Photos: Americans almost sweep gold at Ice Skating World Championship.

By Rian Nelson, Dept. Photo Editor / April 11, 2025

Boston hosted the International Skating Union’s (ISU) World Championships from March 25 to 30. 190 skaters from 42 countries descended on TD Garden to...

[Photo] Women’s basketball hosts third Mental Health Matters game

By Jordan Pagkalinawan, Former Sports Editor & Website Editor / February 12, 2025

The Emerson women's basketball team huddles up before facing the WPI Engineers on Feb. 12, 2025 (Rian Nelson/ Beacon Staff).

[Photo] Men’s volleyball loses to MIT in home opener

January 29, 2025

Junior outside hitter Chase Fagen (#5) elevates for an attack against MIT on Jan. 28, 2025 (Rian Nelson/ Beacon Staff).

Trump loyalists ring in a ‘golden age of America’ outside Capitol Building

By Izzy Bryars and Rian Nelson / January 23, 2025

WASHINGTON, D.C.—Huddled in groups, braving extreme cold, and bundled up in mittens and hats, supporters of President Donald Trump stared at phone screens...

[Photo] As a second Trump term unfolds, Emerson watches as future of work sponsorships, DEI hang in balance

By Adam Nuñez, Staff Writer / January 22, 2025

Trump supporters watching the inauguration live stream outside of the U.S. Capitol on Monday, Jan. 20, 2025. (Rian Nelson/ Beacon Staff)

Photos: Thousands gather outside Capitol after Trump Inauguration moved indoors

By Nick Peace and Rian Nelson / January 22, 2025

Thousands of people flocked to Washington, D.C., on Jan. 20 for the second presidential inauguration of Donald Trump.  Despite the freezing weather...

As It Happened: Trump moves into White House, signs first executive orders

By Adri Pray, Meg Richards, Rylie Burns, Iselin Bratz, Yogev Toby, DJ Mara, Mer Hughes, Hannah Brueske and Jordan Pagkalinawan / January 20, 2025

After a freezing cold Inauguration Day in Washington, D.C., President Donald Trump and former President Joe Biden participated in a peaceful transfer of power that, four years earlier, the 47th president subverted.

[Photo] Trump speaks at Inauguration-eve rally

By DJ Mara, Deputy News Editor / January 19, 2025

Thousands of Trump supporters gathered outside of Capital One Arena in downtown Washington, D.C. on Sunday, Jan. 19, 2025 as trump gave his inauguration-eve...

[Photo] Men’s basketball ends losing skid with 87-73 win over MIT

By Jordan Pagkalinawan, Former Sports Editor & Website Editor / January 19, 2025

Emerson men's basketball head coach Bill Curley draws up a play during a timeout against MIT (Rian Nelson/ Beacon Staff).

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

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

A group of children hold signs in support of the teachers at West Parish Elementary School on strike outside of Gloucester City Hall. (Rian Nelson/Beacon...

[Photo] Boston Common Frog Pond ice rink welcomes skaters for the season

By Madalyn Jimiera, Kasteel Well Bureau Chief, News / December 11, 2024

Guests skating at the Frog Pond in the Boston Commons on Sunday, Dec. 8, 2024. (Rian Nelson/ Beacon Staff)

Photos: 2024 Boston Fashion Awards celebrates Massachusetts designers

By Rian Nelson, Dept. Photo Editor / November 15, 2024

On Nov. 11th, the Boston Fashion Awards brought the Massachusetts fashion industry together to celebrate the best models, salons, photographers, and more....

Teacher strike in Gloucester

By Rian Nelson, Dept. Photo Editor / November 12, 2024

Teachers at West Parish Elementary School in Gloucester gathered Friday morning—not to head in to teach but to go on strike.  On Thursday night,...

Photos: Thousands of athletes and fans take on the 2024 Head Of The Charles Regatta

By Madla Walsh, Nick Peace, Arthur Mansavage, Rian Nelson, Shannon Clark and Bryan Hecht / October 21, 2024

The world’s largest three-day rowing event drew over 12,000 rowers and thousands of spectators to the banks of the Charles River over the weekend.

[Photo] ‘Every death is a universe destroyed:’ Oct. 7 memorial for Israeli and Palestinian lives lost

By Mer Hughes and Sam Shipman / October 9, 2024

A sign reading “Palestinian and Jewish safety and are intertwined” sits on the perimeter of the audience, below two poppies—an international symbol...

[Photo] Jewish community members hold memorial on Boston Common to mourn lives lost on Oct. 7

By Mer Hughes and Hannah Nguyen / October 8, 2024

Community members held signs showing to raise awareness for the alleged sexual violence on October 7 (Rian Nelson / Beacon Staff)

Pro-Palestinian demonstrators march through Boston to protest ADL presence on college campuses

By Hannah Nguyen, Madla Walsh and Rian Nelson / September 12, 2024

More than 100 pro-Palestinian demonstrators marched through downtown Boston Thursday afternoon to protest college campuses for working with the Anti-Defamation...

