The Emersonian 2015 by The Emersonian

Letter from the Editor It’s finally the end of our time at the Emerson Summer Camp, but instead of going back home we are being pushed out into the world to make a new one. While all of us have dream locations we’d like to settle down in, so much of that is determined by where we get our jobs; an idea that may be the most terrifying thought of our entire lives. Everything I’ve seen during my three and a half years at Emerson gives me hope though. Nowhere else has the same combination of talent, passion, and oddball thinking that makes the world such a beautiful place. That person sitting next to you in your Intro to College Writing class? There’s a very real chance that person ends up becoming a major player in their industry. The crew who put together and ran the EVVY’s? As long as they keep their stress levels in check we’ll be seeing their names in a lot of credits. Every single department here is on track to produce top-tier talent, and while we may go to one of the weirdest schools in America, that weirdness is what makes our talent so noticeable. None of us went here to follow a normal career, so why should we start embracing normalcy now that we’re free? Be strange, be memorable, and I hope to see you all on the red carpet soon. Even if that red carpet is the one ot our first reunion.

Emersonian Staff: Editor In Chief: Ryan Smythe Treasurer: Lina Benich Copy Editors: Shanon Bushee & Michael Moccio Photography Editor: James Rolstone Graphic Designer: Tori Loubert Staff Writers: Stephany Christie, Tess Clark, Lucas D’Ispoto, Isabella Dionne, Natalie Hamil, Jeannine Hennawi, Lauren Hoyerman, Belinda Huang, Travis Manni, Katrina Taylor, Michelle Zaldivar, & Ariela Rudy Zaltzman Photographers: Michelle Kwong, Alexander Powell, Derek Thomson

Table of Contents Academics 11 External Programs 21 Athletics 33 Student Life 45 Organizations 64 Class of 2015 93

Ronald Ludman

It is impossible to describe Dean Ronald Ludman’s thirty-seven year career at Emerson College in a single word. These years dedicated to revolutionizing Emerson in Boston and abroad, bringing a college into the modern era with new facilities, policies, and emerging professionals dedicated to bringing their knowledge from Emerson into their industries and setting out to change the college and the world. Dean Ludman has fostered thirty-four classes from their first year at Emerson through commencement, and has influenced the lives of many more. For this, I believe the best words to encapsulate his years at Emerson are his own: “I feel enormously blessed to have had the incredibly good fortune to meet, work, and get to know thousands of passionate, inquisitive, and talented Emerson students from all corners of the globe. The students, in particular, have deepened and enriched my life in ways that I could never have imagined, and it will be those interactions and relationships that I will treasure most and most miss.” In truth, Dean Ludman’s record of service speaks for itself: his years at Emerson saw a move from one campus to another, four presidents, and over 100,000 students coming through the institution. Starting at Emerson in 1978, first as a career counselor before taking on the role of Dean of Students in February of 1982, Dean Ludman worked tirelessly in overseeing various support services for the Emerson community. From the counseling center to the alcohol and drug policy, Dean Ludman had an admirable record of assessing student needs and developing measures to best meet them. In 2009, he worked alongside the Student Government Association to establish the medical amnesty policy; 2008 saw an expansion of counseling services for all students; and in 2012 he chaired the committee known as the Athletics Working Group to get the Athletics department back on its feet. And that’s just naming three of his innumerable accomplishments. Students, staff, faculty, and administration alike will miss his dedication to the College. The Emerson community wishes him nothing but the best in the next chapter of his life and is forever thankful for the ground he broke that will lead to even greater change in years to come. Emily Solomon Student Government Association President

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Colonial

Located at 100 Boylston Street, Emerson’s Colonial Building stands over the historic Colonial Theatre and is one of four residence halls at the school. The college had leased the building from 2003 to 2006, when it purchased the building to use the upper floors for student living spaces. Today, the building houses 364 students and is home to the school’s mailroom, where students can pick up or mail out packages. Each floor of the residence hall includes an open-concept common room with a kitchen. Colonial also has a limited number of rehearsal rooms for student use. “It’s the most central part of the dorms,” said sophomore Jess Morse, a Colonial resident, citing the convenient location as one of her favorite parts of the building. Despite the fact that the building is made up solely of suites, the residents still uphold a strong sense of community. The central location of and use of kitchens, rehearsal rooms, and common areas creates a sense of openness on each floor. “I see posters all the time for events on each floor,” says Morse, noting the frequency of in-building events for students to attend. Colonial also has one learning community, the Wellness and Substance-Free floor. Students who are part of this community focus on leading a substance-free lifestyle and learn about wellness and health throughout the year. Additionally, Colonial is the only residential hall to feature an all-female floor.

Little Building

Despite its name, the Little Building is one of the biggest and busiest buildings on Emerson’s campus. Named after its financier, John Mason Little, it is a central part of Emerson life, encompassing a range of facilities and offices designed to support students. The Little Building is special for its multi-functionality, from the basement level to the twelfth floor. The top ten floors of the building is devoted living space for approximately 750 students. The residence also has various learning communities, including the allfreshman Students Taking Active Roles (STAR) floor and the Digital Cultures floor. The rest of the building is equally important to the Emerson student experience. The dining hall, one of the main food options on campus, is on the second floor. On the ground floor, students can receive help from the Office of Housing and Residence Life and the Office of Student Success. The Equipment Distribution Center takes up more than half of the ground floor. The ground floor also accommodates the Emerson College Police Department, while the lower level is home to the Fitness Center and the Cabaret. With its many resources and communal spaces, the Little Building plays a large part in Emerson’s on-campus scene. The capacity for collaboration is built into the very architecture of the building, and community is part of its foundations.

Paramount

Originally one of Boston’s most impressive theaters, the Paramount Center is now a testament to Emerson’s commitment to the performing arts. The Paramount Center is unlike most buildings, as it blends residential, academic, and performance spaces. The newly renovated space includes one of the main residence halls for Emerson students, as well as four classrooms, six practice rooms, student gathering spaces, and twenty faculty offices. The Paramount also features the beautifully restored, 590-seat, art deco main theater, the 150-seat Jackie Liebergott Black Box Theatre, the 170-seat Bright Family Screening Room, a soundstage, a scene production shop, and numerous rehearsal studios. Kate Bartel, a sophomore at Emerson, said, “I love going to see performances and movies at the Paramount. It’s such an amazing building – definitely one of my favorite at Emerson.” The Paramount Center, located on 555 Washington Street, truly embodies Emerson’s love of the arts.

Piano Row

Five hundred and fifty-four residents come together at 150 Boylston Street, the location of the Piano Row residence hall. This fourteen-story building is home to twelve dormitory floors, made up of four-person and six-person suites. Kitchenettes and lounges are located on alternating floors for residents’ convenience, and three residence assistants are assigned to cover the floor pairs. Besides housing students, Piano Row is also home to many other meeting places and facilities that are open to all Emerson students, faculty, and staff members. Starting in the basement, Piano Row houses the Max Mutchnik Campus Center, a place that is available to student clubs and organizations as a place to work together and unwind. Emersonians can also team up for athletics in the Bobbi Brown and Steven Plofker Gym, which is located in the basement of Piano Row. Students, staff, and faculty can grab a bite in the Max Café, located on the second floor of the residence hall. Student life offices and the Quiet Study Lounge, where students can combine and conquer their schoolwork, can also be found on the second floor. Piano Row is the place for all Emerson community members to come together, whether they’re living here, meeting here, or eating here.

