intimate crowd of roughly 50 chatted amongst themselves and huddled closer to the front of the room, five outdoorsy-looking men who constitute the...

A banner displaying the Emerson Lions' NEWMAC achievements in the Bobbi Brown & Steven Plofker Gym (Courtesy of Nate Gardner).

‘The premier men’s volleyball conference in the country’: Men’s volleyball to join NEWMAC in 2026-27

By Jordan Pagkalinawan, Sports Editor & Website Editor / September 17, 2025

It’s a shift that’s been over a year in the making. The Emerson men’s volleyball team will move to the New England Men’s and Women’s Athletic...

Courtesy Joan Marcus

‘Mrs. Doubtfire’ reminds us that we’re better together

By Danielle Bartholet, Asst. Magazine Editor and Business Operations Manager / September 17, 2025

In the world of iconic film and TV nannies, none stand quite as singular as Euphegenia Doubtfire, with her groovy dance moves, wild cooking skills, and...

Anti-ICE protestors in front of the JFK Federal Building, Saturday, Sept. 13, 2025.

Amid ‘Operation Patriot 2.0,’ protestors demand ‘ICE Fuera Ahora’

By Rina Laby, Dept. City Editor / September 15, 2025

Nearly 100 protestors gathered outside of the John F. Kennedy Federal Building in Government Center on Saturday to protest against the continued Immigration...

Symphony Hall, on the corner of Massachusetts and Huntington Avenue (Beacon Staff / Max Ardrey)

Symphony Hall’s free opening week concerts

By Max Ardrey, Dept. Living Arts Editor / September 12, 2025

Symphony Hall is throwing their doors wide open. Whether you’re new to Boston or soon to leave, now’s your chance to visit Boston’s Symphony Hall...

Mayor Michelle Wu speaks to a crowd of supporters in Adams Park in Roslindale after securing a first place victory in the preliminary mayoral race on Tuesday, Sept. 9, 2025. (Bryan Hecht / Beacon Staff)

Wu and incumbent councilors sail to first-place finishes in preliminary elections, Kraft suspends mayoral campaign

By DJ Mara and Bryan Hecht / September 10, 2025

Boston Mayor Michelle Wu made a strong first-place finish in the city’s preliminary election Tuesday, with final vote totals showing nearly 50 percentage...

Visitors were welcomed with a statue of San Gennaro.

2025 San Gennaro Feast ‘brings the neighborhood together’

By Sam Shipman and Nick Peace / September 10, 2025

Boston’s North End is filled with good eats, but this past weekend a quick bite turned into a full-blown neighborhood feast. The San Gennaro Feast...

Boston’s art scene on a student budget

Boston’s art scene on a student budget

By Ella Duggan, Content Managing Editor / September 10, 2025

Do you think you know Boston? Despite attending a college with a strong focus on the arts, students can sometimes feel disconnected from wider cultural...

A sea of American Flags planted in the lawn next to the Massachusetts Fallen Heroes Memorial in Seaport on Saturday September 6, 2025. (Arthur Mansavage/Beacon Staff)

Massachusetts veterans, families vow to ‘never forget’ 24 years later

By Iselin Bratz, Content Managing Editor / September 10, 2025

Last Saturday in the hot midday sun, veterans, friends, and families paid tribute to those who have died in action since 9/11 at a flag planting event. Organized...

A parade of over 100 activist and labor groups gathered at the State House to celebrate Labor Day on Monday, Sept. 1, 2025. (Arthur Mansavage/ Beacon Staff)

Union members march for workers rights on Labor Day

By Rina Laby, Dept. City Editor / September 8, 2025

Thousands of local union members and activists used their day off on Labor Day not to relax, but to take to the streets and continue writing the history...