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Police responded to the Little Building on Friday morning as part of a death investigation, according to officials.
Dead body found in Little Building, police say
Emersonians celebrate Amigos 30th anniversary.
W Boston hosts Amigos’ 30th anniversary gala
Animal Adventures family zoo and animal rescue center brought live creatures to the Student Performance Center in the Little Building on Jan. 21.
Students handle exotic wildlife in ‘Animal Adventures’ event
Jay M. Bernhardt spoke at the Cutler Majestic Theatre Wednesday morning.
Emersonians welcome Dr. Jay M. Bernhardt as 13th president
The Little Building residence hall.
Little Building wins 2022 American Architecture Award for historic preservation
Protestors sitting outside of the State House.
‘I have no place to go’: Demonstrators push for rent control legislation at State House
Attorney General Andrea Campbell.
Attorney General Andrea Campbell pledges to fight for gun legislation, reproductive rights
A dancer in a rabbit mask leads the procession of lion dancers into Phillips Square.
Boston’s Chinatown honors the Year of the Rabbit with annual parade
The Embrace
MLK “The Embrace” monument unveiled on the Boston Common
An attendee of the Peace in Process event tests out a virtual reality adaptation of sand play therapy.
Peace in Process helps gun violence survivors heal
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
Bruins on Boylston: Measuring losing streak concern levels with the Yikes-o-Meter
Bruins on Boylston: Measuring losing streak concern levels with the Yikes-o-Meter
Senior guard Max Davis scored a season-high 31 points in the Lions win.
Men’s basketball defeats WPI behind Davis’s 31 points
Social media erupted after referees missed a foul committed by Celtic Jayson Tatum on Lakers LeBron James. (Photos via Creative Commons)
Bad reffing didn’t beat the Lakers—the Celtics did.
Bob Socci has served as the Patriots’ radio play-by-play announcer since 2013. (Courtesy: Bob Socci)
Voice of Patriots radio embraces a new challenge: teaching at Emerson
The womens basketball team is 7-12 this season.
Winter sports update: Men’s and women’s basketball chug along, milestones, and more
Teen Wolf: The Movie, another failed Hollywood remake
Teen Wolf: The Movie, another failed Hollywood remake
When will Emerson prioritize student healthcare?
When will Emerson prioritize student healthcare?
Reframing the relationship between language and identity
Reframing the relationship between language and identity
Bless your heart: a love letter to the true South
Bless your heart: a love letter to the true South
Tyler Durden loves his explosives. Cambodia does not.
Tyler Durden loves his explosives. Cambodia does not.
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
Teen Wolf: The Movie, another failed Hollywood remake
Teen Wolf: The Movie, another failed Hollywood remake
When will Emerson prioritize student healthcare?
When will Emerson prioritize student healthcare?
Reframing the relationship between language and identity
Reframing the relationship between language and identity
Bless your heart: a love letter to the true South
Bless your heart: a love letter to the true South
Tyler Durden loves his explosives. Cambodia does not.
Tyler Durden loves his explosives. Cambodia does not.
Swifties “polish up real nice” at two-night Taylor Swift party
Swifties “polish up real nice” at two-night Taylor Swift party
Coolidge Corner Theater presents new award to filmmaker Elegance Bratton
Coolidge Corner Theater presents new award to filmmaker Elegance Bratton
Emshakes directors look back on a fall semester of revitalizing classics in student theater
Emshakes directors look back on a fall semester of revitalizing classics in student theater
New Rules greets Boston with performance at The Middle East
New Rules greets Boston with performance at The Middle East
‘The Five Fingers of a Dog’: Emerson students debut horror short film
‘The Five Fingers of a Dog’: Emerson students debut horror short film
New Rosalía single ‘LLYM’ celebrates the lovefool in all of us
New Rosalía single ‘LLYM’ celebrates the lovefool in all of us
Alum film Everything Everywhere All at Once leads with 11 Oscar nominations
Alum film ‘Everything Everywhere All at Once’ leads with 11 Oscar nominations
Dining Center of Emerson College
Transformed dining hall garners mixed reviews from student body
‘Emily in Paris’ season 3 receives harsh reviews for couture and faux-French culture
‘Emily in Paris’ season 3 receives harsh reviews for couture and faux-French culture
Golden Globes: Jennifer Coolidge takes Best Supporting Actress, other Emersonians nominated
Golden Globes: Jennifer Coolidge takes Best Supporting Actress, other Emersonians nominated
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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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

