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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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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

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

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

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

October 25, 2023

In 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

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

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

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...

Boston City Council

Boston City Councillors divided over decision to grant BRIC funding

October 21, 2023

At the city council meeting on Oct. 4, discussions regarding funding to the Boston Regional Intelligence Center (BRIC) became heated with passionate debate...

The Emerson College Visitor Center.

New graduate program to enhance digital communication skills will launch fall 2024

October 18, 2023

The Digital Communication Leadership graduate program will join the Department of Communication Studies next fall. Associate Professor and Program Director...

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Emerson staff and organizations offer resources to prevent drink-spiking

October 18, 2023

With Halloween parties approaching, the college administration is ensuring students are aware of available resources for incidences of drugged drinking.  Drink...

Students pass by the Emerson College Visitor Center.

Embracing redirection: Former Emerson students explain why they transferred out

October 18, 2023

As of 2023, Emerson College’s student retention rate lies at 87 percent. Despite this high ranking, once calculated, Emerson sees more than 500 undergraduate...

The Office of Financial Aid in the Union Bank Building.

Emerson students not surprised with recent Princeton Review ranking on college’s financial aid

October 18, 2023

Emerson College has recently earned the distinction of the worst college in the country for  financial aid in the Princeton Review’s Financial Aid Not...

Yuli Hachmon, a junior media arts production student, delivers her speech to the crowd.

‘We gather as one Jewish people’: Emerson student organizes vigil to support Israel and Boston’s Jewish community

October 14, 2023

The Parkman Bandstand was soaked in candlelight and saturated by colors of Israeli flags on Wednesday night as Emerson students and Boston community members...

“My ancestors. This is all for them”: Hundreds gather for Indigenous People’s Day march

October 11, 2023

Over 100 people made their way through Downtown Crossing in the pouring rain, many chanting to onlookers as they marched in support of Indigenous Peoples’...

A pro-Palestinian protestor holds up a Palestinian flag during a march in Cambridge, Massachusetts.

Palestinian marchers and Israeli counter-protesters flock Cambridge City Hall

October 11, 2023

Tensions escalated in Cambridge on Monday afternoon as a pro-Palestine rally came up against Israeli counter-protestors outside Cambridge City Hall. Palestinian...

A crowd of Israel supporters in the Boston Commons waving flags and signs, creating a sea of blue and white.

Thousands gather in Boston Common to show support for Israel in wake of Hamas attacks

October 11, 2023

On Monday afternoon, just hours after Israel initiated its first retaliatory bombings on Gaza, thousands gathered at the Boston Common bandstand to stand...

Professor Deion Hawkins appointed to Boston Health Care for the Homeless Program’s Board of Directors

Professor Deion Hawkins appointed to Boston Health Care for the Homeless Program’s Board of Directors

October 11, 2023

While working on a master’s degree in Health Communication from Marshall University in 2014, Deion Hawkins conducted a research project looking into...

A line of Bomba dancers and Emerson students dance with each other in celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month and in honor of Puerto Rican culture. The performers hand out floral patterned skirts and pull students in from the audience to join them as they close out the night.

Puerto Rico Beyond Reggaeton: Amigos holds Latin Heritage Month Celebration

October 11, 2023

On Wednesday, over 40 Emerson students gathered at the Bill Bordy Theater to dance and celebrate Puerto Rican culture during the Puerto Rico Beyond Reggaeton...

Students cross the intersection of Boylston St. and Tremont St. in front of the Little Building.

Emerson ranks 13th in North Regional Universities, dropping six spots from last year

October 9, 2023

Emerson tied with three other colleges for the 13th spot on this year's Best Regional Universities North Rankings, dictated by the U.S. News & World...

National Communication Association (NCA) awards communication studies professor Dr. Richard West the Samuel L. Becker Distinguished Service Award on Sept. 29.

Dr. Richard West honored with the Samuel L. Becker Distinguished Service Award

October 4, 2023

The National Communication Association (NCA) awarded communication studies professor Dr. Richard West the Samuel L. Becker Distinguished Service Award...