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Senior forward Quinn OConnor (#50) goes for a layup against the Lesley Lynx on Tues., Dec. 5.
Emerson’s women’s basketball triumphs against Lesley, 93-54
Members of Emersons Esports club during their game night in the Little Building on Saturday, Dec. 2.
Emerson Esports offers community, competition, and creative practice
Norman Lear ‘44
Norman Lear ‘44, TV and Emerson legend, dies at 101
Madeline Gregorski, left, and Layla Palmer, right, win the Mackie and Emerson College Podcast Pitch Contest for their true crime show.
Duo wins Mackie and Emerson College Podcast Pitch Contest for their true crime show
SGA discusses affirmative action ban, impact on Emerson admissions
SGA discusses affirmative action ban, impact on Emerson admissions
MBTAs Park Street Station.
MBTA Green Line closure lengthens commute times for students
Tremont Street at night.
Emerson students reflect on dull nightlife
Performers and viewers of the event join on stage to light the tree on Boston Common on Thursday, Nov. 30.
Boston Common celebrates various festivities during Holiday Tree Lighting
City Council floats creation of committee on domestic violence
City Council floats creation of committee on domestic violence
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
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
Senior forward Quinn OConnor (#50) goes for a layup against the Lesley Lynx on Tues., Dec. 5.
Emerson’s women’s basketball triumphs against Lesley, 93-54
Members of Emersons Esports club during their game night in the Little Building on Saturday, Dec. 2.
Emerson Esports offers community, competition, and creative practice
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
Illustration by Rachel Choi.
Panem Today, Panem Tomorrow, Panem Forever: Exploring the Social Implications of “A Ballad Of Songbirds and Snakes.”
Illustration by Rachel Choi.
Astrology should not be a means of explanation
Illustration by Kellyn Taylor.
Home for the holidays: The privilege of taking a break.
Illustration by Molly Boyke.
“Babe wake up, a new Beatles song just dropped”: The power of AI in the music industry.
Illustration by Rachel Choi.
Cotton Isn’t As Comfortable As You Think.
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 Rachel Choi.
Panem Today, Panem Tomorrow, Panem Forever: Exploring the Social Implications of “A Ballad Of Songbirds and Snakes.”
Illustration by Rachel Choi.
Astrology should not be a means of explanation
Illustration by Kellyn Taylor.
Home for the holidays: The privilege of taking a break.
Illustration by Molly Boyke.
“Babe wake up, a new Beatles song just dropped”: The power of AI in the music industry.
Illustration by Rachel Choi.
Cotton Isn’t As Comfortable As You Think.
“Boy and the Heron” discovers the world hidden behind ordinary existence
“Boy and the Heron” discovers the world hidden behind ordinary existence
Human connection through the journey: “The Band’s Visit”
Human connection through the journey: “The Band’s Visit”
Rap mixed with comedy chaos: Zack Fox in Amsterdam
Rap mixed with comedy chaos: Zack Fox in Amsterdam
“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’
Fourth Wing: Really the New Fantasy Sensation?
Fourth Wing: Really the New Fantasy Sensation?
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
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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November 29, 2023

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