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

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Mayor Michelle Wu speaks to a crowd of supporters in Adams Park in Roslindale after securing a first place victory in the preliminary mayoral race on Tuesday, Sept. 9, 2025. (Bryan Hecht / Beacon Staff)

Wu and incumbent councilors sail to first-place finishes in preliminary elections, Kraft suspends mayoral campaign

By DJ Mara and Bryan Hecht / September 10, 2025

Boston Mayor Michelle Wu made a strong first-place finish in the city’s preliminary election Tuesday, with final vote totals showing nearly 50 percentage...

Visitors were welcomed with a statue of San Gennaro.

2025 San Gennaro Feast ‘brings the neighborhood together’

By Sam Shipman and Nick Peace / September 10, 2025

Boston’s North End is filled with good eats, but this past weekend a quick bite turned into a full-blown neighborhood feast. The San Gennaro Feast...

A sea of American Flags planted in the lawn next to the Massachusetts Fallen Heroes Memorial in Seaport on Saturday September 6, 2025. (Arthur Mansavage/Beacon Staff)

Massachusetts veterans, families vow to ‘never forget’ 24 years later

By Iselin Bratz, Content Managing Editor / September 10, 2025

Last Saturday in the hot midday sun, veterans, friends, and families paid tribute to those who have died in action since 9/11 at a flag planting event. Organized...

A parade of over 100 activist and labor groups gathered at the State House to celebrate Labor Day on Monday, Sept. 1, 2025. (Arthur Mansavage/ Beacon Staff)

Union members march for workers rights on Labor Day

By Rina Laby, Dept. City Editor / September 8, 2025

Thousands of local union members and activists used their day off on Labor Day not to relax, but to take to the streets and continue writing the history...

Kids sit atop a light armored vehicle on display in the Boston Common on Sunday, Aug 24, 2025. (Nick Peace / Beacon Staff)

Photos: Military helicopters and equipment on display in the Boston Common for Marine Week

By Nick Peace, Dept. Photo Editor & Video Editor / August 25, 2025

The paths of the Boston Common were packed as eager crowds of families and Boston residents took part in Marine Week, a showcase of pride, tradition, and...

Jessie Reyez performs for her “Paid in Memories” tour at the House of Blues in Boston on June 28, 2025. Photo by Rosa Morales-Simmons

The ‘Paid in Memories’ tour bares Jessie Reyez to Boston concert goers

By Rosa Morales-Simmons, Beacon Correspondent / August 7, 2025

Boston’s House of Blues was sold out with ecstatic Jessie Reyez fans on June 28, 2025, during her “Paid in Memories” tour.  She filled the venue...

Protesters at the monument in the Boston Common on "No Kings Day" and Boston's Pride festival on June 14, 2025 (Nick Peace / Beacon Staff)

‘No Kings Day’ protests push for ‘resistance’ and pride in Boston

By Meg Richards and Merritt Hughes / June 19, 2025

While millions took to the streets on Saturday for “No Kings Day” protests nationwide against President Donald Trump, Boston flew their rainbow flags...

Entrance to Fenway Park on Jersey St. (Daniel O'Toole/ Beacon Staff)

Red Sox trade All-Star Rafael Devers to the San Francisco Giants in stunning move

By Daniel O’Toole, Dept. Sports Editor / June 17, 2025

The Boston Red Sox have traded Rafael Devers to the San Francisco Giants in a blockbuster deal on June 15th, according to MLB insider Robert Murray on...

The Boston Bruins logo. Illustration by Rachel Choi.

Marco Sturm named new head coach of the Boston Bruins

By Rylie Burns, Former Operations Managing Editor, Layout Editor & Newsletter Editor / June 15, 2025

Marco Sturm has been named the 30th head coach in Boston Bruins history, Bruins General Manager Don Sweeney announced June 5.  “Throughout this process,...

