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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
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
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
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
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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Senior Lindsey Lowe scored a run in game on of Saturdays doubleheader.

Softball swept in home doubleheader against WPI

By Christopher Williams, Sports Editor
April 18, 2021

The softball team lost both ends of its first home doubleheader of the season, falling 7-2 and 14-0 to Worcester Polytechnic Institute. WPI’s Marissa Gonzales started scoring in the first game early...

Junior captain Calvin Jacey throws the ball.

Baseball falls to WPI in doubleheader

By José Ríos
April 18, 2021

Emerson baseball lost both ends of a doubleheader to Worcester Polytechnic Institute in Worcester, Massachusetts on Saturday afternoon—the team’s first competition in two weeks after athletics were...

Junior guard Rachel Davey scored 18 points in the win over WPI.

Road win puts women’s basketball in playoffs

By Ethan McDowell
February 20, 2020

The women’s basketball team overcame a fourth quarter deficit against Worcester Polytechnic Institute to clinch a spot in the conference playoffs on Wednesday. Seven teams make the women’s basketball...

Junior guard jack Healy helps up teammate Ben Allen during a game against WPI on jan. 22, 2020.

Lions suffer loss against WPI in conference championship rematch

By Megan Maclaren
January 22, 2020

The men's basketball team fell to Worcester Polytechnic Institute by a score of 87-64 in a rematch of last season's NEWMAC championship on Wednesday, snapping the Lions two-game win streak. The...

Emerson womens basketball coach Bill Gould during a game in 2016. Photo: Evan Walsh / Beacon Archive

Women’s basketball loses second game at home

By Megan MacLaren
November 16, 2019

The women’s basketball team lost 56-45 to Worcester Polytechnic Institute, extending its losing streak to two games.  After their last home loss against Gordon College, the Lions got off to a slow...

Freshman midfielder Sage Stack (middle) led the team with five shots against Wellesley. Carol Rangel / Beacon Staff

Women’s soccer extends conference win streak to four

By Andrew Lin
October 19, 2019

The women’s soccer team defeated Wellesley College by a score of 1-0 behind senior forward Veronica Alberts’ lone goal. The win improves the Lions’ record to 10-4 on the season and 5-1 in the...

Sophomore Drake Murphy poses with his NEWMAC championship ring. Domenic Conte / Beacon Staff

Men’s basketball receives first-ever NEWMAC championship rings

By Andrew Lin
October 9, 2019

Players on the men’s basketball team received championship rings this week after winning the program’s first-ever conference title in the 2019 season. “Being here for nine years, it’s the first...

Freshman midfield Ainslee MacQuarrie tallied one assist in the Lions win against Smith College. Rachel Culver / Beacon Staff

Lions snap losing streak with win over Smith College

By Ethan McDowell
October 8, 2019

The women’s soccer team ended its three-game losing streak Tuesday with a 2-1 win against conference opponent Smith College.  Freshman forward Alexa Ingersoll scored a goal to give the Lions a 1-0...

After its win against Clark University, the womens volleyball team ranks fifth in the NEWMAC. Rachel Culver / Beacon Staff

Lions sweep Clark for third conference win of the season

By Ethan McDowell
October 1, 2019

The women’s volleyball team never trailed on the way to its fourth consecutive victory in a three-set win against Clark University. Coming off of an upset win over Babson College, the Lions carried...

Photo by Alexa Schapiro / Beacon Correspondent

Lions triumph in first NEWMAC championship in team history

By Aaron J. Miller, Print Editor
February 23, 2019

The men’s basketball team defeated Worcester Polytechnic Institute 93-75 to win the New England Women’s and Men’s Athletic Conference championship game on Saturday. This monumental win gives Emerson...

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