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Diana Bravo

Diana Bravo, Copyeditor/Photographer

Diana Bravo is a copyeditor and photographer for The Beacon. She also works as a Metro/Local Co-op at The Boston Globe. Prior to her current role, Diana served The Beacon as Deputy Lifestyle Editor, Assistant News Editor, and SGA reporter. She is originally from the New York City area and Stratton, Vermont and is an avid skier.

 

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The Office of Financial Aid in the Union Bank Building.

[Photo] Tuition strike urges Emerson to redistribute funds

September 2, 2021

The Office of Financial Aid in the Union Bank Building.

President Lee Pelton announced the Marlboro-Emerson merger at a town hall meeting in fall 2019. Jakob Menendez / Beacon Staff

President Lee Pelton to resign in June, lead Boston Foundation

Emerson President M. Lee Pelton will leave his position in June to take over as chief executive officer and president of local philanthropic leader The...

President M. Lee Pelton.

Pelton examines pandemic, ‘flex’ learning, and the future in annual State of the College address

By Diana Bravo, Copyeditor/Photographer
November 23, 2020

Amid a spiraling pandemic that Emerson administrators once warned may financially devastate the college, President M. Lee Pelton released his annual State...

The Boston Public Garden.

Police arrest suspect in Public Garden assault

By Charlie McKenna and Diana Bravo
November 19, 2020

Boston Police arrested a man Wednesday in connection to an alleged assault in the Public Garden last week. Francisco Romero, 38, was charged with aggravated...

The man was seen walking past a restaurant prior to the assault.

Boston Police release video of Public Garden assault suspect

By Diana Bravo, Copyeditor/Photographer
November 12, 2020

Boston Police released a video on Thursday of a suspect in connection to a sexual assault in the public garden Sunday morning.  The video depicts the...

Temperatures topped 70 degrees again Tuesday, making 2020 one of the warmest Novembers on record.

Abnormally warm November draws students to Boston Common

By Diana Bravo, Copyeditor/Photographer
November 10, 2020

A Boston November typically greets students with rapidly dropping temperatures and whipping wind, forcing them to dust off winter coats, gloves, and scarves....

The green checkmark community members used to display after completing Emersons symptom tracker to gain access to campus buildings.

Emerson COVID-19 symptom tracker down due to IT issue

By Diana Bravo, Copyeditor/Photographer
November 9, 2020

Emerson’s daily symptom tracker was down earlier in the morning due to a technical issue, meaning community members were being allowed into campus buildings...

A photo of the suspect involved in the assault.

BPD investigates sexual assault in the Public Garden

By Diana Bravo, Copyeditor/Photographer
November 8, 2020

Boston Police released two images of a suspect involved in a sexual assault that occurred early Sunday morning in the Public Garden.  The suspect,...

The Piano Row dorm building boarded up with plywood ahead of potential election fallout protests.

Emerson to resume in-person classes Friday

By Diana Bravo, Copyeditor/Photographer
November 5, 2020

Emerson will resume all in-person courses Friday morning after holding only virtual classes starting on Election Day. President M. Lee Pelton first...

A Student Assembly meeting during the Fall 2020 semester.

SGA passes legislation calling on administrators to address racist ‘zoom bombings’

By Diana Bravo, Copyeditor/Photographer
October 21, 2020

The Student Government Association unanimously passed legislation Tuesday in response to a recent string of racist “Zoom bombing” incidents against...

A student walks past the Emerson College Barnes & Noble.

[Photo] College official denies textbook delays as shipping issues persist

October 20, 2020

A student walks past the Emerson College Barnes & Noble.

The Lincoln Statue is set to be taken down in the wake of the recent Black Lives Matter protests.

[Photo] Artists, activists come together for “Memorials: As Monuments Fall” webinar

October 17, 2020

The Lincoln Statue is set to be taken down in the wake of the recent Black Lives Matter protests.

Megan Quirk sets up a plastic pumpkin basket outside a Colonial dorm in preparation for Halloween.

