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The Marlboro Campus
Carrying on tradition, students build bridges at Marlboro
‘Brutal’ negotiation leads to COLA for staff union
‘Brutal’ negotiation leads to COLA for staff union
Illustration by Rachel Choi
Re-building an Eco Corps—the first step to larger sustainability progress on campus
An Emerson College Police car.
Incident Journal: ECPD seizes and destroys contraband
Pop-up event brings a taste of winter to the Lion’s Den
Pop-up event brings a taste of winter to the Lion’s Den
The Copley Square lighting.
Copley Square welcomes holiday season with annual tree lighting
Jurassic Bill: Official Massachusetts dinosaur named
Jurassic Bill: Official Massachusetts dinosaur named
Mayor Michelle Wu cut the ribbon to officially reopen City Hall Plaza after three years of renovations.
City Hall Plaza reopens after over three years of renovations
Green Line Train
MBTA Green Line Extension Medford branch to open Dec. 12
Publishing workers pledge to continue their strike until their demands of higher pay and codifying diversity are met.
HarperCollins strike reminds students of the power of unions
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
Patrice Bergeron (via Beacon Archives)
Bruins on Boylston: Why you should doubt the Bruins’ strong start
Senior captain Oliver Glass led by example setting multiple personal records through the season.
Five Lions named to NEWMAC All-Sportsmanship teams
The 23 Seniors were the first in Lions history to lead mens soccer to the NEWMAC finals.
Senior spotlights: Men’s soccer seniors guided team to landmark playoff run with quality leadership
Graduate student and guard Jarred Houston goes up for a lay-up.
Men’s basketball loses thriller to Bridgewater State 81-79
Sophomore defender Yoshiko Slater was named to NEWMACs First Team All-Conference.
Women’s soccer team earns six All-Conference selections, two other awards
Illustration by Ryan Yau
‘Wednesday’ is plagued by the influence of the CW
Creative Commons
‘Pretty Little Liars: Original Sin’ keeps terrible mystery writing alive
Illustration by Rachel Choi
The babygirlification of Ghost in COD is threatening the incels
We should ditch Friendsgiving
Illustration by Hailey Akau
The original ‘Gossip Girl’ ate up Thanksgiving episodes
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
Editorial: Emerson, let students move off campus before their senior year
Editorial: Emerson, let students move off campus before their senior year
Illustration by Ryan Yau
‘Wednesday’ is plagued by the influence of the CW
Creative Commons
‘Pretty Little Liars: Original Sin’ keeps terrible mystery writing alive
Illustration by Rachel Choi
The babygirlification of Ghost in COD is threatening the incels
We should ditch Friendsgiving
Illustration by Hailey Akau
The original ‘Gossip Girl’ ate up Thanksgiving episodes
‘Bad Axe’ is family business
‘Bad Axe’ is family business
Emerson graduate student receives first Harlequin Diverse Voices scholarship
Emerson graduate student receives first Harlequin Diverse Voices scholarship
An installation at “Food Justice: Growing a Healthier Community through Art.”
Fuller Craft Museum serves food justice exhibit
Armored Storyteller is a role-playing game publishing company.
Armored Storyteller brings new purpose to role-player gaming
The faces of the Boston Asian American Film Festival
The faces of the Boston Asian American Film Festival
Superstar teaches self-love in Love, Lizzo documentary
Superstar teaches self-love in ‘Love, Lizzo’ documentary
New season, new flavors: Ranking the Dunkin’ and Starbucks holiday drinks
New season, new flavors: Ranking the Dunkin’ and Starbucks holiday drinks
Junior Mintt during the pilot of her late-night talk show.
The Junior Mintt Show brings Black, trans representation to late night
Mental health meets music in Selena Gomez documentary
Mental health meets music in Selena Gomez documentary
Robert Hansen, founder of Apollo Hansen Designs.
Student graphic design brand shoots for the moon
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
Pamela White, former associate vice president and Title IX & Clery act coordinator, dies at age 63
Pamela White, former associate vice president and Title IX & Clery act coordinator, dies at age 63
Illustration of protesters holding signs with reproductive rights slogans.
Emerson students, faculty reflect on post-Roe America
Illustration of guitar player and music sheets
Student musicians make Emerson’s lack of music education work for them
Illustration of student surrounded by symbols representing different majors
Switching majors at Emerson College: what it’s like and how to navigate the process
From top left to bottom right: Emerson alumni Sam Crimmins, André Archimbaud, Gaby Dunn, Dustin Straube, Steven Rowley and Kasey Fielding. / courtesy
Safe spaces, section 8 and student loan debt: Emerson alums say they (mostly) don’t regret the financial risk
Students organize against tuition rises and other inequalities this fall
Students organize against tuition rises and other inequalities this fall
“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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Acting Title IX Coordinator, Ryan Milligan, departs Emerson

By Frankie Rowley, Content Managing Editor
August 22, 2021

Emerson’s acting Title IX coordinator, Ryan Milligan, departed Emerson on Aug. 15,  college officials announced last week.  Milligan came to Emerson in January 2020 as the deputy Title IX coordinator...

The outside of the Title IX office in the Massachusetts Transportation Building.

Title IX working group presents minimal changes in second draft of recommendations

By Katie Redefer, Staff Writer
December 2, 2020

The Presidential Working Group that is responsible for reviewing Emerson’s sexual misconduct policy made minimal changes to its initial suggestions in a second draft of findings released ahead of Thanksgiving...

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Title IX hiring process failed to involve students enough

By Editorial Board
October 16, 2019

The two-year vacancy in the Title IX office is finally being filled. But the hiring process for the Deputy Title IX Coordinator has brought its own shortcomings.   The position has remained vacant...

Allison OConnor is one of two candidates competing for the Deputy Title IX Coordinator position. Photo: Dartmouth College

Title IX coordinator candidates present policy changes

By Elena Naze
October 16, 2019

The college narrowed the search for a Deputy Title IX Coordinator down to two candidates who expressed largely similar plans to address federal regulations around sexual assault.  The search committee...

Workers painted over the scaffolding in front of Little Building where over over 12 students were publicly accused of sexual assault.

College removes graffiti accusing more than 12 students of sexual misconduct

By Maya Gacina, Chris Van Buskirk, and Parker Purifoy
April 18, 2019

The college does not plan to investigate who posted a list of more than 12 students accused of sexual misconduct onto Little Building’s Boylston Street scaffolding on Thursday, according to a college...

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What happens when a student files a Title IX report?

By Tomas Gonzalez, Staff Writer/Photographer
February 2, 2019

The Beacon spoke with Pamela White, Emerson’s Title IX coordinator, and examined the Title IX sexual misconduct policy on Emerson’s website pertaining to reports against students. The college’s...

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