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An Emerson College Police car.
Incident Journal: ECPD renders aid to intoxicated non-Emerson community member
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
A protester holds up a sign that reads “Striking is a human right” surround by other protesters and signs.
Photo Story: Rail workers protest outside JFK Presidential Library
Boston Common tree lighting illuminates holiday spirit
Boston Common tree lighting illuminates holiday spirit
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
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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Dr. Sylvia Spears to leave Emerson on Aug. 1 after nine years at the college

Dr. Sylvia Spears to leave Emerson on Aug. 1 after nine years at the college

By Frankie Rowley, Content Managing Editor
May 18, 2021

After nine years of serving as Emerson’s Vice President for Diversity & Inclusion, Dr. Sylvia Spears will be leaving her role at the college. Spears will pursue a new role as Vice President for Administration...

The college, POWER representatives, and undergraduate orientation leaders selected the online course DiversityEdu to provide cultural competency training to first-time students.

Cultural competency training required for incoming students

By Stefania Lugli
September 24, 2018

The college required incoming students to complete a cultural competency online training course known as DiversityEdu after a year of student-led protest claiming the college remains complacent in discrimination...

Vice President for the Social Justice Center Sylvia Spears formed a research group to find data on representation of different demographics at the college. Photo: Beacon Archives

New SJC position to handle faculty diversity training

By Parker Purifoy, Emerson '21
April 4, 2018

The Social Justice Center and Academic Affairs are recruiting applicants for a new position aimed at helping faculty create a more inclusive classroom environment. The associate director for faculty...

POWER posted posters around campus of quotes from students and faculty before the forum. Photo: Kyle Labe / Beacon Staff

POWER hosts forum, listens to student concerns

By Natalie Busch
March 25, 2018

Protesting Oppression With Educational Reform held two student forums on Thursday and Friday last week. Five of the organization’s senators updated students on the group’s actions, listened to feedback,...

Pictured above, Performing Arts Department Chair Bob Colby.

Robert Colby selected as Performing Arts Chair fall 2018

By Kaitlyn Bryson
February 19, 2018

The performing arts committee selected Robert Colby to strengthen communication between students and faculty as Performing Arts Chair starting fall semester of 2018.   Colby started at the college’s...

Letter to the Editor: Student response to “What’s in a name?”

By Letter to the editor
February 1, 2018

Last week, the Berkeley Beacon editorial board published an article titled “What’s in a name?” examining recent name changes of the Educational Equity and Justice Committee (formerly the Ad Hoc Committee...

Vice President for the Social Justice Center Sylvia Spears formed a research group to find data on representation of different demographics at the college. Photo: Beacon Archives

Diversity and Inclusion renamed, to focus on equity

By Riane Roldan
January 25, 2018

The Office of Diversity and Inclusion’s change to the Social Justice Center reflects an ideological shift within the office, a college official said. “The social justice orientation really builds...

Editorial: What’s in a name?

Editorial: What’s in a name?

By Editorial Board
January 25, 2018

At issue: College jargon surrounding issues of inequality Our take: Name changes don’t guarantee action This week, faculty assembly voted to create a permanent new committee on cultural competency...

Junior journalism major Alejandra Zimmermann recruits students of color as a Diversity Outreach Intern. CASSANDRA MARTINEZ / BEACON STAFF

Admissions interns work toward undergraduate inclusivity

By Kaitlyn Bryson
December 7, 2017

The Undergraduate Admission Office’s new Diversity Outreach Interns worked on recruiting more students of color to the college through outreach to local and national communities this semester. Emerson...

Amelio talks campus climate survey at SGA

By Chris Van Buskirk, Contributing Reporter
October 5, 2017

The Emerson360 Climate Survey was presented to the Student Government Association by Robert Amelio, director of diversity and inclusive excellence on Tuesday. The survey assess if work environments promote...

Spears talks social justice at SGA meeting

By Chris Van Buskirk, Contributing Reporter
September 28, 2017

Vice President for Diversity and Inclusion Sylvia Spears challenged the way the Emerson community looks at inclusivity during Student Government Association Tuesday meeting. Junior Ally MacLean, chief...

President Pelton said he plans to maintain the college’s commitment to undocumented students. STEPHANIE PURIFOY / BEACON CORRESPONDENT

Pelton promises DACA students support

By Allison Hagan
September 20, 2017

President M. Lee Pelton is pledging that the college will continue to support and protect undocumented students, regardless of the future of the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals policy. Earlier...

Emersons Hispanic Population Graphic

Admissions takes steps toward diversity

By Max Reyes
September 13, 2017

According to documents provided by the college, Emerson’s Hispanic population increased 24 percent, or 25 students, from last year. Ruthanne Madsen, vice president for enrollment management, said...

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