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‘Our stories belong to everyone’: Emerson alumni tour with “Into the Woods” revival at the Colonial Theater

‘Our stories belong to everyone’: Emerson alumni tour with “Into the Woods” revival at the Colonial Theater

By Karenna Umscheid
March 9, 2023

Stephen Sondheim’s twisted fairy tale and modern classic “Into The Woods” has been revived on Broadway in the U.S. three times, each time with different cultural contexts that keep the book and lyricism...

Michael B. Jordan makes a knockout directorial debut with Creed lll

Michael B. Jordan makes a knockout directorial debut with ‘Creed lll’

By Karenna Umscheid, Assistant Living Arts Editor
February 23, 2023

Michael B. Jordan makes a strong directorial debut—and superbly continues to star—in “Creed III,” the third installment of the sequel series to the “Rocky” films. “Creed,” the first...

Coolidge Corner Theater presents new award to filmmaker Elegance Bratton

Coolidge Corner Theater presents new award to filmmaker Elegance Bratton

By Karenna Umscheid, Assistant Living Arts Editor
February 1, 2023

Just a few steps off the Coolidge Corner green line stop is the Coolidge Corner Theater, a cornerstone of the Boston film community known for showing independent, international, and otherwise lesser-known...

Emshakes directors look back on a fall semester of revitalizing classics in student theater

Emshakes directors look back on a fall semester of revitalizing classics in student theater

By Karenna Umscheid, Assistant Living Arts Editor, Campus
January 24, 2023

Theater is transformation and reflection, a mirror held up to one’s society in the most dramatic form. The productions of Emshakes—formerly known as the Emerson Shakespeare Society—are no exception....

We should ditch Friendsgiving

By Karenna Umscheid
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’...

Drumfolk

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

By Karenna Umscheid, Staff Writer
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

By Karenna Umscheid
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

By Karenna Umscheid, Staff Writer
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

By Karenna Umscheid, Staff Writer
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

By Karenna Umscheid
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

By Karenna Umscheid, Staff Writer
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

By Karenna Umscheid
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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