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Sam Shipman

Sam Shipman, Staff Writer

Sam Shipman (He/Him) is a freshman journalism major from Natick, Massachusetts. He currently is a Staff Writer for the Berkeley Beacon. When he's not reporting he can be found listening to music or spending time with friends.

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Molly Grace spreads all emotions of Love in new EP: ‘Lovesick’

Molly Grace spreads all emotions of Love in new EP: ‘Lovesick’

By Sam Shipman, Staff Writer
November 30, 2023

From growing up in Lexington, MA, to preparing for her first-ever tour of her new EP “Lovesick,” upcoming artist Molly Grace brings together the worlds of funk, soul, and mainstream pop to her growing...

A man dressed as Santa Claus stands in front of the Nova Scotia tree and greets participants.

Dozens flock to Boston Common for annual Nova Scotian tree arrival tradition

By Sam Shipman and Bryan Hecht
November 29, 2023

The chilly air around the Boston Common Visitors Center resounded with Christmas music and holiday spirit last Tuesday morning. The occasion marked the annual arrival of a Christmas tree donated to the...

A spectator videotapes the parade as marchers begin marching from the Boston Public Library on Saturday, Nov. 4, 2023.

Mayor Wu, city officials, honor Boston veterans at Salute to Service Parade

By Sam Shipman and Bryan Hecht
November 8, 2023

Boston was awash with marching band music and American flags on Saturday afternoon as hundreds gathered along the mile-and-a-half-long route of Boston’s Veterans Parade to honor current and former military...

A night of musical eclecticism: Faye Webster at Roadrunner

A night of musical eclecticism: Faye Webster at Roadrunner

By Sam Shipman, Staff Writer
October 29, 2023

Since Roadrunner’s opening in March 2022, many artists have been featured on its stage. If you come an hour before doors open, you’re almost guaranteed to make it to the front row for your favorite...

Members of the Student Union during their general meeting.

Student union discusses future initiatives, plans upcoming arts festival

By Sam Shipman and Emma Siebold
October 25, 2023

The Emerson College Students’ Union (ECSU) met last Wednesday, Oct. 18, to discuss how to better represent the student body and to extend and plan their upcoming Revolutionary Arts Festival. Members...

Rosalba Solis blowing a conch during group prayer before the march.

“My ancestors. This is all for them”: Hundreds gather for Indigenous People’s Day march

By Sam Shipman, Staff Writer
October 11, 2023

Over 100 people made their way through Downtown Crossing in the pouring rain, many chanting to onlookers as they marched in support of Indigenous Peoples’ Day. The event was hosted by United American...

A pro-Palestinian protestor holds up a Palestinian flag during a march in Cambridge, Massachusetts.

Palestinian marchers and Israeli counter-protesters flock Cambridge City Hall

By Sam Shipman and Bryan Hecht
October 11, 2023

Tensions escalated in Cambridge on Monday afternoon as a pro-Palestine rally came up against Israeli counter-protestors outside Cambridge City Hall. Palestinian and Israeli flags waved amidst loud chants...

Students cross the intersection of Boylston St. and Tremont St. in front of the Little Building.

Emerson ranks 13th in North Regional Universities, dropping six spots from last year

By Sam Shipman , Staff Writer
October 9, 2023

Emerson tied with three other colleges for the 13th spot on this year's Best Regional Universities North Rankings, dictated by the U.S. News & World Report’s annual list. While Emerson is still...

Emersons bookstore undergoes a name change, replacing Barnes & Noble with Emerson Emporium.

What’s changed on campus? A quick overview of Emerson remodels

By Sam Shipman, Staff Writer
September 20, 2023

The college saw several changes to physical locations on campus over the summer, including the bookstore, the Max Mutchnick Campus Center, and a new green wall located in Piano Row. In June, a campus-wide...

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