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An Emerson College Police car.
Incident Journal: ECPD renders aid to intoxicated non-Emerson community member
The Marlboro Campus
Carrying on tradition, students build bridges at Marlboro
‘Brutal’ negotiation leads to COLA for staff union
‘Brutal’ negotiation leads to COLA for staff union
Illustration by Rachel Choi
Re-building an Eco Corps—the first step to larger sustainability progress on campus
An Emerson College Police car.
Incident Journal: ECPD seizes and destroys contraband
Protestors gathered at Stratton Student Center.
College students protest human rights violations in Iran
A protester holds up a sign that reads “Striking is a human right” surround by other protesters and signs.
Photo Story: Rail workers protest outside JFK Presidential Library
Boston Common tree lighting illuminates holiday spirit
Boston Common tree lighting illuminates holiday spirit
The Copley Square lighting.
Copley Square welcomes holiday season with annual tree lighting
Jurassic Bill: Official Massachusetts dinosaur named
Jurassic Bill: Official Massachusetts dinosaur named
Formerly the Title IX office, Emersons Office of Equal Opportunity will address issues of discrimination, sexual violence and harassment on campus.
Office of Equal Opportunity extends Title IX reach
The Title IX office has been located within the Social Justice Center since 2014 after an external group of lawyers examined the colleges Title IX policies and practices.
Sonia Jurado announced as Emerson’s new Title IX coordinator
Emersons Title IX office.
Emerson officially relocates Office of Access, Equity, and Title IX
Presidential Working Group sends final report to Pelton
Presidential Working Group sends final report to Pelton
Title IX working group takes questions before finalizing recommendations
Title IX working group takes questions before finalizing recommendations
Patrice Bergeron (via Beacon Archives)
Bruins on Boylston: Why you should doubt the Bruins’ strong start
Senior captain Oliver Glass led by example setting multiple personal records through the season.
Five Lions named to NEWMAC All-Sportsmanship teams
The 23 Seniors were the first in Lions history to lead mens soccer to the NEWMAC finals.
Senior spotlights: Men’s soccer seniors guided team to landmark playoff run with quality leadership
Graduate student and guard Jarred Houston goes up for a lay-up.
Men’s basketball loses thriller to Bridgewater State 81-79
Sophomore defender Yoshiko Slater was named to NEWMACs First Team All-Conference.
Women’s soccer team earns six All-Conference selections, two other awards
Illustration by Ryan Yau
‘Wednesday’ is plagued by the influence of the CW
Creative Commons
‘Pretty Little Liars: Original Sin’ keeps terrible mystery writing alive
Illustration by Rachel Choi
The babygirlification of Ghost in COD is threatening the incels
We should ditch Friendsgiving
Illustration by Hailey Akau
The original ‘Gossip Girl’ ate up Thanksgiving episodes
Illustration by Rachel Choi
Editorial: Emerson College presents: a convincing performance of inclusivity
Emersons testing site at Tufts Medical Center.
Emerson’s COVID-19 protocols for spring semester warrant criticism
Editorial: Emerson should not make winter breaks harder for International Students
Editorial: Emerson should not make winter breaks harder for International Students
Editorial: Emerson should do more to address antisemitism on campus
Editorial: Emerson should do more to address antisemitism on campus
Editorial: Emerson, let students move off campus before their senior year
Editorial: Emerson, let students move off campus before their senior year
Illustration by Ryan Yau
‘Wednesday’ is plagued by the influence of the CW
Creative Commons
‘Pretty Little Liars: Original Sin’ keeps terrible mystery writing alive
Illustration by Rachel Choi
The babygirlification of Ghost in COD is threatening the incels
We should ditch Friendsgiving
Illustration by Hailey Akau
The original ‘Gossip Girl’ ate up Thanksgiving episodes
‘Bad Axe’ is family business
‘Bad Axe’ is family business
Emerson graduate student receives first Harlequin Diverse Voices scholarship
Emerson graduate student receives first Harlequin Diverse Voices scholarship
An installation at “Food Justice: Growing a Healthier Community through Art.”
Fuller Craft Museum serves food justice exhibit
Armored Storyteller is a role-playing game publishing company.
Armored Storyteller brings new purpose to role-player gaming
The faces of the Boston Asian American Film Festival
The faces of the Boston Asian American Film Festival
Superstar teaches self-love in Love, Lizzo documentary
Superstar teaches self-love in ‘Love, Lizzo’ documentary
New season, new flavors: Ranking the Dunkin’ and Starbucks holiday drinks
New season, new flavors: Ranking the Dunkin’ and Starbucks holiday drinks
Junior Mintt during the pilot of her late-night talk show.
The Junior Mintt Show brings Black, trans representation to late night
Mental health meets music in Selena Gomez documentary
Mental health meets music in Selena Gomez documentary
Robert Hansen, founder of Apollo Hansen Designs.
Student graphic design brand shoots for the moon
Courtesy: EmersonToday
‘It’s an immeasurable loss’: Emerson remembers Maureen Shea
Bill Alexs yearbook photo in The Emersonian, 1966.
‘Born communicator’ from class of 1966 leaves behind journalism scholarship
Former Lions volleyball player Kat Westbrook accumulated 151 kills and 58 digs in the 2012 season.
Remembering former Lions volleyball player Kat Westbrook
Courtesy: Virginia Tech
‘A truly lovely person’: Colleagues remember Pamela White, former Title IX & Clery Act coordinator
Pamela White, former associate vice president and Title IX & Clery act coordinator, dies at age 63
Pamela White, former associate vice president and Title IX & Clery act coordinator, dies at age 63
Illustration of protesters holding signs with reproductive rights slogans.
Emerson students, faculty reflect on post-Roe America
Illustration of guitar player and music sheets
Student musicians make Emerson’s lack of music education work for them
Illustration of student surrounded by symbols representing different majors
Switching majors at Emerson College: what it’s like and how to navigate the process
From top left to bottom right: Emerson alumni Sam Crimmins, André Archimbaud, Gaby Dunn, Dustin Straube, Steven Rowley and Kasey Fielding. / courtesy
Safe spaces, section 8 and student loan debt: Emerson alums say they (mostly) don’t regret the financial risk
Students organize against tuition rises and other inequalities this fall
Students organize against tuition rises and other inequalities this fall
“You know I love this city more than anything,” she said. “I’m never going to stop fighting for this city that I love. I’m never going to stop fighting for the people that I love.”
Our thoughts on progressive Democrat Michelle Wu being sworn into office
Boston Marathon electrifies city after 910 day absence
Boston Marathon electrifies city after 910 day absence
Photo of Helina Yared (middle) and her teammates, Nia Cooper (left) and Rachel Tarby (right), after practice.
Meghan Markle’s explosive interview, and Emerson’s new inclusivity-based cheerleading squad
Richard Fucillo in front of the MA statehouse.
A Lion Speaks Tonight — Episode 04: Richard Fucillo
Margot Wood 08, founder of Epic Reads and author of Fresh.
A Lion Speaks Tonight — Episode 03: Margot Wood
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Karenna Umscheid

