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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
Ronee Penoi
Director of Artistic Programming for ArtsEmerson Ronee Penoi takes on the role of interim Executive Director for ArtsEmerson and the Office of the Arts
An Emerson College Police car.
Incident Journal: ECPD destroys contraband seized by HRE staff
Anthony Pinder, left, vice provost of internationalization and equity, and Shaya Gregory Poku, right, vice president for equity and social justice, host a keynote discussion on equity in internationalization as a part of Emerson International Education Week.
Pinder and Poku talk equity and diversity in study abroad programs at keynote event
Student support surges for Emerson Union for Resident Assistants amid recognition denial
Student support surges for Emerson Union for Resident Assistants amid recognition denial
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
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
Senior midfielder Simone Barragan-Shaw (16) scores the game-winning goal against Coast Guard in the 2023 NEWMAC Semifinals.
Senior spotlights: Women’s soccer seniors were “iconic” and shaped the program
The Emerson mens basketball team visited the Cambridge Basketball Lab on Wednesday, Nov. 8. (Photo courtesy of Matt Meyersohn)
Men’s basketball supports youth basketball camp in Cambridge
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
“Napoleon” obscures history in an unobscure fashion
“Napoleon” obscures history in an unobscure fashion
Nothing happens in “The Zone of Interest,” and it’s one of the best movies of the year
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”
Where Dancing Meets Dreaming: Emerson Urban Dance Theater’s REM
Where Dancing Meets Dreaming: Emerson Urban Dance Theater’s REM
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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Incident Journal: ECPD responds to non-Emerson community member, secured contraband

By Maeve Lawler, Kasteel Well Bureau Chief
October 9, 2022

The Emerson College Police Department provides the Incident Journal to The Beacon every week. Beacon staff edit the Incident Journal for style and clarity but not for content. Monday, Sept. 26 ECPD...

The entrance to Emersons Walker Building on Boylston St.

New iVisitor system used for guest registration in academic buildings

By Maeve Lawler, Kasteel Well Bureau Chief
October 5, 2022

Emerson announced students can register guests for academic buildings using the new iVisitor Guest Registration system—a process different from the guest registration process for residential spaces.  In...

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Incident Journal: ECPD responds to fire alarms, provides medical assistance

By Maddie Khaw, Assistant News Editor
September 26, 2022

The Emerson College Police Department provides the Incident Journal to The Beacon every week. Beacon staff edit the Incident Journal for style and clarity but not for content. Monday, Sept. 19 ECPD...

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Package explodes at Northeastern; ECPD monitoring situation

By Bailey Allen, Former news editor
September 14, 2022

Emerson College Police Department increased campus building security Tuesday night after a package delivered to a Northeastern University building exploded when it was opened, officials said. Around...

An Emerson College Police car.

Incident Journal: ECPD responds to elevator entrapments, larceny

By Adri Pray, Editor-at-large
April 20, 2022

The Emerson College Police Department provides the Incident Journal to The Beacon every week. Beacon staff edit the Incident Journal for style and clarity but not for content. Monday, April 4 ECPD...

An ECPD patrol vehicle.

ECPD responds to campus security bypass

By Vivi Smilgius
March 16, 2022

The Emerson College Police Department provides the Incident Journal to The Beacon every week. Beacon staff edit the Incident Journal for style and clarity but not for content. Monday, Feb. 28 ECPD...

An ECPD patrol vehicle.

ECPD provides medical assistance, responds to trespassers

By Vivi Smilgius
March 2, 2022

The Emerson College Police Department provides the Incident Journal to The Beacon every week. Beacon staff edit the Incident Journal for style and clarity but not for content. Tuesday Feb. 22  ECPD...

An ECPD patrol vehicle.

Incident Journal: ECPD responds to fire alarm

By Vivi Smilgius
February 16, 2022

The Emerson College Police Department provides the Incident Journal to The Beacon every week. Beacon staff edit the Incident Journal for style and clarity but not for content. Monday Feb. 7 ECPD...

Boston Common in snow.