[Photo] A Halloween without tricks or treats: How students are celebrating this year

October 14, 2020

Megan Quirk sets up a plastic pumpkin basket outside a Colonial dorm in preparation for Halloween.

SGA at a Fall 2019 Joint Session meeting.

SGA delays executive cabinet appointments

By Diana Bravo, Copyeditor/Photographer
October 13, 2020

The Student Government Association held a half an hour Student Assembly meeting Tuesday and postponed two scheduled position appointments to its executive...

A Student Assembly meeting during the Fall 2020 semester.

[Photo] After rocky fall semester, SGA optimistic about spring

January 12, 2021

A Student Assembly meeting during the Fall 2020 semester.

Some danced bomba, a traditional Taino dance, at the conclusion of the protest

[Photo] Indigenous Peoples’ Day protest calls for end of Columbus Day

October 11, 2020

Some danced "bomba," a traditional Taino dance, at the conclusion of the protest

An SGA meeting at the beginning of the 2019-20 academic year.

SGA members to aid in search for new associate dean

By Diana Bravo, Copyeditor/Photographer
October 6, 2020

The Student Government Association unanimously appointed two members to a college committee that will search for candidates to fill a newly proposed associate...

An SGA meeting at the beginning of the 2019-20 academic year.

SGA drafts statement condemning racist Zoom bombing incident

By Diana Bravo, Copyeditor/Photographer
October 2, 2020

The Student Government Association drafted a statement at a Student Assembly meeting Tuesday condemning a recent hateful incident that afflicted a new...

A Financial Advisory Board meeting from the spring of 2019.

FAB grants Wack Magazine appeal

By Diana Bravo, Copyeditor/Photographer
September 26, 2020

The Financial Advisory Board unanimously granted a $1,356 appeal to Wack Magazine Friday to fund their semesterly operations. FAB was able to approve...

A fall 2020 Student Government Association meeting.

SGA appoints representatives to administrative boards

By Diana Bravo, Copyeditor/Photographer
September 26, 2020

The Student Government Association appointed five representatives to four college committees during their fourth Student Assembly meeting of the fall semester...

Emerson reports three new positive tests since Monday

Emerson reports three new positive tests since Monday

By Charlie McKenna and Diana Bravo
September 3, 2020

Emerson reported three new positive COVID-19 test results between Aug. 30 and Sept. 2, bringing the community’s positive tests to 10 out of 7,422 administered.  One...

SGA at a Fall 2019 Joint Session meeting.

SGA appoints three students to new Student Experience Senate

By Diana Bravo, Copyeditor/Photographer
September 3, 2020

In the first Student Assembly meeting of the new semester, the Student Government Association made a series of appointments to fill vacancies across different...

A spring 2020 Student Government Association meeting

SGA appoints Coughlin executive treasurer, ending months-long vacancy

By Diana Bravo, Copyeditor/Photographer
August 31, 2020

The Student Government Association appointed former Visual and Media Arts Senator Thomas Coughlin to fill their long-vacant executive treasurer position...

The entrance to Emersons Walker Building on Boylston St.

Saturday classes to be held once a month in the fall

By Diana Bravo, Copyeditor/Photographer
August 29, 2020

Emerson will hold classes on Saturdays once a month through November this fall to meet federal requirements for maintaining accreditation. Classes will...

Soledad OBrien speaking to graduates during 2019s commencement ceremony.

Emerson Class of 2020 commencement pushed to next year

By Diana Bravo, Copyeditor/Photographer
July 31, 2020

The classes of 2020 and 2021 will share a commencement weekend in May 2021, the college announced Friday Both commencement ceremonies will take place...

The Little Building residence hall.

Emerson Reopening: What we know so far

By Charlie McKenna and Diana Bravo
July 28, 2020

Over the past several months, Emerson has been slowly doling out new information on what on-campus life at the college will look like in the fall through...

President M. Lee Pelton and President Kevin Quigley walking down Potash Hill in November 2019.

