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What started as an on-camera disagreement between a judge and a dancer became the show’s next online controversy, with many fans arguing “liftgate” exposes inconsistent judging on “Dancing with the Stars.”https://t.co/Yb37YjJrYF

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Theatre and film majors could be under attack from President Donald Trump’s Department of Education. While Emerson has not been impacted thus far, students are riled up by the changes.
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Punk isn’t how you dress. It’s the lens through which you see the world, not the lens through which the world sees you.
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As Emerson works to develop new investigative reporting opportunities, new A-Mark Foundation funding helps support the next generation of journalists.
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The 2026 Teach-In on Sustainability centered around career development. Co-creator Nejem Raheem reflects on the annual event with this focus, as well as the shortened schedule and low attendance.
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My TikTok feed is inundated with stories of everyday people struggling to scrape by, making it hard to keep scrolling. And while their economic situations are real, they don’t have to be if you vote for the right person.
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Starting fall 2027, new students will join Emerson under newly named majors and combined programs. Current students say they aren’t thrilled by the changes.
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After months of going back and forth with visa applications, international students, finally arrive at Emerson. For many, the American dream draws a harsh line between their classes, cultural norms, and day-to-day lives. https://t.co/mMI2sqm0Vx

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When freshmen take their first steps into the Cutler Majestic Theatre for orientation, they’re dazzled by the gilded interiors of the buildings they'll call home. Here’s how Emerson College reshaped the physical makeup and cultural dynamic of the area. https://t.co/XqbJQZ4F51

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In light of Emerson College’s rebranding, members of the Student Government Association reflected on navigating Emerson’s new websites at their weekly meeting Friday.
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Dr. Richard West, a communication studies professor at Emerson College, was honored with the Elizabeth G. Andersch Award at Ohio University on Oct. 1.
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Many lesbians find it hard to grasp the concept of femininity due to its strong ties to heterosexuality. As a lesbian who struggles with finding my identity, I don’t need to fit a binary.
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October is OCD Awareness Month, and it’s time to clear up some misconceptions.
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A recent survey revealed that Downtown Boston residents generally feel less safe compared to last year. Emerson students weigh in on their safety perceptions around campus.
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Passion isn’t enough to persuade. Emerson teaches us to express ideas, but not how to engage with the ones we reject.
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Queer Media and Arts Center to begin inaugural year in effort to highlight queer work and research by faculty, staff, and students
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On Oct. 8, college students from various schools in Boston gathered on the Common to stand with sexual assault survivors and demand institutional accountability from universities and state officials.
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Grindr allows predators and scammers to proliferate the app while pitching itself as the “global gayborhood.” Here is why you should delete the app.
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Are brands chasing controversy for attention or just failing basic PR? Emerson marketing professor and students react to the latest Target and Converse backlashes.
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For an institution that prides itself on having a strong media arts presence, its students’ involvement on campus screenings was shown to be low. This was the case of CineFest Latino Boston this past weekend. https://t.co/lWs0y2MTGW