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DJ Mara, Deputy News Editor

DJ Mara (he/him) is a junior political communication major from Worcester, MA, who currently serves as a Deputy News Editor for The Berkeley Beacon. In previous semesters, DJ served as a Staff Writer, Assistant News Editor, Kasteel Well Bureau Chief, Deputy Metro News Editor, and Senior Political Reporter. When DJ is not writing for The Beacon, he can be found working for the Worcester Red Sox or attending Red Sox baseball games.

Latest from DJ Mara

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

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

District 5 City Councilor Enrique Pepén introducing the New Mission High School Boys Basketball Team as the Division 5 State Champions at the City Council...

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

By DJ Mara, Deputy 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, Editor-in-Chief / 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, Deputy News Editor / 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, Deputy News Editor / 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, Deputy 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, Deputy 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, Deputy 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, Deputy 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, Deputy 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, Deputy 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, Deputy 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, Deputy 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, Deputy News Editor / 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.

Longtime City Council staffer honored, Santana and FitzGerald deliver maiden speeches

By DJ Mara, Deputy News Editor / February 29, 2024

Longtime City Council staffer Juan Aurelio Lopez was honored for more than four decades of service to the city of Boston. Additionally, Councilors Henry...

Dr. Gregory Payne celebrates his 40th anniversary of teaching Emerson ‘change agents’

By DJ Mara, Deputy News Editor / February 21, 2024

Dr. Gregory Payne, chair of the Communication Studies Department, celebrated his 40th anniversary of teaching at Emerson College earlier this month, a...

City Council considers accepting public safety grants at weekly meeting

By DJ Mara and Iselin Bratz / February 13, 2024

The Boston City Council considered distributing grants and supporting resolutions on public safety and the arts at its meeting on Feb. 7 in the Christopher...

New Boston city councilors emphasize need for collaboration and cultural shift in upcoming term

By DJ Mara and Iselin Bratz / February 6, 2024

The Boston City Council welcomed four new members in January. Each of the newly inaugurated members has emphasized the need for collaboration among councilors...

2024 Iowa Caucuses narrow the Republican playing field

By DJ Mara, Deputy News Editor / January 24, 2024

The 2024 Iowa Caucuses came and went for voters across the Hawkeye State, with record-cold temperatures putting a damper on the usual fanfare and crowds...

City council floats creation of climate superfund

By Iselin Bratz and DJ Mara / December 13, 2023

At its Dec. 6 meeting, the Boston City Council deliberated on several significant issues, from supporting the creation of a climate superfund to granting...

City Council floats creation of committee on domestic violence

By DJ Mara, Deputy News Editor / December 5, 2023

The Boston City Council discussed several topics at its meeting on Nov. 29, ranging from updating the ordinance on non-motorized street food carts to creating...

Boston City Council takes a stance on issues ranging from voting rights to income equality

By Iselin Bratz and DJ Mara / November 27, 2023

The Boston City Council took up consequential items at its meeting on Nov. 15. Discussion topics included expanding voting rights, welcoming a guaranteed...

Fuccillo secures seat on Marlborough City Council as full-time Emerson student

By DJ Mara, Deputy News Editor / November 14, 2023

While running for office in his hometown of Marlborough, Massachusetts, Trey Fuccillo woke up each morning and asked himself, “What’s worth more than...

New faces set to join Boston City Council

By DJ Mara, Deputy News Editor / November 13, 2023

Election Day in Boston has again come and gone, with many new faces set to join the City Council come January. The race for City Council At-Large was...

City Council candidates talk the future with Downtown Boston residents

By DJ Mara, Deputy News Editor / November 1, 2023

Candidates for Boston City Council At-Large gathered at the Fort Point Room in Atlantic Wharf on Oct. 24 to participate in a forum hosted by the Downtown...

Tensions rise in Boston city council concerning Israel-Hamas resolutions

By DJ Mara and Iselin Bratz / October 25, 2023

At the Boston City Council meeting last Wednesday, Oct. 18. members of the council engaged in a debate surrounding two resolutions regarding the Israel-Hamas...

Boston City Councillors divided over decision to grant BRIC funding

By Iselin Bratz and DJ Mara / October 21, 2023

At the city council meeting on Oct. 4, discussions regarding funding to the Boston Regional Intelligence Center (BRIC) became heated with passionate debate...

City council forum highlights need for accountability and transparency at institutions of higher education

By DJ Mara and Iselin Bratz / October 11, 2023

Candidates running for Boston City Council At-Large gathered at Boston University on Oct. 3 to participate in a forum hosted by the Boston University College...

Boston City Councilors demand urgent action from city administration

By DJ Mara and Iselin Bratz / October 3, 2023

Boston City Councilors demanded urgent action and accountability from city administration at last week’s city council meeting. City council resolutions...

Power of the incumbency weakens in Boston City Council primary elections

By DJ Mara, Deputy News Editor / September 17, 2023

Last Tuesday, more than 28,000 registered voters from Boston City Council Districts 3, 5, 6, and 7 went to the polls to decide which two candidates to...