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Incident Journal: ECPD renders aid to intoxicated non-Emerson community member
The Marlboro Campus
Carrying on tradition, students build bridges at Marlboro
‘Brutal’ negotiation leads to COLA for staff union
‘Brutal’ negotiation leads to COLA for staff union
Illustration by Rachel Choi
Re-building an Eco Corps—the first step to larger sustainability progress on campus
An Emerson College Police car.
Incident Journal: ECPD seizes and destroys contraband
Protestors gathered at Stratton Student Center.
College students protest human rights violations in Iran
A protester holds up a sign that reads “Striking is a human right” surround by other protesters and signs.
Photo Story: Rail workers protest outside JFK Presidential Library
Boston Common tree lighting illuminates holiday spirit
Boston Common tree lighting illuminates holiday spirit
The Copley Square lighting.
Copley Square welcomes holiday season with annual tree lighting
Jurassic Bill: Official Massachusetts dinosaur named
Jurassic Bill: Official Massachusetts dinosaur named
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
Patrice Bergeron (via Beacon Archives)
Bruins on Boylston: Why you should doubt the Bruins’ strong start
Senior captain Oliver Glass led by example setting multiple personal records through the season.
Five Lions named to NEWMAC All-Sportsmanship teams
The 23 Seniors were the first in Lions history to lead mens soccer to the NEWMAC finals.
Senior spotlights: Men’s soccer seniors guided team to landmark playoff run with quality leadership
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
Illustration by Ryan Yau
‘Wednesday’ is plagued by the influence of the CW
Creative Commons
‘Pretty Little Liars: Original Sin’ keeps terrible mystery writing alive
Illustration by Rachel Choi
The babygirlification of Ghost in COD is threatening the incels
We should ditch Friendsgiving
Illustration by Hailey Akau
The original ‘Gossip Girl’ ate up Thanksgiving episodes
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
Illustration by Ryan Yau
‘Wednesday’ is plagued by the influence of the CW
Creative Commons
‘Pretty Little Liars: Original Sin’ keeps terrible mystery writing alive
Illustration by Rachel Choi
The babygirlification of Ghost in COD is threatening the incels
We should ditch Friendsgiving
Illustration by Hailey Akau
The original ‘Gossip Girl’ ate up Thanksgiving episodes
‘Bad Axe’ is family business
‘Bad Axe’ is family business
Emerson graduate student receives first Harlequin Diverse Voices scholarship
Emerson graduate student receives first Harlequin Diverse Voices scholarship
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
Superstar teaches self-love in Love, Lizzo documentary
Superstar teaches self-love in ‘Love, Lizzo’ documentary
New season, new flavors: Ranking the Dunkin’ and Starbucks holiday drinks
New season, new flavors: Ranking the Dunkin’ and Starbucks holiday drinks
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
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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Incident Journal: Emerson College staff member stuck in freight elevator

By Ann E. Matica, Deputy News Editor
April 11, 2021

The Emerson College Police Department provides the Incident Journal to The Beacon every week. Beacon staff edit the Incident Journal for style and clarity but not for content. Tuesday, March 30  ECDP...

Classroom 633 of the Walker Building.

Some Emerson classroom layouts fall short of six-foot distancing

By Patrick Pierce
March 11, 2021

The structure of some classrooms on Emerson’s main campus make six-foot social distancing nearly impossible—causing some students to lose faith in the quality of the college’s social distancing measures....

Five E3 students created Brownies in a jar to sell for just $5 a piece with the baking ingredients included.

Marketing students sell $5 ‘Brownie In A Jar’ in Walker

By Mariyam Quaisar, Content Managing Editor, Business Managing Editor
October 26, 2020

After the closure of all campus kitchens due to COVID-19, the convenience of cooking in dorms disappeared. But worry not—a team of five Emerson students found a way to create delicious baked brownies...

The accessible push button was installed at the Walker Building front entrance over spring break.

College installs accessible push button at front of Walker Building

By Dana Gerber, News Editor
March 11, 2020

Over spring break, the college installed a push button on the Boylston Street entrance of the Walker Building in response to student concerns about the accessibility of the door. Access Student Disability...

An ECPD patrol vehicle.

Incident Journal: 4 elevator trappings, no fun for Norman

By Jacob Seitz, Staff Writer
February 25, 2020

Monday, Feb. 17 ECPD confiscated drug paraphernalia from a student suite in the Paramount Center Residence Hall. ECPD assisted a student who was trapped inside an elevator at Piano Row. ECPD...

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Incident Journal: More graffiti, clothes stolen

By Jacob Seitz, Staff Writer
February 12, 2020

The Emerson College Police Department provides the Incident Journal to The Beacon every week. Beacon staff edit the Incident Journal for style and clarity but not for content. Monday, Jan. 27 A student...

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Walker Building facade project to cost the college an estimated $600,000

By Anissa Gardizy
March 22, 2019

The city of Boston projected it would cost the college approximately $600,000 to complete the Walker Building facade restoration project, according to a publicly available construction permit. Contractors...

The scaffolding on walker

Walker maintenance prompts scaffolding installation

By Max Reyes
February 13, 2018

Subcontractors removed pieces of Walker Building’s exterior this past weekend in preparation for future maintenance. Director of Construction Management Michael Faia wrote in an email the subcontractors...

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