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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 3, 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 / 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 / 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 / January 20, 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...

Graphic by Ally Rzesa

Events on campus: Jan. 20-25

By Frances Hui / January 20, 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...

Keith Habersberger,Ned Fulmer, Eugene Lee Yang and Zach Kornfeld ‘12 of The Try Guys have garnered over 5 million subscribers in six months. • Courtesy of Zach Kornfeld

“Try Guy” Kornfeld ‘12 turns hobby into viral success

By Katie Redefer / January 17, 2019

At the Buzzfeed office in Los Angeles, four men took turns trying on teensy, lace-embellished thongs in front of a thin curtain. What they didn’t know...

Sophomore David Potashnik and junior Benjamin Zieper created The Big Ugly Show in their dorms and now holds performances at Democracy Brewery.
Photo by Greyson Acquaviva / Beacon Staff

Student comedians bring stand-up from dorm to bar

By Katie Redefer / January 16, 2019

During the first week of last semester, junior Benjamin Zieper and sophomore David Potashnik crammed student comedians into a small dorm room to practice...

Graphic by Ally Rzesa / Beacon Staff

Events on campus: Dec. 10-15

By Cassandre Coyer / December 10, 2018

Emerson has many students and organizations that host events. This is exhibited through EmConnect’s event page and flyers on bulletin boards. The Beacon...

Katie Redefer - Graphic by Ally Rzesa / Beacon Staff

Read It and Weep: How Milk and Honey rebranded poetry

By Katie Redefer / December 6, 2018

The resurgence of poetry seemed to happen all at once. A few years ago, I could only find poetry in classroom settings or in small online communities like...

Donation boxes are in Piano Row, the Dining Center, Iwasaki Library, and the Emerson Fitness Center until Dec. 17. • Anissa Gardizy / Beacon Staff

Student’s charity idea turns into campus-wide project

By Cassandre Coyer / December 6, 2018

Purple cardboard boxes appeared around campus after sophomore Justin Ventura started a clothing drive for Catie’s Closet, a non-profit that provides clothing...

Graphic by Ally Rzesa / Beacon Staff

Events on campus: Dec. 3-8

By Cassandre Coyer / December 3, 2018

Emerson has many students and organizations that host events. This is exhibited through EmConnect’s event page and flyers on bulletin boards. The Beacon...

Theyta, Emerson’s first non-binary club, created bracelets at their first official meeting.
Photo by Taina Millsap / Beacon Correspondent

Theyta creates community for non-binary students

By Taina Millsap / December 2, 2018

Per request of the students, last names have been adjusted or not included due to privacy reasons. Non-binary students met at the Cultural Center for...

Colonial Resident Director Michael Barcelo with his 9-year-old Plott hound mix, Benson.

Who let the dogs out? Your Residence Directors

By Ziqi Wang / November 28, 2018

Benson sits in the lobby of the Colonial residence hall with his tail wagging as he eagerly waits for students to enter and say hello. He isn't an average...

FiveThirtyEight ranked Emerson’s Polling Society as the second-most accurate pollster in the nation in 2018. Beacon Archives

The votes are in: Emerson College Polling Society is No. 2 in the country

By Soleil Easton / November 28, 2018

Saturdays for Emerson College Polling Society members consist of analyzing data, creating press releases, and publishing results. All of that hard work...

Taylor Smith '15 is the regional director for Free to Run's Afghanistan organization. She helps empower young girls through running. Photo Courtesy of Free to Run

Alumna runs in Middle East to promote female leaders

By Cassandre Coyer / November 28, 2018

Taylor Smith ’15 always liked running. She said when she moved to Iraq for a job some hostile locals’ reactions and lack of women's freedom restricted...

Graphic by Ally Rzesa / Beacon Staff

Events on campus: Nov. 19-23

By Cassandre Coyer / November 18, 2018

Emerson has many students and organizations that host events. This is exhibited through EmConnect’s event page and flyers on bulletin boards. The Beacon...

Freshman William Rowley, Sara Hathaway, and Karthik Ramaswami all placed in the debate competition. • Courtesy of Sara Hathaway.

Roommates team up to take home first place at debate competition

By Lilly Milman / November 14, 2018

After their first college forensics team competition, freshman roommates Karthik Ramaswami and William Rowley pranced through the halls to get rid of their...

Graphic by Ally Rzesa / Beacon Staff

Events on campus: Nov. 12-16

By Cassandre Coyer / November 12, 2018

Emerson has many students and organizations that host events. This is exhibited through EmConnect’s event page and flyers on bulletin boards. The Beacon...