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Emerson announces new organizational structure for offices of communication, marketing, and web and digital services
Emerson announces new organizational structure for offices of communication, marketing, and web and digital services
Distinguished Artist in Residence Timothy Douglas / Courtesy: Emerson College
‘Not the end’: Distinguished Artist in Residence Timothy Douglas announces departure
Professor Emeritus Henry Stonie / Courtesy: Emerson College
Henry Stonie, former humanities and social sciences professor and department chair, dies at 90
BCE Director Wes Jackson will leave the college in July. Photo credit: Lala Thaddeus, 2018
Business of Creative Enterprises Director Wes Jackson to leave college in July
Allen designed and sold the Emerson College shirt worn by Stranger Things character Nancy Wheeler in season four of the show. The profits are donated to victims of the Robb Elementary School shooting in Uvalde, Texas. Photo credit / Reagan Allen
Stranger Things cameo inspires student-run fundraiser for victims of Uvalde school shooting
Boston Marathon runners rehydrate after finishing the race.
‘Boston is not a marathon to be trifled with’: 30,000 flocked to Monday’s race
A person waves a pride flag in support of trans youth.
Lens: Trans Day of Visibility brings its Boston community members out in demonstration and solidarity
Thomas A. Edison K-8 school. Courtesy / Thomas A. Edison K-8 School, Twitter
Emerson students’ book campaign seeks to build a new library
St. Patricks Day celebrations. Courtesy / Creative Commons
Parades, partying and Patrick: Emerson students celebrate St. Patrick’s Day
‘The world is watching’: the Boston community stands in solidarity with Ukraine
‘The world is watching’: the Boston community stands in solidarity with Ukraine
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
The outside of the Title IX office in the Massachusetts Transportation Building.
Title IX working group presents minimal changes in second draft of recommendations
The Emerson womens lacrosse seniors. From left to right: Hannah Beck, Julia Mallon, Amelia Toscano, Julia Burns, Ainsley Basic.
Women’s lacrosse says bye to four seniors, see you later to one
The softball team are 13-15 in 2022 with eight games left to play.
Softball hosts annual sexual assault awareness games
Boston Celtics guard Jayson Tatum and Head Coach Ime Udoka
Celtics versus Nets Playoff Preview: 4 ways the C’s pull through
Senior midfielder Skyler Celotto was one of two players to join Emersons 100-point club this weekend.
Men’s lacrosse adds to 100-point club, breaks records
First-year infielder Briggs Loveland has driven in five runs this season—one of which was a walk-ff against WPI on April 12.
Baseball team gets last laugh against WPI
Cara Connors, photographed by Sela Shiloni.
Cara Connors: layers of a comedian
17 year-old GAYLE takes the stage as the opener for AJR
17 year-old GAYLE takes the stage as the opener for AJR
Photo: Karissa Schaefer
‘You’ve Got To Let Go If You Want To Be Free,’ and boy did I let go
AAADT in Revelations April 28. Photo by Robert Torres.
Motions of emotions: Alvin Ailey’s Boston return
Sittin in 317 EP cover. Courtesy of Vritika Thadhani.
First-year releases EP ‘Sittin in 317’
17 year-old GAYLE takes the stage as the opener for AJR
17 year-old GAYLE takes the stage as the opener for AJR
Jimmys Traveling All-Stars. Courtesy of Zoe Seitz.
‘The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants,’ commonly known as Jimmy’s Traveling All-Stars
Courtesy of Sophie Bellone.
ComEx returns in person this weekend
Courtesy of Meryl Prendergasts Instagram.
Meryl Prendergast: The artist behind the new exhibit ‘Stitching Earthly Scars’
Illustrated image of DS Oswald by DS Oswald.
Introducing Pub Club’s two winning manuscript authors for this semester: Haley Souders and DS Oswald
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
Marla Kirban in 1970, her senior year at Emerson
Marla Kirban, Emerson alum and Hollywood voiceover coach, dies at 72
A Thanksgiving on-campus: a guide to an improvised feast on campus
A Thanksgiving on-campus: a guide to an improvised feast on campus
Frankie’s Declassified Thanksgiving Survival Guide
Frankie’s Declassified Thanksgiving Survival Guide
We need to examine the tragic history of this popular holiday
We need to examine the tragic history of this popular holiday
The seasons of self discovery
The seasons of self discovery
Goodbye Hot Girl Summer, Hello Sad Girl Autumn
Goodbye Hot Girl Summer, Hello Sad Girl Autumn
“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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ECPD responds to campus security bypass

By Vivi Smilgius, Editor-in-Chief
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...

