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Grads, professors discuss Emerson Prison Initiative
Grads, professors discuss Emerson Prison Initiative
Student organizations to submit SGA Fund for Student Impact proposals next fall
Student organizations to submit SGA Fund for Student Impact proposals next fall
Emerson Prison Initiative to hold conference about the benefits of college in prison
Emerson Prison Initiative to hold conference about the benefits of college in prison
Kasteel Well campus ends weekly testing protocol, shift to symptomatic testing only
Kasteel Well campus ends weekly testing protocol, shift to symptomatic testing only
Students plan for spring break amid lessened COVID policies
Students plan for spring break amid lessened COVID policies
Protester holding signs at the D.C. rally.
‘Does the promise of this country include children being gunned down?’: Gun violence protesters march in D.C.
David Hogg addressing protesters in the Boston Common.
Activist David Hogg organizes gun regulation rally on Boston Common
Around 200 people mobilize outside of the Chase Bank in Downtown Crossing to protest major banks funding fossil fuel companies.
‘Stop Dirty Banks’: hundreds of senior citizens rally downtown to protest major banks funding fossil fuels
Emerson students demanding justice for Arif Sayed Faisal at Cambridge City Hall.
Emerson students join the fight for justice for Arif Sayed Faisal
St. Patricks Day Parade crowd.
‘We’re out here having a great time’: South Boston hosts annual St. Patrick’s Day parade
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
A mens lacrosse helmet bearing the California Republics flag.
Lion country: how Emerson attracts student-athletes from all over America.
Emersons newly-elected Athletic Director, Stephanie Smyrl
Emerson names new Athletic Director
The Emerson Mens volleyball team poses with friends and family following their Senior Day game
Lions take split victory against Colby-Sawyer in Senior Day doubleheader
March Madness: Upsets galore and glimpse into Final Four
March Madness: Upsets galore and glimpse into Final Four
The Boston Bruins have nine games left to play in the regular season, but theyve already clinched a playoff spot.
Bruins on Boylston: Five more questions (and answers) facing the Bruins as the regular season winds down
Illustration by Addie Winter
We Should No Longer Separate the Art from the Artist 
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ADVICE: How do I avoid awkward encounters on campus?
Illustration by Kellyn Taylor
Tornado Season and its impact on low-income communities
Illustration by Hailey Akau
‘You can’t make a Tomlette without breaking some Greggs’: Here’s why “Succession” has me scrambled
Illustration by Rachel Choi
DeSantis, my home is not your political playground
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 Addie Winter
We Should No Longer Separate the Art from the Artist 
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ADVICE: How do I avoid awkward encounters on campus?
Illustration by Kellyn Taylor
Tornado Season and its impact on low-income communities
Illustration by Hailey Akau
‘You can’t make a Tomlette without breaking some Greggs’: Here’s why “Succession” has me scrambled
Illustration by Rachel Choi
DeSantis, my home is not your political playground
Fear and Loathing in Spiderland: freshman band makes an impact on the music world of Emerson
Fear and Loathing in Spiderland: freshman band makes an impact on the music world of Emerson
Wicked Queer is here: alum-programmed film festival uplifts LGBTQ voices
Wicked Queer is here: alum-programmed film festival uplifts LGBTQ voices
The Daniels.
Emerson alumni ‘the Daniels’ sweep the Oscars in seven categories
‘Into The Woods’: classic fairytales with an emotional twist of modern life
‘Into The Woods’: classic fairytales with an emotional twist of modern life
Boston Underground Film Festival preview: the subterranean avant-garde
Boston Underground Film Festival preview: the subterranean avant-garde
“Truman and his human”: unconditional love on campus
“Truman and his human”: unconditional love on campus
The haunting of Gracie Abrams’ melancholic melodies
The haunting of Gracie Abrams’ melancholic melodies
Illustration by Rachel Choi
Hozier rises from his slumber with “Eat Your Young”
Megan Mitchell as a Good Morning Emerson host in 2013
Emerson Alum, journalist, and viral TikToker: Megan Mitchell does it all
Asian actors make history at 2023 Screen Actors Guild Awards, Emerson alum recognized
Asian actors make history at 2023 Screen Actors Guild Awards, Emerson alum recognized
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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Emersons testing site is located at a Tufts Medical Center facility on the corner of Harrison Ave. and Kneeland St.

Positive tests at Emerson soar ahead of in-person classes

By Charlie McKenna
January 30, 2021

Emerson reported five new positive COVID-19 tests Friday, pushing the total number of positives reported since the spring semester began to 36, and the total across both fall and spring semester testing...

