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Hannah Woods

Hannah Woods, Staff Writer

Hannah Woods (she/her) is a freshman journalism major from Needham, Massachusetts. In addition to being a staff writer for the Beacon, she also works with WEBN as a web writer. When Hannah is not writing, you can find her spending time with friends and family, listening to music or reading a good book.

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A Emerson College logo on the Ansin Building on Tremont street. (Arthur Mansavage/ Beacon Staff, File)

‘[Emerson] feels like a ghost town’: new initiative draws mixed emotions from a divided campus

By Yogev Toby and Hannah Woods / December 12, 2024

As the fall semester approaches its end, some Emerson students, faculty, and staff say Emerson’s new community-building initiative and interim policy...

People pose for a group photo with the tree in the Boston Commons on Tuesday, Nov. 26, 2024. (Nick Peace/ Beacon Staff)

The arrival of Boston Common’s Christmas tree kicks off Boston’s holiday season

By Hannah Woods, Staff Writer / December 4, 2024

With umbrellas up and spirits high, attendees braved the pouring rain last Wednesday in anticipation of the arrival of a Christmas tree from Nova Scotia.  The...

Aili Montague was adopted at the age of two and a half. They struggled to find their identity within a family where they bore no resemblance. (Rian Nelson/ Beacon Staff)

The end of China’s international adoption program has left adoptees with mixed emotions

By Hannah Woods, Staff Writer / November 22, 2024

For Aili Montague, being a Chinese adoptee makes up a significant part of their identity. Montague was adopted from the city of Huainan, China, in...

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Princess Polly opens new store on Newbury

By Hannah Woods / November 6, 2024

The fashion brand Princess Polly opened its newest store in Boston on Oct. 27 with customers lining up and down Newbury Street for the in-person shopping...

Emerson Los Angeles deans visit SGA, highlight two new programs

Emerson Los Angeles deans visit SGA, highlight two new programs

By Katherine Cressman and Hannah Woods / October 30, 2024
Joined by Interim Associate Dean of Campus Life Beth Moriarty, the Student Government Association’s (SGA) latest general assembly meeting included a visit from representatives of the Emerson Los Angeles (ELA) campus and the amendment to a bylaw in SGA’s constitution.
Students and faculty settle into the Cutler Majestic. The Can We Talk? event focused on the interconnectivity of media and social sciences. (Madla Walsh/ Beacon Staff)

‘Can We Talk?’: conversations with Dr. Nura Mowzoon and Penn Badgley

By Hannah Woods, Staff Writer / October 23, 2024
Actor Penn Badgley and psychotherapist Dr. Nura Mowzoon brought their discourse series to the Cutler Majestic Theatre Oct. 16 as part of a collaborative event between EmersonTogether and New Student Orientation. 
EmersonTogether and SGA talk about rebuilding trust

EmersonTogether and SGA talk about rebuilding trust

By Hannah Woods, Staff Writer / October 15, 2024
At its latest general assembly meeting, the Student Government Association (SGA) continued to discuss working with EmersonTogether, the college’s new community-building initiative, which was unveiled over the summer. 
A vendor carries fresh boxes of produce to his stand at the Haymarket. (Madla Walsh/ Beacon Staff)

Boston’s historic Haymarket on Blackstone Street reopens for the season

By Hannah Woods, Beacon Correspondent / October 14, 2024
The city’s oldest and one of its biggest outdoor grocery markets reopened for the season earlier this month and will be open on Fridays and Saturdays year-round.
SGA considers discussions with Board of Trustees, deliberates over attendance policy

SGA considers discussions with Board of Trustees, deliberates over attendance policy

By Hannah Woods, Beacon Correspondent / October 13, 2024
This year, the Student Government Association (SGA) will have one member, selected by the Board of Trustees, who will attend the board’s meetings.
Emerson College to integrate AI into classrooms

SGA approves new constitution

By Katherine Cressman and Hannah Woods / October 2, 2024
This year, Emerson students running for class leadership positions will not be the only voting matter on the Student Government Association’s (SGA) election ballot.
A Emerson College sign above the colleges' visitor center on Boylston street. (Arthur Mansavage/ Beacon Staff, File)

Emerson maintains 13th ranking in North Regional Universities

By Hannah Woods, Beacon Correspondent / September 25, 2024
Emerson has maintained its spot at No. 13 in this year’s Best Regional Universities North Rankings and is tied with two other colleges, according to the latest update by U.S. News & World Report. 
Emerson College to integrate AI into classrooms

SGA reaches deal with FPS over funds, meets college provost

By Hannah Woods, Beacon Correspondent / September 24, 2024
The Student Government Association agreed to allocate funds to Frames Per Second (FPS) and met with the provost and vice president of academic affairs during its meeting last Friday.