[Photo] DEVELOPING STORY: The latest on 2 Boylston Place ‘Popular University Encampment’

By Sophia Pargas, Hannah Nguyen, Olivia LeDuc, DJ Mara, Mer Hughes, Bryan Hecht, Sam Shipman, Iselin Bratz and Katie Cressman / April 25, 2024

Sticky notes on wall of Ansin Building put up by protesters on Wednesday, May 1, 2024. (Rian Nelson/Beacon Staff)

[Photo] Photos: Inside the erratic final hours of the Northeastern Gaza Solidarity encampment

By Bryan Hecht and Sam Shipman / April 30, 2024

Pro-Israeli counter-protesters station themselves in front of the human chain, holding an Israeli flag and shouting statements at the crowd before being...

[Photo] Presidents, union recognitions, and protests: These are the top Beacon stories of 2024

By DJ Mara and Adri Pray / December 27, 2024

Juwaria, executive vice president of SGA and SJP organizer, speaks with Vice President and Dean Jim Hoppe before town hall starts on Monday, April 29,...

[Photo] ‘History will remember where you stand’: Students, faculty, staff testify at town hall regarding April 25 arrests

April 30, 2024

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,...

[Photo] Anna Feder, former Bright Lights curator, sues Emerson for wrongful termination, alleging targeting for ‘personal political activism’

April 2, 2025

Anna Feder, FSJP, speaks at the town hall on Monday, April 29, 2024. (Rian Nelson/Beacon Staff, File Photo)

[Photo] SGA considers investing unused ‘Student Impact’ funds into Emerson’s endowment

January 29, 2025

SGA member Angus Abercrombie at a Friday, April 26, 2024 Emerson town hall. (Rian Nelson/Beacon Staff)

[Photo] SGA unanimously votes no confidence in Bernhardt and officially calls for his resignation

By Katie Cressman, Editor-in-Chief / April 27, 2024

A student shares their experience of arrest at the meeting on Friday, April 26, 2024, holding a friend's hand for support as their voice quivers. (Rian...

[Photo] Emerson College amongst nationwide movement of college encampments protesting war in Gaza

April 26, 2024

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....

[Photo] Emerson encampment arrests: A look at moments of connection and chaos

April 25, 2024

Students stand shoulder to shoulder as they wait for the police to arrive on Thursday, April 25, 2024. (Rian Nelson/Beacon Staff)

[Photo] Emerson encampment arrests: A look at moments of connection and chaos

By Bryan Hecht, Sam Shipman and Iselin Bratz / April 25, 2024

*Consent was given to publish this photo unredacted by subject* Police drag a student protestor away on Thursday, April 25, 2024. (Rian Nelson/Beacon Staff)...

Photos: Boston Marathon is more than a ‘race’

By Ashlyn Wang, Rian Nelson, Madla Walsh and Annie Zhou / April 21, 2024

The eagerly anticipated 128th Boston Marathon brought nearly 30,000 runners from more than 100 countries to Massachusetts on Monday, April 15. Hundreds...

[Photo] 2024 Boston Marathon: Stories racing to and beyond the finish line

By Hannah Nguyen, Olivia LeDuc, Rumsha Siddiqui, DJ Mara, Sam Shipman, Bryan Hecht and Emma Siebold / April 15, 2024

More than 30,000 runners from over 100 countries are registered to run in the 128th Boston Marathon on Monday, April 15, 2024. (Rian Nelson/Beacon Staff)

[Photo] Boston Assange Defense rallies for Wikileaks founder ahead of his London trial

By Bryan Hecht, Content Managing Editor / February 28, 2024

Susan Mortimer addresses the crowd of protestors on the harsh treatment of Julian Assange in prison. (Rian Nelson/Beacon Correspondent)

Photos: Ringing in the Year of the Dragon in Boston’s Chinatown

By Ashlyn Wang and Rian Nelson / February 26, 2024

The air reverberated with the crackle of firecrackers and the echoing cadence of drumbeats and gongs. Amidst the bustling and vibrant ambience, hundreds...

[Photo] Chinatown lights up with colorful costumes and fireworks for Lunar New Year Parade

February 21, 2024

Performers present a dragon dance on Harrison Avenue during the parade in Boston’s Chinatown. (Rian Nelson/Beacon Correspondent)

[Photo] Chinatown lights up with colorful costumes and fireworks for Lunar New Year Parade

By Bryan Hecht, Content Managing Editor / February 21, 2024

The crowd watches the lion dance performance in front of a business in Boston's Chinatown on Sunday, Feb. 18, 2024. (Rian Nelson/Beacon Correspondent)

[Photo] 2024 Iowa Caucuses narrow the Republican playing field

By DJ Mara, Deputy News Editor / January 24, 2024

Ryan Binkley (R-TX) speaks with supporters after a campaign rally at the Des Moines Airport Holiday Inn on Sunday, Jan. 14, 2024. (Rian Nelson for the...