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Sophomore Marcel Truong-Chun helped to revive Emerson’s Model United Nations organization.  Greyson Acquaviva / Beacon Correspondent

Sophomore brings Model United Nations back to Emerson

By Melanie Curry / April 4, 2019

Sophomore Marcel Truong-Chun revived Model United Nations at Emerson last semester after the club disbanded in the early 2000s. He participated in his...

Senior Ian Mandt will upload the second episode of his podcast, 'We Demand,' on April 5. Photo by Xinyi Tu - Beacon Correspondent

Senior’s ‘We Demand’ podcast addresses racial discrimination at Emerson

By Frances Hui / April 4, 2019

Almost halfway through his Podcasts for Change class last semester, senior Ian Mandt asked himself what kind of change he really wanted to make through...

Alex Clark '07 wrapped up his nationwide comedy tour on March 31. - Photo courtesy of Alex Clark

Alumnus comedian finds success on YouTube

By Taina Millsap, Former Staff Writer / April 2, 2019

Before going viral on YouTube, Alex Clark ‘07 performed comedy on street corners for tips. Clark started at Faneuil Hall in Boston and ended up traveling...

Graphic by Ally Rzesa / Beacon Staff

Events on campus: March 31 – April 5

By Katiana Hoefle / March 31, 2019

Many students and organizations host events at Emerson and broadcast them on EmConnect’s event page and fliers on bulletin boards around campus. The...

Photo by Madison Goldberg / Beacon Correspondent

Khalid’s ‘Free Spirit’ bus makes a stop at Boylston Street

By Juliet Norman, Former Opinion Editor / March 28, 2019

Emerson students eagerly lined up on Boylston Street at 11 a.m. on Wednesday to get free merchandise from the back of rhythm and blues pop singer Khalid’s...

Graphic by Ally Rzesa - Berkeley Beacon Staff

Events on campus: March 24 – 29

By Katiana Hoefle / March 24, 2019

Many students and organizations host events at Emerson and broadcast them on EmConnect’s event page and fliers on bulletin boards around campus. The...

Junior Hannah Cairo's episode of "Wheel of Fortune" airs Tuesday, March 19 at 7 p.m. EST on CBS. Photo by Xinyi Tu - Beacon Correspondent

Junior waits two years to compete on ‘Wheel of Fortune’

By Anissa Gardizy / March 19, 2019

Junior Hannah Cairo traveled to Faneuil Hall during her freshman year to see the “Wheelmobile,” a yellow, 36-foot bus searching for contestants to...

Students exceeded their fundraising goal of $12,000 at the 2018 Out of the Darkness walk. Photo courtesy of Emilia Filippone

Third annual Out of the Darkness walk increases fundraising goal

By Frances Hui / March 13, 2019

Set back by depression and anxiety during his freshman year, junior Ben Nadler found himself struggling with his identity. He said there was a repeated...

Junior Elise Sanchez launched a personal style box service, P.S., that aims to build confidence and inspire women shopping on a budget. - Photo by Madison Goldberg / Beacon Correspondent

Junior launches styling business for women on a budget

By Taina Millsap, Former Staff Writer / March 13, 2019

Junior marketing major Elise Sanchez always loved fashion, but recently she realized that her passion within the industry was helping everyday women feel...

Graphic by Ally Rzesa - Berkeley Beacon Staff

Events on campus: Feb. 25 – March 1

By Katiana Hoefle / February 25, 2019

Many students and organizations host events at Emerson and broadcast them on EmConnect’s event page and fliers on bulletin boards around campus. The...

Lily Doolin (top right) and TJ Coste (bottom right) read Mystic members’ tarot cards at the first meeting of the fall 2018 semester. •  Courtesy of Kyle Eber

Mystic organization creates platform for Paganism

By Grace Griffin, Copy Editor / February 21, 2019

When sophomore Kyle Eber was a child, his mother came home from work one day and he immediately sensed something was wrong. Eber asked her why she was...

Graphic by Ally Rzesa

Events on campus: Feb. 17 – 22

By Katiana Hoefle / February 17, 2019

Many students and organizations host events at Emerson and broadcast them on EmConnect’s event page and fliers on bulletin boards around campus. The...

Models practice their struts at rehearsals for the 2018 BLK Out Fashion Show. This year’s fashion show theme is Gold. - Courtesy of EBONI

EBONI showcases black creators and student models at BLK Out

By Riddhima Dave / February 14, 2019

Emerson’s Black Organization with Natural Interest will drip gold at their second annual BLK Out Fashion Show on Feb. 15 at the Greene Theater. Student...

Graphic by Ally Rzesa / Beacon Staff

Events on campus: Feb. 10 – 15

By Katiana Hoefle / February 10, 2019

Many students and organizations host events at Emerson and broadcast them on EmConnect’s event page and fliers on bulletin boards around campus. The...

Madeline Hoffman (left) and Emma Giulianti (right) running an EVVYs meeting. EVVY38 will not use gendered awards. Photo by Anissa Gardizy / Beacon Staff

The EVVYs recognize student achievement regardless of gender

By May Blake / February 7, 2019

As The 38th annual EVVY Awards approach, the show will prioritize inclusivity by eliminating gendered awards and introducing non-binary categories, the...

Graphic by Ally Rzesa / Beacon Staff

Events on campus: Feb. 4 – Feb. 8

By Maria Sato / February 4, 2019

Many students and organizations host events at Emerson and broadcast them on EmConnect’s event page and fliers on bulletin boards around campus. The...

Freshmen Eryn McCallum (left) and Liza Xiao (right) began an initiative to start a Circle K International service organization on campus. •  Maia Sperber / Beacon Staff

Freshmen bring community service to Emerson

By Taina Millsap, Former Staff Writer / January 31, 2019

Freshmen Eryn McCallum and Liza Xiao arrived on campus last semester ready to start volunteering and give back to their community both in the Greater Boston...

Katie Redefer - Graphic by Ally Rzesa / Beacon Staff

Read It and Weep: Writing fan fiction shaped my adolescence

By Katie Redefer, Former Staff Writer / January 29, 2019

At 12 years old, I spent most school nights in my room writing new tensions, romances, and plot twists for my Harry Potter fanfiction that I shared with...

Graphic by Ally Rzesa / Beacon Staff

Events on campus: Jan. 26 – Feb. 1

By Maria Sato / January 27, 2019

Many students and organizations host events at Emerson and broadcast them on EmConnect’s event page and fliers on bulletin boards around campus. The...

Lorelei Bandrovschi '09 is currently crowdfunding to find a permanent home for her booze-free bar, Listen Bar. Photo Courtesy of Shannon Sturgis

Alumna takes the booze out of the bar

By Caroline Broderick, Former Staff / January 21, 2019

As Lorelei Bandrovschi's 27th birthday neared, she asked 27 of her friends to each give her a personal challenge. She initially disliked one challenge...