Massachusetts Gov. Charlie Baker.

Massachusetts daily COVID-19 cases surge past 3,000

By Andrew Brinker, Senior Investigative Reporter
November 25, 2020

Massachusetts reported 3,224 new coronavirus cases over a 30-hour period Wednesday, up significantly from 2,225 new infections reported Monday. The state’s death total rose by 53. Wednesday was the...

Gov. Charlie Baker.

Massachusetts COVID metrics rise as anticipated second wave approaches

By Andrew Brinker, Senior Investigative Reporter
October 22, 2020

Coronavirus cases ticked up dramatically in Massachusetts over the last week, as epidemiologists ramped up warnings that the winter season may bring about a second wave of the virus. Twice this week,...

Emersons testing site is located at a Tufts Medical Center facility on the corner of Harrison Ave. and Kneeland St.

Emerson reports no new positives, Massachusetts cases continue to rise

By Charlie McKenna
October 19, 2020

Emerson reported no new positive COVID-19 tests Monday out of 616 new tests administered on Oct. 16, leaving the college’s cumulative positive tests since Aug. 6 at 22. Emerson’s cumulative testing...

Emersons testing site is located at a Tufts Medical Center facility on the corner of Harrison Ave. and Kneeland St.

Irregular dashboard update lists only 10 new COVID-19 tests

By Charlie McKenna
October 15, 2020

Emerson reported no new positive COVID-19 tests Thursday out of just 10 new results from Oct. 13, leaving the college’s cumulative positive tests since Aug. 6 at 21. Emerson’s cumulative testing total...

Emersons testing site is located at a Tufts Medical Center facility on the corner of Harrison Ave. and Kneeland St.

Emerson reports two new positives, Massachusetts cases fall slightly

By Charlie McKenna
October 13, 2020

Emerson reported two new positive COVID-19 test results Tuesday out of 606 tests administered on Oct. 9, leaving the college’s cumulative positive tests since Aug. 6 at 21. Emerson’s cumulative testing...

Emersons testing site is located at a Tufts Medical Center facility on the corner of Harrison Ave. and Kneeland St.

Emerson reports no new positives, Massachusetts cases fall

By Charlie McKenna
October 8, 2020

Emerson reported no new positive COVID-19 test results Thursday out of 711 tests administered on Oct. 7, leaving the college’s cumulative positive tests since Aug. 6 at 19. Emerson’s cumulative testing...

Emersons testing site is located at a Tufts Medical Center facility on the corner of Harrison Ave. and Kneeland St.

Emerson reports no new positives, Massachusetts cases drop for second straight day

By Charlie McKenna
October 6, 2020

Emerson reported no new positive COVID-19 test results Tuesday out of 557 tests administered on Oct. 5, leaving the college’s cumulative positive tests since Aug. 6 at 19. Emerson’s cumulative testing...

Emersons testing site is located at a Tufts Medical Center facility on the corner of Harrison Ave. and Kneeland St.

Emerson reports no new positives, Massachusetts cases drop

By Charlie McKenna
October 5, 2020

Emerson reported no new positive COVID-19 test results Monday out of 578 total tests administered on Oct. 2, leaving the college’s cumulative positive tests since Aug. 6 at 19. Emerson’s cumulative...

Gov. Charlie Baker speaks to the media after receiving a flu shot at a CVS in Roslindale on September 17, 2020 in Boston, MA.

Massachusetts reports 600 new coronavirus cases

By Charlie McKenna
October 3, 2020

Massachusetts reported 600 new coronavirus cases Saturday, along with 17 deaths. Saturday’s positivity rate was 3.4 percent. Cases fell sharply from previous days as the state reported more than 700...

Emerson reports three new positive tests since Monday

Emerson reports three new positive tests since Monday

By Charlie McKenna and Diana Bravo
September 3, 2020

Emerson reported three new positive COVID-19 test results between Aug. 30 and Sept. 2, bringing the community’s positive tests to 10 out of 7,422 administered.  One individual is currently in isolation...

The colleges positivity rate sits at 0.17 percent after 576 tests.

Emerson reports 0.17 percent positive COVID-19 test rate out of 576 tests

By Charlie McKenna
August 20, 2020

Tufts Medical Center has administered 576 COVID-19 tests on Emerson community members to date, President M. Lee Pelton announced in an email Thursday afternoon. One positive case has been identified...

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