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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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Erin Stotts (squatting right) on set. (Courtesy Terry Hou)

Meet Emerson’s intimacy coordinators

By Max Ardrey, Dept. Living Arts Editor / April 9, 2025

Film sets are stressful, but when the crew is made up of exhausted students, they run the risk of being panic-inducing. Visual media arts students learn...

From left to right: Maria San Filippo, Sarah Secunda, and Cristina Kotz Cornejo. (Ryan Yau / Beacon Staff)

Eight months after Bright Lights, the screening room remains important for discourse

By Ryan Yau, Editor-at-Large / April 9, 2025

On Tuesday, VMA Presents programmed a special advanced screening of three short films by faculty members, which featured women-centric films about issues...

(Courtesy of Michelle Carpenter)

NFTs explained for liberal arts students: Pellas Art Gallery welcomes women in blockchain

By Bryan Liu, Managing Editor / April 9, 2025

NFTs are misunderstood. For most, they’re just money. For others, they’re overrated. But for one night at the Pellas Art Gallery on 73 Newbury Street...

Delivery scooters and bikes frequently sit outside a bustling strip of restaurants on Boylston Street in Copley Square while they wait for incoming orders. (Photo Izzy Bryars/Beacon Staff)

City Council votes yes on landmark regulations for food delivery platforms

By Izzy Bryars, Staff Writer / April 9, 2025

After multiple months of internal debate and back and forth with third party delivery platforms about how to better regulate their drivers on scooters...

Two new vending machine on the second floor of the Little Building. (Arthur Mansavage/ Beacon Staff)

New vending machines installed in Little Building, Piano Row, and 2 Boylston Place residence halls

By Rylie Burns, Operations Managing Editor, Layout Editor & Newsletter Editor / April 9, 2025

Four new vending machines were placed in the Little Building, Piano Row, and 2 Boylston Place residence halls, according to Facilities and Campus Services...

Boston City Hall Plaza in the evening on Monday, October 28, 2024.(Nick Peace/ For the Beacon, File)

Councilor Tania Fernandes Anderson to resign, plead guilty to federal corruption charges

By DJ Mara, Senior Political Reporter / April 9, 2025

Boston District 7 City Councilor Tania Fernandes Anderson will resign from her post after pleading guilty to federal corruption charges brought against...

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. 
(Courtesy of Neil Krug)

Review: Djo ascends to the height of his career on ‘The Crux’

By Sam Shipman, Living Arts Editor / April 4, 2025

Following his lead role as Steve Harrington in Netflix’s hit show “Stranger Things,” and the TikTok megahit “End of The Beginning,” created under...

(Courtesy of the Huntington Theatre Company)

‘Don’t Eat The Mangos’ arrives at the Huntington

By Hannah Hughes, Staff Writer / April 2, 2025

“Don’t Eat The Mangos,” takes the stage at the Huntington on April 3. It’s a story of dark secrets, wicked humor, and honest truths, all with a...

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...

A protestor holds up a sign that reads "no one votes for elon" on Sat. 29, 2025. (Sage Jezierski/ Beacon Staff)

Global ‘Tesla Takedown’ movement makes its way to Boston

By Sage Jezierski, Senior Reporter / April 2, 2025

Over 600 people gathered outside the Tesla showroom in the Prudential Center on March 29 to participate in the global “Tesla Takedown” movement.  The...

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.
A Penske rental truck flipped on it's side on a Chinatown sidewalk on Tuesday, April, 1, 2025. (Arthur Mansavage/ Beacon Staff)

Truck crashed in downtown Boston, hospitalizing several

By Merritt Hughes and Arthur Mansavage / April 2, 2025

A Penske delivery truck crashed in Chinatown yesterday, hospitalizing multiple people involved in the accident. The truck was overturned on the corner...

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 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...