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Emerson College’s only independent, student-run newspaper since 1947

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People sitting at tables and chair outside of the Boston Common Concession Stand on November 11, 2022. (Arthur Mansavage/ Beacon Staff, File)

Boston seeks new tenant for Common Concession Pavilion

By Piper Greene, Beacon Correspondent / 6 hours ago

After closing in late September, the Boston Parks and Recreation Department is seeking a vendor to re-open the concession pavilion in the Boston Common.  The...

Hundreds of teacher’s union members from Marblehead, Gloucester, and Beverly rallied outside the Massachusetts Statehouse in a continued strike for compensation and benefits on November 19, 2024 (Nick Peace / Beacon Staff).

From the school lawn to the state house: North Shore teachers continue to rally

By Bryan Hecht, News Co-editor / 23 hours ago

Hundreds of teachers union members from Marblehead (MEA), Gloucester, and Beverly (BTA) gathered outside the Massachusetts State House Tuesday afternoon...

Members of Sweet93 performing at The Sinclair on Oct 15. (Nick Peace / Beacon Staff)

From a shoegazey haze, Sweet93 emerges

By Sam Shipman, Assistant News Editor / November 19, 2024

The five members of Sweet93 quietly set up their instruments in a relaxed room of 20 or so people. A few songs in and the gathering was fixated on the...

Hundreds of counterprotestors lock arms creating a blockade not allowing the Men's March to walk to their planned rally event in the the Boston Commons. (Arthur Mansavage/ Beacon Staff)

‘Men’s March’ clashes with counterprotesters in Boston

By Sam Shipman, Yogev Toby, Nick Peace and Max Ardrey / November 17, 2024

Hundreds of anti-abortion marchers escorted by Boston Police were met with hundreds of counterprotesters Saturday over several waves of their three-mile...

Werthe by Jem’s final model walks down the runway. Based in Brockton, Mass., Werthe focuses on size and offers high-fashion clothing. (Rian Nelson/ Beacon Staff)

Photos: 2024 Boston Fashion Awards celebrates Massachusetts designers

By Rian Nelson, Staff Photographer / November 15, 2024

On Nov. 11th, the Boston Fashion Awards brought the Massachusetts fashion industry together to celebrate the best models, salons, photographers, and more....

Left to right: Asha Basha Duniani, Abigail C. Onwunali, Nomè SiDone, and Joshua Olumide
Photo by Nile Hawver.

The Ufot Family Cycle unites Boston through theater

By Danielle Bartholet, Assistant Living Arts Editor / November 13, 2024

The audience rose to its feet in a standing ovation, but the play had not yet even begun. They cheered as Nigerian playwright Mfoniso Udofia arrived...

An attende browses the Commonwealth Books booth at the International Antiquarian Book Fair on Friday, Nov. 8. (Arthur Mansavage/ Beacon Staff)

Boston International Antiquarian Book Fair returns to Hynes Convention Center

By Allison Po, Beacon Correspondent / November 13, 2024

At the 46th annual Boston International Antiquarian Book Fair, readers, collectors, and sellers gathered at the Hynes Convention Center in Back Bay to...

A brief history of Emerson’s campus in the Theater District

A brief history of Emerson’s campus in the Theater District

By Piper Greene, Beacon Correspondent / November 13, 2024

While some may consider Emerson’s campus quite small, many students will tell you that after some time in the area, many places along Boylston and...

Teachers and other educational staff on strike wave as cars honk in support. (Rian Nelson/ Beacon Staff)

Teacher strike in Gloucester

By Rian Nelson / November 12, 2024

Teachers at West Parish Elementary School in Gloucester gathered Friday morning—not to head in to teach but to go on strike.  On Thursday night,...

Justine Kim feeds a treat to Lady, her 20-month-old golden doodle, a day after the pup was named one of five winners in the Seaport dog mayor on Nov. 2, 2024 (Bryan Hecht / Beacon Staff).

