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‘Students are scared to be outwardly Jewish’: Jewish students contemplate transferring following reported antisemitism on campus

‘Students are scared to be outwardly Jewish’: Jewish students contemplate transferring following reported antisemitism on campus

By Margaux Jubin, Staff Writer / April 24, 2024

Higher education institutions have been grounds for antisemitism since the Israel-Hamas war began in October. Hamas’ attack and Israel’s retaliation...

Emerson College to integrate AI into classrooms

Emerson votes sophomore Nandan Nair as next Executive President of SGA

By Katherine Cressman, Staff Writer / April 24, 2024

Next year’s Internal Affairs board will see Nandan Nair as executive president, Kayla Armbruster as executive vice president, and Oliver Katz as executive...

Boston City Clerk Alex Geourntas reads aloud a docket at the council's weekly meeting held on Wednesday, April 10 in the Christopher Iannella Chamber at Boston City Hall. (DJ Mara/Beacon Staff)

The Boston City Council: A (School) Year in Review

By DJ Mara, Assistant News Editor / April 24, 2024

Over the course of the 2023-24 academic year, the Boston City Council met for a total of 22 weekly meetings held each Wednesday at noon at City Hall.  Some...

Image courtesy of David Gerzof Richard

Emerson professor works to build bridges overseas

By Bridget Frawley, Staff Writer / April 24, 2024

Public Relations Professor in the Department of Communications Studies David Gerzof Richard was named honorary consul of Iceland to Boston by the Ministry...

Pro-Palestine encampment tents line 2B alley at Emerson College on Wednesday, April 24, 2024. (Iselin Bratz/Beacon Staff)

‘Popular University Encampment’ enters day four

By Hannah Nguyen / April 24, 2024

The Emerson Students for Justice in Palestine (SJP)’s “Popular University Encampment” in 2 Boylston Alley continued to its fourth day on Wednesday,...

Who are the core leaders behind EmersonTogether?

Administration launches strategic planning process, ‘Emerson 2030’ to be implemented this December

By DJ Mara, Assistant News Editor / April 23, 2024

Emerson’s strategic planning process, dubbed “Emerson 2030,” is currently underway, with plans to be implemented by the end of this year.  The...

Juice is in full swing of celebrating ‘Nothing Like a Dream’ EP through jubilant live performances across America

Juice is in full swing of celebrating ‘Nothing Like a Dream’ EP through jubilant live performances across America

By Sam Shipman / April 17, 2024

Juice was formed in 2013 in Boston, and still, over 10 years later, the six-piece rock band is traveling around North America playing sold-out shows to...

An evening with Alan Ruck at the Colonial

An evening with Alan Ruck at the Colonial

By Rumsha Siddiqui / April 17, 2024

Fans of all ages gathered at the Colonial Theatre on April 7 for “An Evening With Alan Ruck” to watch a screening of “Ferris Bueller’s Day Off,”...

Anna Feder takes a picture of herself holding a sign she made for an event in 2021.

FSJP and JAZ hold joint conversation about Jewish and anti-Zionist intersectionality

By Hannah Nguyen, Managing Editor / April 11, 2024

Following several initiatives to advocate for more conversations about Palestine on campus, students, faculty, and staff held a discussion on Wednesday...

Grace Bickerstaffe, a sophomore at Emerson College, donates books at the Tatte Bakery next to Emerson College on Monday, April 8, 2024. (Feixu Chen/Beacon Staff)

Bringing books and hearts together: On the Same Page Boston

By Feixu Chen, Staff Photographer / April 10, 2024

In 2016, Cathryn Edelstein proposed a distinctive initiative to the communication studies department: a program focused on nonprofit communication management...

From left, Kayla Armbruster ‘25, Olivia DeCesare ‘26, Stella Del Tergo ‘25, Dr. Deion Hawkins, and Braelyn Spitler ‘25 (August Fowle '24 not pictured) in Ireland for the IFA tournament. (Photo courtesy of Stella Del Tergo)

Speech and debate team members make history at international tournament in Dublin

By DJ Mara / April 10, 2024

Emerson’s Speech and Debate team traveled to Dublin, Ireland, to attend the International Forensics Association (IFA)’s 34th Annual Speech & Debate...

