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Silvestrino elected to SGA presidency; other races announced last week
Silvestrino elected to SGA presidency; other races announced last week
Interim President William Gilligan.
Gilligan says goodbye: an interim president’s permanent farewell to Emerson
Attendees painting pots.
Campus organizations host Earthfest to reflect on sustainable strides
College to provide menstrual products in all campus bathrooms
College to provide menstrual products in all campus bathrooms
‘They’re logical things, but theyre not human beings’: What is ChatGPT, and what should we be concerned about?
‘They’re logical things, but they’re not human beings’: What is ChatGPT, and what should we be concerned about?
The 127th Boston Marathon.
‘It is such an electric experience’: Thousands converge for 127th Boston Marathon
No Smoking.
EmComm, Friends of the Public Garden collaborate on ‘No Smoking’ advertisement campaign
Emerson community remembers marathon bombing 10 years later
Emerson community remembers marathon bombing 10 years later
Hundreds gathered on the steps of Trinity Church to protest in support of the Palestinian cause.
Boston supporters of Palestinian cause rally in Copley Square
Illustration by Kellyn Taylor.
Donald Trump was just indicted. Now what?
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
The 2023 Emerson baseball team. Courtesy of Anna Schoenmann.
Baseball ends record-breaking season with two historic victories vs Springfield and MIT
You Can’t Overlook the Nutmeggers
You Can’t Overlook the Nutmeggers
Emersons 14 athletics programs shone in a variety of ways in 2022-23
The Year of the Lions: Highlights from Emerson athletics’ 2022-23 season
The Bruins will face the winner of the Lightning/Maple Leafs game.
Bruins on Boylston: Leafs or Lightning—which could be a tougher second-round competitor?
Sophomore middle/outside Neiko Pittman attempts a dig against Nichols College.
Men’s volleyball captain earns GNAC Defensive Player of the Year
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Looking back: Advice for incoming freshmen and sophomores
Illustration by Rachel Choi
The grind don’t stop…until the body is destroyed 
Illustration by Rachel Choi
Disney is homophobic. What’s new? 
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ADVICE: How do I know if someone is right for me?
Corporate nihilism for a post–‘The Super Mario Bros. Movie’ apocalypse
Corporate nihilism for a post–‘The Super Mario Bros. Movie’ apocalypse
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
Illustration by Rachel Choi
The grind don’t stop…until the body is destroyed 
Illustration by Rachel Choi
Disney is homophobic. What’s new? 
Illustration by Rachel Choi
There’s no ‘devil’s advocate’ for eugenics—you’re just bigoted
Illustration by Ryan Yau
Let’s put it bluntly: all drugs should be legal
Illustration by Hailey Akau
Your parents don’t hate you, you’re just entitled
Multi-hyphenate Emerson alum releases second book ‘The Other Side of Infinity’
Multi-hyphenate Emerson alum releases second book ‘The Other Side of Infinity’
Who let the dogs out? Alum Dan Perrault did.
Who let the dogs out? Alum Dan Perrault did.
The “Quasi” combo of cannabis and comedy
The “Quasi” combo of cannabis and comedy
Stage before ComEx!
ComEx: A Comedy Extravaganza Shines a Spotlight on the Comedic Arts Department
Constellations’: the multiverse of what if’s
‘Constellations’: the multiverse of ‘what if’s’
Kenneth Schlaud, untitled image meant to provide commentary about media coverage silencing the African American community.
Tech Noir: Huret & Spector Gallery’s New Exhibit
Highest achieving students recognized at 12th annual ERA Awards
Highest achieving students recognized at 12th annual ERA Awards
Brooke Shields’ ‘Pretty Baby’ exposes the sting of childhood sexualization
Brooke Shields’ ‘Pretty Baby’ exposes the sting of childhood sexualization
Pulitzer-winning photojournalist, Kent State shooting survivor John Filo discusses modern journalism
Pulitzer-winning photojournalist, Kent State shooting survivor John Filo discusses modern journalism
How to leave 4/20 on a high note
How to leave 4/20 on a high note
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
Where to go; Dominican food in Boston
Where to go; Dominican food in Boston
The Longest Day in Havana
‘The Longest Day in Havana’
Maddie Khaws family.
Asian enough
I’m dreaming of a white Christmas
I’m dreaming of a white Christmas
Hailey Akau and her family.
Hugs and Honis for my ʻOhana
“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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Long quarantine raises student skepticism, optimism

By Camilo Fonseca, Editor-at-large
January 29, 2021

The majority of Emerson students living on-campus received their negative COVID-19 test results within hours of moving in between Jan. 21 and Jan. 24. But unlike in the fall semester, students are now...

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