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Emerson junior Brendan Willett (right) started a sports media company and wiffle ball league over the summer
Sports communication junior starts wiffle ball league
The Emerson womens volleyball team after their 3-0 win over UMass-Dartmouth.
Women’s volleyball wins 7th annual “You Can Play” Game
Meet Jordan Lome, Emerson’s first assistant director of accessible engagement
Meet Jordan Lome, Emerson’s first assistant director of accessible engagement
Former ECPD Deputy Chief Robert Casagrande has assumed the role of interim chief following the retirement of Chief Robert Smith.
Meet ECPD’s new Interim Chief: Robert Casagrande
The Princeton Review ranks 25 schools with financial aid that isnt so great.
Emerson College earns number one spot for worst financial aid in America
The logo for Bostons forthcoming NWSL franchise.
New Boston NWSL team, all-female ownership group excite Emerson women’s soccer players
Crowds of fairgoers walk around Hempfest and buy various goods. (Amin S. Lotfi for The Beacon)
Photo Gallery: Crowds gather on Boston Common for the 34th Boston Freedom Rally
A vendor speaks to a shopper while pointing to his display of products as a co-worker prepares an order. (Arthur Mansavage/Beacon Staff)
Photo Gallery: Boston Local Food Festival draws crowd with New England flavors
A Hawker for one of the stands at the 2023 Freedom Rally. For a small fee, fairgoers can spin the wheel for certain prizes.
“Hope for the future of the cannabis industry”: Boston Freedom Rally returns to Boston Common despite weather delays
Power of the incumbency weakens in Boston City Council primary elections
Power of the incumbency weakens in Boston City Council primary elections
Formerly the Title IX office, Emersons Office of Equal Opportunity will address issues of discrimination, sexual violence and harassment on campus.
Office of Equal Opportunity extends Title IX reach
The Title IX office has been located within the Social Justice Center since 2014 after an external group of lawyers examined the colleges Title IX policies and practices.
Sonia Jurado announced as Emerson’s new Title IX coordinator
Emersons Title IX office.
Emerson officially relocates Office of Access, Equity, and Title IX
Presidential Working Group sends final report to Pelton
Presidential Working Group sends final report to Pelton
Title IX working group takes questions before finalizing recommendations
Title IX working group takes questions before finalizing recommendations
The logo for Bostons forthcoming NWSL franchise.
New Boston NWSL team, all-female ownership group excite Emerson women’s soccer players
Emerson junior Brendan Willett (right) started a sports media company and wiffle ball league over the summer
Sports communication junior starts wiffle ball league
The Emerson womens volleyball team after their 3-0 win over UMass-Dartmouth.
Women’s volleyball wins 7th annual “You Can Play” Game
The Emerson womens soccer team huddles before their NEWMAC opener against Smith (Sept. 16, 2023)
Women’s soccer dominates in six goal shutout
Senior forward Gina Lukoskie (#15) against the Smith Pioneers on Saturday, Sep. 16.
Women’s soccer looks forward to NEWMAC title defense
Faneuil Hall in Boston.
The dirty money that built Fanueil Hall
Late Paramount security guard leaves legacy of dedication
Late Paramount security guard leaves legacy of dedication
Illustration by Claire Smith
Spoiler alert: Nobody dies in the end
Illustration by Rachel Choi.
American individualism contributes to class division and prevents collective contribution
Should we have school spirit?
Should we have school spirit?
Should we have school spirit?
Should we have school spirit?
Illustration by Rachel Choi
Editorial: Emerson College presents: a convincing performance of inclusivity
Emersons testing site at Tufts Medical Center.
Emerson’s COVID-19 protocols for spring semester warrant criticism
Editorial: Emerson should not make winter breaks harder for International Students
Editorial: Emerson should not make winter breaks harder for International Students
Editorial: Emerson should do more to address antisemitism on campus
Editorial: Emerson should do more to address antisemitism on campus
Faneuil Hall in Boston.
The dirty money that built Fanueil Hall
Late Paramount security guard leaves legacy of dedication
