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Sasha Zirin

Sasha Zirin, Assistant Living Arts Editor

Sasha Zirin (they/them) is a freshman from the Washington, D.C. metro area. They are a creative writing major transferring to journalism. They are a staff writer who enjoys writing for both news and living arts. They are also write for Emerson's arts publication, EM Magazine, and are a strong Emerson Poetry Project affiliate. In their spare time, they love to read, draw, knit, and watch movies.

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Should we have school spirit?

Should we have school spirit?

By Shannon Garrido, Hadera McKay, Sasha Zirin, and Hailey Akau
September 20, 2023

After the events of orientation, where eager Emerson freshmen were welcomed by shrill undergrads serenading them in their cars, it's natural for incoming students to wonder whether this experience is truly...

Illustration: Molly Boyke

‘The Nun II’: A sequel that might, hopefully, maybe could haunt your nightmares

By Sasha Zirin, Assistant Living Arts Editor
September 20, 2023

A bottle of wine explodes for seemingly no reason in a church in Tarascon, France—and it only gets more horrifying from there. Little can stop a cryptic demonic force from reaching its goal in “The...

Illustration by Sasha Zirin

Emerson Independent Video hits the ground running as academic year starts

By Sasha Zirin, Assistant Living Arts Editor
September 14, 2023

Emerson’s Independent Video is starting the semester with a brand new collection of productions including short films, TV shows, and more. The productions bring new tidings for student filmmakers and...

After the first week of classes, the class of 2027 has begun to settle in and acclimate to their new college life.

‘I’ve definitely gotten more comfortable’: first-year students settle in and share their perspectives

By Sasha Zirin, Assistant Living Arts Editor
September 13, 2023

With two weeks of classes and time as a Boston college student under their belts, hundreds of first-years have moved into Emerson. They bring ample perspectives, feelings, and ideas—some of which are...

Stage before ComEx!

ComEx: A Comedy Extravaganza Shines a Spotlight on the Comedic Arts Department

By Sasha Zirin, Assistant Living Arts Editor
April 20, 2023

Bouts of laughter filled the Semel Theater last weekend thanks to the hard work of Emerson’s Comedic Arts Department, who hosted the college’s third annual Comedy Extravaganza festival, also known...

Fear and Loathing in Spiderland: freshman band makes an impact on the music world of Emerson

Fear and Loathing in Spiderland: freshman band makes an impact on the music world of Emerson

By Sasha Zirin, Assistant Living Arts Editor
March 29, 2023

You just woke up for your 8 a.m. class. You’re exhausted, and you think some music will help. You scroll through the songs saved on your phone and realize, to your sleepy dismay, that you’re actually...

The set of Mary, Sweet Mary

‘Mary, Sweet Mary…’ brings modern queer themes to the Elizabethan era

By Sasha Zirin, Assistant Living Arts Editor
March 9, 2023

“Mary, Sweet Mary, or The Final Tragedy of Christopher Marlowe” entered the hearts and minds of the public last weekend, lighting up the stage with an enchanting storyline ignited by ferocious acting. Written...

Conveyor belt at Emersons Waste Management facility.

Emerson’s Waste Management facility highlights campus sustainability efforts

By Sasha Zirin, Assistant Living Arts Editor
February 23, 2023

Equipped with policy-mandated hard hats, neon vests, and glasses, a group of Emerson students toured the Waste Management facility in Billerica, Massachusetts, where Emerson College sends its trash and...

Timothée Chalamet as Lee (left) and Taylor Russell as Marin Yearly (right) from Guadagnino’s Bones and All

‘Bones and All’: the coming-of-age horror

By Sasha Zirin, Assistant Living Arts Editor
January 13, 2023

This review contains spoilers. “Bones and All” is a heartbreaking film that rattles the viewer to their core through its unique use of cannibalism as a metaphor for an uncontrollable addiction. Director...

Cantab Lounge keeps Boston poetry scene alive

Cantab Lounge keeps Boston poetry scene alive

By Sasha Zirin, Assistant Living Arts Editor
December 7, 2022

Performance poetry is a social art form that can involve encouraging community.  At the Cantab Lounge in Cambridge, Emerson alum Myles Taylor ‘19 runs weekly poetry events with long-time poet Dawn...

The previous semester’s book campaign.

On the Same Page Boston benefits Emerson students and Boston Public Schools

By Sasha Zirin, Assistant Living Arts Editor
November 16, 2022

For the seventh semester, Emerson students help to bring inclusive children's literature to Boston Public Schools through On the Same Page Boston—an Emerson-based advocacy campaign aiming to bring student...

$28 million to fund Boston Common renovation

By Sasha Zirin, Assistant Living Arts Editor
November 9, 2022

With plans being finalized, renovations to the Boston Common’s entrances and borders, upgraded amenities for visitors, and improved recreational areas like the tennis courts and Frog Pond are underway. Working...

‘Its the only way we can progress in society’: students reflect on “fall back”

‘It’s the only way we can progress in society’: students reflect on “fall back”

By Sasha Zirin, Assistant Living Arts Editor
November 9, 2022

Last March, the Senate unanimously approved the Sunshine Protection Act, a federal law that concretes daylight saving time as the standard year-round time in the U.S., putting an end to the twice-annual...

Street vendors in Salem.

Salem residents share perspectives on tourist crowds

By Anastasia Petridis and Sasha Zirin
October 26, 2022

Over half a million tourists visited Salem, MA this October according to NBC Boston—an increase of 15 percent compared to last year—leaving residents with mixed opinions. The uptick in visitation...

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