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President Bernhardt speaks out on Town Hall and first year at Emerson
President Bernhardt speaks out on Town Hall and first year at Emerson
Students left messages on the face of the Ansin building using sticky notes and posters, with the signatures of over 1,000 Emerson students who want ECSU to negotiate a contract with the college on their behalf. (Bryan Hecht/Beacon Staff)
On May Day, protesters gather in Boston Common, 2B Alley, and outside Emerson’s Ansin Building
Photos of arrests of 118 protesters at Emerson College
Emerson Staff Union releases statement on April 25 arrests
Boston City Hall. (Ashlyn Wang/Beacon Staff)
Boston City Council calls for “immediate and permanent” ceasefire in Gaza
Eric Alexander, chair of the Board of Trustees, yells “Back the fuck up” at Bryan Edouard, a student speaker at the town hall, on Monday, April 29, 2024. (Rian Nelson/Beacon Staff)
‘History will remember where you stand’: Students, faculty, staff testify at town hall regarding April 25 arrests
Emerson encampment: A look at connection and chaos
Letter to the Editor: Dear Howie Carr
President Bernhardt speaks out on Town Hall and first year at Emerson
President Bernhardt speaks out on Town Hall and first year at Emerson
Students left messages on the face of the Ansin building using sticky notes and posters, with the signatures of over 1,000 Emerson students who want ECSU to negotiate a contract with the college on their behalf. (Bryan Hecht/Beacon Staff)
On May Day, protesters gather in Boston Common, 2B Alley, and outside Emerson’s Ansin Building
Photos of arrests of 118 protesters at Emerson College
Emerson Staff Union releases statement on April 25 arrests
Student arraignments take place at the Boston Municipal Court House on Wednesday, May 1, 2024, at 9 a.m. (Nick Peace for the Beacon).
Students arraigned Wednesday receive community service for April 25 arrests
Emerson Hillel holds Seder for Jewish students to begin Passover
Emerson Hillel holds Seder for Jewish students to begin Passover
Police create a barricade at each end of Boylston Street from Piano Row to the Little Building and continue to arrest students on Thursday, April 25, 2024. (Rian Nelson/Beacon Staff)
Emerson College amongst nationwide movement of college encampments protesting war in Gaza
A group of women dances through the Japan Festival grounds carrying a mikoshi, a portable shrine, on their shoulders on Boston Common on Sunday, April 28, 2024. (Madla Walsh/Beacon Staff)
Photos: Japan Festival returns to Boston
May Day protesters gathered on Liberty Mall by the State House to make speeches and chant before marching to City Hall on Wednesday, May 1, 2024 (Bryan Hecht/Beacon Staff).
‘This is not only a celebration, [but] a call to action’: Boston May Day march emphasizes solidarity with Gaza
Boston City Hall. (Ashlyn Wang/Beacon Staff)
Boston City Council calls for “immediate and permanent” ceasefire in Gaza
A few healthcare professionals position themselves at the front of the human chain advocating for the student’s right to protection, and peaceful protest, in the face of police presence on Friday, April 26, 2024. (Rian Nelson/Beacon Staff).
Photos: Inside the erratic final hours of the Northeastern Gaza Solidarity encampment
Mayor Michelle Wu answers questions after a ribbon-cutting ceremony for the reopening of City Hall Plaza on Friday, Nov. 18, 2022. (Ashlyn Wang/Beacon Staff)
Mayor Wu cancels Harvard event following withdrawal of student sponsors due to Emerson encampment police response
Boston City Hall. (Ashlyn Wang/Beacon Staff)
Boston city councilors react to Emerson arrests
Zendaya, Mike Faist, and Josh O’Connor talk ‘Challengers’
Zendaya, Mike Faist, and Josh O’Connor talk ‘Challengers’
Jacob Warman finds family through filmmaking
Jacob Warman finds family through filmmaking
Omar Robinson ’06 and Todd McNeel ’21 bring forgotten stories to life in ‘Toni Stone’
Omar Robinson ’06 and Todd McNeel ’21 bring forgotten stories to life in ‘Toni Stone’
‘The Tortured Poets Department’ is the “miracle move on drug” we all needed
‘The Tortured Poets Department’ is the “miracle move on drug” we all needed
Brooke Taylor and additional Girls State participants in Girls State, now streaming on Apple TV+.
Democracy gets a makeover in Apple TV+’s ‘Girls State’
Juice is in full swing of celebrating ‘Nothing Like a Dream’ EP through jubilant live performances across America
Juice is in full swing of celebrating ‘Nothing Like a Dream’ EP through jubilant live performances across America
En la calle con Sofia: Brothers Burger
En la calle con Sofia: Brothers Burger
Dani’s Debrief: Central Perk is the coffee ‘Friend’ everyone needs
Dani’s Debrief: Central Perk is the coffee ‘Friend’ everyone needs
En la calle con Sofia: El Rinconcito Colombiano
En la calle con Sofia: El Rinconcito Colombiano
En La Calle Con Sofia: Taqueria Jalisco Boston
En La Calle Con Sofia: Taqueria Jalisco
Kelly Link’s debut release ‘The Book of Love’
‘It feels like anything might happen’: Kelly Link’s debut release ‘The Book of Love’ explores adolescence
En la Calle Con Sofia: Rincon Limeño
En la Calle Con Sofia: Rincon Limeño
Letter to the Editor: Shared governance
Letter to the Editor: Shared governance
Emerson encampment: A look at connection and chaos
Letter to the Editor: Dear Howie Carr
Courtesy of Bradley Bird
Letter to the editor: To my fellow adults in the classrooms
The Little Building residence hall.
