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An Emerson College Police car.
Incident Journal: ECPD responds to violation, larceny reports
ECSU discusses concerns about college’s lack of support for non-Emerson-affiliated organizations and alumni
ECSU discusses concerns about college’s lack of support for non-Emerson-affiliated organizations and alumni
Emerson fans cheering on the mens basketball team during their 2022 NEWMAC Semifinals game vs. Babson.
Is Emerson a sports school?
Emersons Rohan Edwards (28), left, Aidan Ferguson (16), center, Thomas Pelino (18), right, celebrate as Thomas Pelino (18) scores a goal to help Emerson to a 2-2 draw with MIT at Rotch Playground in Boston, on Saturday, Oct. 14, 2023. (Ashlyn Wang/Beacon Staff)
Senior spotlights: Men’s soccer seniors and grads were impactful leaders
Students hold walkout in 2B alley following attacks on Palestinian students in Vermont
Students hold walkout in 2B alley following attacks on Palestinian students in Vermont
Max Crumley-Effinger, assistant director of International Students Affairs, holds online OPT workshops for December 2023 graduates.
International students face unique challenges in finding post-graduate employment
A man dressed as Santa Claus stands in front of the Nova Scotia tree and greets participants.
Dozens flock to Boston Common for annual Nova Scotian tree arrival tradition
Boston City Council takes a stance on issues ranging from voting rights to income equality
Boston City Council takes a stance on issues ranging from voting rights to income equality
A vote sign near the Boston Common.
Boston City Council Election Day voting turnout shows decrease from last year
Boston City Council makes strides to address the Mass and Cass crisis
Boston City Council makes strides to address the Mass and Cass crisis
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
Emerson fans cheering on the mens basketball team during their 2022 NEWMAC Semifinals game vs. Babson.
Is Emerson a sports school?
Emersons Rohan Edwards (28), left, Aidan Ferguson (16), center, Thomas Pelino (18), right, celebrate as Thomas Pelino (18) scores a goal to help Emerson to a 2-2 draw with MIT at Rotch Playground in Boston, on Saturday, Oct. 14, 2023. (Ashlyn Wang/Beacon Staff)
Senior spotlights: Men’s soccer seniors and grads were impactful leaders
Senior guard Ella Bushee (#11) goes for a layup against Endicott on Tuesday, Nov. 21, 2023.
Women’s basketball falls to Endicott, 76-69
Senior guard Trevor Arico (5) shoots against Salem State on Saturday, Nov. 18, 2023.
Men’s basketball wins home opener, falls at Suffolk for 2-3 start
A type of neck guard players have adopted following Adam Johnsons death. Illustration by Rachel Choi.
NHL neck guards: the hazards of just skating by
Illustration by Ryan Yau.
“Thankskilling 3” Will Stuff Your Turkey.
Illustration by Kellyn Taylor.
Is movie etiquette a thing of the past?
Illustration by Rachel Choi.
I Am Not Your Juxtaposition.
Illustration by Rachel Choi.
The poison of polarization: extreme political leaning undermines education
Illustration by Rachel Choi.
Domestic womens’ sports deserve more support
Illustration by Rachel Choi.
Emerson class discussions aren’t as enriching as professors think they are
Illustration by Rachel Choi.
Editorial: Does Emerson College care about victims and survivors?
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
Illustration by Ryan Yau.
“Thankskilling 3” Will Stuff Your Turkey.
Illustration by Kellyn Taylor.
Is movie etiquette a thing of the past?
Illustration by Rachel Choi.
I Am Not Your Juxtaposition.
Illustration by Rachel Choi.
The poison of polarization: extreme political leaning undermines education
Illustration by Rachel Choi.
Domestic womens’ sports deserve more support
“fruitcake” gifts the seductive holiday spirit
“fruitcake” gifts the seductive holiday spirit
Molly Grace spreads all emotions of Love in new EP: ‘Lovesick’
Molly Grace spreads all emotions of Love in new EP: ‘Lovesick’
“Napoleon” obscures history in an unobscure fashion
“Napoleon” obscures history in an unobscure fashion
Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes: the Hunger Games genesis
Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes: the Hunger Games genesis
Alexander Payne transports and transcends Boston in The Holdovers
Alexander Payne transports and transcends Boston in “The Holdovers”
Photo courtesy of EGDC Image Gallery
Emerson Game Development Club: A Great Community for Aspiring Developers
7 things to do in Greater Boston during Thanksgiving break
7 things to do in Greater Boston during Thanksgiving break
Courtesy: Lindy Lin Photography
Liz Moody’s ‘100 Ways To Change Your Life’ is the handbook to health and happiness
‘Taylor Swift: The Eras Tour’ offers fans the rare opportunity to simulate her concert in the theater
‘Taylor Swift: The Eras Tour’ offers fans the rare opportunity to simulate her concert in the theater
More than mischief: Loki returns in second season of Disney+ series
More than mischief: Loki returns in second season of Disney+ series
Courtesy: Brian Basgen
‘He was an incredible person’: Colleagues remember Faizan Siddiqui
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
Photo: Hailey Akau
Allston Christmas: The communal yard sale nobody asked for
Photos by Ashlyn Wang
Unraveling the Sustainable Threads of Denim Culture
Illustration: Rachel Choi
Picking Up After College Kids: Environmental Sustainability Efforts at Emerson
Photo: Hailey Akau
Colonization’s toll on Hawaiʻi: Lahaina’s devastation and the fight for Indigenous resilience
Illustration: Meg Richards
Why can’t I wish upon a star in Boston?
“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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A Student Assembly meeting during the Fall 2020 semester.