Emerson finalizes Marlboro merger

By Jacob Seitz and Diana Bravo
July 23, 2020

The college confirmed Thursday that the Emerson-Marlboro deal is now finalized after the Vermont Attorney General approved the agreement Monday.  “This...

Emerson anticipates massive losses during the 2020-21 fiscal year, ranging from $33 million to $76 million, President M. Lee Pelton said in a letter to faculty Monday.

Emerson projects up to $76 million in COVID-19 losses

By Diana Bravo, Copyeditor/Photographer
June 22, 2020

The college projects losses between $33 and $76 million in the next fiscal year due to the COVID-19 crisis, according to a letter President M. Lee Pelton...

A faculty assembly meeting in January.

Professors contend exclusion from reopening talks, safety not considered

By Diana Bravo, Copyeditor/Photographer
June 19, 2020

A virtual faculty assembly meeting erupted into angry questioning Tuesday when some professors denounced administration officials for their lack of transparency...

President M. Lee Pelton speaking to students who were forced to evacuate the Netherlands during the Spring 2020 semester after COVID-19 spread rapidly around the world. Pelton expressed support for the Defund the Police initiative Tuesday, saying that the police are overly militarized and the system needs overhauled, in a virtual panel with Commonwealth Magazine.

Pelton voices support for “Defund the Police” initiative in virtual panel

By Diana Bravo, Copyeditor/Photographer
June 18, 2020

President M. Lee Pelton joined mounting numbers nationwide in voicing support for the “Defund the Police” initiative that calls for police department...

The Office of Housing and Residential Education released a plan Thursday for altered on-campus living for the fall semester.

Fall semester will see significant alterations to on-campus living

By Charlie McKenna and Diana Bravo
June 12, 2020

Residential life on campus during the fall 2020 semester will look significantly different than it has in past years as part of the college’s reopening...

Students cross the intersection of Boylston St. and Tremont St.

In-person classes to resume in the fall, college announces

By Diana Bravo and Charlie McKenna
June 10, 2020

The college will reinstate in-person classes for the fall 2020 semester with significant changes to student life following the rapid spread of the COVID-19...

Journalism faculty released a statement in support of the Black Lives Matter movement and in solidarity with Black students, faculty, staff, and alumni Wednesday.

Journalism faculty release statement supporting Black Lives Matter

By Diana Bravo, Copyeditor/Photographer
June 3, 2020

Members of the journalism faculty expressed support Wednesday for the Black Lives Matter movement in a statement released on Twitter. “We recognize...

Boston Mayor Martin J. Walsh speaking at a press conference on June 1, 2020.

City officials praise peaceful protests and denounce violence

By Diana Bravo, Copyeditor/Photographer
June 1, 2020

Boston Mayor Martin J. Walsh thanked protesters who remained peaceful during Sunday’s Black Lives Matter protest during a press conference Monday and...

College commits to hard deadline to decide fall semester options

College commits to hard deadline to decide fall semester options

By Diana Bravo, Copyeditor/Photographer
May 22, 2020

A decision regarding what the fall semester will look like is expected to come by June 12, according to a community-wide email from President M. Lee Pelton...

The college illuminated Little Building with artwork and messages celebrating the graduating class of 2020 on Saturday. The display will run for two weeks.

College lights up Little Building in honor of graduating students

By Diana Bravo and Dylan Rossiter
May 16, 2020

A series of messages and artwork lit up the Little Building Saturday night to honor the Class of 2020.  The 11-story art installation titled “One...

Vice President of Enrollment Management Ruthanne Madsen.

College extends deposit deadline by a month for incoming students

By Diana Bravo, Copyeditor/Photographer
May 5, 2020

The Admissions Office has received positive feedback from prospective students and their parents, along with alumni, about its decision in early March...

Pedestrians pass by Emersons Paramount Theater.

Emerson Theater shuts down amid COVID-19 concerns

By Diana Bravo, Copyeditor/Photographer
March 16, 2020

ArtsEmerson and Emerson Stage shut down all performances for the foreseeable future starting Friday.  ArtsEmerson’s Artistic Director David Dower...