Letter from the Editor: By the students, for the students
These Jews say theres nothing scary about anti-Zionism
Letter to the editor: These Jews say there’s nothing scary about anti-Zionism
Illustration Kellyn Taylor
Have important conversations, even when you don’t want to
Softball Coach Phil McElroy nabbed his 500th career victory as the Lions beat UMass Boston 5-1, April 9.
Veteran softball coach pockets 500th win
Illustration Rachel Choi
‘Good times never seemed so good’: How Fenway’s famous tunes and traditions make it a staple of the city
Illustration Rachel Choi
The Arizona Coyotes relocate to Salt Lake City, bringing NHL to Utah
He ran the Boston Marathon. His wife found a unique way to support him.
He ran the Boston Marathon. His wife found a unique way to support him.
Illustration Rachel Choi
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Illustration Kellyn Taylor
‘We knew the world was never going to be the same’: The trailblazing women of the Boston Marathon
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Photos: Cigarettes in Gen-Z
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A group of women dances through the Japan Festival grounds carrying a mikoshi, a portable shrine, on their shoulders on Boston Common on Sunday, April 28, 2024. (Madla Walsh/Beacon Staff)
Photos: Japan Festival returns to Boston
Valerie Harrison, marketing and communications coordinator at St. Francis House, talks to a guest on Friday, April 5, 2024. (Feixu Chen/Beacon Staff)
Photos: Combating homelessness, ‘one day at a time’
Emerson encampment: A look at connection and chaos
Emerson encampment arrests: A look at moments of connection and chaos
Photos of arrests of 118 protesters at Emerson College
Scenes from the arrests of 108 protesters in the 2B alley
A runner pours a beer over his head right before the finish line to celebrate during the 128th Boston Marathon on Monday, April 15, 2024. (Rian Nelson/Beacon Staff)
Photos: Boston Marathon is more than a ‘race’
Modeled by Paige Victoria
Photos: Cigarettes in Gen-Z
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A group of women dances through the Japan Festival grounds carrying a mikoshi, a portable shrine, on their shoulders on Boston Common on Sunday, April 28, 2024. (Madla Walsh/Beacon Staff)
Photos: Japan Festival returns to Boston
May Day protesters gathered on Liberty Mall by the State House to make speeches and chant before marching to City Hall on Wednesday, May 1, 2024 (Bryan Hecht/Beacon Staff).
‘This is not only a celebration, [but] a call to action’: Boston May Day march emphasizes solidarity with Gaza
Boston City Hall. (Ashlyn Wang/Beacon Staff)
Boston City Council calls for “immediate and permanent” ceasefire in Gaza
A few healthcare professionals position themselves at the front of the human chain advocating for the student’s right to protection, and peaceful protest, in the face of police presence on Friday, April 26, 2024. (Rian Nelson/Beacon Staff).
Photos: Inside the erratic final hours of the Northeastern Gaza Solidarity encampment
Mayor Michelle Wu answers questions after a ribbon-cutting ceremony for the reopening of City Hall Plaza on Friday, Nov. 18, 2022. (Ashlyn Wang/Beacon Staff)
Mayor Wu cancels Harvard event following withdrawal of student sponsors due to Emerson encampment police response
Boston City Hall. (Ashlyn Wang/Beacon Staff)
Boston city councilors react to Emerson arrests
President Bernhardt speaks out on Town Hall and first year at Emerson
President Bernhardt speaks out on Town Hall and first year at Emerson
Students left messages on the face of the Ansin building using sticky notes and posters, with the signatures of over 1,000 Emerson students who want ECSU to negotiate a contract with the college on their behalf. (Bryan Hecht/Beacon Staff)
On May Day, protesters gather in Boston Common, 2B Alley, and outside Emerson’s Ansin Building
Photos of arrests of 118 protesters at Emerson College
Emerson Staff Union releases statement on April 25 arrests
Student arraignments take place at the Boston Municipal Court House on Wednesday, May 1, 2024, at 9 a.m. (Nick Peace for the Beacon).
Students arraigned Wednesday receive community service for April 25 arrests
Emerson Hillel holds Seder for Jewish students to begin Passover
Emerson Hillel holds Seder for Jewish students to begin Passover
Police create a barricade at each end of Boylston Street from Piano Row to the Little Building and continue to arrest students on Thursday, April 25, 2024. (Rian Nelson/Beacon Staff)
Emerson College amongst nationwide movement of college encampments protesting war in Gaza
Letter to the Editor: Shared governance
Letter to the Editor: Shared governance
Emerson encampment: A look at connection and chaos
Letter to the Editor: Dear Howie Carr
Courtesy of Bradley Bird
Letter to the editor: To my fellow adults in the classrooms
The Little Building residence hall.
Letter from the Editor: By the students, for the students
These Jews say theres nothing scary about anti-Zionism
Letter to the editor: These Jews say there’s nothing scary about anti-Zionism
Illustration Kellyn Taylor
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Softball Coach Phil McElroy nabbed his 500th career victory as the Lions beat UMass Boston 5-1, April 9.
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Jacob Warman finds family through filmmaking
Jacob Warman finds family through filmmaking
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