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A student reads poetry at an open-mic night
Poetry group provides creative, emotional outlet
American Indian activist Chali’Naru Dones speaking to a crowd of protesters in Boston on Indigenous Peoples Day, 2020.
Emerson lags behind in indigenous enrollment
Emerson film students on set during the pandemic.
Student filmmakers relieved by loosened COVID protocols
Turning Point USAs booth in the 2 Boylston Place alley.
Turning Point event sparks Sinophobia controversy on campus
Interim president sees role as projecting ‘confidence, continuity, and stability’
Interim president sees role as projecting ‘confidence, continuity, and stability’
Runners cross the Boston Marathons finish line at Copley Square.
‘It’s just a party’: Boston Marathon returns after 910 day absence
People dining in El Jefes Taqueria.
Restaurants emerge from pandemic with new perspectives
Thousands rallied in Boston for abortion right.
Emerson students rally together at Boston Women’s March
Hempfest in Boston Common
Marijuana festival hits Boston Common
Michelle Wu (left) and Annissa Essaibi George (right) are set to compete for the citys top job this November.
Wu, Essaibi George advance to general election for Mayor
The reforms in revised draft include a shift in the makeup of the proposed Standing Committee, which would be tasked with improving cross-department communication between offices that handle reports of sexual misconduct. It also suggests potentially moving the Office of Access, Equity, & Title IX out of the Social Justice Center, where it currently lives, as departments inevitably change over time.
Presidential Working Group sends final report to Pelton
The reforms in revised draft include a shift in the makeup of the proposed Standing Committee, which would be tasked with improving cross-department communication between offices that handle reports of sexual misconduct. It also suggests potentially moving the Office of Access, Equity, & Title IX out of the Social Justice Center, where it currently lives, as departments inevitably change over time.
Title IX working group takes questions before finalizing recommendations
The outside of the Title IX office in the Massachusetts Transportation Building.
Title IX working group presents minimal changes in second draft of recommendations
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.
Everything you need to know about the updated Title IX policy
Jackson Davis is the subject of multiple public sexual misconduct allegations on Twitter.
Alum Jackson Davis terminated from NowThis after investigation into sexual misconduct allegations
Simone Barragan-Shaw dribbling against Wheaton College
Women’s soccer team defeats Wheaton College 2-1 in front of the first crowd of the season
Enrique Hernandez #5 of the Boston Red Sox celebrates with teammates after they defeated the Tampa Bay Rays 6 to 5 during Game 4 of the American League Division Series at Fenway Park
The underdog Red Sox are well-positioned to continue their postseason run against the mighty Houston Astros
Senior defender Darius Boamah with his family
Emerson men’s soccer team defeated on Senior Day
Manuel Margot #13 of the Tampa Bay Rays slides home in the ninth inning after Matt Barnes #32 of the Boston Red Sox threw a wild pitch at Tropicana Field on June 24, 2021 in St Petersburg, Florida. The Rays defeated the Red Sox 1-0.
Fans make their case for ALDS victors
Emerson student Jillian Kay on the attack
Women’s volleyball team have high spirits in defeat
Anna Feder is the curator of the Bright Lights Film Series.
Bright Lights Film Series kicks off with ‘On These Grounds,’ exposing over-policing in schools
Still from Sky Hopinkas “Maɬni–towards the ocean, towards the shore.”
‘Bright Lights Film Series’ hosts first in person event since pandemic
Part of A Shared Vision: The Lilian Farber Photography Collection.
Lilian Farber photo exhibition captures the world through the decades
The flyer for Colorful Peace.
Student short film ‘Colorful Peace’ uses color to shed light on mental health struggles
The virtual screening of Out of Order.
ArtsEmerson’s season opener ‘Out of Order’ highlights COVID’s effects on theater
10 must watch fall films
10 must watch fall films
Students stories highlight the importance of mental health
Students’ stories highlight the importance of mental health
Elly Bryant and Olivienne Redding at their volunteer shift holding “kindness flower” made in the art studio for guests.
Emerson students embrace St. Francis House volunteer work
The Jonas Brothers performing at Fenway Park.
The Jonas Brothers blew up Fenway Park
The book cover of “I Am My Beloveds.”
WLP professor Jon Papernick’s newest novel set to release January 2022
Pete Chvany (center), a former Emerson professor and longtime mens soccer coach
‘A friend to hundreds of Emersonians’: Pete Chvany, former professor and men’s soccer coach, dies at age 81
Professor Emerita Robbie McCauley
Robbie McCauley, performing arts professor emerita, dies at 78
Chair of the Performing Arts Department Bob Colby, who died April 5, 2021
Late performing arts chair leaves behind legacy of empathy
Seals played for Emerson Varese in Italy during the 1979-80 season.
Former assistant men’s basketball coach Bruce Seals dies aged 67
Trent (center right) was remembered as a pioneer in the field of Political Communication.
Emerson faculty reflects on passing of Judith Trent, political communications icon
Illustration by Lucia Thorne
The people left behind
Mariyam Quaisar poses during a photoshoot.
Emerson’s promises of diversity fell short for me
Three weed dealers––Jamie, Alex, and John––who spoke with The Beacon on the condition of anonymity, discussed their life as dealers on campus and how it impacts their customers.
Let’s Be Really Blunt: Student dealers on what it’s like being “The Plug”
Even as white and Black people use cannabis at similar rates, Black people are 3.64 times more likely to be arrested on charges of weed possession, according to a 2020 ACLU report.
The luxury of neighborhood dispensaries deny America’s racist cannabis criminalization
Smokey Coffeeshop is just one of the many social cannabis consumption spaces in Amsterdam.
Massachusetts must open social cannabis consumption spaces
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
Emerson community receives vaccines, and online learning for international students
Emerson community receives vaccines, and online learning for international students
Students walking along Boylston Street.
COVID-19 variants detected in United States, and Massachusetts loosens reopening restrictions
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