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The Massachusetts State Senate passed a bill which would ban all plastic bags in the state. The house will vote on the bill next year. Anissa Gardizy / Beacon Correspondent

Mass. Senate moves forward with plastic bag ban

November 22, 2019

What to know ahead of tomorrow’s vote on a statewide plastic bag ban

November 19, 2019
“I have been repeatedly told by my supervisor that I am expected to be in the lab working at least 60 hours a week. This is a job—graduate work is work,” Sam Levinson said. Anissa Gardizy / Beacon Correspondent

Boston-area graduate students push for unionization rights

November 16, 2019
James DiSabatino relaxes in the chair of his favorite arcade game, Mario Kart, in the

Alum grills up success with chain of casual eateries

November 6, 2019
Mediterranean restaurant Garbanzo opened on Emerson's campus in August.

Mediterranean fare to replace grilled cheese and burgers on Boylston

October 8, 2019
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Community mourns the loss of renowned photographer David Akiba

September 8, 2019
There are 926 new first-time students that make up this year’s incoming class. Flora Li/Beacon Staff

College acceptance rate drops to lowest in school history

September 4, 2019
The Latinx Heritage Month celebration took place in the Lion's Den. Anissa Gardizy / Beacon Archives

College spends $2 million for 200 extra seats in Dining Center expansion

September 1, 2019
Protesters yell at Straight Pride Parade participants. Photo by Anissa Gardizy/Beacon Staff

Tensions flare during Boston’s Straight Pride Parade

August 31, 2019

Sit Down with Commencement Speaker Soledad O’Brien

May 12, 2019
Kosher foods comply with Jewish dietary guidelines for food preparation and consumption, such as avoiding eating pork or alcohol. Photo by Anissa Gardizy / Beacon Staff

Spiritual Life Director to assess kosher and halal options in Dining Center

April 17, 2019
Senior Vivi Bonomie (left) and sophomore Mackenzie Thomas (right) traveled to a local courthouse to see high-profile celebrities involved in the national college admission scandal. Photo Courtesy of Mackenzie Thomas

Students’ inside joke about college admission scandal goes viral

April 4, 2019
Massachusetts Supreme Court Justices Kimberly Budd (right) and Elspeth Cypher (left) came to the college to speak to students about their careers. Photo by Anissa Gardizy / Beacon Staff

Judges visit campus for ‘Conversation About the Law’ with students

April 4, 2019
The new default meal plan—the Majestic Plan—comes with unlimited swipes and 150 Board Bucks. Photo by Cullen Granzen // Beacon Staff

New default meal plan to feature unlimited swipes, fewer board bucks

March 27, 2019
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Walker Building facade project to cost the college an estimated $600,000

March 22, 2019
Junior Hannah Cairo's episode of

Junior waits two years to compete on ‘Wheel of Fortune’

March 19, 2019
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Kasteel Well students uninjured following deadly Dutch shooting

March 18, 2019
“The point and hope is that [the class] will help prepare students to write any thesis they want,” Honors College Director Wendy Walters said.

Honors program faculty remove creative project from senior thesis

February 28, 2019
FiveThirtyEight ranked Emerson’s Polling Society as the second-most accurate pollster in the nation in 2018. Beacon Archives

School of Communication to debut new minors in fall 2019

February 28, 2019
Members of the Portland Trail Blazers climb out of a Piano Row elevator. Photo by @meyersleonard11/Twitter

NBA team stuck in campus elevator for 30 minutes

February 26, 2019
Beacon Archives.

Expected opening for The Commons at 172 Tremont St. pushed to May

February 22, 2019
Freshman Zach Waterhouse finishes a reverse layup under the net for 2 of his 17 points against Springfield in the 2019 NEWMAC semifinals.

[Photo] Fate of winter sports still up in air, targeting November decision

September 30, 2020
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NEWMAC semi-finals basketball game expected to draw large crowd

February 21, 2019
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Vice president for real estate to leave in March

February 20, 2019
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Boston Fire Department extinguishes dumpster fire behind campus

February 14, 2019
College operates with eight director-level vacancies

College operates with eight director-level vacancies

February 13, 2019
Some members of the Emerson community faced economic and emotional hardship during the 35-day partial government shutdown. Anissa Gardizy / Beacon Staff

Partial government shutdown interrupted student’s food stamps, family members’ jobs

January 27, 2019
The college bought 134-136 Boylston St. on May 28, 2018, for $7 million. Anissa Gardizy / Beacon Staff

College looks for healthier restaurant after Griddler’s closing

January 22, 2019
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Vice president of administration and finance position still vacant

January 21, 2019
Massachusetts Attorney General Maura Healy joined a group of state attorneys Thursday in suing the U.S. Department of Education over proposed Title IX regulations.

Massachusetts Attorney General sworn in at Colonial Theatre

January 18, 2019
Assistant Director of Housing Operations Kendra Stokes said the college is considering partnering with a storage company. Photo by Anissa Gardizy / Beacon Staff

Housing operations look for grad student after director leaves

January 17, 2019
The college's dining center will be providing pre-made meals to students during mandatory quarantine.

[Photo] Dining Center replaces over 2,000 mugs

January 17, 2019
The expanded sidewalk will include greenery, benches and bike racks.

College could extend Boylston sidewalk, expanding campus space

November 29, 2018
Sophomore men's soccer goalkeeper David Kemp said the old turf affected the team's playing style. Photo by Anissa Gardizy / Beacon Staff

Old turf prompts $1 million Rotch Field renovations

November 29, 2018
The women's basketball team is one of two teams impacted by Monday's decision.

[Photo] Women’s basketball looks to build on last season’s improvement

November 16, 2018
Resident Assistants leave Cannabis Scent notices under dorm room doors after pinpointing the smell of marijuana on a residence hall floor. Anissa Gardizy / Beacon Staff

New procedure to deal with cannabis on-campus

October 18, 2018
Madison (left) and Mac Lynch (right) raced together in high school. Photo: Erin Nolan/Beacon Staff.

Lynch siblings reunited on cross country team

September 27, 2018
Junior captain Grace Tepper (center, No. 8) leads the NEWMAC in kills and kills per game. Anissa Gardizy / Beacon Staff

Women’s volleyball looks to build on 2017 successes

September 20, 2018
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