Karenna Umscheid, Staff Writer

Karenna Umscheid (she/her) is a journalism student at Emerson College, focused on arts and culture reporting, as well as writing critical essays. She also writes for Latent Images Magazine, WECB's Milk Crate, and her personal Medium account. In her spare time, she enjoys perusing local bookstores and watching horror movies. 

 

Latest from Karenna Umscheid

We should ditch Friendsgiving

November 24, 2022

It’s become common to acknowledge that the history of several American holidays is rooted in colonialism. An example includes the refusal of many to recognize Columbus Day in favor of Indigenous Peoples’...

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Step Afrika!’s Drumfolk ‘well-received’ by Cutler Majestic audiences

October 26, 2022

Drumfolk, produced by C. Brian Williams and performed by Step Afrika!, is a celebration of music at the intersection between African American history and culture. It ran from Oct. 5 through Oct. 16 in...

Inside the lodge.

The Masonic Temple of Boston opens its doors to the public

October 26, 2022

The Masonic Temple of Boston, located on the corner of Boylston and Tremont Street, opened its mysterious doors to the public and held an open house on Oct. 15.  Built in 1902, the current temple is...

Emerson alums open craft beer brewery

Emerson alums open craft beer brewery

October 12, 2022

Two Emerson alumni combined their love for craft beer and their passion for brewing to open up a brewing company in Hudson, MA.  Jamie Muldoon and Jake Leblanc both studied broadcast journalism and...

Afterlife is a Boston-based music management and promotion company.

Junior BCE’s music management and promotion company in the Boston Hip-Hop scene

September 29, 2022

Two students have jump-started their careers in the music industry, managing emerging artists, planning concerts, and promoting events within the Boston hip-hop scene.  Juniors Harry Jenkins and Nissim...

Sigma Pi Theta / Courtesy Katie Hervey

Emerson FSL defies Greek life stereotypes

September 29, 2022

With “RushTok” taking over the ForYou page of TikTok at the start of every fall, the image of sorority girls dancing in coordinated outfits in front of houses paints the picture of “Greek Life.”...

Livy Burdo poses for a promotional shoot.

Student-run jewelry shop thrives as new earthy designs and collaborations surface

September 14, 2022

From disco balls to shark teeth and magic mushrooms, a student-run online jewelry shop featuring fun, eclectic designs has garnered traction among the Emerson community and beyond. The shop has grown through...

Writer Karenna Umscheid sits on her dorm bed, looking at the posters on her wall.

A sophomore’s guide to surviving your first semester at Emerson

August 30, 2022

Taking good notes, going to office hours and turning your assignments in on time are all tips you’ll see when you search for general college advice. What you won’t be able to read about are the specifics...

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