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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
Students plan for Thanksgiving break without meal plans
Students plan for Thanksgiving break without meal plans
Emerson announces new interim VP of enrollment management
Students weigh in on academic environment, health before Thanksgiving break
Students weigh in on academic environment, health before Thanksgiving break
The previous semester’s book campaign.
On the Same Page Boston benefits Emerson students and Boston Public Schools
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
A young Native child sits in between two foster parents. Illustration by Rachel Choi.
Members of Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe defend Indian Child Welfare Act
Route 89 Bus Interior
Bus Network Redesign hosts public meeting, discusses changes to proposal
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
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
Sophomore midfielder Simone Barragan-Shaw scored six goals and notched three assists in the 2022 season.
Women’s soccer team’s historic run put to an end in overtime
First-year PG Jacob Armant drives through the Fighting Scots defense.
Basketball doubleheader yields wins for men’s and women’s squads
Senior spotlights: Women’s volleyball seniors elevated the program and built a positive culture
Senior spotlights: Women’s volleyball seniors elevated the program and built a positive culture
We should ditch Friendsgiving
Illustration by Hailey Akau
The original “Gossip Girl” ate up Thanksgiving episodes
Illustration by Ryan Yau
Gobble gobble: Thankskilling and Birds Aren’t Real reflect new Marxist canon.
Illustration by Rachel Choi
Bird flu is flying, turkeys are dying
Illustration by Rachel Choi
The ideal birth control: No Nut November
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
We should ditch Friendsgiving
Illustration by Hailey Akau
The original “Gossip Girl” ate up Thanksgiving episodes
Illustration by Ryan Yau
Gobble gobble: Thankskilling and Birds Aren’t Real reflect new Marxist canon.
Illustration by Rachel Choi
Bird flu is flying, turkeys are dying
Illustration by Rachel Choi
The ideal birth control: No Nut November
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
“Comics of Color” will give platform to POC performers
“Comics of Color” will give platform to POC performers
MTS to host Night At The Movies-themed Fights AIDS Gala
MTS to host Night At The Movies-themed Fights AIDS Gala
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
“Her Loss” didn’t live up to its potential
“Her Loss” didn’t live up to its potential
Taylor Swift is the “Mastermind” behind “Midnights”
Taylor Swift is the “Mastermind” behind “Midnights”
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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Mental health meets music in Selena Gomez documentary

Mental health meets music in Selena Gomez documentary

By Clara Faulkner, Correspondent
November 9, 2022

After much anticipation, Selena Gomez's documentary My Mind and Me premiered on AppleTV+ on Nov. 4. The documentary chronicles six years of Selena Gomez's life and presents the pop icon in an authentic...

‘Subject’ is a thoughtful meta-examination of the documentary genre

‘Subject’ is a thoughtful meta-examination of the documentary genre

By Abigail Lee, Magazine Editor
October 19, 2022

A documentary recently shown as part of the Bright Lights line up interrogates the ethics of the documentary genre itself.  Directed by Jennifer Tiexiera and Camilla Hall, “Subject” follows the...

‘Fly So Far reminds us to think about the injustices in foreign countries

‘Fly So Far’ reminds us to think about the injustices in foreign countries

By Samantha Deras, Correspondent
October 6, 2022

“We are guilty of the simple fact of being women.”  This quote makes up just one of the many emotional scenes in the 2021 documentary about El Salvador’s strict abortion laws.  Directed by...

Anna Feder at the Bright Lights Film Series in 2019.

Bright Lights Film Series kicks off with ‘On These Grounds,’ exposing over-policing in schools

By Dionna Santucci
October 14, 2021

Bright Lights Film kicked off its fall 2021 series on Wednesday, Sept. 22 with the documentary “On These Grounds.” The film was created by three alumni, Garret Zevgetis ‘05, Kevin Bright ‘76,...

Still from Sky Hopinkas “Maɬni–towards the ocean, towards the shore.”

‘Bright Lights Film Series’ hosts first in person event since pandemic

By Karissa Schaefer, Emerson Los Angeles Bureau Chief
October 14, 2021

After 18 months of Zoom screenings and discussions, Emerson’s “Bright Lights Film Series” hosted its first in-person event since Mar. 12, 2020 on Oct. 8 with a screening of “Maɬni–towards the...

Anna Feder at the Bright Lights Film Series in 2019.

Bright Lights Film Series releases their fall 2021 program

By Mariyam Quaisar, Content Managing Editor, Business Managing Editor
September 21, 2021

The college’s Bright Lights Film Series announced their fall 2021 lineup on Sept. 7, featuring 12 documentary films that highlight social justice issues.  The series is curated by VMA Professor Anna...

Marina Starkey 15 creates documentary series about women and non-binary professionals experiences in the food industry.

Alum tackles male-dominated food industry in new documentary series

By Katiana Hoefle
April 10, 2020

After being assigned to watch Anthony Bourdain’s television shows for a class, Marina Starkey ‘15 began asking questions about how gender influences the food industry. “I noticed [Bourdain] has...

Rebecca Morgan Brusker 18 and Hillary Clinton / Courtesy of Kristen Blush

Alumna captures inspiration found in Hillary Clinton’s campaign

By Grace Griffin, Copy Editor
September 20, 2018

When Hillary Clinton saw Rebecca Morgan Brubaker ‘18 at a book signing, Brubaker told Clinton her idea for a documentary about the 2016 election. Clinton grabbed Brubaker’s hands and asked how she...

Jacob Falberg (left), Will Wisnieski, Stefan Linhares, Tyler Mashkoori, and Nick Pucci (right) started EmDocs to combine journalism and film. Photo by Cassandra Martinez.

Emerson Documentaries to discover ‘Hidden Gems’

By Ian Sloan
April 17, 2018

When sophomore Jacob Falberg realized that no organization on campus focused on documentary filmmaking, he decided to start Emerson Documentaries. “If you check all of the crew call posters that are...

Andy Laubs documentary Gladesmen: The Last of the Sawgrass Cowboys won at the 2017 Miami Film Festival. Photo courtesy of Andy Laub.

Miami Film Festival winner documents life as it happens

By Ian Sloan
March 29, 2018

After hiking the Appalachian Trail in 2011, Andy Laub ‘09 knew he wanted to show others the beauty that he saw in nature. He has created feature-film documentaries of countless trails, national parks,...

Kevin Bright, the former executive producer of the sitcom Friends will be on campus for the 25th anniversary of the show. / Beacon Archive

Kevin Bright ’76 premieres new production company

By Ian Sloan
February 22, 2018

After executive-producing Friends for ten years, Kevin Bright ‘76 is telling stories in a whole new way. Leaving Central Park and the sitcom world behind, Bright recently launched an LA-based documentary-production...

Casey Piscura is a documentary subject and a seedsman for Wild Mountain Seeds. Courtesy of Tomas Zuccareno

Alumna’s documentary supports local food

By Ian Sloan
September 20, 2017

Bite into an apple from the closest grocery store and it has probably travelled hundreds of miles in the days since it was picked. Haley Thompson ‘04 believes food can be grown much closer to home. Last...

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