The United States is experiencing its longest government shutdown in history—three weeks and counting. Many of us are not directly affected but the disruption...

My last “breakup” happened with a guy whom I never officially dated. I use the term “breakup” loosely because he didn’t end things with me—he...

At issue: Our fall 2018 semester Our take: We’re proud of our advancements, and we strive to do better. Last semester, we tried something new. For...

Ian Mandt is the executive treasurer for the Student Government Association.  In order to pay for his daughter’s semester at Emerson Los Angeles,...

Emerson is consistently ranked by College Factual as one of the best journalism schools in the country. During my senior year of high school, I visited...

At issue: The lack of library etiquette Our take: Please use your inside voices As due dates for papers, projects, and tests for finals loom, it...

Before the fourth grade, math was my favorite subject. I enjoyed my math classes and always participated actively. However, this all changed when a new...

Students’ schedules will become even busier in preparation for finals as the end of the semester approaches. They may place taking care of themselves...

This article is part of the "Major Thoughts" series. Contributors will be voicing their opinions about their major, including improvements they would...

The notion of a comedic arts major may seem preposterous to many—some may even consider it a joke. I’ve heard countless people say, “You can’t...

At issue: Student portion of the climate survey Our take: The survey is an outlet for student expression Voicing our opinions about Emerson with our...

My first listen of Vince Staple’s newest project FM! disappointed me. It had nothing to do with the quality of the album but rather the length. FM!...

During my first semester, nothing thrilled me more than receiving an email inviting me to apply to study at Kasteel Well. Emerson offered me the chance...

Last August, several Asian-American students who Harvard rejected during fall 2018 filed a lawsuit accusing the institution for discriminating against...

  At issue: Supporting other student organizations Our take: All of our work deserves recognition One day after a contentious midterm election,...

Planning a class schedule can stress students out, especially with limited course options. To understand what specific issues students face with course...

At issue: The approaching midterm election Our take: Educate yourselves—then vote   Despite our activist culture, most Emerson students...

In the fourth grade, I had my first panic attack—at least, the first one I remember. It happened at a softball game. I worked myself up to the verge...

At 2 a.m. one morning, I broke down and called my mom. Frantic about my decision to change my major, I told her how scared I was because journalism was...

I stood in the crowd, witnessing citizens of different ages, all yelling and hoisting signs above their heads. I could feel my heart beating fast. The...