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COVID testing site locating at 116 Harrison Avenue.
Positive COVID-19 tests rising on campus, mirroring statewide trend
Emersons Kasteel Well campus in Well, Netherlands.
Emerson students at Kasteel Well unfazed by Netherlands lockdowns
Jefferson Fieteks Anoka County MN mugshot
Former professor sentenced to 30 years for sexual assault
Turning Point USAs booth in the 2 Boylston Place alley.
College lifts suspension on conservative group
A sign on the window of Emersons coronavirus testing site at Tufts Medical Center.
Emerson to require students to test negative before return to campus from Thanksgiving break
New Green Line stations make off-campus commutes faster—though just barely
New Green Line stations make off-campus commutes faster—though just barely
Michelle Wu greets supporters after winning the mayoral election on Nov. 2.
Wu sworn in as mayor, pushes widespread reform
An Emerson College advertisement at Downtown Crossing station.
Graduate program pushes T advertising campaign
Opposing protest groups stand divided by police barricades.
Lens: Counter-protesters cross with Super Happy Fun America, police in Boston Common
Richard Fucillo stands in front of the State House.
Emerson senior elected as town councilor
The reforms in revised draft include a shift in the makeup of the proposed Standing Committee, which would be tasked with improving cross-department communication between offices that handle reports of sexual misconduct. It also suggests potentially moving the Office of Access, Equity, & Title IX out of the Social Justice Center, where it currently lives, as departments inevitably change over time.
Presidential Working Group sends final report to Pelton
The reforms in revised draft include a shift in the makeup of the proposed Standing Committee, which would be tasked with improving cross-department communication between offices that handle reports of sexual misconduct. It also suggests potentially moving the Office of Access, Equity, & Title IX out of the Social Justice Center, where it currently lives, as departments inevitably change over time.
Title IX working group takes questions before finalizing recommendations
The outside of the Title IX office in the Massachusetts Transportation Building.
Title IX working group presents minimal changes in second draft of recommendations
The Title IX office has been located within the Social Justice Center since 2014 after an external group of lawyers examined the colleges Title IX policies and practices.
Everything you need to know about the updated Title IX policy
Jackson Davis is the subject of multiple public sexual misconduct allegations on Twitter.
Alum Jackson Davis terminated from NowThis after investigation into sexual misconduct allegations
Katie Beckmann during a basketball game.
Women’s basketball drops fourth straight game
Senior Grace Cosgrove playing on the soccer game on Sep. 15
Senior forward reflects on four years as a Lion
Womens volleyball player awarded Defensive Player of the Year
Women’s volleyball player awarded Defensive Player of the Year
33 Fall student-athletes named to academic all-conference team
33 Fall student-athletes named to academic all-conference team
Madeline Khaw fought for the ball during the Nov. 2 game.
Women’s soccer team loses NEWMAC Quarterfinals to Wheaton College
Production Iphigenia at the Cutler Majestic theater.
You are all that the myth can’t bear: ArtsEmerson hosts Iphagenia’s world premiere
Emerson Stage to present ‘Marie Antoinette’ this weekend
Emerson Stage to present ‘Marie Antoinette’ this weekend
Grammy Award-winning composer, bassist, and vocalist esperanza spalding.
Opera ‘Iphigenia’ world premiere at Cutler Majestic Theatre Nov. 12 and 13
Emerson Dance Company
Emerson Dance Company to host first live show since fall 2019
Still from Macbeth In Stride, playing at Loeb Drama Center.
New musical ‘Macbeth in Stride’ critiques Shakespearean sexism
James P.W. Martin 13 posing with his new anthology, Eggplant Emoji Volume 1.
‘Laughter is medicine’: alum published comedic short story anthology
A photo of Carolyn Freyer-Jones 88.
Alum finishes and publishes late friend’s book
Five ways to get into the Thanksgiving spirit
Five ways to get into the Thanksgiving spirit
Tell your boyfriend if he says he’s got beef, to take it up with 3OH!3
Tell your boyfriend if he says he’s got beef, to take it up with 3OH!3
Including captions during filmmaking are one of the topics covered in the Accessible Cinema course.
New class ‘Accessible Cinema’ promotes inclusive filmmaking
Marla Kirban in 1970, her senior year at Emerson
Marla Kirban, Emerson alum and Hollywood voiceover coach, dies at 72
Pete Chvany (center), a former Emerson professor and longtime mens soccer coach
‘A friend to hundreds of Emersonians’: Pete Chvany, former professor and men’s soccer coach, dies at age 81
Professor Emerita Robbie McCauley
Robbie McCauley, performing arts professor emerita, dies at 78
Chair of the Performing Arts Department Bob Colby, who died April 5, 2021
Late performing arts chair leaves behind legacy of empathy
Seals played for Emerson Varese in Italy during the 1979-80 season.
Former assistant men’s basketball coach Bruce Seals dies aged 67
Illustration by Lucia Thorne
The people left behind
Mariyam Quaisar poses during a photoshoot.
Emerson’s promises of diversity fell short for me
Three weed dealers––Jamie, Alex, and John––who spoke with The Beacon on the condition of anonymity, discussed their life as dealers on campus and how it impacts their customers.
Let’s Be Really Blunt: Student dealers on what it’s like being “The Plug”
Even as white and Black people use cannabis at similar rates, Black people are 3.64 times more likely to be arrested on charges of weed possession, according to a 2020 ACLU report.
The luxury of neighborhood dispensaries deny America’s racist cannabis criminalization
Smokey Coffeeshop is just one of the many social cannabis consumption spaces in Amsterdam.
Massachusetts must open social cannabis consumption spaces
“You know I love this city more than anything,” she said. “I’m never going to stop fighting for this city that I love. I’m never going to stop fighting for the people that I love.”
Our thoughts of progressive Democrats Michelle Wu sworn into Office
Boston Marathon electrifies city after 910 day absence
Boston Marathon electrifies city after 910 day absence
Photo of Helina Yared (middle) and her teammates, Nia Cooper (left) and Rachel Tarby (right), after practice.
Meghan Markle’s explosive interview, and Emerson’s new inclusivity-based cheerleading squad
Richard Fucillo in front of the MA statehouse.
A Lion Speaks Tonight — Episode 04: Richard Fucillo
Margot Wood 08, founder of Epic Reads and author of Fresh.
A Lion Speaks Tonight — Episode 03: Margot Wood
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Obituaries