Church Street during the People's Party on May 17, 2025 (Nick Peace/ Beacon Staff).

The People’s Party packs Church Street in Cambridge with Fashion, Music, and colossal clothing piles

By Nick Peace, Dept. Photo Editor & Video Editor / May 31, 2025

Crowded around a multi-colored mountain of shirts and pants, thrifters of all ages, each with their own unique style, sifted through piles of clothes at...

From left: (foreground) Crystin Gilmore, Dru Sky Berrian, and Catia. (Background) MarHadoo Effeh, Hampton Richards and Kwezi Shongwe. Courtesy of Nile Scott Studios.

‘JaJa’s African Hair Braiding’ exemplifies why immigrant stories matter

By Rosa Morales-Simmons, Beacon Correspondent / May 30, 2025

A hair salon can be a place of hot topics, personal drama, and a clamor of opinions. However, for West African immigrant women in Harlem, an African...

In an unprecedented move, Donald Trump appeared in the spin room in Philadelphia alongside his campaign surrogates addressing reporters following the first presidential debate between him and Kamala Harris on September 10, 2024 (Bryan Hecht / Beacon Staff).

Federal judge blocks Trump move to strip Harvard of international student access

By Iselin Bratz, Content Managing Editor / May 23, 2025

On Thursday, the Trump administration revoked Harvard University’s ability to enroll international students. International students, both enrolling and...

Thousands of people marching through the Boston Commons on Thursday, May 1st, 2025. (Arthur Mansavage/ Beacon Staff)

Thousands protest 100 days of Trump on May Day in Boston

Thousands rallied in Boston Common on Thursday for International Workers Day, an annual day of protest on May 1. Commonly known as May Day, the protest...

Illustration Rachel Choi

‘Courage is contagious’: Harris rebukes Trump administration in first major speech since leaving office

By DJ Mara, Senior Political Reporter / May 1, 2025

Former Vice President Kamala Harris rebuked President Donald Trump in her first high-profile speech since leaving office at Emerge America’s 20th anniversary...

In an ode to Yoda and “Star Wars,” a sign read “‘Finish, you will.’ May the course be with you.” (DJ Mara/Beacon Staff)

‘Slay the Day.’ The best signs from the 2025 Boston Marathon.

The 129th running of the Boston Marathon came and went on Monday, with nearly 300,000 spectators flocking to cheer on the more than 32,000 racers.  Posters...

Reenactors fire their weapons on the Lexington Battle Green on Saturday, April, 19, 2025. (Arthur Mansavage/ Beacon Staff)

250th anniversary of the Battle of Lexington attracts thousands of spectators

By Hannah Woods and Sam Shipman / April 27, 2025

Tens of thousands of spectators circled the Lexington Battle Green at 5:15 a.m. on April 19 to witness the start of the American Revolution. Silence fell...

Mourners gather to grieve Pope Francis at the Cathedral of the Holy Cross in the South End. (Izzy Bryars/Beacon Staff)

Pope Francis, first Latin American leader of Roman Catholic Church, dies at 88

By Izzy Bryars, Staff Writer / April 23, 2025

Outside the Cathedral of the Holy Cross in the South End, black banners were draped around the entry doors as scattered groups of people entered to pray...

The finish line of the 129th Boston Marathon (DJ Mara/Beacon Staff)

Thousands, including Emersonians, conquer 2025 Boston Marathon

By Anna Knepley and DJ Mara / April 23, 2025

More than 300,000 spectators flocked to the barricades along Boylston Street to cheer on nearly 32,000 runners and wheelchair cyclists during the 129th...

Runners at the 129th Boston Marathon pass under a bridge adorned with the slogan 'Boston Strong.'

Twelve years later, still running Boston Strong

By Hannah Woods, Senior Kasteel Well Reporter / April 23, 2025

A sea of “Boston Strong” logos representing resilience and community still flood the streets of Boston 12 years after the Boston Marathon bombing in...