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Emerson College’s only independent, student-run newspaper since 1947

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How pop culture is changing indigenous narratives

By Kaitlyn Smitten, Beacon Correspondent / April 17, 2024

With the popularity of Martin Scorsese's newest movie “Killers of the Flower Moon,” a great deal of attention has been brought back to Indigenous populations...

American Indian activist Chali’Naru Dones speaking to a crowd of protesters in Boston on Indigenous People's Day, 2020.

Emerson lags behind in indigenous enrollment

By Bailey Allen / October 14, 2021

Boston celebrated its first official Indigenous People’s Day on Monday after a decree from Acting Mayor Kim Janey—yet at Emerson, the holiday was underscored...

Vibrant art installation in 172 Tremont honors indigenous peoples

Vibrant art installation in 172 Tremont honors indigenous peoples

By Mariyam Quaisar / September 2, 2021

Students entering 172 Tremont this semester will be greeted by a new 13-foot piece of art, installed in July, that intends to signify the importance of...

Stand with Standing Rock- March on Washington, D. C. 
March 10, 2017

Climate justice must include Indigenous sovereignty

By Joshua Sokol / February 10, 2021

When I think of the year 2016, it seems like eons have passed. In the past four years, time has moved awry, with one headline after another bringing waves...