After rocky fall semester, SGA optimistic about spring

By Frankie Rowley, Content Managing Editor
January 12, 2021

The Fall 2020 semester saw the Student Government Association struggle to adapt its day-to-day functioning to its new legislative model passed in the spring, a difficulty further complicated by the limitations...

Abigail Semple (top left), Jason Meier (top right), Sharon Duffy (bottom left), and Will Palauskas (bottom right)

SGA knowingly ignored election rules during fall and spring 2019 contests

By Andrew Brinker, Senior Investigative Reporter
February 20, 2020

n examination of the recent execution of SGA’s election policies revealed a systemic, and at times purposeful, failure to adhere to elections protocols—exposing much of its executive membership as...

Professor Tom Cooper next to a Best Professor Award certificate given to him by his Fall 2018 Ethics and Cultural Diversity class.

Tom Cooper, champion of treats and sower of kindness

By Domenic Conte, Sports Columnist
January 29, 2020

During the Thanksgiving and winter breaks, freshman Jehan Ayesha remained on campus, over 9,000 miles away from her home in Malaysia. Ayesha received a welcoming invitation to the home of professor Tom...

Jacqueline Holland works as the chair of the Spirit of Emerson committee that will vote on winners of the Kindness Award. Shiyu Pan / Beacon Staff

Spirit of Emerson committee to debut annual Kindness Award

By Domenic Conte, Sports Columnist
November 20, 2019

An anonymous faculty donor partnered with the Spirit of Emerson organization to establish an award debuting in spring 2020 celebrating kindness within the college community. Professor Tom Cooper and...

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College shifts around key administrators to improve student retention

By Diana Bravo, Copyeditor/Photographer
October 21, 2019

The college announced a reorganization of the offices of Student Affairs, Student Success, and Enrollment Management on Monday in hopes of improving student retention through graduation. “We are now...

Executive Vice President Will Palauskas updated SGAs website on Oct. 30 to include the previously missing meeting minutes.

SGA special elections to proceed without balloted candidates

By Andrew Brinker, Senior Investigative Reporter
October 16, 2019

The Student Government Association announced on Tuesday that it will hold its upcoming special elections without any officially balloted candidates. SGA Executive President Raz Moayed told members at...

Former SGA Executive President Will Palauskas at an academic town hall in 2018.

SGA Town Hall served as starting point for departmental conversations

By Diana Bravo, Copyeditor/Photographer
December 1, 2018

Faculty and students gathered to discuss their academic experiences and help the Student Government Association collect information on potential changes at the SGA Academic Town Hall on Tuesday. Students...

Three candidates for the assistant dean of campus life presented in the Emerson Skybox. ASHTON LYLE / BEACON CORRESPONDENT

Search for assistant dean of campus life nears end

By Chris Van Buskirk, Former Editor-in-Chief/Emerson ‘21
December 7, 2017

The search for an assistant dean for campus life has been narrowed to three candidates, with a final decision expected from Associate Dean for Campus Life Erik Muurisepp this week. The newly-created...

SGA officials say their meetings have low attendance despite attempts to publicize them. Photo by Bethany Hamlin.

SGA-student communication falls short

By Shafaq Patel
April 5, 2017

Problems with communication and engagement are part of the reason that all the Student Government Association candidates on this year’s ballot are unopposed and most are current members, said Anne Makielski,...

Anne Makielski, current class of 2018 president, is running unopposed for executive president. Photo by: Cassandra Martinez/ Beacon Staff

All SGA candidates running unopposed

By Shafaq Patel
March 22, 2017

The only students running for any position in the Student Government Association elections this year—excluding potential write-ins—are unopposed, largely current members. At SGA Press Night Wednesday,...

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