DJ Mara Archives

Emerson’s provost visits Kasteel Well for the first time

By DJ Mara / October 8, 2024

Provost and Vice President of Academic Affairs Alexandra Socarides visited Kasteel Well from Sept. 23–26, her first trip to Emerson’s Netherlands campus since assuming her position in July.

As it happened: Harris and Trump had a tense first debate. Here’s what happened Tuesday.

By Hannah Nguyen, Bryan Hecht, Sam Shipman, DJ Mara and Merritt Hughes / September 9, 2024

Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump are set to take the debate stage Tuesday night at the National Constitution Center in Philadelphia.

Who are the core leaders behind EmersonTogether?

By DJ Mara / August 24, 2024

A number of administrators and faculty members are part of the three operational teams, But four college officials will spearhead the initiative.

Emerson launches initiative to rebuild the community in upcoming academic year

By DJ Mara / August 24, 2024

Following the events that unfolded in the past spring semester, the college released EmersonTogether, which aims to unite the college community, officials said.

Emerson students react to Harris-Walz ticket

By DJ Mara / August 20, 2024

At Emerson, students are largely energized by the Harris-Walz ticket

Harris accepts Democratic nomination for president: “I know where America belongs.”

By DJ Mara / August 18, 2024

The 2024 Democratic National Convention is set to begin on Monday in Chicago, where Vice President Kamala Harris and Minnesota Governor Tim Walz are expected to receive their party’s nominations for president and vice president.

Construction worker dies after falling from scaffolding at Cutler Majestic Theatre, police say

By DJ Mara / August 10, 2024

A construction worker died Friday afternoon after falling from scaffolding outside the Cutler Majestic Theatre, police said. Boston police reported...

Harris, Walz hold first rally as Democratic ticket in Philadelphia

By DJ Mara / August 7, 2024

Vice President Kamala Harris and Minnesota Governor Tim Walz held their first rally on Tuesday at The Liacouras Center at Temple University in Philadelphia. Harris...

Live Updates: The latest on the Trump campaign

By DJ Mara / July 28, 2024

Live Updates: The latest on the Harris campaign

By DJ Mara / July 28, 2024

President Joe Biden addresses nation on decision to drop out of presidential race

By DJ Mara / July 24, 2024

President Joe Biden spoke from the Oval Office Wednesday night to address why he decided to drop out of the presidential race and endorse Vice President...

Vice President Kamala Harris rallies toward Democratic presidential nomination

By DJ Mara / July 24, 2024

Vice President Kamala Harris is rallying toward the Democratic nomination for president, securing prominent endorsements from elected officials and the...

Emerson will lay off staff and faculty positions due to enrollment decline partly caused by campus protests, college says

By Hannah Nguyen, Iselin Bratz and DJ Mara / June 22, 2024

Emerson College will lay off faculty and staff and not fill some vacant positions in response to reduced enrollment, which it said was partly caused by...

Trump becomes first former US president convicted in nation’s history

By DJ Mara / June 1, 2024

Former President Donald J. Trump was found guilty on 34 counts of falsifying business records on May 30, becoming the first former president of the United...

Boston City Council calls for ‘immediate and permanent’ ceasefire in Gaza

By DJ Mara / May 1, 2024

The Boston City Council passed a resolution 11-2 in support of calling for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza at its meeting on Wednesday. Councilors Ruthzee...

‘History will remember where you stand’: Students, faculty, staff testify at town hall regarding April 25 arrests

By Sophia Pargas, Hannah Nguyen, Olivia LeDuc, Merritt Hughes and DJ Mara / April 30, 2024

Members of the Emerson community gathered in the Semel Theater in the Tufte Building for a moderated town hall Monday morning to discuss the events...

Mayor Wu cancels Harvard event following withdrawal of student sponsors due to Emerson encampment police response

By DJ Mara / April 28, 2024

Boston Mayor Michelle Wu canceled an event at Harvard University scheduled for April 30 after 11 student affinity groups sponsoring the event pulled their...

Boston city councilors react to Emerson arrests

By DJ Mara / April 27, 2024

Boston city councilors have begun to release statements following the arrests of 118 protesters on April 25 at Emerson’s “Popular University Encampment”...

DEVELOPING STORY: The latest on 2 Boylston Place ‘Popular University Encampment’

By Sophia Pargas, Hannah Nguyen, Olivia LeDuc, DJ Mara, Merritt Hughes, Bryan Hecht, Sam Shipman, Iselin Bratz and Katherine Cressman / April 25, 2024

June 18 at 2:17 p.m. - College announces future faculty and staff layoffs due to enrollment decline it says is linked to campus protests Emerson...