Robbery on the Boston Common serves as safety reminder for students

By Zhuo Huang
February 14, 2022

A robbery involving two Emerson students on the Boston Common was reported to the Boston Police Department in the evening of Jan. 22. The robbery—first reported to the Emerson College Police Department...

An ECPD patrol vehicle.

Incident Journal: Medical aid provided to two students, window in Union Bank Building found damaged

By Frankie Rowley, Content Managing Editor
January 28, 2022

The Emerson College Police Department provides the Incident Journal to The Beacon every week. Beacon staff edit the Incident Journal for style and clarity but not for content. Monday, January 17 Following...

Boston police detectives exiting Downtown Convenience after the alleged robbery.

Boylston convenience store robbed

By Camilo Fonseca, Editor-at-large
December 2, 2021

A Boylston Street convenience store was robbed on Wednesday evening, according to a store employee. Boston police responded to 40 Boylston St. after a robbery call at 9:21 p.m., according to Officer...

An ECPD patrol vehicle.

Armed robbery involving two Emerson students in Boston Public Garden reported to police

By Bailey Allen, Former news editor
December 1, 2021

Two Emerson students were robbed by one or more armed assailants in the Boston Public Garden Monday night, college police said.  The students were robbed at about 10 p.m. Monday night, Emerson College...

Rotch Field standoff ends with armed suspect in custody

Rotch Field standoff ends with armed suspect in custody

By Camilo Fonseca, Editor-at-large
October 20, 2021

Police arrested a male suspect at Emerson’s Rotch Field on Tuesday evening, after an hours-long standoff closed the South End athletic grounds as well as much of the surrounding neighborhood. The...

An ECPD patrol vehicle.

Incident Journal: Medical aid provided to two students, marijuana-like substance confiscated from MAX Cafe

By Frankie Rowley, Content Managing Editor
September 22, 2021

The Emerson College Police Department provides the Incident Journal to The Beacon every week. Beacon staff edit the Incident Journal for style and clarity but not for content. Monday, Sept. 13  ECPD...

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Incident Journal: Graffiti found on Majestic Theater, drug paraphernalia confiscated from student

By Frankie Rowley, Content Managing Editor
September 16, 2021

The Emerson College Police Department provides the Incident Journal to The Beacon every week. Beacon staff edit the Incident Journal for style and clarity but not for content. Monday, August 30 ECPD...

An ECPD patrol vehicle.

Incident Journal: Three students stuck in stairwell of Little Building, leaflets found on Walker Building

By Ann E. Matica, Deputy News Editor
April 21, 2021

The Emerson College Police Department provides the Incident Journal to The Beacon every week. Beacon staff edit the Incident Journal for style and clarity but not for content. Monday, April 12 Three...

An ECPD patrol vehicle.

Incident Journal: Suspicious person reported in Little Building, fire alarm set off at Boston Park Plaza Hotel

By Ann E. Matica, Deputy News Editor
April 14, 2021

The Emerson College Police Department provides the Incident Journal to The Beacon every week. Beacon staff edit the Incident Journal for style and clarity but not for content. Monday, April 5 A fire...

An ECPD patrol vehicle.

Incident Journal: Emerson College staff member stuck in freight elevator

By Ann E. Matica, Deputy News Editor
April 11, 2021

The Emerson College Police Department provides the Incident Journal to The Beacon every week. Beacon staff edit the Incident Journal for style and clarity but not for content. Tuesday, March 30  ECDP...

An ECPD patrol vehicle.

ECPD faces backlash for social media posts on autism

By Dana Gerber, News Editor
April 7, 2021

Content Warning: This article discusses harmful and ableist stereotypes against autistic people, violence against autistic people and disabled people, and includes harmful and ableist photographs posted...

An ECPD patrol vehicle.

Incident Journal: Emerson College Police responded to bypass of security at the Union Savings Bank building

By Ann E. Matica, Deputy News Editor
March 31, 2021

The Emerson College Police Department provides the Incident Journal to The Beacon every week. Beacon staff edit the Incident Journal for style and clarity but not for content. Wednesday, March 24 A...

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