Marla Kirban in 1970, her senior year at Emerson

Marla Kirban, Emerson alum and Hollywood voiceover coach, dies at 72

By Gabriel Borges, Beacon Correspondent
October 31, 2021
Pete Chvany (center), a former Emerson professor and longtime mens soccer coach

‘A friend to hundreds of Emersonians’: Pete Chvany, former professor and men’s soccer coach, dies at age 81

By Frankie Rowley, Deputy Express Editor
September 23, 2021
Professor Emerita Robbie McCauley

Robbie McCauley, performing arts professor emerita, dies at 78

By Bailey Allen, Deputy Enterprise Editor
May 28, 2021
Chair of the Performing Arts Department Bob Colby, who died April 5, 2021

Late performing arts chair leaves behind legacy of empathy

By Camilo Fonseca, News Editor
April 8, 2021
Seals played for Emerson Varese in Italy during the 1979-80 season.

Former assistant men’s basketball coach Bruce Seals dies aged 67

By Christopher Williams, Sports Editor
January 1, 2021
Trent (center right) was remembered as a pioneer in the field of Political Communication.

Emerson faculty reflects on passing of Judith Trent, political communications icon

By Camilo Fonseca, News Editor
December 10, 2020
Stephen Terrell led Emersons musical theater program for 13 years.

Former musical theatre head remembered for reimagining program

By Ann E. Matica, Deputy News Editor
August 30, 2020
Ansin donated millions to Emerson, purchasing the Ansin Building and creating two separate scholarship funds.

Emerson benefactor and WHDH owner Edmund Ansin dies at 84

By Parker Purifoy, Emerson '21
July 26, 2020
Amanda, Morses daughter, said her father was always the first one to crack a joke.

Emerson Police Lieutenant remembered for positive, caring nature

By Charlie McKenna, Editor-in-Chief
May 22, 2020
“He contributed tremendously to both the Emerson and the Boston community in general, Sandra Goldfarb said.

Emerson alumni and Trustee remembered for his public relations legacy

By Belen Dumont, News Editor
April 8, 2020
Nationally renowned painter and Marlboro benefactor dies at 92

Nationally renowned painter and Marlboro benefactor dies at 92

By Faith Bugenhagen
April 4, 2020
Courtesy

Former chair of Performing Arts Department Leo Nickole dies at 93

By Elena Naze
April 3, 2020
Courtesy of Skyler Celotto

Emerson remembers Daniel Hollis’ kindness, warmth, and his love for Travis Scott

By Belen Dumont, News Editor
November 21, 2019
Rob Tobias

Rob Tobias ’81 (1959-2019)

By Contributed Obituary
November 20, 2019
Moses Shumow was loved by his students and colleagues, a former student of his said. Courtesy of Florida International University

Former students recall professor’s kindness

By Parker Purifoy, Emerson '21
October 23, 2019
Courtesy of Jane Akiba

Community mourns the loss of renowned photographer David Akiba

By Anissa Gardizy
September 8, 2019
Maureen Murphy, 64, died in December after an eight-month long battle with ovarian cancer.

Beloved mentor and financial administrator dead after battle with cancer

By Parker Purifoy, Emerson '21
January 15, 2019
Flint grew up in East Bridgewater, Mass. Courtesy of Susan Flint.

Lucas Flint remembered as a kind-hearted, dedicated student

By Abigail Hadfield, Deputy Copy Editor
January 14, 2019
Joseph D. Ketner II passed away after a year-long battle with bile duct cancer. Courtesy of President M. Lee Peltons office.

College grieves loss of world renowned artistic director and professor

By Parker Purifoy, Emerson '21
September 19, 2018
Friends said Wapman was enigmatic, but caring and talented.

Wapman remembered for loyalty and compassion

By Nathanael King
May 19, 2017
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