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Somerville band Hush Club to bring Sinclair audience a treat

Somerville band Hush Club to bring Sinclair audience a treat

By Annie Sarlin and Danielle Bartholet / September 5, 2024
Fans of Hush Club are in for a sweet treat on Sept. 8 at The Sinclair, and it’s not just the performance.
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 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.
Team USA dominates Paris 2024

Team USA dominates Paris 2024

By Kaitlyn Smitten / August 23, 2024

The United States took home the most Olympic medals during the Paris 2024 Olympic Games, with the majority being won by the country’s female athletes.   The...

2024 Democratic National Convention Chicago Live Coverage

Emerson students react to Harris-Walz ticket

By DJ Mara / August 20, 2024
At Emerson, students are largely energized by the Harris-Walz ticket
Boston Native Barry L. Levy Drives AppleTV+'s series 'Me'

Boston Native Barry L. Levy Drives AppleTV+’s series ‘Me’

By Clara Faulkner / July 18, 2024
“Me” is a thrilling ride through middle school mayhem, blending family drama, first crushes, and superpowers into an unforgettable adventure.
Fans gather in the main area of Levitate Music and Artis Festival to watch an artist on the Stoke Stage

Levitate Music and Arts Festival offers a feast for every musical palate

By Sam Shipman / July 14, 2024
Levitate Surf Shop’s Music and Arts Festival hosts another successful year of a wide range of different musical genres, arts, and food for its festival-goers to enjoy.
Credit to Whisper Film LLC

Producer Birk Gran ‘22 talks new ‘throwback’ horror film ‘Dead Whisper’

By Danielle Bartholet and Annie Sarlin / July 11, 2024
“Dead Whisper” marks Conor Soucy’s directorial debut and Gran’s producing debut.
Celtics 2024 NBA Championship Parade

Nearly one million fans celebrate during Celtics 2024 NBA Championship Parade

By Sam Shipman / June 30, 2024
The Celtics parade brought all walks of life together throughout the city of Boston, with fans littering the streets in green clothing, confetti, and signs.
'Our voice echoes on campuses across the world': 2024 Senior Commencement Speaker Joe Nalieth's speech

‘Our voice echoes on campuses across the world’: 2024 Senior Commencement Speaker Joe Nalieth’s speech

By Joe Nalieth, Guest Author / May 17, 2024

Editor's Note: This speech has been edited by the Beacon for grammar and AP style. It has also been advised and edited by Clarisa Carrillo, Deion Hawkins,...

Softball Coach Phil McElroy nabbed his 500th career victory as the Lions beat UMass Boston 5-1, April 9.

Veteran softball coach pockets 500th win

By Tyler Foy, Staff Writer / May 2, 2024
When Head Softball Coach Phil McElroy started his tenure in 2001, he’d commute from his home in Arlington early on game days to rake the fields in Boston Common just for unwanted visitors to ruin it by the first pitch.
May Day protesters gathered on Liberty Mall by the State House to make speeches and chant before marching to City Hall on Wednesday, May 1, 2024 (Bryan Hecht/Beacon Staff).

‘This is not only a celebration, [but] a call to action’: Boston May Day march emphasizes solidarity with Gaza

By Bryan Hecht, Assistant News Editor / May 2, 2024

Nearly two dozen protesters from different organizations gathered at Liberty Mall near the Massachusetts State House in the late afternoon on Wednesday...

Photos of arrests of 118 protesters at Emerson College

Emerson Staff Union releases statement on April 25 arrests

By Merritt Hughes, Opinion / May 1, 2024

Following the arrest of 118 protesters on April 25, the Emerson Staff Union (SEIU888) condemned the violent police response, calling it “unacceptable.”  “Emerson...

Illustration Rachel Choi

The Arizona Coyotes relocate to Salt Lake City, bringing NHL to Utah

By Rylie Burns, Layout / April 28, 2024

The Arizona Coyotes will be relocating to Salt Lake City, Utah. Owners of the National Basketball Association’s Utah Jazz, Ryan and Ashley Smith, paid...

Emerson Hillel holds Seder for Jewish students to begin Passover

Emerson Hillel holds Seder for Jewish students to begin Passover

By Bryan Hecht / April 26, 2024

Last Monday, around five dozen Jewish students gathered in the Bill Bordy Theater for Emerson Hillel’s Passover Seder, a traditional ritual service and...

SGA unanimously votes no confidence in Bernhardt and officially calls for his resignation

SGA unanimously votes no confidence in Bernhardt and officially calls for his resignation

By Katherine Cressman / April 26, 2024

The Student Government Association (SGA), during its last general assembly meeting on Friday, unanimously passed a resolution calling on President Jay...