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Pop-up event brings a taste of winter to the Lion’s Den
Pop-up event brings a taste of winter to the Lion’s Den
Students plan for Thanksgiving break without meal plans
Students plan for Thanksgiving break without meal plans
Emerson announces new interim VP of enrollment management
Students weigh in on academic environment, health before Thanksgiving break
Students weigh in on academic environment, health before Thanksgiving break
The previous semester’s book campaign.
On the Same Page Boston benefits Emerson students and Boston Public Schools
Mayor Michelle Wu cut the ribbon to officially reopen City Hall Plaza after three years of renovations.
City Hall Plaza reopens after over three years of renovations
Green Line Train
MBTA Green Line Extension Medford branch to open Dec. 12
Publishing workers pledge to continue their strike until their demands of higher pay and codifying diversity are met.
HarperCollins strike reminds students of the power of unions
A young Native child sits in between two foster parents. Illustration by Rachel Choi.
Members of Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe defend Indian Child Welfare Act
Route 89 Bus Interior
Bus Network Redesign hosts public meeting, discusses changes to proposal
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
Graduate student and guard Jarred Houston goes up for a lay-up.
Men’s basketball loses thriller to Bridgewater State 81-79
Sophomore defender Yoshiko Slater was named to NEWMACs First Team All-Conference.
Women’s soccer team earns six All-Conference selections, two other awards
Sophomore midfielder Simone Barragan-Shaw scored six goals and notched three assists in the 2022 season.
Women’s soccer team’s historic run put to an end in overtime
First-year PG Jacob Armant drives through the Fighting Scots defense.
Basketball doubleheader yields wins for men’s and women’s squads
Senior spotlights: Women’s volleyball seniors elevated the program and built a positive culture
Senior spotlights: Women’s volleyball seniors elevated the program and built a positive culture
We should ditch Friendsgiving
Illustration by Hailey Akau
The original “Gossip Girl” ate up Thanksgiving episodes
Illustration by Ryan Yau
Gobble gobble: Thankskilling and Birds Aren’t Real reflect new Marxist canon.
Illustration by Rachel Choi
Bird flu is flying, turkeys are dying
Illustration by Rachel Choi
The ideal birth control: No Nut November
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
We should ditch Friendsgiving
Illustration by Hailey Akau
The original “Gossip Girl” ate up Thanksgiving episodes
Illustration by Ryan Yau
Gobble gobble: Thankskilling and Birds Aren’t Real reflect new Marxist canon.
Illustration by Rachel Choi
Bird flu is flying, turkeys are dying
Illustration by Rachel Choi
The ideal birth control: No Nut November
An installation at “Food Justice: Growing a Healthier Community through Art.”
Fuller Craft Museum serves food justice exhibit
Armored Storyteller is a role-playing game publishing company.
Armored Storyteller brings new purpose to role-player gaming
The faces of the Boston Asian American Film Festival
The faces of the Boston Asian American Film Festival
“Comics of Color” will give platform to POC performers
“Comics of Color” will give platform to POC performers
MTS to host Night At The Movies-themed Fights AIDS Gala
MTS to host Night At The Movies-themed Fights AIDS Gala
Junior Mintt during the pilot of her late-night talk show.
The Junior Mintt Show brings Black, trans representation to late night
Mental health meets music in Selena Gomez documentary
Mental health meets music in Selena Gomez documentary
Robert Hansen, founder of Apollo Hansen Designs.
Student graphic design brand shoots for the moon
“Her Loss” didn’t live up to its potential
“Her Loss” didn’t live up to its potential
Taylor Swift is the “Mastermind” behind “Midnights”
Taylor Swift is the “Mastermind” behind “Midnights”
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 Girlie Project returns Friday with new rendition of ‘Grease’

By Karissa Schaefer, Emerson Los Angeles Bureau Chief
February 3, 2022

The Girlie Project is back Feb. 4 with another staged performance—this time, with their own comedic read-through of the classic musical “Grease,” uniquely titled “Grace.” Since senior visual...

The Girlie Project performing their comedy show, Alaina.

Comedy troupe, The Girlie Project, performs hilarious rendition of ‘Annie’ called ‘Alaina’

By Karissa Schaefer, Emerson Los Angeles Bureau Chief
October 28, 2021

Most people are familiar with the classic story of “Annie”—an orphan girl who is selected to live with rich man Oliver “Daddy” Warbucks who eventually adopts her. But how about this: instead...

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