The Boston City Council: A (School) Year in Review

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

Over the course of the 2023-24 academic year, the Boston City Council met for a total of 22 weekly meetings held each Wednesday at noon at City Hall. Some...

CPLA members take on Washington, D.C. for annual trip

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

Members of Emerson’s Communication, Politics, and Law Association (CPLA) took their annual trip to Washington, D.C., from April 11 to April 14, engaging...

Boston City Council honors high school state champions

By Iselin Bratz and DJ Mara / April 23, 2024

At its meeting on April 10, the Boston City Council proposed and passed resolutions honoring sports teams from around the city who won their respective...

Administration launches strategic planning process, ‘Emerson 2030’ to be implemented this December

By DJ Mara, Assistant News Editor / April 23, 2024

Emerson’s strategic planning process, dubbed “Emerson 2030,” is currently underway, with plans to be implemented by the end of this year. The...

[Photo] 2024 Boston Marathon: Stories racing to and beyond the finish line

By Hannah Nguyen, Olivia LeDuc, Rumsha Siddiqui, DJ Mara, Sam Shipman, Bryan Hecht and Emma Siebold / April 15, 2024

A runner holding a Ukrainian flag over his head moments before crossing the finish line of the 128th Boston Marathon held on Monday, April 15, 2024. (DJ...

[Photo] “Kiss me if you love the Patriots”: Best signs of 2024 Boston Marathon

By Hannah Nguyen / April 15, 2024

A spectator stands with a sign that reads, "If You Dream It, You Can Do It," near the family waiting area of the Boston Marathon held on Monday, April...

Speech and debate team members make history at international tournament in Dublin

By DJ Mara / April 10, 2024

Emerson’s Speech and Debate team traveled to Dublin, Ireland, to attend the International Forensics Association (IFA)’s 34th Annual Speech & Debate...

WNDR museum cultivates interactive exhibits at Downtown Crossing location

By DJ Mara / April 10, 2024

The WNDR Museum, one of Boston’s newest attractions, cultivates visitors’ sense of wonder and imagination through a series of interactive and immersive...

PR students partner with local nonprofit serving unhoused veterans

By DJ Mara, Assistant News Editor / April 3, 2024

Emerson public relations students partnered with Soldier On, a Pittsfield-based nonprofit, in planning an event to raise awareness about veteran homelessness.

Larry Lucchino, former Red Sox president, remembered for his impact on Major League Baseball

By DJ Mara, Assistant News Editor / April 3, 2024

Larry Lucchino, the former president of the Boston Red Sox, died peacefully early Tuesday morning at the age of 78.

City Council commemorates Transgender Day of Visibility

By DJ Mara, Assistant News Editor / April 1, 2024

The Boston City Council passed a resolution in a 12-0 vote commemorating Transgender Day of Visibility for the first time in the body’s history at...

Campus organizations and community stakeholders express support for 13 students arrested

By DJ Mara, Assistant News Editor / March 29, 2024

In support of the 13 students who were arrested Friday afternoon, approximately 46 campus organizations as of March 27 wrote statements. In these statements,...

Students hold walkout in support of Palestinian liberation and against student suppression on campus

By DJ Mara, Assistant News Editor / March 29, 2024

Students, faculty, and community members held a walkout in support of Palestinian liberation and against student suppression on Monday. The walkout...

Jay Bernhardt inaugurated as college’s 13th president

By DJ Mara, Assistant News Editor / March 28, 2024

President Jay M. Bernhardt was officially inaugurated as Emerson College’s 13th President at an investiture ceremony held on the morning of Friday, March...

Southwick Recital takes the stage to kick off Bernhardt’s inauguration festivities

By DJ Mara, Assistant News Editor / March 28, 2024

Students, faculty, trustees, and community members gathered in the Robert J. Orchard Theater in the Paramount Center on Wednesday, March 20, as the...

Biden details policy agenda for a second term at State of the Union

By DJ Mara, Assistant News Editor / March 9, 2024

Amid the fanfare of handshakes, selfies, and chants of “Four More Years,” President Joe Biden entered the House Chamber for his third State of the Union address on Thursday, March 8.

Biden and Trump dominate on Super Tuesday, Haley and Phillips drop out

By DJ Mara / March 6, 2024

Super Tuesday came and went in Massachusetts and 15 other states and territories, with President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump prevailing in their respective primary races and edging closer to receiving their respective parties’ nominations ahead of the November election.

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