Ben Halls 14 writes book on a group of working-class men in London and their daily lives.

Alum releases book titled ‘The Quarry’

By Diana Bravo, Copyeditor/Photographer
March 11, 2020

While on campus, Ben Halls ‘14 began writing what would become his first book set in his hometown of London. Originally a class assignment, his book...

Learning to love both of my faces

Learning to love both of my “faces”

By Diana Bravo, Copyeditor/Photographer
February 25, 2020

When I look in the mirror, I don’t recognize the face that looks back at me as completely “mine.” Of course, I know it’s my face. I’ve never...

Largest meeting room on campus to open in Fall 2021

Largest meeting room on campus to open in Fall 2021

By Diana Bravo, Copyeditor/Photographer
December 7, 2019

The college plans to create a meeting space opening in Fall 2021 for around 300 people in the Little Building known as The Commons according to a college...

Marlboro students and faculty tour campus, meet with admin

Marlboro students and faculty tour campus, meet with admin

By Diana Bravo, Copyeditor/Photographer
November 26, 2019

Approximately 40 students and faculty from Marlboro College visited Emerson Sunday to tour Emerson’s campus and learn more about the college before the...

Marlboro College President speaks to News Editor Parker Purifoy.

Beacon announces partnership with Vermont newspaper

By Diana Bravo, Copyeditor/Photographer
November 21, 2019

The Berkeley Beacon announced a wire service partnership with an independent Vermont newspaper in a statement Wednesday. The Beacon is partnering with...

FAB approves appeals from AEPhi and Commissioners Council

FAB approves appeals from AEPhi and Commissioners Council

By Diana Bravo, Copyeditor/Photographer
November 15, 2019

The Financial Advisory Board unanimously approved two appeals totaling $14,607 to Alpha Epsilon Phi and the Commissioners Council for upcoming events at...

ECPD will look to attract more female candidates. The force currently has only one female officer. Beacon Archives

ECPD looks to increase gender diversity, attract more candidates

By Diana Bravo, Copyeditor/Photographer
November 14, 2019

The Emerson College Police Department plans to increase its gender diversity by expanding advertisement and using the college’s Human Resources Department...

Director of Student Leadership Jason Meier

SEAL offers affiliation training workshops to independent organizations

By Diana Bravo, Copyeditor/Photographer
October 23, 2019

Several student leaders expressed appreciation for the Student Engagement and Leadership Office's workshops helping independent organizations navigate...

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College shifts around key administrators to improve student retention

By Diana Bravo, Copyeditor/Photographer
October 21, 2019

The college announced a reorganization of the offices of Student Affairs, Student Success, and Enrollment Management on Monday in hopes of improving student...

Linda Schacht, former campaign press secretary for President Jimmy Carter, presented on the power of women’s voices and encouraged attendees to speak up for themselves. Photo by Jakob Menendez / Beacon Staff

College invites former Carter political aide and Coca-Cola executive to speak

By Diana Bravo, Copyeditor/Photographer
October 20, 2019

Former political aide and Coca-Cola executive Linda Schacht encouraged women to have the confidence to speak up for themselves and other women in their...

Senior Frances Hui leads dozens through Boston in a pro-Hong Kong march on Saturday. Rachel Lo / Beacon Staff

Senior organizes pro-Hong Kong protest

By Diana Bravo, Copyeditor/Photographer
October 13, 2019

Editor’s Note: Frances Hui serves as The Beacon’s assistant opinion editor for the fall 2019 semester. Senior Frances Hui walked through Downtown...

Emersons downtown Boston campus.

College hires new VP of administration and finance

By Diana Bravo, Copyeditor/Photographer
October 10, 2019

The college announced Paul Dworkis as the new vice president of administration and finance Thursday in an email to the community.  Dworkis currently...

