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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
Ronee Penoi
Director of Artistic Programming for ArtsEmerson Ronee Penoi takes on the role of interim Executive Director for ArtsEmerson and the Office of the Arts
An Emerson College Police car.
Incident Journal: ECPD destroys contraband seized by HRE staff
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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The protesters and counter protesters were separated by barriers on either side of Beacon Street and lines of police officers.

Photos: A tale of two demonstrations on Beacon Hill

By Parker Purifoy, Emerson '21
June 27, 2020

Two groups of protesters squared off Saturday in front of the State House. On one side, a local far-right political group hosted a “Restore Sanity” protest in support of police, and on the other,...

Protesters and counter protesters exchanged shouted insults from across the street.

Protesters square off in front of State House

By Parker Purifoy and Abigail Hadfield
June 27, 2020

Beacon Street became a no man's land between two conflicting rallies on Saturday, separated by metal barriers and rows of police. On one side, a local far-right political group hosted a “Restore Sanity”...

A protestor is arrested during last Augusts Straight Pride Parade. The group that organized the parade, Super Happy Fun America, is set to clash with counter-protestors Saturday afternoon at a pro-police rally.

Dueling protests to clash on Boston Common

By Andrew Brinker, Senior Investigative Reporter
June 27, 2020

The organizers of last summer’s Straight Pride Parade that erupted into violence, will hold a pro-police rally at the Massachusetts State House Saturday that will likely be met with considerable opposition...

Parade organizers talk to a crowd outside of City Hall after marching from Copley Square. Anissa Gardizy/Beacon Staff

How we reported on the Straight Pride Parade

September 4, 2019

Beacon Voices is a new series aimed at describing the reporting process behind some of The Beacon's biggest stories. In this edition, we talked to reporters who covered the Straight Pride Parade. Belen...

Super Happy Fun America President John Hugo (center) and organizers Samson Racioppi (right) and Mark Sahady spoke at the Thursday night press conference. Montse Landeros / Beacon Correspondent

Parade organizers raise safety concerns following Pelton’s statement

By Abigail Hadfield, Deputy Copy Editor
August 29, 2019

Straight Pride Parade organizer Samson Racioppi said at a press conference Thursday night that President M. Lee Pelton put parade organizers at risk by denouncing the parade to the Emerson community.  The...

Emerson College President M. Lee Pelton

UPDATED: Pelton denounces Straight Pride Parade in community email

By Abigail Hadfield, Deputy Copy Editor
August 28, 2019

President M. Lee Pelton released a statement today condemning the Straight Pride Parade scheduled to pass by Emerson’s campus on Saturday, August 31.  The parade, which received a permit from the...

The Straight Pride Parade will begin at Copley Square and head towards the college on Boylston Street. Anissa Gardizy/Beacon Staff

Straight Pride Parade Passing Emerson on Move-In Weekend

By Jacob Seitz, Staff Writer
August 22, 2019

President Pelton released a statement on Wednesday, August 28. Read the most recent coverage here.  President M. Lee Pelton plans to release a statement in the following days ahead of the Boston Straight...

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