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Baffled by ballot questions? Here’s your one-stop shop for understanding the Massachusetts midterms
Whether you are one of the thousands of Massachusetts voters who don’t have time to review all nine ballot questions, or are just residing in the Commonwealth during this year’s midterms, you’re in the right place. With Election Day rapidly approaching on Nov. 3, here’s what you…
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A Galaxy on the Corner of Mount Vernon and Walnut
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‘Spring Awakening’ fans mourn the loss of pop-rock artist Duncan Sheik
It is not very often you find someone as equally influential in the pop-rock world as in the musical theater world. Singer-songwriter Duncan Sheik was one of the few to achieve that status. Most known for his song “Barely Breathing” from 1996, the artist has been influencing the…
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Boston premiere of ‘Women Laughing’ illustrates the history of The New Yorker’s women cartoonists
This past Monday, Massachusetts College of Art and Design opened their doors to the public to showcase an early screening of the documentary “Women Laughing” (2026), which takes a look at current and past women cartoonists of The New Yorker, to a room of over 100 Bostonians. The…
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Local buskers share their thoughts on Boston, a ‘Puritan City’
Busking — performing music or creating art in public spaces — in Boston has been a historic gateway for artists to gain recognition, helping to bolster the careers of artists such as Tracy Chapman and Dermot Kennedy. But the local music scene has long evolved since the days when…
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SGA discusses transition to Workday Student; discusses Interdisciplinary Studies Senator position
As part of the Extraordinary Emerson 2030 strategic plan, the college aims to transition the student information system from Banner to Workday Student over the next year, a change that the Student Government Association discussed at their weekly meeting last Friday. Frankie…
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I got an injury, and now I see Emerson differently
In fall of 2025, I transferred to Emerson College as a junior, drawn to the compact campus layout that would, in theory, allow a more accessible experience for my mobility issues and chronic pain. My first semester was fantastic; all of my classes were held in the Walker…
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‘It seemed dystopian’: Emerson’s Paris BFA film art students face protests abroad
Natasha Keisler, a senior film art major in Emerson’s Global BFA program, watched as the peaceful scene outside her Parisian apartment turned to chaos. Over the course of the day, 100,000 protesters marched through the streets, clutching posters and burning cars in a wave of…
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Will Mass. cut the grass? Marijuana’s back on the ballot
Bay Staters are returning to the polls to answer nine ballot questions, one of which may look familiar. Ten years ago, Massachusetts voted to become the sixth state in the country to legalize recreational marijuana sales. Since then, Emerson has climbed three numbers, now ranked…
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Christina Applegate’s multiple sclerosis journey reveals the issues with being misdiagnosed
Usually when a doctor walks into a room to say “congratulations,” it’s meant to be an uplifting moment; one where patients can let out a sigh of relief, knowing that good news is ahead. But for retired actress Christina Applegate, that wasn’t the case. Last Friday, Applegate…
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The ‘Ozempidemic’ has rewired our brains. Is it too late to wire them back?
Trigger warning: This article briefly mentions disordered eating and body image issues. Bodies are always a topic of discussion. Trying to fit into the beauty standard feels like an eternal game of cat and mouse, but the mouse sets the pace, consistently running away just as the…