Community members gathered in the Semel Theatre to mourn sophomore Daniel Hollis October 3. 2019

Community members gather to mourn Daniel Hollis

By Diana Bravo, Copyeditor/Photographer
October 3, 2019

Updated 10/3/19: The article was updated to include a statement from Boston Mayor Marty Walsh Community members filled the Semel Theater on Thursday...

“The point and hope is that [the class] will help prepare students to write any thesis they want,” Honors College Director Wendy Walters said.

Honors Program scholarship increases by $1,000 for freshmen

By Diana Bravo, Copyeditor/Photographer
October 2, 2019

The honors program changed its scholarship for first-year and future students, granting them approximately $1,000 more than returning students in the program. Angela...

Cannabis Control Commision Chairman Steve Hoffman speaks to the media after the CCC voted to approve delivery regulations. Montse Landeros / Beacon Correspondent

Cannabis delivery regulations passed

By Diana Bravo, Copyeditor/Photographer
September 25, 2019

The Cannabis Control Commission voted to approve regulations allowing marijuana delivery and a pilot program for social consumption facilities in their...

Director of Spiritual Life Julie Avis-Rogers is leading the search for a Muslim chaplin. Cynthia Tu / Beacon Correspondent

CSL supports Muslim students as search for chaplain continues

By Diana Bravo, Copyeditor/Photographer
September 19, 2019

The college opened spaces for Muslim students to practice their faith in at the beginning of the fall 2019 semester and continues to search for a Muslim...

The college plans to fill the currently vacant Little Building retail spaces with restaurants.

Fast-casual restaurants to occupy Little Building retail spaces

By Diana Bravo, Copyeditor/Photographer
September 3, 2019

The college plans to lease seven different spaces in the Little Building to six fast-casual restaurants and hopes to announce the first few leases within...

FAB approves $5,000 for Senior Week

FAB approves $5,000 for Senior Week

By Diana Bravo, Copyeditor/Photographer
April 15, 2019

The Student Government Association Financial Advisory Board unanimously approved a $5,000 appeal from the Class of 2019 council to fund Senior Week festivities...

SGA decreases Emerson Fashion Society’s appeal for annual showcase

SGA decreases Emerson Fashion Society’s appeal for annual showcase

By Diana Bravo, Copyeditor/Photographer
April 14, 2019

The Student Government Association unanimously approved a $3,400 appeal from the Emerson Fashion Society on April 9 to fund its annual Spring Fashion Showcase...

Voter turnout increased by 156 percent from the 2004 to 2019 spring elections. Graphic by Ally Rzesa / Beacon Staff

SGA voter turnout increases by 230 percent

By Diana Bravo, Copyeditor/Photographer
April 11, 2019

In the highest voter turnout since 2009, 875 students voted in the Student Government Association elections on April 3 and April 4 for 19 different positions. Voter...

FAB grants Emerson Fashion Society appeal to host annual showcase

FAB grants Emerson Fashion Society appeal to host annual showcase

By Diana Bravo, Copyeditor/Photographer
April 7, 2019

The Student Government Association Financial Advisory Board approved a $9,400 appeal from the Emerson Fashion Society to fund the second annual Spring...

SGA finalizes constitutional amendments for student vote

SGA finalizes constitutional amendments for student vote

By Diana Bravo, Copyeditor/Photographer
April 5, 2019

The Student Government Association approved 10 constitutional amendments for students to vote on in the April 3 and April 4 elections. Marketing Communications...

Raz Moayed runs unopposed for SGA executive president. Photo by Olivia Strauss / Beacon Correspondent

Junior runs unopposed for SGA executive president

By Diana Bravo, Copyeditor/Photographer
April 3, 2019

Student Government Association Executive Vice President Raz Moayed entered the race for executive president unopposed, with plans to resign at the end...

FAB grants $6,172 to student showcases

FAB grants $6,172 to student showcases

By Diana Bravo, Copyeditor/Photographer
March 31, 2019

The Student Government Association Financial Advisory Board allocated a combined $6,172 to Emerson International and Kidding Around at the March 28 meeting....