By Tyler Foy, Sports Editor
November 12, 2022

The women’s soccer team’s path to the NCAA Division III Tournament has been with last-minute thrillers and historic victories, but on Saturday, their magic ran thin, losing to Westfield State in overtime. Traveling...

Emerson College Womens Volleyball team (Beacon Archives)

Women’s volleyball team strives to reach new heights at the start of the season

By Leo Kagan, Sports Editor
September 6, 2022

Following their first-round defeat in last year’s NEWMAC Championship, the Emerson women’s volleyball team is on a mission of redemption, aiming for accolades higher than ever before.  “We really...

Lex Torrington and Austin Franklin with Archies New York Deli owners Emilio and Michael the day of the official signing.

Emerson men’s lacrosse player signs the first NIL deal in college history

By Tyler Foy, Sports Editor
March 17, 2022

Two men’s lacrosse players, Austin Franklin and Lex Torrington, combined to secure the first deal regarding a player’s Name, Image, and Likeness in the college’s history. The NCAA changed its...

The event is entirely student-run, with Sam Willinger (center) leading the way.

SAAC, men’s volleyball team support LGBTQ+ athletes in You Can Play Week

By Joey DuBois, Deputy Sports Editor
March 31, 2021

You Can Play Week, an initiative spearheaded by the Student Athletic Advisory Council and the men’s volleyball team to promote safety and inclusion for LGBTQ+ athletes, is underway at Emerson this week.  It...

Beacon Archive.

NCAA policy change to have no direct effect on Emerson athletes

By Aaron J. Miller, Print Editor
October 29, 2019

The NCAA announced Tuesday it would allow collegiate athletes to profit off of their names and images in Division I, II, and III athletics—a move one college official said would not directly impact Emerson...

Sophomore Drake Murphy poses with his NEWMAC championship ring. Domenic Conte / Beacon Staff

Men’s basketball receives first-ever NEWMAC championship rings

By Andrew Lin
October 9, 2019

Players on the men’s basketball team received championship rings this week after winning the program’s first-ever conference title in the 2019 season. “Being here for nine years, it’s the first...

The baseball team defeated Clark University for the first time since the 2017 season on Tuesday. Photo courtesy of Kate Foultz.

Baseball team beats Clark for first conference win this season

By Peirce Eldredge
April 13, 2019

The baseball team won its first conference game this season when the Lions defeated Clark University 5-2 on Tuesday night. The win puts Emerson at 1-9 in conference play and eighth in the New England...

Bill Curley (middle) has 44 wins as the head coach of the mens basketball team. Photo by Kyle Bray / Beacon Staff

Bill Curley named NEWMAC Coach of the Year for men’s basketball

By Andrew Lin
February 27, 2019

Men’s basketball head coach Bill Curley won the 2018-19 New England Women’s and Men’s Athletic Conference Coach of the Year award after leading the Lions to its first conference title and NCAA tournament...

Geoff Gray 19 (center, No. 3) signed a one year contract with Israeli Basketball Premier League team Hapoel Eilat. Photo by Alexa Schapiro / Beacon Staff

Lions to face Rowan University in first NCAA tournament appearance

By Domenic Conte, Sports Columnist
February 25, 2019

The men’s basketball team will head to New Jersey on Friday to face off against Rowan University in the first round of the Division III National Collegiate Athletic Association tournament. Rowan will...

Head coach Bill Curley and the mens basketball team during a timeout.

Into the history books: Boston College to retire Bill Curley’s jersey

By Andrew Lin
February 17, 2019

Emerson men’s basketball head coach Bill Curley will see his jersey ascend into the rafters of Conte Forum at Boston College on Sunday—25 years after finishing his college basketball career as a power...

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