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Parker Purifoy

Parker Purifoy, Emerson '21

Parker served as Managing Editor, News Editor, and Senior Reporter at The Beacon. They graduated from the college with a journalism degree in December 2020.

Email: Parkerpurifoy@gmail.com

Latest from Parker Purifoy
A view of the Washington Monument from Saturday's celebration.

Gallery: Washington D.C. celebrates Biden’s presidential victory

November 8, 2020

[Photo] Ruth Bader Ginsburg’s fight for women’s rights lives on

September 28, 2020
A LQBTQ+ pride flag hangs over a jar displaying the phrase

Gallery: Mourners remember Ruth Bader Ginsburg outside of U.S. Supreme Court Building

September 19, 2020
The Title IX office has been located within the Social Justice Center since 2014 after an external group of lawyers examined the college's Title IX policies and practices.

Everything you need to know about the updated Title IX policy

August 31, 2020
Ansin donated millions to Emerson, purchasing the Ansin Building and creating two separate scholarship funds.

Emerson benefactor and WHDH owner Edmund Ansin dies at 84

July 26, 2020
Jackson Davis is the subject of multiple public sexual misconduct allegations on Twitter.

Alum Jackson Davis terminated from NowThis after investigation into sexual misconduct allegations

July 21, 2020
The Title IX working group has been investigating the sexual misconduct policy and process at Emerson for over nine months. They plan to turn their final report into President Pelton during the fall 2020 semester.

Title IX working group restarts meetings early after harsh rebuke from some admin, students

July 18, 2020
Jefferson Fietek was an assistant professor for performing arts at Emerson College starting in 2019.

Former Emerson professor arrested on criminal sexual misconduct charges

July 17, 2020
The college vowed to hold themselves accountable when addressing issues of sexual assault on campus in a letter Friday.

College officials apologize for earlier statement on sexual misconduct, lay out steps for further accountability

July 3, 2020
Jackson Davis is the subject of multiple public sexual misconduct allegations on Twitter.

Emerson alum suspended from NowThis after sexual misconduct allegations

June 30, 2020
Vice President for Equity and Social Justice Sylvia Spears said the college's Title IX Steering Committee will decide if complaints will be investigated beyond the narrow requirement set by U.S. Secretary of Education Betsy Devos.

Emerson Title IX Steering Committee adapting policy to new federal regulations

June 28, 2020
The protesters and counter protesters were separated by barriers on either side of Beacon Street and lines of police officers.

Photos: A tale of two demonstrations on Beacon Hill

June 27, 2020
Protesters and counter protesters exchanged shouted insults from across the street.

Protesters square off in front of State House

June 27, 2020
Vice President for Equity and Social Justice Sylvia Spears said the college's Title IX Steering Committee will decide if complaints will be investigated beyond the narrow requirement set by U.S. Secretary of Education Betsy Devos.

Temporary Title IX committee to bring college into compliance with new federal regulations

June 5, 2020
Hundreds of protestors on Wednesday laid face-down for a die-in on Boston Common for 8 minutes and 46 seconds, in solidarity with the time officer Derek Chauvin knelt on the neck of George Floyd, resulting in his death.

Photos: Violence gives way to peace in Boston

June 4, 2020
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