Ansin

Purchased by Emerson in 1992, the Ansin Building at 180 Tremont Street is home to an abundance of class rooms, offices, WECB, and WERS. The Ansin Building primarily serves the Visual Media Arts program, but faculty offices for both VMA and Writing, Literature, and Publishing professors can be found here, in addition to the President’s Office. The fourteen floors of the Ansin Building include a multitude of lecture-style and film screening classrooms as well as four computer labs and four production labs. “[Ansin] is a great building because it’s where all of the technical, behind-the-scenes stuff occurs,” said Laura Porat ’16, a Digital Post Production Lab Assistant at Digital Production 1, located on the eighth floor of the building. She added that the Ansin Building provides a welcoming environment for all students, noting that “[student employees] are more than willing to assist other students in their projects.” The Ansin Building is also home to WECB, which is broadcasted online, and WERS, which is broadcasted at 88.9 FM. The studio space in the Ansin Building allows students to learn about and establish their radio broadcasting skills in a hands-on environment. In October, the college announced that it would be adding its first science lab for the Communication Sciences and Disorders program to the seventh floor of the Ansin Building, which will even further provide for the diverse learning environment for the Emerson community.

Tufte Center

A central part of Emerson’s campus, the Tufte Performance and Production Center houses a range of spaces that foster collaborative work across the departments, both in and out of the classroom. Since its completion in 2003, the building has provided students the resources to develop and apply their skills in state-of-the-art facilities. On the ground floor, prospective students are welcomed by the admissions staff, who represent a variety of interests on campus. Upstairs, the costume shop and Design Technology Lab host students from the Department of Performing Arts for stagecraft classes, as well as in preparation for various student performances. These performances are often staged at the Semel Theatre and the Greene Theatre, which are located on the third and sixth floors of Tufte, respectively. The Department of Performing Arts itself is also based on the fifth floor of the building. For TV production students, the Di Bona studios and control rooms on the eighth floor serve as both classrooms and as the set for the Emerson Channel, one of the biggest and most inclusive cocurriculars at Emerson. These spaces also represent a collaboration between alumni and current students. From the Huret and Spector Art Gallery, which is open to the public daily, to the Bobbi Brown makeup studio, the generous donations of Emerson’s alumni provide the tools for incoming Emersonians to learn and excel in industry-standard settings. The Tufte building, filled with students’ passion and the resources to match, is a hub of collaboration across mediums and majors.

Union Bank

The Union Bank Building, located at 216 Tremont Street, is an important part of the Emerson College campus. Emerson College purchased the former Union Savings Bank in 1997. Originally, the building was for the Robbins Clinic and Thayer Nursery, in addition to offices and classrooms. Today, the building has changed but still remains very careoriented, as it houses Emerson clinic and service offices. The Union Bank Building contains numerous support services, including the Offices of the Registrar, Student Financial Services, Health Services, Career Services, the Counseling Center, the International Student Center, and the Clinic for Hearing-Impaired Children. These service centers are vital to Emerson College, as they each provide students with the guidance and assistance they need. The Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders is also in the Union Bank Building. Students enrolled in the communication sciences and disorders department study audiology, occupational therapy, speech language pathology, and other similar careers. The Communication Sciences and Disorders Lab (CSD) is also located in the Union Bank Building. While communication sciences and disorders is a relatively small major compared to others at Emerson, it is no less essential, as students learn valuable skills to help improve the world of communication. The Bill Bordy Theater is located on the ground floor of the building. The Bill Bordy Theater hosts special Emerson events, such as orientation events, lectures, performances, and performance classes. Among countless other events, Emersonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Fashion Society transforms Bill Bordy into an elaborate runway for their annual fashion show.

Walker

The Walker Building, situated on 120 Boylston Street, is home to several academic departments like the Department of Journalism, Department of Communications, and Department of Marketing. It is also home to various non-academic departments like International Student Affairs, the Office of Diversity and Inclusion, and Government and Community Relations. The building also holds classrooms, offices, study rooms, five computer labs, and the Iwasaki Library. The faculty and staff at the Walker Building are known for their excellence in dedicating time and effort towards the students to help them reach their goals, and it is not a wonder that the students have attempted to give back. In the Iwasaki Library, the librarians and assistants are always willing to help the students. Karla Frisbley, Coordinator of Instruction and Reference Librarian, shared her love towards the student body by sharing some of her anecdotes. This year, for example, the staff had help from several Orientation Leaders for their open house during Orientation. They chatted with the freshmen to try to make them feel at ease, ran their photo booth, and generally helped out with the event. A more recent collaboration among not just the students, but faculty as well, happened in the library. Held in the CoLab space, the students and faculty created a Dia de los Muertos memorial. The Walker Building also holds the communityservice program Jumpstart, which helps children from low-income neighborhoods learn the language and literacy skills they need for school.

Academics

Communication Sciences & Disorders The Department of Communications Sciences and Disorders is distinctive to Emerson. According to Alexandra Nikolaidis, the former Communication Sciences and Disorders senator for the Student Government Association, the program “gives students the opportunity to study the human communication process” as well as breakdowns in communication. Nikolaidis says that students focus on “an array of impairments in hearing, speech, voice, resonance, fluency, swallowing, and language process.” This allows students to learn how to help remedy these challenges as they work their way through a program that guides them toward many career opportunities and the option to continue their education at the graduate level. The major is structured to allow students to take courses that will prepare them for future certification by the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association. With this certification, students could become speech-language pathologists or audiologists.

The program is relatively small, with twenty-five to thirty students accepted per year, which allows students to receive an immersive experience working with people across many age levels. From working at the in-house Robbins Speech, Language, and Hearing Center, to being placed in a local clinic or hospital for field experience in senior year, students in this program have the opportunity for a lot of professional development. Many extracurricular opportunities are available as well, such as Emerson’s chapter of the National Student Speech, Language and Hearing Association, the Communication Sciences and Disorders Journal Club, and ASL Emerson. Many communication disorders students also go on to volunteer for service programs in the area, such as Jumpstart or Best Buddies. As Nikoladis says, “[T]his major [is] extremely rewarding in having both the ability and opportunity to make a difference in someone’s life.”

Communication Studies The Communication Studies major exemplifies all that separates Emerson College from the rest of the pack. Its insistence on networks, on connections between people on both a professional and personal level, prepare students for life beyond school and for the workforce, where an understanding of cultivating relationships is absolutely necessary. As Emerson’s inaugural department in 1884, Communication Studies features courses and extracurricular activities focused on immersion in programs and projects, ensuring that, upon graduation, students have a foundation upon which to begin a career in a field they are passionate about. Within the major, there are always activities through which students can interact with and assist one another, creating a community of likeminded scholars doing what they can to improve the overall status of their environment. The Bird Street Civic Engagement Project, founded on June

5, 2013, is one such sterling example. The project combines the talents and ambitions of Emerson College’s own students and faculty with the kids and staff of Bird Street Community Center, a local nonprofit youth organization. Together, Emerson and BSCC teach children how to communicate through dialogue rather than violent demonstrations. To a similar end works the eLEEP, or the Emerson Literacy Education & Empowerment Project. The goal of eLEEP is, to quote the mission statement, “to build media competencies for social change, civic voices, and consumer empowerment.” There are, of course, dozens of like-minded organizations run out of Emerson all working towards an end that will benefit the Boston community, and all representing Communication Studies for what it truly is: prime training for the leaders and difference makers of tomorrow.

Individually Designed Interdisciplinary Emerson students are, of course, among the boldest and brightest of any in the country. With the wealth of resources at an Emerson student’s disposal—the television studio, the radio station, a number of magazines and periodicals—the potential is staggering. For those who have trouble deciding their field of study, who cannot easily rank in terms of importance the passions that make Emerson so appealing, the interdisciplinary major is a fitting choice. An interdisciplinary major allows one to split his or her time between television and communications, creative writing and film—whatever they desire. What the major stands for was eloquently summarized by Carly Cazer, a senior IDIP: “They dare to think outside the box and combine disciplines which give them the most opportunities to study their fields of interest in a much deeper and more thoughtful way than staying confined within one major or minor.”

For Carly, being an IDIP means being “most connected to the Emerson culture.” The program’s broadness and its lack of scholarly or creative constraints allows its students to acclimate themselves to a wide variety of activities, areas of study or expertise, and projects and programs through which they can make a more significant difference in Emerson and beyond. More than anything, the IDIP major exemplifies the eagerness to learn and the internal want to discover and change the circumstances of one’s environment that sets an example, not only for students, but for the institution to which they belong.

