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Silvestrino elected to SGA presidency; other races announced last week

Silvestrino elected to SGA presidency; other races announced last week

By Hailey Johnson
April 26, 2023

After weeks of anticipation, the results from the Student Government Association election for the 2023-24 academic year were made public last week, with sophomore Charlize Silvestrino elected as executive...

A Student Government Association meeting in spring 2020.

SGA to host spring elections at end of week

By Adri Pray and Maddie Barron
April 5, 2023

Candidates for the 2023-24 Student Government Association have spent weeks marketing their campaigns to the Emerson community, who will choose their representatives between April 6-8 through electronic...

Student organizations to submit SGA Fund for Student Impact proposals next fall

Student organizations to submit SGA Fund for Student Impact proposals next fall

By Adri Pray, Editor-at-large
March 22, 2023

The Student Government Association projects student organizations will be able to submit proposals for the SGA Fund for Student Impact as soon as next semester, according to SGA Executive President Pranit...

SGA approves new appeals and announces financial town hall

SGA approves new appeals and announces financial town hall

By Shannon Garrido, Editor-in-chief
February 26, 2023

At the Feb. 24 meeting, the Student Government Association granted a budget appeal for the Emerson Skunks, the college’s ultimate frisbee team, swore in two new senators, and announced the first of its...

Valentines Day.

‘Sweet’ and ‘romantic’: Valentine’s Day takes shape at Emerson

By Anastasia Petridis
February 23, 2023

Love was in the air last Tuesday as Emerson students donned their pink and red clothing for Valentine’s Day, many eager to enjoy the day with their friends and loved ones.  Despite Valentine’s...

SGA to vote on Esports appeal

SGA to vote on Esports appeal

By Shannon Garrido, Editor-in-chief
February 15, 2023

The Student Government Association is considering a budget appeal of Emerson Esports, which would grant the student gaming organization nearly $4,000 to hire coaches for the team. The appeal to grant...

Sample laundry detergent sheet and informational flyer about Generation Conscious.

SGA introduces free, eco-friendly laundry detergent to campus

By Chloe Els, Staff Writer
October 15, 2022

Loud music and purple balloons filled the Little Building lobby Friday afternoon as Emerson’s Student Government Association promoted the upcoming arrival of a sustainable laundry detergent refill station. The...

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SGA to fund sustainable laundry resource, fundraise for victims of Hurricane Fiona

By Mike McHugh, Staff Writer, News
October 1, 2022

Emerson Student Government Association members discussed plans to install a laundry detergent sheet refill station near the tap-desk in the Little Building on Friday, Oct. 14th.  The machine will dispense...

President Pranit Chand and Vice President Neiko Pittman

SGA leadership pledges sustainability, accessibility, accountability

By Maeve Lawler, Kasteel Well Bureau Chief
September 7, 2022

Emerson’s Student Government Association onboards a new president and vice president following its spring semester election cycle. Pranit Chand, a senior data science and economics major, and Neiko Pittman,...

Students organize against tuition rises and other inequalities this fall

Students organize against tuition rises and other inequalities this fall

By Abigail Lee , Magazine Editor
August 30, 2022

On April 1, Dylan Young, a then first-year visual media arts major, attended a student protest in the 2 Boylston Place alleyway. About 50 students gathered that Friday afternoon, a small but loud assembly...

2021 Academic Townhall

Student government hosts annual town hall

By Vivi Smilgius
December 2, 2021

Students, staff, and faculty voiced their concerns about the college’s virtual attendance policies and discussed the college’s spring reopening plans at the Student Government Association’s annual...

SGA members in a meeting.

SGA discusses CHW-ECAPS merger

By Vivi Smilgius
December 1, 2021

The Student Government Association met with Associate Dean and Director of Counseling, Health and Wellness Brandin Dear on Nov. 5 to discuss the integration of the college’s Center for Health and Wellness...

A Spring 2020 Student Government Association meeting. Photo by Yongze Wang.

SGA backs student debt cancellation movement

By Vivi Smilgius
December 1, 2021

The Student Government Association moved to join over 75 colleges across the country in signing a letter to President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris on Friday calling for the cancellation of...

An SGA meeting. Photo credit: Yongze Wang

SGA considers diversity, student engagement initiatives

By Vivi Smilgius
December 1, 2021

The Student Government Association discussed a fight for mental health breaks at colleges in the Boston area at its meeting on Oct. 8. Executive Vice President Pranit Chand met with the Boston Intercollegiate...

The Access Advocacy Project Instagram graphic.

Student Disability Union debuts Advocacy Project intended to increase college-wide accessibility

By Dana Gerber and Charlie McKenna
April 7, 2021

Access: Student Disability Union unveiled The Access Advocacy Project on Tuesday, an initiative that includes a list of action steps they are calling on Emerson to take to improve accessibility and equity...

Students waiting in front of the Lions Den.

Students report dissatisfaction with flexibility week as spring break replacement

By Alec Klusza, Assistant News Editor
April 1, 2021

Emerson’s “Flexibility Week”—meant to provide students with a reduced work load for the week—was received poorly by many students, who cited ineffectiveness, and in some cases, an inadvertently...

A meeting of professor Nancy Allens Plagues and Pandemics course in the fall semester.

Emerson Faculty Assembly passes Flexibility Week and Wellness Passes

By Frankie Rowley, Content Managing Editor
March 25, 2021

Emerson’s Faculty Assembly voted to approve two spring break alternatives, wellness passes and a “flexibility week” on Friday, meant to alleviate stress and burnout for students in light of the October...

A Student Government Association meeting in spring 2020.

SGA passes spring elections timeline, appoints new member, approves fifth appeal

By Frankie Rowley, Content Managing Editor
March 15, 2021

The Student Government Association approved its spring elections timeline in the Student Assembly on Friday, finalizing procedures for the elections which will see every position in SGA open. An intent...

Connection and communication issues stemming from Zoom discussions trigger the disorder’s inability to regulate emotions more easily, leading to frustration and anger that can last the whole day, no matter how minor the issue. The cruel irony is that the more I think about how I need to pay attention, the less I actually pay attention.

Students deserve a break now more than ever

By Editorial Board
March 11, 2021

After living through a pandemic for the past year, most of us are exhausted. The extended hours of screen time, lack of contact with friends and family, and looming fear of the virus has taken a toll on...

A Student Government Association meeting in spring 2020.

SGA passes new legislation demanding modified spring break

By Frankie Rowley, Content Managing Editor
March 11, 2021

The Student Government Association passed its first piece of spring semester legislation, “An Act To Advocate For The Community’s Well-Being” Monday night after students expressed burnout as a result...

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