SGA approves 39 constitutional amendments to appear on ballots next week

SGA approves 39 constitutional amendments to appear on ballots next week

By Diana Bravo, Copyeditor/Photographer
March 30, 2019

The Student Government Association debated potential constitutional amendments and heard the progress of the Financial Accountability Initiative at the...

Sophomore Annie Noel promoted her campaign for vice president at SGAs spring election press event Tuesday Night. Anissa Gardizy / Beacon Staff

SGA hosts press night in Center Stage for spring election candidates

By Diana Bravo, Copyeditor/Photographer
March 28, 2019

Four Student Government Association senatorial and executive board races are contested while 12 remain without balloted candidates as candidates spoke...

SGA and Voice Your Choice to use the same ballot for spring 2019

SGA and Voice Your Choice to use the same ballot for spring 2019

By Diana Bravo, Copyeditor/Photographer
March 25, 2019

Students will vote for their Student Government Association officials and the second round of the Voice Your Choice initiative on the same ballot in spring...

SGA asks Center for Spiritual Life to increase activity on campus

SGA asks Center for Spiritual Life to increase activity on campus

By Diana Bravo, Copyeditor/Photographer
March 22, 2019

Student Government Association members called on the Center for Spiritual Life to have a stronger presence on campus at their March 19 meeting. SGA...

Executive Treasurer Ian Mandt (right) said the treasury team will release a partial budget to prevent conflict between student organizations. Abigail Noyes / Beacon Staff

SGA to release partial budget reports from student organizations

By Diana Bravo, Copyeditor/Photographer
March 21, 2019

The Student Government Association treasury team plans to release a document with limited information on SGA-funded student organization budgets in the...

FAB recommends Emerson Poetry Project appeal for national tournament

FAB recommends Emerson Poetry Project appeal for national tournament

By Diana Bravo, Copyeditor/Photographer
March 18, 2019

The Student Government Association Financial Advisory Board recommended the Student Government Association spend $7,532 for the Emerson Poetry Project...

“The point and hope is that [the class] will help prepare students to write any thesis they want,” Honors College Director Wendy Walters said.

Honors program faculty remove creative project from senior thesis

By Diana Bravo and Anissa Gardizy
February 28, 2019

The college removed the option to submit a creative project as part of the honors program senior thesis for the class of 2022 and onward. All honors...

SGA elections chair becomes LGBTQIA+ commissioner

SGA elections chair becomes LGBTQIA+ commissioner

By Diana Bravo, Copyeditor/Photographer
February 28, 2019

Senior Christopher Henderson-West stepped down as the Student Government Association elections chair to assume the role of LGBTQIA+ commissioner at a Feb....

SGA appoints 5 officials and approves budget appeals

SGA appoints 5 officials and approves budget appeals

By Diana Bravo, Copyeditor/Photographer
February 25, 2019

The Student Government Association appointed five new officials and allocated $22,052 to two organizations at a special meeting on Feb. 21. Following...

FAB approves appeals to Flawless Brown, ERA Awards

FAB approves appeals to Flawless Brown, ERA Awards

By Diana Bravo, Copyeditor/Photographer
February 25, 2019

The Student Government Association Financial Advisory Board unanimously granted two appeals from the Emerson Recognition and Achievement Awards and Flawless...

FAB approves changes to funding criteria for affiliated, funded organizations

FAB approves changes to funding criteria for affiliated, funded organizations

By Diana Bravo, Copyeditor/Photographer
February 16, 2019

The Student Government Association Financial Advisory Board approved changes to how organizations appeal for funding as well as two appeals from Sigma...

FAB approves two appeals to send organizations to national events

FAB approves two appeals to send organizations to national events

By Diana Bravo, Copyeditor/Photographer
February 11, 2019

The Student Government Association Financial Advisory Board unanimously recommended an appeal from Emerson Forensics to Joint Session and approved an appeal...

The colleges greenhouse gas emissions saw an uptick after the reopening of the Little Building.