The election goes to the dogs: Seaport dog mayor race ends in five-way tie

By Bryan Hecht, News Co-editor / November 8, 2024

What was meant to be a more paw-sitive race this election season came to a ruff conclusion this past week, with a five-way tie in Seaport’s first-ever...

(Nick Peace for the Beacon)

‘Magachusetts’ election party displays festive environment ahead of Trump blow out

By Sam Shipman, Assistant News Editor / November 7, 2024

In the historically blue Massachusetts, conservatives are a scattered and few-and-far-between group.  In southern Massachusetts, the red side of...

A person crosses the street in Back Bay wearing an “I voted” sticker on Tuesday, Nov. 5. (Arthur Mansavage/ Beacon Staff)

Bostonians share concerns and hopes about a second Trump presidency

By Yogev Toby, Staff Writer / November 7, 2024

Donald Trump’s victory echoed throughout the media and the chitter-chatter of pedestrians out in Downtown Boston on Wednesday. With both concerns and...

Courtesy of The Emerson Colonial Theatre

Character of Mystery: Louise Penny releases 19th novel

By Danielle Bartholet, Assistant Living Arts Editor / November 7, 2024

“Three Pines was not on any map and was only ever found by people who had lost their way.”    This was how Louise Penny described the fictional...

Kyle Klein Photo

Princess Polly opens new store on Newbury

By Hannah Woods / November 6, 2024

The fashion brand Princess Polly opened its newest store in Boston on Oct. 27 with customers lining up and down Newbury Street for the in-person shopping...

Boston City Hall Plaza in the evening on Monday, October 28, 2024.(Nick Peace/ For the Beacon, File)

Massachusetts officials react to Trump victory

By DJ Mara / November 6, 2024

Elected officials representing Boston on the local, state, and federal levels swiftly reacted to former President Donald Trump winning a second term...

Mass. voters approve ballot measures on removal of MCAS requirement, Legislature audit, and ride-hail unionization

Mass. voters approve ballot measures on removal of MCAS requirement, Legislature audit, and ride-hail unionization

By Rylie Burns / November 6, 2024

Mass. ballots included five ballot measures this year. After receiving official election results, voters approved the removal of the Massachusetts Comprehensive...

Alice Phoebe Lou opening for Clairo at Roadrunner Oct. 29 (Sam Shipman / Beacon Staff)

Alice Phoebe Lou delivers short but bubbly and riveting set during the Charm Tour

By Sam Shipman, Assistant News Editor / November 6, 2024
German singer-songwriter Alice Phoebe Lou opened for Clairo at the Roadrunner on Oct 28–30 at three sold-out shows on the first leg of the “Charm Tour.”
Album art for “Mad Rap Verses.” See a hidden message? Here’s a hint: the album title is hidden in the illustrations. Image credit to Nick Shea.

$1 portrait artist Nick Shea talks ‘Mad Rap Verses’ album release and Boston DIY scene

By Fiona McMahon, Beacon Correspondent / November 6, 2024
Nick Shea's new album "Mad Rap Verses," featuring tracks like "Jumbalaya" and "Sing a Song," will release on Nov. 16.
Mass. Sen Elizabeth Warren speaks to a crowd of Massachusetts Democrats at SoWa Power Station hours after her re-election to the Senate on Tuesday, Nov. 5, 2024 (Bryan Hecht / Beacon Staff).

MassDems express hope and confidence on election night ahead of Trump’s comeback victory

By Bryan Hecht, News Co-editor / November 6, 2024

Everything except the spirits at SoWa Power Station was blue early on election night, as it hosted a watch party event for the Massachusetts Democratic...

A march attendee hold up a sign that reads "we're not going back". (Sophia Schiappa/ Beacon Correspondent)

Feminists hold Women’s March in the Boston Common on election week

By Hannah Brueske / November 5, 2024

It was an uncommon sight in the Boston Common as a 5-foot tall handmade drinking straw made its way through the park’s trails. It accompanied a crowd...