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

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A group of furries march outside of the Anthro New England Convention. (Photo by Doktor is licensed under CC BY-NC-SA 4.0)

Anthro New England attracts large furry fandom to Seaport district

By Sam Shipman and Bryan Hecht / January 29, 2024

Thousands of furries and members of the furry fandom converged on The Westin in Boston’s Seaport district last weekend for the eighth annual Anthro New...

Hundreds gather on John F. Kennedy Street to protest Chase Bank's investment in Elbit systems, on Saturday, Jan. 20, 2024. (Sofia Waldron/Beacon Staff)

BDS Boston protests in Harvard Square over Chase Bank’s investment in Elbit Systems

By Sofia Waldron, Staff Writer / January 24, 2024

A crowd of hundreds gathered in front of Chase Bank’s Harvard Square location in Cambridge on Saturday morning to protest the institution's investment...

Iowa GOP party volunteers count caucus votes at West Des Moines precinct 316, located in the cafeteria of Valley Southwoods Freshman High School. (DJ Mara/Beacon Staff)

2024 Iowa Caucuses narrow the Republican playing field

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

The 2024 Iowa Caucuses came and went for voters across the Hawkeye State, with record-cold temperatures putting a damper on the usual fanfare and crowds...

The New England Patriots logo.

Patriots have dropped the ball since Tom Brady left

By Anna Knepley / December 14, 2023

After the collapse of the Tom Brady dynasty in New England, the Patriots are struggling to replicate the Super Bowl-winning seasons led by the star quarterback.  This...

Norman Lear ‘44

‘Everything that Norman did was influenced by humanity’: Friends and fans remember Norman Lear ‘44

By Hannah Nguyen, News Editor / December 13, 2023

If there’s one thing to know about Norman Lear, it’s that he valued giving others the spotlight. “He wanted to listen to you and wanted to know...

Emerson CPLA hosts gun safety rally in Boston Common

Emerson CPLA hosts gun safety rally in Boston Common

By Emma Siebold, Staff Writer / December 13, 2023

Emerson’s Communication, Politics, and Law Association (CPLA) hosted a gun safety rally on Dec. 10 in the Boston Common in front of the State House in...

Massachusetts Governor Maura Healey, Boston Mayor Michelle Wu and Rabbi Yosef Jazklos rise 22 feet into the air to light the menorah on Thursday, Dec. 7, 2023.

Annual menorah lighting marks the first night of Hanukkah and casts a beacon of hope amid rising anti-semitism

By Margaux Jubin, Staff Writer / December 13, 2023

The Chabad of Downtown Boston held its 40th annual menorah lighting on Dec. 7, drawing in hundreds of Boston’s Jewish community members.  Standing...

Boston City Council

City council floats creation of climate superfund

By Iselin Bratz and DJ Mara / December 13, 2023

At its Dec. 6 meeting, the Boston City Council deliberated on several significant issues, from supporting the creation of a climate superfund to granting...

MBTA's Park Street Station.

MBTA Green Line closure lengthens commute times for students

By Kaitlyn Smitten, Staff Writer / December 6, 2023

Between Nov. 27 to Dec. 6, the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA) closed the Green Line for necessary repairs and to eliminate slow zones....

Tremont Street at night.

Emerson students reflect on dull nightlife

By Sam Shipman, Staff Writer / December 6, 2023

Given Boston’s reputation as one of the safest cities in the country and its status as a “college city” with over 150,000 students enrolled in one...

Performers and viewers of the event join on stage to light the tree on Boston Common on Thursday, Nov. 30.

Boston Common celebrates various festivities during Holiday Tree Lighting

By Bryan Hecht and Sam Shipman / December 6, 2023

A cold night was turned warm with friendship in the heart of Boston last week. On Thursday night, the Boston Common lawn had a stage festively adorned...

Boston City Hall. (Ashlyn Wang/Beacon Staff)

City Council floats creation of committee on domestic violence

By DJ Mara, Staff Writer / December 5, 2023

The Boston City Council discussed several topics at its meeting on Nov. 29, ranging from updating the ordinance on non-motorized street food carts to creating...

Max Crumley-Effinger, assistant director of International Students Affairs, holds online OPT workshops for December 2023 graduates.

International students face unique challenges in finding post-graduate employment

By Emma Siebold, Staff Writer / November 29, 2023

Senior Melodie Baigun isn’t just nervous about finding a job after graduation—she’s terrified. Baigun is an international student from Buenos...

A man dressed as Santa Claus stands in front of the Nova Scotia tree and greets participants.

Dozens flock to Boston Common for annual Nova Scotian tree arrival tradition

By Sam Shipman and Bryan Hecht / November 29, 2023

The chilly air around the Boston Common Visitors Center resounded with Christmas music and holiday spirit last Tuesday morning. The occasion marked the...

Boston City Council

Boston City Council takes a stance on issues ranging from voting rights to income equality

By Iselin Bratz and DJ Mara / November 27, 2023

The Boston City Council took up consequential items at its meeting on Nov. 15. Discussion topics included expanding voting rights, welcoming a guaranteed...

A vote sign near the Boston Common. (Yufei Meng/Beacon Staff)

Boston City Council Election Day voting turnout shows decrease from last year

By Kaitlyn Smitten, Staff Writer / November 15, 2023

On Tuesday, Nov. 7, Americans all across the country had the opportunity to vote for their elected city officials, specifically city council members. Boston...

Boston City Council makes strides to address the Mass and Cass crisis

Boston City Council makes strides to address the Mass and Cass crisis

By Iselin Bratz, Staff Writer / November 15, 2023

In the past two weeks, an ordinance approving tent bans and a grant for the funding of pre and post-arrest diversion of substance users to treatment have...

Protesters chant against Kamala Harris outside the Ritz-Carlton hotel during the vice president's visit to Boston on Thursday, Nov. 9, 2023. (Ashlyn Wang/Beacon Staff)

Inside and Outside the Ritz Carlton: Kamala Harris’ Boston Visit

By Merritt Hughes and Sam Lawrence / November 14, 2023

Vice President Kamala Harris visited Boston on Nov. 9 to speak at Pipefitters Local 537, highlighting the importance of apprenticeship programs and union...

Campaign signs hang from the street lamps outside of the Chinatown YMCA where voters cast their ballots.

New faces set to join Boston City Council

By DJ Mara, Staff Writer / November 13, 2023

Election Day in Boston has again come and gone, with many new faces set to join the City Council come January. The race for City Council At-Large was...

Members of the Ancient and Honorable Artillery Company of Massachusetts march from the Boston Public Library to City Hall Plaza in the parade on Saturday, Nov. 4, 2023. (Ashlyn Wang/Beacon Staff)

Photos: Boston Veterans Parade honors those who’ve served

By Ashlyn Wang and Yufei Meng / November 12, 2023

Boston hosted its annual Veterans Parade on Saturday, Nov. 3, to pay tribute to current and former military service members. The parade, scheduled on the...