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Communication Sciences and Disorders Professor receives $2.5 million grant to fund autism research
Communication Sciences and Disorders Professor receives $2.5 million grant to fund autism research
An Emerson College Police car.
Incident Journal: ECPD responds to single-vehicle crash on Tremont Street, BPD investigates incident
The NCAA logo.
NCAA grants eight additional practices to Div. III sports
Emerson junior Brendan Willett (right) started a sports media company and wiffle ball league over the summer
Sports communication junior starts wiffle ball league
The Emerson womens volleyball team after their 3-0 win over UMass-Dartmouth.
Women’s volleyball wins 7th annual “You Can Play” Game
Boston City Councilors demand urgent action from city administration
Boston City Councilors demand urgent action from city administration
The logo for Bostons forthcoming NWSL franchise.
New Boston NWSL team, all-female ownership group excite Emerson women’s soccer players
Crowds of fairgoers walk around Hempfest and buy various goods. (Amin S. Lotfi for The Beacon)
Photo Gallery: Crowds gather on Boston Common for the 34th Boston Freedom Rally
A vendor speaks to a shopper while pointing to his display of products as a co-worker prepares an order. (Arthur Mansavage/Beacon Staff)
Photo Gallery: Boston Local Food Festival draws crowd with New England flavors
A Hawker for one of the stands at the 2023 Freedom Rally. For a small fee, fairgoers can spin the wheel for certain prizes.
“Hope for the future of the cannabis industry”: Boston Freedom Rally returns to Boston Common despite weather delays
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 NCAA logo.
NCAA grants eight additional practices to Div. III sports
The logo for Bostons forthcoming NWSL franchise.
New Boston NWSL team, all-female ownership group excite Emerson women’s soccer players
Emerson junior Brendan Willett (right) started a sports media company and wiffle ball league over the summer
Sports communication junior starts wiffle ball league
The Emerson womens volleyball team after their 3-0 win over UMass-Dartmouth.
Women’s volleyball wins 7th annual “You Can Play” Game
The Emerson womens soccer team huddles before their NEWMAC opener against Smith (Sept. 16, 2023)
Women’s soccer dominates in six goal shutout
Illustration by Rachel Choi
Spicy Wings and Spicier Questions: The Beacon Takes on Hot Ones Challenge
Faneuil Hall in Boston.
The dirty money that built Fanueil Hall
Late Paramount security guard leaves legacy of dedication
Late Paramount security guard leaves legacy of dedication
Illustration by Claire Smith
Spoiler alert: Nobody dies in the end
Illustration by Rachel Choi.
American individualism contributes to class division and prevents collective contribution
Illustration by Rachel Choi
Spicy Wings and Spicier Questions: The Beacon Takes on Hot Ones Challenge
Should we have school spirit?
Should we have school spirit?
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
Faneuil Hall in Boston.
The dirty money that built Fanueil Hall
Late Paramount security guard leaves legacy of dedication
Late Paramount security guard leaves legacy of dedication
Illustration by Claire Smith
Spoiler alert: Nobody dies in the end
Illustration by Rachel Choi.
American individualism contributes to class division and prevents collective contribution
Illustration by Kellyn Taylor
‘Y’all means all’: a Southern queer kid’s take on Dylan Mulvaney’s talk
Courtesy Emma McIntyre
‘They’re in your area’: Death Grips concert review
Six winning artists of the 2023 New England Regional Juried Exhibition, from left, Antonio Lones, Irena Roman, Laura Cooper, Hillary Scott, Dylan McKnight, and John Morgan discuss their award-winning artwork in a panel at the Guild of Boston Artists on Saturday afternoon.
Boston Guild of Artists Hosts Panel Discussion with Award Winning Local Painters
Courtesy T Charles Erickson
The Huntington’s production of Fat Ham remixes a classic tale for today’s world
Courtesy Ben Stas
One More Splash: A Review of the Breeders’ Anniversary Tour
Illustration: Molly Boyke
‘The Nun II’: A sequel that might, hopefully, maybe could haunt your nightmares
Guitarist, Donovan Miller, who played back to back sets for Nectarine Girl and Ana Schon.
Cucking is an art form and Cuckfest dares to share
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
Late Paramount security guard leaves legacy of dedication
Late Paramount security guard leaves legacy of dedication
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
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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Rotch Field standoff ends with armed suspect in custody

Rotch Field standoff ends with armed suspect in custody

By Camilo Fonseca, Editor-at-large
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...

Ríos and his stuffed penguin Melvin in quarantine.

Student-athlete in quarantine day four: the day I thought I lost my sense of smell

By José Ríos
April 7, 2021

Tuesday was day four of my isolation, or, as I like to call it, just a full week before I am scheduled to leave Paramount. I was sent to Paramount for isolation on Saturday after testing positive. Emerson...

Senior midfielder Kelli Mark runs with the ball.

Women’s lacrosse loses 16-1 against Wheaton

By Christopher Williams, Sports Editor
March 29, 2021

The women’s lacrosse team recorded its second loss of the season in a 16-1 defeat against Wheaton College in a conference matchup at Nordin Field in Norton, Massachusetts on Saturday. First-year attacker...

An ECPD patrol vehicle.

Incident Journal: Graffiti found on Emerson College athletic facility

By Ann E. Matica, Deputy News Editor
March 10, 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. Wednesday, March 3 ECPD...

Senior Creighton Dorfman started in 57 of the 66 games he played in as a Lion. Rachel Culver / Beacon Staff

Men’s soccer ends season with first NEWMAC win

By Aaron J. Miller, Print Editor
November 2, 2019

Men's soccer senior Creighton Dorfman said the moment he walked off Rotch Field for the final time in his career will be one he will remember forever. “Signing off one last time with a win in the...

Sophomore Grace Cosgrove (second from left) and freshman Sage Stack (right) battle Wheaton defenders for the ball on Oct. 15. Rachel Culver / Beacon Staff

Women’s soccer freshmen dominate mid-season

By Ethan McDowell
October 16, 2019

With the New England Women’s and Men’s Athletic Conference tournament fast approaching, the women’s soccer team is preparing to make another playoff push. Going into the 2019 season, the Lions...

Kallista Leonardos (left) and Alena Jones (right) were named team captains for the 2019 season. Photos by Olivia Strauss / Beacon Correspondent

Seniors Leonardos, Jones announced as softball captains

By Jake Peter
March 15, 2019

The softball team chose senior catcher Kallista Leonardos and senior shortstop Alena Jones as team captains for the 2019 season. Head coach Phil McElroy said the coaching staff focuses on selecting...

Sophomore mens soccer goalkeeper David Kemp said the old turf affected the teams playing style. Photo by Anissa Gardizy / Beacon Staff

Old turf prompts $1 million Rotch Field renovations

By Anissa Gardizy
November 29, 2018

Emerson spent around $1 million on renovations to Rotch Field this summer, according to a college official. The college paid for the project through an annual budget called “Renewal” that allocated...

The softball diamond on Rotch Field now has dugouts for both teams. Photo: Kyle Bray/Beacon Staff.

Turf, locker rooms upgraded at Rotch Field

By Kyle Bray, Former Managing Editor: Visual and Design
September 6, 2018

Rotch Field—Emerson’s home venue for soccer, lacrosse, and softball—underwent renovations to improve the facility over the summer. The renovations include a replacement of the field’s turf...

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