Sophomores Ashley Bradshaw, left, and Kayla Nuehlen, middle, interview Elle Baray-Forgét, right, for their podcast, "ShutUp!" on Sunday, April 7, 2024. (Naia Driscoll/Beacon Correspondent)

Sophmore duo launches weekly podcast to talk about topics they ‘can’t shut up about’

By Merritt Hughes / April 10, 2024

Whether it’s talking about their time abroad at Emerson’s Kasteel Well or obsession with the TV show “NCIS,” Ashley Bradshaw and Kayla Nuehlen...

The acoustic vortex behind Lizzy McAlpine’s ‘Older’

The acoustic vortex behind Lizzy McAlpine’s ‘Older’

By Clara Faulkner / April 10, 2024

Lizzy McAlpine's latest album, “Older,” released on April 5, is a mesmerizing collection of ballads intertwined with irresistible sing-along adlibs....

A crowd of around 2,000 attendees gather in Newton on Sunday, April 7, 2024, to unveil the “Hostage Wall” that was vandalized in March. (Margaux Jubin/Beacon Staff)

‘Our community is our strength’: Newton community rededicates wall of Hamas’ captives after vandalism

By Margaux Jubin, Staff Writer / April 10, 2024

Over 2,000 people gathered at Jeff and Miriam Kosowsky’s house in Newton on Sunday to rededicate their wall of Hamas’ hostages, which was vandalized...

Sampha’s ‘Lahai’ tour transcends Roadrunner

Sampha’s ‘Lahai’ tour transcends Roadrunner

By Rumsha Siddiqui and Sam Shipman / April 10, 2024

British alternative R&B singer-producer-instrumentalist Sampha graced Boston with his presence on April 2 at Roadrunner Boston and serenaded the crowd...

Israeli hostage Omer Shem Tov honored at ‘Run for Their Lives’ march

‘Run for Their Lives’ march honors Omer Shem Tov, a hostage held captive by Hamas for 179 days in Gaza

By Margaux Jubin, Staff Writer / April 3, 2024
Dozens of activists gathered in Newton Centre on Sunday afternoon to honor 21-year-old Omer Shem Tov, an Israeli who was taken captive by Hamas on Oct. 7 during the deadly attack at the Nova Music Festival, where 360 people were massacred and 40 taken hostage.  
Narcan available on campus

Narcan now available for no cost on campus

By Bridget Frawley, Staff Writer / April 3, 2024
This semester, the Emerson chapter of the National Team Awareness Combatting Overdose (TACO) partnered with the Emerson Wellness Center (EWC) to offer Narcan on campus. 
Emerson College to integrate AI into classrooms

‘This has changed my focus’: President Bernhardt attends SGA meeting

By Katherine Cressman, Staff Writer / April 3, 2024
The Student Government Association (SGA) did not hold its scheduled meeting on Friday, March 22, following the arrests of 13 students outside the Cutler Majestic Theatre during President Jay Bernhardt’s inauguration.
Boston Red Sox President Larry Lucchino dies at 78 years old

Larry Lucchino, former Red Sox president, remembered for his impact on Major League Baseball

By DJ Mara, Assistant News Editor / April 3, 2024
Larry Lucchino, the former president of the Boston Red Sox, died peacefully early Tuesday morning at the age of 78. 
Students have dinner and conversation in celebration of Holi at the Cultural Center located at 172 Tremont St. on Sunday, March 24, 2024. (Yufei Meng/Beacon Staff)

‘Holi’s about bringing color into people’s lives’: Sathi holds colorful event for Holi

By Emma Siebold, Staff Writer / April 3, 2024
With colorful pigments, streamers, Bollywood music, and traditional foods, Emerson students celebrated Holi, the Hindu festival commemorating spring's beginning, in 172 Tremont on March 24.