Journalism Starting in fall 2011, the Department of Journalism developed a new multimedia curriculum. Students starting journalism majors after this time were no longer divided into broadcast journalism and print and multimedia journalism; instead, they were given access to all outlets in the journalism field. This new curriculum allows journalism majors to discover news reporting in the platforms of print, audio, video, and the web. The department has focused its teachings on creating ethical journalists who have the expertise and training to develop and create original and compelling news stories according to the progressive industry trends. The curriculum is geared towards teaching students how to tell stories while simultaneously increasing public understanding and awareness. Students gain experience through handson class assignments, internships, and the wide array of on-campus media outlets. These include the WERS and WECB radio stations, Emerson In-

dependent Video, and WEBN-TV. For those with a desire to work with print journalism, Emersonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s weekly newspaper the Berkeley Beacon is a great example of a modern and successful news outlet with more traditional printed media techniques. Journalism majors have access to many facilities on-campus to further their craft. This includes Emersonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Journalism Television and Multimedia Facility, where students can experience a state-of-the-art newsroom that mimics the newsrooms students will encounter when they join the professional world. Additionally, the faculty of the department has extensive backgrounds in the most elite outlets, such as the Wall Street Journal, the Boston Globe, CNN, and the Washington Post. Under this direction, Emersonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s journalism majors will graduate with exposure to a variety of multimedia outlets, as well as a competitive knowledge of the fast-paced and ever-changing field of reporting.

Marketing USA Today College recently ranked Emerson College number five of the country’s top ten best schools to acquire a marketing degree. This major equips students with top-notch critical thinking and leadership skills, cultivates creativity, and has the versatility to prepare students for careers in nearly any context, from the sports industry to non-profit organizations. Though the marketing department faculty consists of many well-versed marketing experts, students also find that their most fulfilling experiences often take place outside of the classroom. The marketing major boasts a student-operated marketing agency known as EmComm, with services that include, but are not limited to, branding/design, public relations, and advertising. Along with tackling on-campus projects, EmComm has assisted reputable organizations like the Better Business Bureau, companies throughout Boston, and even musicians. The marketing department also proudly offers E3 for those minoring in entrepreneurial stud-

ies. In this yearlong program, students map out unique and extensive business plans to ultimately vie for start-up funds at the annual E3 Exposition. The most successful participants are rewarded with the chance to launch their businesses. Marketing alumni who are thriving in the business world have attributed much of their progress to E3. Since competition between businesses is a major component of the marketing world, students are not strangers to large-scale group assignments. Senior marketing communications major Maria Vivas reflects fondly on the benefits of teamwork in her class assignments: “I firmly believe that some of my most creative, useful ideas have sprung from group discussion. Whether we’re analyzing marketing strategies or building a campaign, the atmosphere is always focused and enthusiastic enough for each person to toss ideas back and forth.” The patience and confidence present in these collaborations empower future marketing leaders to reach their fullest potential.

Performing Arts The Department of Performing Arts at Emerson College is filled with people who have a passion for the theatre. Since Emerson College is set in the heart of Boston’s theatre district, it is a unique place for performing arts majors to learn their craft. They are able to perform in some of the theatres like the Cutler Majestic, Paramount Center, and Tufte Performance and Production Center. There are several academic programs offered through the department, such as a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in acting, musical theatre, stage and production management, and theatre/design technology; or a Bachelor of Arts degree in theatre education and theatre studies. There is work not only inside the classrooms, but also through Emerson Stage, the producing organization for performing arts majors, which students use for practicing their skills and becoming familiar with their craft. Collaboration between students and faculty is what makes the department work so well. The faculty members are theatre professionals who are

connected to the performing arts community all over the country. According to Melia Bensussen, a professor and chair of the department, the faculty “welcomes the classes to our program as our future colleagues, feeling more a sense of mentoring and apprenticing than simple ‘teaching.’” Faculty and staff encourage constant learning and growth, wanting students to succeed in their future careers. The students support one another by rehearsing for auditions together, promoting their shows, and attending each other’s performances. Through this collaboration, the Department of the Performing Arts improves students’ skills and helps them understand the fundamental role that the theatre plays in enriching cultures and strengthening communities.

Visual Media Arts The Department of Visual and Media Arts is a firm believer in â&#x20AC;&#x153;learning by doing.â&#x20AC;? There are many branches that students can explore within the major if they are not sure where their interest lies. Animation? Studio television? Radio? Fictional narratives or documentaries? Commercial or experimental projects? Writing, directing, or postproduction? Whatever it is, the department gives unlimited opportunities to grow and thrive, and it gives access to the best state-of-the art equipment. One of the events that the VMA department sponsors at Emerson is the Bright Lights series. The mission of the screening and talk series is to engage not only the Emerson community, but to the wider Boston community as well. They also seek an environment to foster admiration, discussion, and support for the community of media makers, movie-lovers, and academics to engage in. These events usually range from the works of

students, faculty, and alumni to the works of local, national, and international artists. They also show demonstrations, lectures, discussion, and presentations by industry professionals. Another event that the VMA department sponsors is the Silver Sonic, an annual showcase of music videos created by current Emerson students and alumni. This event allows students and faculty to come together and celebrate the combination of music and image in an artistic level worthy of showcasing in a cinema environment, including a reception that allows students to mingle and discuss the videos with musicians and filmmakers.

Writing, Literature, & Publishing The Writing, Literature, and Publishing (WLP) program at Emerson College is one of the most unique programs in the country. As one of the only two undergraduate programs that offers a publishing element, Emerson offers classes that prepare students to be head and shoulders above their peers in the entry-level job market. Senior Allison Singer cites the publishing concentration as her main reason for choosing Emerson, saying she “immensely values that side of [her] education in terms of both knowledge and experience.” Some classes she highlights as some of the staples of the program include Applications for Print Publishing and Book Publishing Overview. “Both classes gave me the skills I would need to succeed—learning Photoshop and InDesign, as well as becoming familiar with the basics of the industry, has helped me succeed at my internships and open up more pathways into the job market.”

With this experience, graduates of the publishing program have secured positions at places such as Zachary Shuster Harmsworth Literary Agency and Pearson. Of course, the publishing element isn’t the only facet of the program. Singer went on to describe how the writing courses have prepared her for her future. “The workshop classes are some of the useful classes in the program. Besides the fact that the writing classes prepare you for working in a group environment and how to give constructive feedback, they also teach students how to properly take criticism and be supportive to other students.” Emerson has a history of producing excellent writers from the WLP Program—from fiction writers to poets—and Singer has confidence that the class of 2015 will live up to the program’s reputation after graduating.

Emerson College Faculty Communication Disorders Amit Bajaj Cathy Bakkensen Michael Balint Kelly Farquharson Gary Gramigna Ruth Grossman Arden Hill Mary Hughes Vinoth Jagaroo Daniel Kempler Nicole Laffan Joanne Lasker Lisa Lavoie Amy Litwack Rhiannon Luyster Stephane Maison John Pirone Sukanya Ray Alisa Ruggiero Richard Shupert Nancy Vincent Lisa Wisman Weil

Communication Studies Nancy Allen John Anderson Paul Anskat Israela Brill-Cass Kelly Clancy Angela Cooke-Jackson Russell Cornelia Melissa Daley Owen Eagan Mary Eberhardinger Cathryn Edelstein Timothy Edgar Evan Falchuk Alexis Fox Linda Gallant Phillip Glenn Robert Griffin Kenneth Grout Jeremy Heflin J. Edwin Hollingworth, Jr. Jeanine Kane Mohamed Khalil Spencer Kimball Grayson Kimball

Robert Kubacki Karen Lauffer Monica Link Shane Martin Heather May Agatha Morrell Jodi Nevola Geoffrey Parish J. Gregory Payne Jane Pierce Saulnier Vincent Raynauld Jacqueline Romeo Jeffrey Santos Christine Skubisz Tom Smith Keri Thompson Michael Weiler Richard West Aleksander Wierzbicki

