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Senior forward Gina Lukoskie (#15) against the Smith Pioneers on Saturday, Sep. 16.
Women’s soccer looks forward to NEWMAC title defense
The women’s volleyball team huddles during a timeout against Babson.
Women’s volleyball loses close match in NEWMAC opener
Illustration by Rachel Choi
Emerson scores high sustainable success for 2023 index
Emersons bookstore undergoes a name change, replacing Barnes & Noble with Emerson Emporium.
What’s changed on campus? A quick overview of Emerson remodels
Andrea Popa, director of the Office of International Student Affairs, will be enrolled in a Strategic Marketing Communication (MA) class at Emerson College.
Back in the Classroom: Andrea Popa explores educational opportunities offered on campus
A vendor speaks to a shopper while pointing to his display of products as a co-worker prepares an order. (Arthur Mansavage/Beacon Staff)
Photo Gallery: Boston Local Food Festival draws crowd with New England flavors
A Hawker for one of the stands at the 2023 Freedom Rally. For a small fee fairgoers could spin the wheel for certain prizes.
“Hope for the future of the cannabis industry”: Boston Freedom Rally returns to Boston Common despite weather delays
Power of the incumbency weakens in Boston City Council primary elections
Power of the incumbency weakens in Boston City Council primary elections
Little Amal, a 12-foot puppet of a 10-year-old Syrian refugee, begins her nationwide journey in Boston in Dewey Square. (Yufei Meng for The Beacon)
Photo Gallery: Little Amal commences nationwide journey with first steps in Boston
Spotlight on success: Boston Arts Academy Foundation secures Emerson Grad as Events Director
Spotlight on success: Boston Arts Academy Foundation secures Emerson Grad as Events Director
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
Senior forward Gina Lukoskie (#15) against the Smith Pioneers on Saturday, Sep. 16.
Women’s soccer looks forward to NEWMAC title defense
The women’s volleyball team huddles during a timeout against Babson.
Women’s volleyball loses close match in NEWMAC opener
First-year forward Luke Maxwell celebrates his first career goal in the 86th minute against Wentworth.
Men’s soccer rallies to defeat Wentworth 2-0
Colin (left) and Brendan McNamara (right) after their second annual MTD Tournament.
More Than Different: Men’s basketball guard hosts summer tournament for scholarships
Emerson alumni and infielder Jake Hatch 23 (#15) celebrates after scoring a run against MIT on April 29. Courtesy of Anna Schoenmann
Emerson Grad Jake Hatch commits to Div. I Manhattan College
Should we have school spirit?
Should we have school spirit?
Illustration by Kellyn Taylor
‘Y’all means all’: a Southern queer kid’s take on Dylan Mulvaney’s talk
Illustration by Rachel Choi
#BiWeek and bisexuality as a cultural comparison
Photo by Ryli Stoker.
The criminalization of unhoused and impoverished populations in “college towns”
Illustration by Hailey Akau
“Community” is the tombstone to the episodic sitcom’s grave
Should we have school spirit?
Should we have school spirit?
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
Illustration by Kellyn Taylor
‘Y’all means all’: a Southern queer kid’s take on Dylan Mulvaney’s talk
Illustration by Rachel Choi
#BiWeek and bisexuality as a cultural comparison
Photo by Ryli Stoker.
The criminalization of unhoused and impoverished populations in “college towns”
Illustration by Hailey Akau
“Community” is the tombstone to the episodic sitcom’s grave
Illustration by Rachel Choi
It’s time to retire the term AAPI
Illustration: Molly Boyke
‘The Nun II’: A sequel that might, hopefully, maybe could haunt your nightmares
Graphic: Clara Faulkner
From Emerson to the Edgars: Erin Dionne ‘99
Photo Courtesy: Charles Erickson
A Jewish journey: ‘Prayer for the French Republic’ comes to Boston
Graphic: Clara Faulkner
Olivia Rodrigo’s “GUTS”: a funeral of the modern day teenage girl
Graphic by Clara Faulkner
Exclusive: Iliza Shlesinger ‘05 is back in Boston
Kenneth Schlaud, untitled image meant to provide commentary about media coverage silencing the African American community.
Tech Noir: Huret & Spector Gallery’s New Exhibit
Highest achieving students recognized at 12th annual ERA Awards
Highest achieving students recognized at 12th annual ERA Awards
Brooke Shields’ ‘Pretty Baby’ exposes the sting of childhood sexualization
Brooke Shields’ ‘Pretty Baby’ exposes the sting of childhood sexualization
Pulitzer-winning photojournalist, Kent State shooting survivor John Filo discusses modern journalism
Pulitzer-winning photojournalist, Kent State shooting survivor John Filo discusses modern journalism
How to leave 4/20 on a high note
How to leave 4/20 on a high note
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
Where to go; Dominican food in Boston
Where to go; Dominican food in Boston
The Longest Day in Havana
‘The Longest Day in Havana’
Maddie Khaws family.
Asian enough
I’m dreaming of a white Christmas
I’m dreaming of a white Christmas
Hailey Akau and her family.
Hugs and Honis for my ʻOhana
“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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Sophomore David Potashnik and junior Benjamin Zieper created The Big Ugly Show in their dorms and now holds performances at Democracy Brewery. Photo by Greyson Acquaviva / Beacon Staff

Student comedians bring stand-up from dorm to bar

By Katie Redefer, Staff Writer
January 16, 2019

During the first week of last semester, junior Benjamin Zieper and sophomore David Potashnik crammed student comedians into a small dorm room to practice their routines on an audience of peers. After...

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