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ECPD provides medical assistance, responds to trespassers

By Vivi Smilgius, Editor-in-Chief
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...

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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...

Rotch Field standoff ends with armed suspect in custody

Rotch Field standoff ends with armed suspect in custody

By Camilo Fonseca, Content Managing Editor
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...

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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...

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: Stolen property and contraband found in Little Building

By Frankie Rowley, Content Managing Editor
February 24, 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, Feb. 16 ECPD...

Police officers stand outside the Massachusetts State House.

Boston, Emerson police brace for Inauguration Day

By Frankie Rowley, Content Managing Editor
January 15, 2021

In preparation for potential demonstrations, Boston police plan to increase security near Emerson’s campus in the days in preparation for potential violence on inauguration day.  BPD plans to increase...

Amanda Flower at work in the ECPD office in Nov. 2017

Campus police, health center staff will receive vaccine months ahead of students and faculty

By Frankie Rowley, Content Managing Editor
January 11, 2021

Emerson College Police Department officers and Center for Health and Wellness staff will receive COVID-19 vaccines as part of Phase One of the Massachusetts Vaccination plan, with the rest of the Emerson...

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How to protect yourself in the streets of Boston

By Melissa Rosales, Podcast Producer
January 25, 2020
Producer Melissa Rosales explores safety tips on protecting yourself in the streets
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Incident Journal: Elevators trap 16 students in two weeks

December 16, 2019

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, Nov....

ECPD set up the drop box for students to dispose of prescription or over the counter medications. Jakob Menendez / Beacon Staff

ECPD introduces medication disposal box

By Sydney Havens
September 10, 2019

The Emerson College Police Department installed a drop off box during the summer intended for the safe disposal of prescription and over the counter medications. ECPD Chief Robert Smith said the drop...

The Straight Pride Parade will begin at Copley Square and head towards the college on Boylston Street. Anissa Gardizy/Beacon Staff

Straight Pride Parade Passing Emerson on Move-In Weekend

By Jacob Seitz, Staff Writer
August 22, 2019

President Pelton released a statement on Wednesday, August 28. Read the most recent coverage here.  President M. Lee Pelton plans to release a statement in the following days ahead of the Boston Straight...

An individual removes a sign criticizing the college for its handling of sexual misconduct from Little Buildings scaffolding. Ziqi Wang / Beacon Staff

Administration issues plans to address sexual misconduct on campus

By Parker Purifoy, Emerson '21
April 22, 2019

President M. Lee Pelton told the student body on April 22 that he will form a working group of students, faculty, and senior administrators in Fall 2019 to examine current practices surrounding sexual...

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Incident Journal

April 10, 2019

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, April 2 An...

The student was assaulted in front of Barnes & Noble at Emerson. Beacon Archive

Student injured in assault on Boylston Street

By Chris Van Buskirk, Contributing Reporter
April 9, 2019

An unidentified person assaulted an Emerson student walking towards the Boylston Place Alley on Boylston Street Monday evening, according to the Emerson College Police Department. At approximately...

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Boston Fire Department extinguishes dumpster fire behind campus

By Anissa Gardizy
February 14, 2019

The Boston Fire Department extinguished a dumpster fire in Allen’s Alley behind Little Building on Thursday after students smelled smoke in multiple college buildings around 3:30 p.m. No injuries were...

Thousands of fans lined Boylston St. for the Super Bowl parade. Photo by Jacob Seitz / Beacon Staff

Patriots’ sixth Super Bowl victory parade draws students out to celebrate

By Hanna Marchesseault and Daniela Lobo-Rivera
February 5, 2019

Bostonians lined the streets downtown on Feb. 5 to celebrate the New England Patriots’ sixth Super Bowl victory with a parade. The parade began at 11 a.m. at the Hynes Convention Center and ended...

Students and Boston residents flood the Common after the Patriots 6th Superbowl victory. Photo by Chris Van Buskirk / News Editor

Students celebrate Patriots victory with canceled classes

By Diana Bravo, Copyeditor/Photographer
February 5, 2019

President M. Lee Pelton canceled the majority of Feb. 5 classes because of the New England Patriots' Super Bowl parade crowds. All classes starting between 8:30 a.m. and 1 p.m. are canceled. Classes...

ECPD Chief Robert Smith (right) said he expects the Super Bowl parade to take place either Tuesday or Wednesday. Hongyu Liu / Beacon Correspondent

ECPD prepares security measures for potential Super Bowl parade

By Hongyu Liu, Multimedia Managing Editor
February 3, 2019

The Emerson College Police Department plans to lock down the college campus and monitor the Little Building for trespassers in the event of a Super Bowl parade this week. ECPD Chief Robert Smith said...

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