Journalism Shannan Adler Angela Anderson-Connolly Alicia Blaisdell-Bannon Karen Bordeleau Michael Brown Marc Cantor Joanne Ciccarello Betty-Jo Cugini Catherine Dâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Ignazio David Dahl Marsha Della-Giustina Craig Douglas Joseph Dwinell Marianna Edmunds Nneka Faison Thomas Gagen Ted Gup Yaacoub Hallak Justin Hathaway Roger House Stephen Iandoli Janet Kolodzy Jerry Lanson Mark Leccese Lester Lee Daniel Lovering Alexa Mills Paul Niwa Emmanuel Paraschos Joseph Pereira Matthew Pitta Ralph Ranalli Ebony Reed David Richwine

Tim Riley Melinda Robins Cindy Rodriguez John Rooke Dana Rosengard Sharmishtha Roy Chowdhury Carole Simpson Maria Stenzel Douglas Struck Sheldon Toplitt Sarah Wright Emily Wright Albert Young

Liberal Arts & Interdiciplinary Studies

Claire Andrade-Watkins Amy Ansell Amy Aroopala Yvonne Asher Elizabeth Baeten Lindsey Beck Kelly Bennion Sam Binkley Ian Blaustein Kevin Bonham Claudia Castaneda Christopher Craig Eric Dale Aaron Daniels Valentina Di Santo Amy DiBattista Kimberly Dong Elizabeth Donovan Robb Eason Courtney Feldscher Mneesha Gellman Nigel Gibson Jennifer Gordon Kerri Greenidge Jon Honea Gazmend Kapllani Katherine Kim David Kishik Jamie Lichtenstein Brian Marrin Eileen McBride Caitlin McDonough Thomas McNeely Cynthia Miller Roseanne Montillo Cara Moyer-Duncan

Pablo Muchnik Mary Mulderig Yasser Munif Russell Newman Javier Ogembo James Oldfield Charles Oliver Wyatt Oswald Benjamin Papandrea Eiki Satake Murray Schwartz Diana Sherry David Shim Amber Simpson Tulasi Srinivas Chun Yi Sum Ryusei Takeuchi Mirta Tocci Amy Vashlishan Murray Bradford Verter Dalia Wassner Erika Williams

Marketing Nicole Ames William Anderson Melissa Andretta Stacey Babb Paul Caldera Jenessa Carder Frederic Chartier Barbara Cipolla Sean Collins Ja-Nae Duane Maryann Finiw Catherine Flanagan Alan Gonsenhauser Craig Grant Paul Hackett Randy Harrison Barry Horwitz Donald Hurwitz Yeonsoo Im Seung-A Jin Steven Kalter Peter Kery Geoffrey Klapisch Kristin Lieb Kimberly Lorusso Anthony Lowrie Roxana Maiorescu Brenna McCormick Paul Mihailidis Stanley Miller Walter Mills James Moore Sara Morgan John Newton Chijoke Okeke

Douglas Quintal Nejem Raheem Richard Ramirez Lu Ann Reeb David Richard Ricci Rizzo James Rowean Peter Seronick Cedric Sinclair John Teopaco Michael Tucker Thomas Vogel Cathy Waters David Weinberger Brenda Wrigley Carol Yelverton Seounmi Han Youn

Performing Arts Debra Acquavella Mary Ellen Adams Benny Sato Ambush Joseph Antoun Melia Bensussen Brynna Bloomfield Laurie Bramhall Josie Bray Amelia Broome Gail Burton Nicole Cerra Kenneth Cheeseman Tarryn Chun Andrew Clarke Robert Colby Paul Dâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Agostino Kathleen Donohue Travis Duffley Jennifer Farrell Nancy Finn Matthew Franks Arshan Gailus Richard Gilman Jonathan Goldberg Jason Grossman June Guertin Mary Harkins Kathryn Hassinger Melissa Healey Julie Hennrikus Stephanie Heroux J. Ted Hewlett Sarah Hickler Eric Hofbauer Jane Howland Jennie Israel Billie Jo Joy Timothy Jozwick

Rebecca Kastleman Joe Keener Fredericka King Gabriel Kuttner Scott La Feber Michael Lueger Shawn Mahoney Christina Marin Craig Mathers David McGrory Amissa Miller Merrily Murray-Walsh Alison Neill Bethany Nelson Courtney Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Connor Nicole Pierce Scott Pinkney Joshua Polster Kathleen Quartarone Magda Romanska Karen Ruymann Mehmet Sanlikol Ronald Santoro Erin Schwall Maureen Shea Katherine Snodgrass Heather Stern Sunil Swaroop Stephen Terrell Spiro Veloudos Scott Wheeler Steven Yakutis Marlena Yannetti

Visual Media Arts Jane Akiba David Akiba William Anderson Pierre Archambault Miranda Banks Manuel Basanese Anya Belkina Laura Blacklow Harlan Bosmajian Tatyana Bronstein Robert Carlson Mark Chesak Gautam Chopra Shaun Clarke Martie Cook Thomas Cooper Leslie Cormier Angela Counts Ezra Cove Owen Curtin Rachelle Dermer Janeann Dill

David Doms John Donovan William Dreyfus Elizabeth Fausak Kenneth Feil Marc Fields Peter Flynn John Craig Freeman Donald Fry Daniel Gaucher John Gianvito Stephen Glantz Michael Goodman Jared Gordon Eric Gordon Laurel Greenberg Steven Grossman Julie Gustafson Ziad Hamzeh Eric Handler Matthew Hashiguchi Mary Hopper Judith Hull David Humphreys Hassan Ildari David Kelleher Joseph Ketner Tom Kingdon Cher Knight Brooke Knight David Kociemba Joseph Kolbe Cristina Kotz-Cornejo John Krivit Diane Lake James Lane Pamela Larson De-nin Lee Theodore Life Weiko Lin James Macak Nicholas Manley Barry Marshall Korbett Matthews Charles McCarry Brian McNeil Michele Meek Maurice Methot Roberto Mighty Kelly Misata Paula Musegades Vinicius Navarro Robert Nesson Matthew Noferi William Palumbo Diane Pansen Robert Patton-Spruill Richard Pieto Sarah Pollman Diane Pontius

Andre Puca Kathryn Ramey Camilo Ramirez Linda Reisman Jan Roberts-Breslin Robert Sabal Nancy Salzer Mark Saraceni Eric Schaefer Michael Selig Jane Shattuc Lauren Shaw James Sheldon Allyson Sherlock Caroline Shields Jeffrey Soyk Jean Stawarz Ingrid Stobbe Joanna Tam Robert Todd Brian Truglio Paul Turano Mark van Bork Shujen Wang Marc Weinberg Sarah Zaidan Anne Zeiser-Petralia

Writing, Literature, & Publishing Jonathan Aaron Priscilla Andrade Jabari Asim Emily Avery-Miller Morgan Baker Michael Bent William Beuttler Mary Ellen Beveridge Gaynor Blandford Vladimir Boskovic Leslie Brokaw Bernard Brooks Delia Cabe Christina Carlson Christine Casson Yu-jin Chang Lisa Clark Liza Cochran Brian Cronin Colleen Cunningham Richard Davis Benoit Denizet-Lewis Shannon Derby Lisa Diercks William Donoghue Robert Dulgarian

Joseph Durand Natalie Dykstra Sarah Ehrich Jeanne Emanuel David Emblidge Karen English Katherine Faigen Amy Fant John Fantin Robin Fast Maria Flook Vivek Freitas Colleen Fullin Kenneth Gagne Indira Ganesan Flora Gonzalez Michelle Graham Melissa Gruntkosky Lise Haines Jacqueline Hall Christopher Hennessy DeWitt Henry Molly Hildebrand Steven Himmer Richard Hoffman Philip Holland Ellen Howards Pierre Hurel Beth Ineson Sydney Janey Alden Jones Meredith Jordan Daphne Kalotay Roy Kamada George Katsaros Christopher Keane Aaron Kerner Ashmita Khasnabish Kristina Kopic Maria Koundoura Mary Kovaleski Byrnes Daniela Kukrechtova Christopher Lackey Donald Lankiewicz Raymond Liddell Margot Livesey Gian Lombardo Tamera Marko Megan Marshall Eric Marshall Andrea Martucci Gail Mazur Laura McCune-Poplin Maire McGillicuddy Kimberly McLarin Pablo Medina Elizabeth Milarcik Kevin Miller Risa Miller EstefaĂąa Moralejo

