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Merritt Hughes

Merritt Hughes, Staff Writer

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Senior midfielder Simone Barragan-Shaw (16) scores the game-winning goal against Coast Guard in the 2023 NEWMAC Semifinals.

Senior spotlights: Women’s soccer seniors were “iconic” and shaped the program

By Merritt Hughes, Staff Writer
November 15, 2023

This year’s women’s soccer graduating seniors have it all: All-Conference players, bass-shredders, and karaoke stars. They made it to the quarterfinals their 2021 sophomore season and won the NEWMAC...

Illustration by Kellyn Taylor.

Growing up with the Gilmore Girls

By Merritt Hughes, Staff Writer
November 15, 2023

I am younger than Amy Sherman-Palladino’s show “Gilmore Girls,” which first premiered in October 2000. I did not grow up watching it on The WB (now The CW). I discovered it on Netflix when I was...

Protesters chant against Kamala Harris outside the Ritz-Carlton hotel during the vice presidents visit to Boston on Thursday, Nov. 9, 2023.

Inside and Outside the Ritz Carlton: Kamala Harris’ Boston Visit

By Merritt Hughes and Sam Lawrence
November 14, 2023

Vice President Kamala Harris visited Boston on Nov. 9 to speak at Pipefitters Local 537, highlighting the importance of apprenticeship programs and union jobs.  Harris’ trip to Boston kicked off...

Illustration: Rachel Choi

Picking Up After College Kids: Environmental Sustainability Efforts at Emerson

By Merritt Hughes, Staff Writer
November 8, 2023

From move-in to move-out, the average college student is going to produce over 600 pounds of waste and trash.  At Emerson College, we have cut that number in half.  There are many students and...

Womens basketball guard Bri Frongillo transferred to Emerson from Div. I Bryant University.

Women’s basketball D1 transfer puts the ‘student’ back in student-athlete

By Merritt Hughes, Staff Writer
November 8, 2023

While it is becoming more common for Division 1 athletes to transfer between universities, it is unusual for a D1 athlete to transfer to a D3 school like Emerson. However, sophomore point guard Bri Frongillo...

The Emerson womens volleyball team celebrating senior captain Caroliine Daviss 1,000th career dig. (Photo courtesy of Ben Read)

Caroline Davis, Senior Volleyball Captain, joins 1,000 dig/kill & 2,500 assists club

By Merritt Hughes, Staff Writer
October 26, 2023

Imagine doing something you love by helping a “team,” whether that's your family, friends, or an actual sports team. This could be anything, from playing a game with your family to helping your friend...

Illustration by Merritt Hughes.

Your ‘Roman Empire’ is Not Mine

By Merritt Hughes, Staff Writer
October 18, 2023

Princess Diana. The Eras Tour. The War of 1812. Big Trucks. These are all things to think about that are not the Roman Empire—so why do men apparently spend hours a week obsessing about the Roman...

Emerson mens soccer midfielder Evan Lee plays against Suffolk on Sept. 9.

Men’s soccer team looks forward after 3-0 loss to Babson

By Merritt Hughes, Staff Writer
October 4, 2023

Rotch Field was the scene for a hard-fought Saturday game between the No. 18 Babson Beavers and the unranked Emerson Lions.  The Lions ultimately struggled at both ends of the field, leading to a disappointing...

The Emerson womens volleyball team after their 3-0 win over UMass-Dartmouth.

Women’s volleyball wins 7th annual “You Can Play” Game

By Merritt Hughes, Staff Writer
September 28, 2023

The Emerson women’s volleyball team beat UMass Dartmouth in a colorful three sets on Saturday, Sept. 23, in their annual “You Can Play” game. LGBTQ+ positive signage around the Bobbi Brown and Steven...

Illustration by Kellyn Taylor

‘Y’all means all’: a Southern queer kid’s take on Dylan Mulvaney’s talk

By Merritt Hughes, Staff Writer
September 20, 2023

After a 27-hour-car ride from Louisiana, my first steps onto Emerson’s campus three weeks ago were in a rush to meet my roommate for the first time. The following days were packed with orientation, in...

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