[Photo] 100 of the best photos from Beacon photographers in 2024

By Arthur Mansavage, Multimedia Managing Editor / December 28, 2024

A father and a daughter are among the crowd of thousands carrying Israeli flags during an event on Sunday, April 7, 2024 rededicating a wall of Hamas’...

‘Students are scared to be outwardly Jewish’: Jewish students contemplate transferring following reported antisemitism on campus

By Margaux Jubin, Former Staff Writer / April 24, 2024

Higher education institutions have been grounds for antisemitism since the Israel-Hamas war began in October. Hamas’ attack and Israel’s retaliation...

[Photo] ‘Our community is our strength’: Newton community rededicates wall of Hamas’ captives after vandalism

By Margaux Jubin, Former Staff Writer / April 10, 2024

Two event attendees sit in front of the stage with a poster reading, "we stand against hate and antisemitism," on Sunday, April 7, 2024. (Margaux Jubin/Beacon...

Newton family to host ‘Rebuild the Hostage Wall’ following vandalization

By Margaux Jubin, Former Staff Writer / April 6, 2024

On Oct. 27, Newton residents Jeffrey and Miriam Kosowsky put up a 100-foot-long wall of the 240 hostages taken captive by Hamas on Oct. 7. After months of remaining intact, their poignant tribute was vandalized last month in what authorities are currently investigating as a hate crime, said Kosowsky.

‘Run for Their Lives’ march honors Omer Shem Tov, a hostage held captive by Hamas for 179 days in Gaza

By Margaux Jubin, Former Staff Writer / April 3, 2024

Dozens of activists gathered in Newton Centre on Sunday afternoon to honor 21-year-old Omer Shem Tov, an Israeli who was taken captive by Hamas on Oct. 7 during the deadly attack at the Nova Music Festival, where 360 people were massacred and 40 taken hostage.  

Marlboro Institute minors to host virtual event on Gaza on March 27

By Hannah Nguyen and Margaux Jubin / March 20, 2024

Following months of discussion and preparation, the Marlboro Institute will host a Zoom event about Gaza on March 27 from 4 to 6 p.m.

Photos: Thousands rally in Cambridge calling for cease-fire in Gaza

By Margaux Jubin, Former Staff Writer / March 10, 2024

On Saturday, March 2, over 2,000 people gathered at Cambridge City Hall to call for an end to Israeli military operations in Rafah, a populated southern...

Harvard Square protest urges U.S. government to end defense funding for Israel

By Margaux Jubin, Former Staff Writer / March 4, 2024

A group of around 15 activists convened in Harvard Square on Feb. 16 to call for a ceasefire in Gaza and to protest Raytheon, the world’s second-largest...

‘Every day is Valentine’s Day’: Emerson students reveal romantic Valentine’s Day plans

By Margaux Jubin, Former Staff Writer / February 20, 2024

Valentine’s Day is undoubtedly one holiday we love to hate and hate to love. Whether you’re in bed watching “The Notebook” over a box of chocolates...

‘We can do something that can change the world’: Journalism student launches initiative to provide aid to Boston’s homeless population

By Margaux Jubin, Former Staff Writer / January 31, 2024

From a young age, Adam Nuñez felt drawn to help the homeless, especially after seeing a drastic increase in homelessness over the last few years in his...

Emerson addresses campus tension with communal gatherings for Jewish and Muslim students amid Israel-Palestine conflict

By Margaux Jubin, Former Staff Writer / January 31, 2024

Amid an outpour of campus-wide tension brought forth by the Israel-Palestine conflict, the college’s leading administrators are hosting discussion-based...

Annual menorah lighting marks the first night of Hanukkah and casts a beacon of hope amid rising anti-semitism

By Margaux Jubin, Former Staff Writer / December 13, 2023

The Chabad of Downtown Boston held its 40th annual menorah lighting on Dec. 7, drawing in hundreds of Boston’s Jewish community members.  Standing...

Where Dancing Meets Dreaming: Emerson Urban Dance Theater’s REM

By Margaux Jubin, Former Staff Writer / November 16, 2023

Emerson Urban Dance Theater brought dreaminess and vibrancy to the week with REM, their latest dance concert themed around sleep, dreams, and nightmares.  With...

Aftermath of Hamas attack hits close to home for Jewish students with family in Israel

By Margaux Jubin, Former Staff Writer / November 1, 2023

Opinions expressed in Beacon Op-Eds are not necessarily shared by the entire staff. It is the responsibility of Opinion editors to elevate each individual’s...

Wholesome Halloweekend Fun: The Doggone Pet Parade

By Margaux Jubin and Jack Burns / November 1, 2023

“Best Dog and Child Duo” winner Suzan Paik walked hand-in-hand with her two children through the center of the Doggone Pet Parade on Saturday. Her...

The Emerson Poetry Project hosts qualifier for slam poetry competition

By Margaux Jubin, Former Staff Writer / October 11, 2023

The Emerson Poetry Project hosted a slam poetry competition featuring compelling poetic performances from students striving to secure a spot in the final....

Boston Guild of Artists Hosts Panel Discussion with Award Winning Local Painters

By Margaux Jubin, Former Staff Writer / September 27, 2023

In 1914, 42 of Boston’s most prominent artists came together to create the Boston Guild of Artists, and over a century later, this same passion for art...

Protesters demand statewide recognition of Indigenous People’s Day

By Parker Garlough and Margaux Jubin / October 12, 2022

On Saturday, Indigenous people and allies assembled to commemorate Indigenous People’s Day and call attention to the day’s lack of holiday status in...