Douglas Most Anne Noonan William Orem Sarah Osment Pamela Painter Jon Papernick Elizabeth Parfitt Carol Parikh Katherine Perry Frederick Reiken Ashley Rivers

John Rodzvilla Anna Ross Wesley Rothman Jeffrey Schwartz Eric Sepenoski Peter Shippy John Skoyles Daniel Tobin Abby Travis Jessica Treadway John Trimbur

Donald Vincent Meta Wagner Jerald Walker Charles Walker Wendy Walters Claudia Ward-de Leon Lissa Warren Daniel Weaver Douglas Whynott Steve Yarbrough Mako Yoshikawa

EDucation Abroad and Domestic Programs

Kasteel Well The Kasteel Well external program is one of the most highly recommended study abroad experiences at Emerson. What makes Kasteel Well a popular choice for studying abroad, as well as a deal-sealer for prospective students thinking about applying to Emerson, is that students taking part in the program get to live in an authentic castle. Kasteel Well is a thirteenth century castle located in a small town called Well in the Netherlands. Many students describe the program as an amazing and life-changing experience that combines academics and cultural exploration. On the weekdays, students attend classes, live in the castle, and learn about life in Well and the Netherlands. On the weekends, students are sent out of Kasteel Well to explore Europe, both to learn about important cultural landmarks and to gain practical experience as travelers in foreign countries. The program usually includes two group ex-

cursions to a culturally rich site in Europe, which further allows students to expand their horizons. Kasteel Well is primarily geared toward sophomore students at Emerson because it mostly offers general education requirement classes; however, juniors and seniors can still apply as long as they are able to create a sixteen-credit course load for that semester. Additionally, there are certain restrictions for when certain majors can apply. This program is offered to eighty-five students in the fall and spring semesters and to sixteen students in the five-week summer program. Applicants should apply at least a year in advance of the semester they wish to attend and are chosen to attend through a lottery system.

Los Angeles Hands-on experience in any desired field, networking opportunities, and a big city to explore, all in one place: Los Angeles. Emerson’s LA program is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity in which many students excitedly and proudly take part. Students who have had the chance to experience this firsthand vouch for the amazing experience. Noelle St. Louis, a marketing communications major graduating in fall 2014, exemplifies the passion that this program inspires. “It is wonderful to see how excited Emerson is for the Los Angeles program,” she said. “We see how proud the school is every day. The program is a celebration of Emerson students and alumni, and we can’t wait to be celebrated, too!” This program encouraged not only students’ direct involvement in the industries of their choosing, but also collaboration among peers. As Ethan Weiser, a film production major and writing minor graduating in May 2015, said, “Socially,

it’s been great to have so many events on campus where everyone comes together and bonds as one unit. There are a lot of programs that we do on campus, and there’s usually a pretty big turnout at each of them. I feel like with only a few hundred of us on campus you rarely go too long without seeing anyone in particular.” Ethan, as well as many other students, had the opportunity of learning from great teachers who supported their professional endeavors, while participating in challenging and exciting internships and living on a magnificent, sustainable building on Sunset Boulevard. Darian Carpenter, film production major and science minor, suggested to “expect the unexpected and expect it on Facebook” and shared some of the things he learned while at the LA program: “1. Take every opportunity that comes your way [and] 2. Make a good impression.”

Washington, D.C. Washington, D.C. is the political center of the United States. It is where most of the presidents have resided and where the White House stands. As one can imagine, there are plenty of opportunities for Emerson students available Washington, D.C., and not just in politics. Through its affiliation with the Washington Center for Internships and Academic Seminars, Emerson has provided its students with the chance to study in Washington, D.C. The goal of the Washington, D.C. program is to have participating students focus on the issues and processes of government and politics, as well as the roles of different organizations based in D.C. The program is only available during the fall semester, and it is only open to juniors and seniors with at least a 2.7 GPA. While this program is ideal for a communication studies major, it is open to all majors. In participating in the Washington, D.C. program, students not only study in the countryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s center of operations, but also work as an intern. Internships

are available in numerous fields such as social advocacy, government, politics, and media and technology. Reviews of the Washington, D.C. external program reveal that the highlight of the semester is the internship experience. Students feel like they leave knowing how to behave professionally and with valuable networking connections. Often, the experience helps students decide what career they want to pursue. Aside from internships and coursework, students also have the opportunity to learn from leaders in politics, advocacy, and reporting through the Simpson-Mineta Leaders Series, which brings high-profile names to the Washington Center to hold forums on a variety of topics. Students can also explore the various museums and landmarks in Washington, D.C. to learn more about the country and its history. Because of the wide range of opportunities it offers, the Washington, D.C. program is ideal for any student with an interest in politics, advocacy, and social change.

London The International Study and External Programs office offers a unique opportunity that is not affiliated with Emerson College: the “London Now” program, offered by the College of Global Studies at Arcadia University. Arcadia University’s College of Global Studies has offered study-abroad programs for over 60 years, and the London Now program has allowed many Emerson students to experience the vibrant city of London for an eightweek summer course in the months of June and July. Students must have a minimum of 2.8 GPA to apply and must apply through Arcadia University, with assistance from Emerson’s ISEP department. Students can earn credit for up to two courses, and housing, facilities, and classroom spaces are all provided by Arcadia University. These credits are received as transfer credits by Emerson. Several scholarship opportunities are available, as are many internships, which students can be placed in before embarking on their journeys across the Atlantic.

Excursions, both around London and around the greater area, are encouraged. There are a wide variety of courses offered, such as “The London Stage in Text and Performance,” “London: City of Art,” and “Marketing in the UK Environment.” These courses can be used to fulfill both general education requirements and majorspecific requirements for Emerson College. Majors that benefit greatly from this London program are the performing arts, visual and media arts, and writing, literature and publishing majors. Several minors are also supported, such as the business studies minor, and interdisciplinary courses are offered as well. This program is sure to offer an immersive and valuable experience to any Emerson student who wishes to briefly call London home.

Prague

China

Emerson offers a host of specialized summer studyabroad programs that allow students to take courses while exploring a new place and learning about its cultural and artistic traditions. The Prague Summer Film Program, for example, allows students to refine their skills behind the camera while taking in the beauty of the city and learning about Czech history and art. For about a month, students take classes at the Film and TV School of the Academy of Performing Arts in Prague, one of the oldest and most well-respected film schools in Europe. Students work on cinematography, lighting, scriptwriting, and other aspects of production, culminating with the creation of a short film at the end of the term. Additionally, students take courses in the history of Czech cinema, tour local studios, and take a two-day trip to the Karlovy Vary International Film Festival.

For students interested in global communication, Emerson’s partnership with the Communication University of China (CUC) is an opportunity that cannot be missed. During the fall semester, two students are given the opportunity to participate in Emerson’s exchange program with the CUC, one of China’s premier institutions for communication and media studies, in Beijing. The program is open to sophomores, juniors, or first-semester seniors with a GPA of at least a 2.7. While taking part in the program, students will be enrolled in sixteen credits’ worth of coursework, including one course in Mandarin Chinese. The students live with other international students in the CUC’s International Exchange Center, a Western-style dormitory, which allows them the opportunity to explore and to take in the food, architecture, and culture of one of China’s most historic cities.