Late Paramount security guard leaves legacy of dedication
Illustration by Claire Smith
Spoiler alert: Nobody dies in the end
Illustration by Rachel Choi.
American individualism contributes to class division and prevents collective contribution
Illustration by Kellyn Taylor
‘Y’all means all’: a Southern queer kid’s take on Dylan Mulvaney’s talk
Courtesy Emma McIntyre
‘They’re in your area’: Death Grips concert review
Six winning artists of the 2023 New England Regional Juried Exhibition, from left, Antonio Lones, Irena Roman, Laura Cooper, Hillary Scott, Dylan McKnight, and John Morgan discuss their award-winning artwork in a panel at the Guild of Boston Artists on Saturday afternoon.
Boston Guild of Artists Hosts Panel Discussion with Award Winning Local Painters
Courtesy T Charles Erickson
The Huntington’s production of Fat Ham remixes a classic tale for today’s world
Courtesy Ben Stas
One More Splash: A Review of the Breeders’ Anniversary Tour
Illustration: Molly Boyke
‘The Nun II’: A sequel that might, hopefully, maybe could haunt your nightmares
Guitarist, Donovan Miller, who played back to back sets for Nectarine Girl and Ana Schon.
Cucking is an art form and Cuckfest dares to share
Kenneth Schlaud, untitled image meant to provide commentary about media coverage silencing the African American community.
Tech Noir: Huret & Spector Gallery’s New Exhibit
Highest achieving students recognized at 12th annual ERA Awards
Highest achieving students recognized at 12th annual ERA Awards
Brooke Shields’ ‘Pretty Baby’ exposes the sting of childhood sexualization
Brooke Shields’ ‘Pretty Baby’ exposes the sting of childhood sexualization
Pulitzer-winning photojournalist, Kent State shooting survivor John Filo discusses modern journalism
Pulitzer-winning photojournalist, Kent State shooting survivor John Filo discusses modern journalism
Late Paramount security guard leaves legacy of dedication
Late Paramount security guard leaves legacy of dedication
Courtesy: EmersonToday
‘It’s an immeasurable loss’: Emerson remembers Maureen Shea
Bill Alexs yearbook photo in The Emersonian, 1966.
‘Born communicator’ from class of 1966 leaves behind journalism scholarship
Former Lions volleyball player Kat Westbrook accumulated 151 kills and 58 digs in the 2012 season.
Remembering former Lions volleyball player Kat Westbrook
Courtesy: Virginia Tech
‘A truly lovely person’: Colleagues remember Pamela White, former Title IX & Clery Act coordinator
Where to go; Dominican food in Boston
Where to go; Dominican food in Boston
The Longest Day in Havana
‘The Longest Day in Havana’
Maddie Khaws family.
Asian enough
I’m dreaming of a white Christmas
I’m dreaming of a white Christmas
Hailey Akau and her family.
Hugs and Honis for my ʻOhana
“You know I love this city more than anything,” she said. “I’m never going to stop fighting for this city that I love. I’m never going to stop fighting for the people that I love.”
Our thoughts on progressive Democrat Michelle Wu being sworn into office
Boston Marathon electrifies city after 910 day absence
Boston Marathon electrifies city after 910 day absence
Photo of Helina Yared (middle) and her teammates, Nia Cooper (left) and Rachel Tarby (right), after practice.
Meghan Markle’s explosive interview, and Emerson’s new inclusivity-based cheerleading squad
Richard Fucillo in front of the MA statehouse.
A Lion Speaks Tonight — Episode 04: Richard Fucillo
Margot Wood 08, founder of Epic Reads and author of Fresh.
A Lion Speaks Tonight — Episode 03: Margot Wood
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Ricky Downes III performing on stage

Alum Ricky Downes III writes and performs his own Lion King parody

By Sophia Pargas, Content Managing Editor
September 9, 2021

“The Lion King but it’s Just One Guy” began when Ricky Downes III ‘15 was a junior at Emerson—now, the production, a one man show, is free to stream on YouTube after it completed a successful...

Junior Sydney Elise Johnson posing with co-stars Tasha Smith from Empire and Telma Hopkins. Photo Courtesy of Sydney Elise Johnson

Junior makes primetime debut in BET political thriller

By Monika Davis
December 6, 2018

When junior Sydney Elise Johnson’s agent told her about a potential role in an original primetime television movie, Johnson frantically learned lines in between classes. After learning three scenes...

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