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Emerson College’s only independent, student-run newspaper since 1947

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Emerson College’s only independent, student-run newspaper since 1947

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Despite my valiant attempt at perfection, my time as editor turned out more like a stream of consciousness ramble than a polished final draft. Illustration by Ally Rzesa / Beacon Staff

Op-ed: Moving past panic and perfection

By Allison Hagan / April 18, 2018

During my first critique as editor-in-chief of the Beacon, our advisor described my decision to feature the profane internet term “shitposting” in...

As members of an artistic community, we must all contribute to ensuring our spaces are accessible. Photo courtesy of Allison Hagan.

Weighing the costs of creativity

By Allison Hagan / April 8, 2018

I wanted one thing when I graduated eighth grade—a digital single-lens reflex, or DSLR, camera. Both of my grandmothers planned to collaborate on...

Chair Janet Kolodzy created a bridge to visually represent the new steps in the program. COURTESY OF JANET KOLODZY

Journalism curriculum refocuses on student skills

By Allison Hagan / December 7, 2017

The journalism department tested out a new curriculum focused on student needs and industry expectations this semester. This year’s freshman follow...

Judge rules in favor of college in second Title IX lawsuit

October 5, 2017

By Allison Hagan and Max Reyes A federal judge in the District of Massachusetts ruled in favor of the college in the 2014 “Jillian Doherty v. Emerson...

Mneesha Gellman is the director of the Emerson Prison Initiative and an assistant professor. BROOKE NORTHRUP / BEACON CORRESPONDENT

Emerson brings education to prison

By Allison Hagan / September 20, 2017

The Emerson Prison Initiative launched at the Massachusetts Correctional Institution at Concord this semester, making an Emerson liberal arts education...

The Emerson Food Cam is located in the lobby of Piano Row. BEACON STAFF

Emerson Food Cam to alleviate college waste issue

By Allison Hagan / September 13, 2017

Sustainability Coordinator Amy Elvidge’s newest solution to food waste on campus is a community space where students can send photos of small quantities...

Laundry prices have increased BETHANY HAMLIN / BEACON STAFF

Laundry costs hike to cover new machines

By Allison Hagan / September 6, 2017

The price of on-campus laundry increased 25 cents per wash or dry cycle this semester from $1.50 to $1.75. The college renewed its contract with vendor...

OLs tried to take emphasis off organizations. CASSANDRA MARTINEZ / BEACON STAFF

Orientation Leaders shift focus from organizations

By Allison Hagan / September 6, 2017

Combating the culture of overcommitment on campus dominated many of the conversations at the Fall 2017 New Student Orientation, from group meetings on...