Spain

Austria

In partnership with Berklee College of Music, Emerson offers its students the opportunity to spend a semester at Berklee’s campus in Valencia, Spain. The program is offered in either the fall or spring semester to sophomores, juniors and first-semester seniors with at least a 2.0 GPA. Students have the opportunity to take courses in music writing, film scoring, conducting, music performance, the business of music, and more, as well as liberal arts and Spanish language courses that fulfill general education and foreign language requirements at Emerson. While taking classes at the Berklee academic campus, students will live in the Galileo Galilei residence hall on the Valencia Polytechnic Institute campus, which is a short walk from both the Berklee campus and the beach. The program is a great opportunity for students with a passion for both music and the language, culture, and beauty of Spain.

The Salzburg Academy on Media and Global Change is another example of the impressive and highly specialized summer programs available to Emerson students. The program is open to between five and eight Emerson students, who will join about between fifty to sixty other students from various universities around the world for three weeks in Salzburg, Austria. The program is hosted by the Salzburg Global Seminar, an international organization whose mission is “to challenge current and future leaders to solve issues of global concern,” according to the organization’s website. During the three-week week summer program, students are enrolled in a four-credit class on global media literacy, where they learn about the role of businesses and the media in activism and global change. For the duration of the program, students live and take classes in the Schloss Leopoldskron, an eighteenth-century palace that has been the base of the Salzburg Global Seminar since the 1940s.

Athletics

Women’s Soccer The women’s soccer team, which is more than just a sports group, but also a family to its members. The mutual support that the athletes provide for each other, along with their hard work and their dedication to the sport, has yielded accomplishments that will stay with these women for a long time to come. The team was awarded its eighth consecutive National Soccer Coaches Association of America Award for their impressive team grade point average. A team must have an average GPA of 3.0 or higher in order to receive the award. In addition, in the 2014 NEWMAC conference game, nine athletes were individually honored. Among them was senior Naomi Kramer, who has been a part of the team for two seasons. Kramer vouched for the importance of the experience of being on the women’s soccer team and the skills that it granted her, saying, “Sports in general have forced me to work with others toward something bigger than just friendships. Within a workplace you need to work as a team, even with personalities you would not normally mesh well with. Being on the soccer team has strengthened that skill. We all need to get along for the betterment of the team.” Emerson’s women’s soccer team has created a community of strong, courageous, devoted students. By creating a support system for each other that goes beyond friendship and by working in tandem, they accomplish goals that help raise Emerson’s reputation. Seniors Naomi Kremer (defense/midfield) and Allie Altman (goal) have been great assets to the team and will be greatly missed after their graduation in May.

Men’s Soccer

During the fall season, you’ll find the Emerson men’s soccer team practicing or hosting games on their field. They also work with South End Soccer, a non-profit organization that allows kids in the Boston area to play soccer for free. But something that is less obvious is that Emerson’s soccer team is not exclusively comprised of Emersonians. As part of the ProArts Consortium, students from certain schools that do not have their own men’s soccer teams are allowed to try out for Emerson’s team. Mitch Lapierre, a team captain and a junior marketing communications major, thinks the inclusion speaks perfectly to Emerson’s artistic atmosphere. “We’re all about diversity and perspective. And it’s nice to add another perspective with sports,” says Lapierre. Each season is comprised of eighteen games, about half of which are against teams also in the NEWMAC conference. These games determine the top five teams that advance to the conference playoffs. Despite not making it to the playoffs this year, Lapierre stands firm by his teammates, calling them his best friends both on and off the field and saying that they have a sense of mutual respect for each other. “They’re a very tight group of guys who are like-minded, creative people,” says head coach Jared Scarpaci. After departing from the team as head coach, Scarpaci says he wants to leave behind a “legacy of competition in New England. Sports are a metaphor for life,” he says. “You learn who you are and how to be honest with yourself.”

Women’s Cross Country

The objective of Emerson College Athletics is to support students by helping them achieve their physical fitness goals. The women’s cross country team goes above and beyond to meet these expectations by coaching team members to work hard for what they want and not to give up. The women’s cross country team has repeatedly proven to be made up of hard workers, such as when they ran against the Rivier University women’s cross country team this September and won 34-22. Emerson’s coaches excel at their sports and are committed to their players, and cross country coach John Furey is is especially known for putting a lot of time and effort into teaching his athletes and encouraging them to run their best and support each other. The Emerson women’s cross country team strives to provide an environment that encourages teamwork, leadership, self-confidence, and integrity in each student. The team welcomes women from any major or class, allowing students with different interests to meet each other and bond over the sport. The skills and support that they learn from running cross country can easily be applied to their personal lives and to life after graduation as well, proving that the values of the sport are important in all aspects of life. Working together to compete at their best level and to keep one another’s spirits up builds a deep connection between the teammates, which results in great friendships and a stronger college community.

Men’s Cross Country

Since its commencement in 2003, the Emerson College men’s cross country team has been a beacon of accomplishment for Emerson athletics. Coach John Furey manages the men’s team, which is composed of nine runners, in tandem with the women’s cross country team. Furey, an accomplished runner himself, is nearing his thirtieth year of coaching and has been a constant, reliable force in leading the teams to victory. At the beginning of September 2014, the men’s team participated in the Tenth Annual Massachusetts Maritime Travis Fuller Invitational Race. In this meet, the men’s team powered to second place with a total of 56 points, leaving competitors Mount Ida College, Suffolk University, Newbury College, and Eastern Nazarene College in the dust. Junior runner Kieran Collier has only positive things to say about his teammates: “One of the best parts about Emerson’s cross country team is how they’re accepting of all skill levels. I’m continually the slowest runner on the men’s team, but it’s never about how I finish relative to the other players. My teammates and I celebrate each other’s personal gains-we are always vocal and always there to support each other, regardless of how well we’re doing relative to other schools.” What makes a strong team? Collier insists that successful meets and good sportsmanship are contingent upon the compassion teammates show to each other, both on and off the field. This support fosters a sense of togetherness and pushes the team to perform their best. Collier says, “They focus on us as individuals, which makes us stronger as a team.”

Women’s Tennis This season, the Emerson women’s tennis team showed that standings and rankings are not the best or only testament to how players grow over the season. The Lions went 0-11 during the season, placing last in the New England Women’s and Men’s Athletic Conference (NEWMAC), but that didn’t stop the team from improving and maturing as players and a group. Instead, the team focused on personal efforts, as well as on team bonding. “We kept our enthusiasm and confidence up the entire season,” says team captain Jana Winfield, a senior. Winfield noted that the team, who joined NEWMAC just last year, consisted largely of first-year players, so in spite of the team’s standings, players’ contributions toward the team still resulted in a lot of positive development, both as a group and as individuals. A big part of team collaboration in tennis is doubles, or matches where players compete in teams of two, so learning to play with new doubles partners played a big part in team bonding, said Winfield. Among other season highlights, Winfield noted freshman Theresa Nelson’s match win versus Clark University in September. Nelson rallied back from a first-set loss to take the next two for the win. She is one of five freshman who will remain on the team for future seasons, in addition to junior Nora Gonzalez. Just a week later, Winfield herself played a highlight-worthy match versus Smith College, taking two of three sets for a hard-earned win.

Men’s Tennis The men’s tennis team made a valiant effort this season. The first match of the year threw the team for a loop, as it was postponed due to the blizzards in Boston at the start of the year. The first real match was played March 25 at Salve Regina. The men had a 2-1 lead after doubles, but ultimately ended up with a 5-4 final. The next match versus Suffolk proved difficult for the Lions, who walked away 0-9. They reversed that score at Lesley, walking away with a perfect 9-0. They only lost one in singles while playing Wheelock at Winchester Indoor Tennis Club. However, after that, the team had a string of bad luck. Their final 6 games proved all to be losses, as most were 0-9, except for the match against Clark University, which allowed for one win in singles. The final game against MIT allowed for MIT to advance to the NEWMAC tournament, but ended the Lion’s regular season. With all of the reschedulings from the snow, it’s no wonder the team ended up with a difficult season. But, with plenty of freshmen making up the team, they have plenty of time to roar with pride in the seasons to come.