College hopes to earn LEED certification for Little Building

By Diana Bravo, Copyeditor/Photographer
February 7, 2019

The college hopes to receive a Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design certification from the U.S. Green Building Council to make the Little Building...

Executive Vice President Raz Moayed (middle) oversees senate meetings where the new journalism senator will serve. William Bloxham / Beacon Correspondent

SGA appoints journalism senator, commissioner, assistant PR chair

By Diana Bravo, Copyeditor/Photographer
February 7, 2019

The Student Government Association unanimously appointed a new journalism senator, assistant public relations chair, and an on-campus commissioner at their...

FAB finalizes funding criteria for affiliated, funded organizations

FAB finalizes funding criteria for affiliated, funded organizations

By Diana Bravo, Copyeditor/Photographer
February 5, 2019

The Student Government Association Financial Advisory Board finalized new guidelines at their Thursday meeting to ensure organizations act in a manner...

Students and Boston residents flood the Common after the Patriots 6th Superbowl victory. Photo by Chris Van Buskirk / News Editor

Students celebrate Patriots victory with canceled classes

By Diana Bravo, Copyeditor/Photographer
February 5, 2019

President M. Lee Pelton canceled the majority of Feb. 5 classes because of the New England Patriots' Super Bowl parade crowds. All classes starting...

SGA appoints new chief justice, sustainability commissioner

SGA appoints new chief justice, sustainability commissioner

By Diana Bravo, Copyeditor/Photographer
January 31, 2019

The Student Government Association unanimously voted to appoint a new chief justice and sustainability commissioner at their Jan. 29 meeting. Sophomore...

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College to spend over $1 million on sidewalk expansion

By Diana Bravo, Copyeditor/Photographer
January 29, 2019

The college plans to spend more than $1 million to expand the sidewalk in front of its Boylston Street buildings, according to a college official. Senior...

FAB grants Active Minds appeal to attend national conference

FAB grants Active Minds appeal to attend national conference

By Diana Bravo, Copyeditor/Photographer
January 26, 2019

The Student Government Association’s Financial Advisory Board granted $2,064 to the college’s chapter of Active Minds at their Jan. 24 meeting. FAB...

Class of 2019 President Ally MacLean (center) was the only dissenting vote on a proposal to change the student organization recognition process. Maia Sperber / Beacon Staff

SGA reworks organization recognition process

By Diana Bravo, Copyeditor/Photographer
January 24, 2019

The Student Government Association voted to approve changing the student organization recognition process after discussing a proposal written by Student...

Thousands rally for women’s rights on Boston Common

Thousands rally for women’s rights on Boston Common

By Diana Bravo, Copyeditor/Photographer
January 20, 2019

Thousands of bundled-up protestors gathered on Boston Common to march and chant for the third Boston Women’s March on Jan. 19. March Forward Massachusetts,...

SGA re-establishes scholarship after 9 years

SGA re-establishes scholarship after 9 years

By Diana Bravo, Copyeditor/Photographer
January 13, 2019

For the first time in almost nine years, the Student Government Association allocated $20,000 to a scholarship for seniors with demonstrated financial...

Photo courtesy of Anissa Gardizy / Emerson College Police Department

‘Mr. Martial Arts’ teaches students to protect themselves

By Diana Bravo, Copyeditor/Photographer
December 11, 2018

The Paramount Center studio 4 was filled with laughter and cheers of support as sophomore Lauren Licona slammed her fist down on a punching pad on Dec....

Senior appointed to inaugural SGA POWER commissioner

Senior appointed to inaugural SGA POWER commissioner

By Diana Bravo, Copyeditor/Photographer
December 7, 2018

The Student Government Association unanimously approved senior Alexis Fernander as the first Protesting Oppression with Educational Reform commissioner...

Sophomore wins rare runoff election for WLP senator

Sophomore wins rare runoff election for WLP senator

By Diana Bravo, Copyeditor/Photographer
December 2, 2018

Sophomore Anthony Rodriguez won the position of the Writing, Literature, and Publishing Student Government Association Senatorial seat after a rare initial...

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