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An Emerson College Police car.
Incident Journal: ECPD responds to violation, larceny reports
ECSU discusses concerns about college’s lack of support for non-Emerson-affiliated organizations and alumni
ECSU discusses concerns about college’s lack of support for non-Emerson-affiliated organizations and alumni
Emerson fans cheering on the mens basketball team during their 2022 NEWMAC Semifinals game vs. Babson.
Is Emerson a sports school?
Emersons Rohan Edwards (28), left, Aidan Ferguson (16), center, Thomas Pelino (18), right, celebrate as Thomas Pelino (18) scores a goal to help Emerson to a 2-2 draw with MIT at Rotch Playground in Boston, on Saturday, Oct. 14, 2023. (Ashlyn Wang/Beacon Staff)
Senior spotlights: Men’s soccer seniors and grads were impactful leaders
Students hold walkout in 2B alley following attacks on Palestinian students in Vermont
Students hold walkout in 2B alley following attacks on Palestinian students in Vermont
Max Crumley-Effinger, assistant director of International Students Affairs, holds online OPT workshops for December 2023 graduates.
International students face unique challenges in finding post-graduate employment
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
Boston City Council takes a stance on issues ranging from voting rights to income equality
Boston City Council takes a stance on issues ranging from voting rights to income equality
A vote sign near the Boston Common.
Boston City Council Election Day voting turnout shows decrease from last year
Boston City Council makes strides to address the Mass and Cass crisis
Boston City Council makes strides to address the Mass and Cass crisis
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
Emerson fans cheering on the mens basketball team during their 2022 NEWMAC Semifinals game vs. Babson.
Is Emerson a sports school?
Emersons Rohan Edwards (28), left, Aidan Ferguson (16), center, Thomas Pelino (18), right, celebrate as Thomas Pelino (18) scores a goal to help Emerson to a 2-2 draw with MIT at Rotch Playground in Boston, on Saturday, Oct. 14, 2023. (Ashlyn Wang/Beacon Staff)
Senior spotlights: Men’s soccer seniors and grads were impactful leaders
Senior guard Ella Bushee (#11) goes for a layup against Endicott on Tuesday, Nov. 21, 2023.
Women’s basketball falls to Endicott, 76-69
Senior guard Trevor Arico (5) shoots against Salem State on Saturday, Nov. 18, 2023.
Men’s basketball wins home opener, falls at Suffolk for 2-3 start
A type of neck guard players have adopted following Adam Johnsons death. Illustration by Rachel Choi.
NHL neck guards: the hazards of just skating by
Illustration by Ryan Yau.
“Thankskilling 3” Will Stuff Your Turkey.
Illustration by Kellyn Taylor.
Is movie etiquette a thing of the past?
Illustration by Rachel Choi.
I Am Not Your Juxtaposition.
Illustration by Rachel Choi.
The poison of polarization: extreme political leaning undermines education
Illustration by Rachel Choi.
Domestic womens’ sports deserve more support
Illustration by Rachel Choi.
Emerson class discussions aren’t as enriching as professors think they are
Illustration by Rachel Choi.
Editorial: Does Emerson College care about victims and survivors?
Illustration by Rachel Choi
Spicy Wings and Spicier Questions: The Beacon Takes on Hot Ones Challenge
Should we have school spirit?
Should we have school spirit?
Illustration by Rachel Choi
Editorial: Emerson College presents: a convincing performance of inclusivity
Illustration by Ryan Yau.
“Thankskilling 3” Will Stuff Your Turkey.
Illustration by Kellyn Taylor.
Is movie etiquette a thing of the past?
Illustration by Rachel Choi.
I Am Not Your Juxtaposition.
Illustration by Rachel Choi.
The poison of polarization: extreme political leaning undermines education
Illustration by Rachel Choi.
Domestic womens’ sports deserve more support
“fruitcake” gifts the seductive holiday spirit
“fruitcake” gifts the seductive holiday spirit
Molly Grace spreads all emotions of Love in new EP: ‘Lovesick’
Molly Grace spreads all emotions of Love in new EP: ‘Lovesick’
“Napoleon” obscures history in an unobscure fashion
“Napoleon” obscures history in an unobscure fashion
Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes: the Hunger Games genesis
Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes: the Hunger Games genesis
Alexander Payne transports and transcends Boston in The Holdovers
Alexander Payne transports and transcends Boston in “The Holdovers”
Photo courtesy of EGDC Image Gallery
Emerson Game Development Club: A Great Community for Aspiring Developers
7 things to do in Greater Boston during Thanksgiving break
7 things to do in Greater Boston during Thanksgiving break
Courtesy: Lindy Lin Photography
Liz Moody’s ‘100 Ways To Change Your Life’ is the handbook to health and happiness
‘Taylor Swift: The Eras Tour’ offers fans the rare opportunity to simulate her concert in the theater
‘Taylor Swift: The Eras Tour’ offers fans the rare opportunity to simulate her concert in the theater
More than mischief: Loki returns in second season of Disney+ series
More than mischief: Loki returns in second season of Disney+ series
Courtesy: Brian Basgen
‘He was an incredible person’: Colleagues remember Faizan Siddiqui
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
Photo: Hailey Akau
Allston Christmas: The communal yard sale nobody asked for
Photos by Ashlyn Wang
Unraveling the Sustainable Threads of Denim Culture
Illustration: Rachel Choi
Picking Up After College Kids: Environmental Sustainability Efforts at Emerson
Photo: Hailey Akau
Colonization’s toll on Hawaiʻi: Lahaina’s devastation and the fight for Indigenous resilience
Illustration: Meg Richards
Why can’t I wish upon a star in Boston?
“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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SGA at a Fall 2019 Joint Session meeting.

