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Police responded to the Little Building on Friday morning after a student was found deceased, according to officials.
Police investigate campus tragedy in Little Building
Emersonians celebrate Amigos 30th anniversary.
W Boston hosts Amigos’ 30th anniversary gala
Animal Adventures family zoo and animal rescue center brought live creatures to the Student Performance Center in the Little Building on Jan. 21.
Students handle exotic wildlife in ‘Animal Adventures’ event
Jay M. Bernhardt spoke at the Cutler Majestic Theatre Wednesday morning.
Emersonians welcome Dr. Jay M. Bernhardt as 13th president
The Little Building residence hall.
Little Building wins 2022 American Architecture Award for historic preservation
Protestors sitting outside of the State House.
‘I have no place to go’: Demonstrators push for rent control legislation at State House
Attorney General Andrea Campbell.
Attorney General Andrea Campbell pledges to fight for gun legislation, reproductive rights
A dancer in a rabbit mask leads the procession of lion dancers into Phillips Square.
Boston’s Chinatown honors the Year of the Rabbit with annual parade
The Embrace
MLK “The Embrace” monument unveiled on the Boston Common
An attendee of the Peace in Process event tests out a virtual reality adaptation of sand play therapy.
Peace in Process helps gun violence survivors heal
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
Bruins on Boylston: Measuring losing streak concern levels with the Yikes-o-Meter
Bruins on Boylston: Measuring losing streak concern levels with the Yikes-o-Meter
Senior guard Max Davis scored a season-high 31 points in the Lions win.
Men’s basketball defeats WPI behind Davis’s 31 points
Social media erupted after referees missed a foul committed by Celtic Jayson Tatum on Lakers LeBron James. (Photos via Creative Commons)
Bad reffing didn’t beat the Lakers—the Celtics did.
Bob Socci has served as the Patriots’ radio play-by-play announcer since 2013. (Courtesy: Bob Socci)
Voice of Patriots radio embraces a new challenge: teaching at Emerson
The womens basketball team is 7-12 this season.
Winter sports update: Men’s and women’s basketball chug along, milestones, and more
Teen Wolf: The Movie, another failed Hollywood remake
Teen Wolf: The Movie, another failed Hollywood remake
When will Emerson prioritize student healthcare?
When will Emerson prioritize student healthcare?
Reframing the relationship between language and identity
Reframing the relationship between language and identity
Bless your heart: a love letter to the true South
Bless your heart: a love letter to the true South
Tyler Durden loves his explosives. Cambodia does not.
Tyler Durden loves his explosives. Cambodia does not.
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
Editorial: Emerson should do more to address antisemitism on campus
Editorial: Emerson should do more to address antisemitism on campus
Editorial: Emerson, let students move off campus before their senior year
Editorial: Emerson, let students move off campus before their senior year
Teen Wolf: The Movie, another failed Hollywood remake
Teen Wolf: The Movie, another failed Hollywood remake
When will Emerson prioritize student healthcare?
When will Emerson prioritize student healthcare?
Reframing the relationship between language and identity
Reframing the relationship between language and identity
Bless your heart: a love letter to the true South
Bless your heart: a love letter to the true South
Tyler Durden loves his explosives. Cambodia does not.
Tyler Durden loves his explosives. Cambodia does not.
Swifties “polish up real nice” at two-night Taylor Swift party
Swifties “polish up real nice” at two-night Taylor Swift party
Coolidge Corner Theater presents new award to filmmaker Elegance Bratton
Coolidge Corner Theater presents new award to filmmaker Elegance Bratton
Emshakes directors look back on a fall semester of revitalizing classics in student theater
Emshakes directors look back on a fall semester of revitalizing classics in student theater
New Rules greets Boston with performance at The Middle East
New Rules greets Boston with performance at The Middle East
‘The Five Fingers of a Dog’: Emerson students debut horror short film
‘The Five Fingers of a Dog’: Emerson students debut horror short film
New Rosalía single ‘LLYM’ celebrates the lovefool in all of us
New Rosalía single ‘LLYM’ celebrates the lovefool in all of us
Alum film Everything Everywhere All at Once leads with 11 Oscar nominations
Alum film ‘Everything Everywhere All at Once’ leads with 11 Oscar nominations
Dining Center of Emerson College
Transformed dining hall garners mixed reviews from student body
‘Emily in Paris’ season 3 receives harsh reviews for couture and faux-French culture
‘Emily in Paris’ season 3 receives harsh reviews for couture and faux-French culture
Golden Globes: Jennifer Coolidge takes Best Supporting Actress, other Emersonians nominated
Golden Globes: Jennifer Coolidge takes Best Supporting Actress, other Emersonians nominated
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
Pamela White, former associate vice president and Title IX & Clery act coordinator, dies at age 63
Pamela White, former associate vice president and Title IX & Clery act coordinator, dies at age 63
Illustration of protesters holding signs with reproductive rights slogans.
Emerson students, faculty reflect on post-Roe America
Illustration of guitar player and music sheets
Student musicians make Emerson’s lack of music education work for them
Illustration of student surrounded by symbols representing different majors
Switching majors at Emerson College: what it’s like and how to navigate the process
From top left to bottom right: Emerson alumni Sam Crimmins, André Archimbaud, Gaby Dunn, Dustin Straube, Steven Rowley and Kasey Fielding. / courtesy
Safe spaces, section 8 and student loan debt: Emerson alums say they (mostly) don’t regret the financial risk
Students organize against tuition rises and other inequalities this fall
Students organize against tuition rises and other inequalities this fall
“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 news 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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