Women’s Volleyball

The 2014-2015 season was filled with triumph for Emerson’s women’s volleyball team. By the end of the season, the team had a close 15-17 record. In the fall of 2014, the Lions went 4-6 in the New England Women’s and Men’s Athletic Conference, with wins against Mount Holyoke, WPI, Smith College, and Wheaton College. Ben Read was the head coach for the fourth year, assisted by Bori May. Coach Read enjoyed the season, saying, “It was a pleasure coaching this team. They showed up and worked hard each and every day, making huge improvements over the course of the season! What’s exciting about next year is we have no seniors, so this group will only be even better!” The team of fourteen was made up of seven freshmen, five sophomores, and two juniors. Sophomore Jules Augustine scored the most points this season, with a total of 394. Amanda Linzmeyer, also a sophomore, followed closely behind with 376 points, while freshman Sam Harton entered her first season at Emerson with a leading 498 digs. As a whole, the Lions scored 1,618 total points this season, 486 of which were in the NEWMAC conference. Additionally, the team had 1,177 assists, averaging 10.15 assists per set. Emerson’s women’s volleyball team had a solid and very close season. The team acted as a support system, as each member was able to strengthen their skills while building friendships. Players returning next year are already looking forward to the upcoming 2015-2016 season.

Men’s Volleyball The athletics programs at Emerson College help to enhance students’ college experiences by allowing them to meet and bond with others from different majors and backgrounds. The men’s volleyball team gives men the opportunity to not only play a sport that they love, but to also meet others who share that same love, branching out and widening their social circles. It promotes a healthy lifestyle, both physically and mentally, where the team members support one another during their victories as well as their losses. This year, the Men’s Volleyball team won thirteen games and lost thirteen games, and they have been able to learn from each game on what to improve and how to better support one another. This creates a strong team and friendships that can last past college. The team members would not have learned how to be a good team without the help from the coaches, Ben Read and Margo Jones. They go above their job descriptions as coaches by also promoting their players’ academic success, which helps them in the other part of their lives at Emerson. The mission statement for the athletics programs at Emerson is that they “provide an environment that nurtures teamwork, leadership, integrity, and self-confidence.” The men’s volleyball team works hard and succeeds at providing the right environment, which will help these players develop skills that they are able to use for the rest of their lives.

Women’s BasketBall

The 2014-2015 women’s basketball team started the season strong, winning 74-53 over Keuka College on opening day. The Tip-Off Classic Championship followed, with Kelsey Johnson scoring a career-high seventeen rebounds. Unfortunately, it wasn’t enough to seal the deal for the Lions against St. Catherine, who won 59-47. In the next game, rookie May Savino took the lead with fourteen points, helping the team to soundly defeat Fisher. The streak continued with Kristin Brice scoring seventeen points, allowing the team to defeat Wheelock by a margin of more than thirty points. December started with a narrow victory over Wellesley, helped by fifteen points from Eastin Ashby. Kristin Brice then scored her one thousandth career point in a victory against Lasell. A win over Mt. Ida helped to send the team to the First Annual St. Thomas Classic, held in the beautiful US Virgin Islands. The team unfortunately lost to both RandolphMacon and Virginia Wesleyan by seven and three points. At the start of 2015, the women returned with a win over Clark University. The women then lost against Wellesley, followed by losses against the Coast Guard Academy and Wheaton. Wins over MIT and Mt. Holyoke restored confidence, but losses against Babson and Springfield followed. The end of the season proved painful as victories against Simmons and Smith were followed by a string of losses. After a win against Clark University, the team lost to Wheaton in the NEWMAC tournament quarterfinals. The team ultimately finished 12-14 overall and 6-10 in conference play.

Men’s Basketball

The men’s basketball team had a strong opening in the 201415 season with a double-digit lead over Wentworth in the first round of the Saints Greater Boston Classic. The second round was not as strong, with a double-digit loss to Regis, but senior Eli Kell-Abrams and junior Austin Pickney both took home All-Tournament honors. After a loss to Tufts, the men won a nail-biting game against Pine Manor by three points. Junior Michael Thorpe then dominated in the game against Fisher, adding sixteen points, but the team unfortunately lost by a heartbreaking two points. This was followed by losses to Hartford and Amherst and triumphant victories over Lesley and Mount Ida. A second-half surge against Wheelock secured the men a win in their final game of the first half of the season, and they returned strong in 2015 with a win over Suffolk. However, they fell in their NEWMAC conference opener to Babson. The team came back to win in an exciting match up against the Coast Guard and proceeded to destroy Clark University, thanks to Kell-Abram’s twenty-three game points. The men started strong but ultimately fell to WPI, and then rose to victory against Wheaton. A string of losses followed, but a definitive win over the Coast Guard gave the men confidence for the end of the season and the NEWMAC Tournament Quarterfinals. Unfortunately, MIT won the match, but the men put up a valiant fight to round out an exciting and dynamic season.

Women’s Lacrosse

The 2015 season was a successful one for the women’s lacrosse team. The team kicked off the season with two blowout wins over Simmons College and Keene State College. The season opener was arguably the team’s best game of the season, as the girls scored a whopping twenty-one goals to Simmons’ five. At the end of the season, the team had a 3-5 record within the NEWMAC conference, but boasted an excellent 5-1 record in outof-conference games. Sophomore Meredith Weber led the team in goals with forty-one total in the season, but junior Tayllar Righini led the team in points with a total of fifty. “The entire team has grown drastically over the course of this season,” said Coach Kathryn Egizi. The 2015 season was Egizi’s first coaching the women’s lacrosse team. “With a new coach, the team had to learn entirely new systems and concepts on defense, in the midfield, and on attack.” The team had three graduating seniors—Marlee Galper, Naomi Kramer, and Macy Day. “They really learned how to play together,” said Egizi. “And when we did, we were absolutely at our best. Every team member took major strides in individual growth of skills, concepts, attitude, and effort. The improvement for everyone was drastic over this season.”

Men’s Lacrosse The men’s lacrosse team at Emerson College finished their 2014-15 season 5-11 overall and 0-7 in conference play. The season started strong, with an 11-5 victory over Albertus Magnus on March 3. This was followed by two losses--one to Regis and one to Rivier--but the team regained their strength with impressive victories over Thomas and Green Mountain. The team then finished up March with losses to Johnson & Wales, Mitchell, and Mass Maritime. On April Fool’s Day, however, the team pulled out a narrow 13-12 victory against Becker. After a loss to Wheaton, the team came back with a strong 24-4 victory over Wheelock. However, the team’s last five games of the season were conference losses to Springfield, MIT, Coast Guard, Babson, and Clark University. This year’s team, led by head coach Dan Gold and associate head coach Matt Urlich, was mostly made of younger players, with nine freshmen, eight sophomores, and five juniors on the roster. The team averaged 10.19 goals per game and 33.2 shots on goal per game, with a total of 163 goals scored this season. With the experience they gained from this year’s play, the team will be able to come back even stronger next season.

Softball The Emerson Lions softball team is a prime example of the outstanding athletics programs available to women at the college. The softball team finished the year with an overall record of 14-18 and with a conference record of 4-14. Of their thirty-two total games, they won six games at home, three away, and five in a neutral field. The players scored a total of 143 runs throughout the season, including ten home runs. As a team, the players had a batting average of .261, an on-base percentage of .343, and a slugging percentage of .350. This year, Emerson softball also launched their online store, offering fans things like limited edition Nike sweatshirts and hoodies. In September 2014, the Emerson softball team was awarded for the third consecutive and fifth overall year as the number one NFCA All-Academic Team. In other words, they had the highest team GPA in Division III athletics at 3.64. As Head Coach Phil McElroy commented on the team’s website, “Every year we strive to be a top five team in the classroom with an overall goal of being number one, and every year the student-athletes work extremely hard to achieve that. This is an award we’re very proud of, and it’s an honor our program takes as seriously as our work on the field.” From their competitive dedication on the field to their exceptional record in the classroom, Emerson’s softball team continues to make the college and athletics department proud.