Student Government Association approves two appeals

By Frankie Rowley, Content Managing Editor
February 16, 2021

The Student Government Association approved nearly $5,000 in appeals from Sigma Pi Theta and Emcomm, in Friday’s student assembly meeting.  Sigma Pi Theta requested $3,184, $1,500 of the funds will...

A Financial Advisory Board meeting in September 2019.

SGA’s Financial Advisory Board meetings grind to a halt

By Charlie McKenna
October 24, 2020

The Financial Advisory Board has not met in four weeks, due in part to a lack of appeals for additional funding from student organizations.  The gap in meetings, Executive Treasurer Thomas Coughlin...

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 the appeal without a formal vote from student assembly...

FAB delayed appointed new voting members and delayed an appeal at their Thursday meeting Photo credit: Yongze Wang

FAB appoints new members, declines to vote on appeal

By Charlie Mckenna
February 23, 2020

The Financial Advisory Board voted at their weekly meeting Thursday to appoint two new voting members and delayed a vote on a $2,900 appeal request from Sigma Pi Theta after Sigma failed to provide specific...

The Student Government Association at their weekly meeting. Photo credit: Charlie Mckenna

FAB allocated two appeals worth $30,000

By Dana Gerber, News Editor
February 13, 2020

The Financial Advisory Board unanimously approved two appeals requests and one budget request totaling over $30,000 in their meeting Thursday afternoon.If both requests are officially approved by Joint...

A joint session held in the Bill Bordy from earlier this spring semester.

Joint Session members approve over $55,000 in appeals

By Charlie Mckenna
February 12, 2020

The Student Government Association unanimously approved two appeals totaling over $55,000 from the Emerson Recognition and Achievement Awards and The Berkeley Beacon at their weekly joint session meeting...

SGA approves largest appeal of the semester

SGA approves largest appeal of the semester

By Andrew Brinker, Senior Investigative Reporter
November 16, 2019

The Student Government Association voted to approve the largest appeals request of the fall 2019 semester on Thursday for Alpha Epsilon Phi’s annual Ribbons on the Runway fashion show. The request,...

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 their Nov. 13 meeting. AEPhi appealed for $13,974.07...

The Financial Advisory Board approved thousands in appeals for Emerson Cheerleading Squad, Atlas Magazine, and Films from the Margin. Andrew Brinker / Beacon Staff

FAB approves over $12,000 worth of appeals

By Andrew Brinker, Senior Investigative Reporter
October 17, 2019

The Financial Advisory Board unanimously approved three student organization appeals requests on Thursday that totaled over $12,000. The largest of the three requests came from the Emerson Cheerleading...

FAB grants half of ESports’ $2,000 appeal

FAB grants half of ESports’ $2,000 appeal

By Andrew Brinker, Senior Investigative Reporter
October 13, 2019

The Financial Advisory Board, in a rare decision, denied part of one of the first appeal requests of the year on Thursday from Emerson’s Esports team. The request, which totaled $2,111.19, was brought...

SGA approves two appeals on snow day

SGA approves two appeals on snow day

By Chris Van Buskirk, Former Editor-in-Chief/Emerson ‘21
March 14, 2018

The Student Government Association approved two appeals for the Communications, Politics, and Law Association and Alpha Phi Omega online via Google Forms on March 13. The snowstorm on March 13 led...

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