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Emerson College’s only independent, student-run newspaper since 1947

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Emerson College’s only independent, student-run newspaper since 1947

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Farewell Column: Too much love, not enough time

Farewell Column: Too much love, not enough time

By Parker Purifoy, Digital Managing Editor / March 16, 2020

The newsroom had been planning a Beacon party for weeks.  We spend so many hours in a work setting that we need time with each other without all the...

“Fight Supremacy 2.0” led the counter protest. DANIEL PEDEN / BEACON CORRESPONDENT

Students march against fascism in counter protest

November 30, 2017

By: Belen Dumont / Beacon Correspondent and Parker Purifoy / Beacon Correspondent Emerson students marched in small groups in the “Fight Supremacy...

The Colonial Theatre is set to reopen June 2018. MONIKA DAVIS / BEACON CORRESPONDENT

Colonial Theatre to reopen with Moulin Rouge!

By Parker Purifoy / November 1, 2017

Emerson and Ambassador Theatre Group announced the Colonial Theatre is expected to open Moulin Rouge! The Musical in June 2018 after closing in October...

Campus resources distinguished by disclosure

By Parker Purifoy / October 12, 2017

Emerson provides two kinds of support to students: private and confidential resources. Emerson’s confidential support systems are bound by federal and...

Spotlight journalist discusses future of the field

By Parker Purifoy / October 11, 2017

“It’s sort of unimaginable that an institution that is supposed to care for children would let this kind of abuse go on,” said decorated journalist...

The scene of the crime in Boston Common. COURTESY OF JUSTIN JOHNSON

Man shot on Boston Common

By Parker Purifoy, Chris Van Buskirk, Olivia Carey and Max Reyes / September 12, 2017

Students were told to lock and barricade their doors after both Emerson College and the Boston Police Department received reports of gunshots on the Boston...