Baseball

The Emerson College baseball team’s 2015 season was not necessarily victorious, but it was a season of growth. By the end of the season, the team had a 2-27 record with home wins against the Coast Guard and Rivier University and a record of 1-16 within the NEWMAC conference. The team of twenty consisted of five freshmen, eight sophomores, four juniors, and three seniors, who combined for a season batting average of .220, 203 hits, and eighty-one runs. Senior Zack Dean played first base in twenty-seven games. Dean had a batting average of .272, with ten total runs and eight RBI. Fellow senior Julian Rifkind was the only senior pitcher. Rifkind had an ERA of 9.70 over 34.1 innings pitched. Senior outfielder Kyle Muhlfriedel batted .176 with three runs and two RBI. The Emerson baseball team remained dedicated throughout the entire 2015 season. Freshman Joe Jacobs summed up the year perfectly, stating, “Our team was mostly freshman and sophomores, which didn’t help our success this year. We learned a lot this season and have improved our skills. Our captains knew that this would be a rebuilding year, and they did a great job of teaching the underclassmen how to compete. It goes without saying that the seniors will be sorely missed.”

Emerson Lions Spirit Squad The Emerson Lions Spirit Squad was founded in 2009 and has been growing ever since. The Spirit Squad is a motivated team dedicated to supporting Emerson College and the Boston area During basketball season, the Spirit Squad supports the Emerson men’s and women’s basketball teams, cheering on the sidelines during games and performing original routines during halftime. Additionally, the squad presents their routines at numerous events and venues in Boston, including the Boston Garden, the Paramount Theatre, and Roxbury Community College. In previous years, they have performed at the Emerson Dance Company show and Emerson’s Acappellooza. The squad also holds events to support a variety of charity organizations, such as Making Strides Against Breast Cancer, Cheer for a Cure, and the Boys and Girls Club in Jamaica Plain. Junior Vanessa Desiato has been the squad’s president and a captain for the past two years. “The Emerson Lions Spirit Squad made me feel like Emerson was home,” says Desiato. “Cheerleading requires the team to rely on and trust each other, and having that with a group of people, who also shared a love Emerson, has been an incredible experience.” Tryouts are held at the beginning of each semester and are open to any students. The squad meets twice a week for practice in addition to basketball games and special performances.The Emerson Lions Spirit Squad provides students with a passion for cheering a way to perform and to be part of a close-knit squad.

Pulverizers

Slothbears

Falcons

Emerson Quidditch

Aside from its Division III athletic teams, Emerson also boasts an impressive intramural Quidditch league. Quidditch is a game popularized by the Harry Potter series that involves players riding on flying broomsticks. Inspired by the books, Emerson students created their own, real-life Quidditch league in 2008. The rules are more or less the same as in the books, but the logistics are modified for Muggles: players run around straddling the brooms between their legs instead of flying on them, and the snitch is “snatched” off the belt of the “snitch runner.” Emerson’s intramural Quidditch league features six teams: the Boylston Berserkers, the Faneuil Falcons, the Jamaica Plain Jaguars, the Old North Outlaws, the Park Street Pulverizers, and the South End Slothbears. These six teams face off against each other weekly, in both scrimmages and league matches in the Boston Common. This year, the Slothbears and the Pulverizers led in the standings, each with seven wins and three losses in the season. At the end of the spring semester, all six teams face off in the Griffith Cup, a tournament that decides which team is the champion of the league. This year’s Griffith Cup was held on May 3, and after an intense day of Quidditch play, the Park Street Pulverizers took home the trophy.

Intramural League Outlaws

Berserkers

Jaguars

Student Life

Undergraduate Orientation

Emerson College Orientation is like no other. This year’s theme was Endless EmPossibilities: Express, Create, Innovate. Orientation Chair Julianna Buck says that for this year’s Orientation, the staff “wanted to convey the idea to new students that they have the potential, when combining their experiences, innate talents, and services Emerson has to offer, that they have the opportunity to achieve their dreams here.” Over 150 Orientation Leaders flooded Boylston Street at the start of Orientation to move in new students and prepare for the week. As always, David Coleman, the Dating Doctor, was a crowd favorite, especially because of the strides the Orientation Program made to address more sensitive topics this year. Buck says, “We made extraordinary efforts to be transparent, providing information about all the wonderful things, and the not so wonderful things. We made a point to help educate new students about power-based interpersonal violence, while still finding an appropriate time and space for fun and social events like the Intro Show and Hooray!” During Orientation, the Organization Fair is held to showcase all the student-run groups on campus. Because Emerson puts so much value on its co-curricular activities, it is no surprise that there are over one hundred organizations available for students to join. As such, the Organization Fair at the beginning of every semester marks a fresh opportunity for students—both new and returning—to get involved on campus. Caroline Lacy, one of the organizers of the Organization Fair and a member of the undergraduate Orientation Core Staff, says, “This year, we had almost every organization on campus there besides two or three. It’s amazing to actually see the spirit of this school in one room . . . New students really get a chance to see what the school has to offer… [and] follow their passions by joining organizations.”

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Cultural Events

Emerson College welcomed Black History Month with a series of activities launched by the Emerson Black Organization with Natural Interests (EBONI) and the Office of Diversity and Inclusion. For Martin Luther King Week 2015, the Office of Diversity and Inclusion promoted events encouraging students to spearhead discussions about race, such as a screening of Abrazos, a lecture and Q&A with Jay Smooth, and a performance of the writings of Martin Luther King, Jr. before the Emerson community. The Black Lives Matter Fast was another major affair, inspiring students to meditate on the issue of civil rights with a day of prayer and fasting. Garnering the attention of Bostonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Christian community, the fast included a speaker who outlined the biblical goals of fasting and another who linked its importance to current issues of civil rights. In mid-February, EBONI hosted the Black Light Art Gallery to celebrate young black student artists. Exhibits included sculptures, paintings, music, and poems. On February 27, EBONI bid farewell to a successful, enlightening Black History Month with a fashion show called Blackout that featured fifteen models. Adele Ngoy, mother of EBONI member Dorcas Thete, designed the outfits for the show. Blackout provided EBONI with the opportunity to celebrate the black fashion while collaborating with surrounding universities, as the night included a dance performance from Northeastern Universityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s African Student Organization and a musical performance from Joshua Allen and Ny Ony of Berklee College of Music.

Hispanic-Latin American Heritage Month (September 15–October 15) brought many activities to improve students’ understanding and admiration for Latino cultures. The holiday was promoted by Amigos, Emerson’s Latino organization dedicated to acknowledging and appreciating the differences within Latino cultures, aiding the Latino community, and providing an educational and welcoming space for a multiracial student body. Previously, Emerson has observed the holiday by organizing events with inspiring icons. Junot Diaz, a Pulitzer Prize author, activist, and instructor, visited for a lecture and book signing in 2011. This year, Amigos and Emerson Mane Events brought students a night of laughs and food with comedian Nick Guerra, who claims the spotlight as one of Hollywood’s most successful Latino comedians. Flavors of Latin America is one of Amigos’ most anticipated annual events, in which guests can converse and become acquainted with new members. The evening’s dishes were from local restaurants and boasted ingredients and cooking techniques reminiscent of traditional Cuban, Dominican, and Mexican recipes. Guests were also encouraged to take to the dance floor. Amigos’ Facebook page for the event passionately states, “If you’re missing home, or craving something new and delicious, this is where you should be.” Amigos also invited students to a night of Latin dancing for “A Bailar! Dance With Us!,” which inspired many students to try their hand at salsa dancing.

For Mayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Asian-Pacific American Heritage Month, Asian Students for Intercultural Awareness (ASIA) held a series of events to acknowledge and embrace the differences between Asian cultures, celebrate their similarities, champion cultural pride, and unite the multiracial Emerson community. Asian Pop Culture Night led off the week. For this introductory celebration, students came together to listen to Asian pop music, dance, and eat snacks. ASIA also hosted a screening of DANakaDAN, a documentary featuring alternative rapper Dan Matthews, a Korean-American adoptee. Matthews visits South Korea to meet his biological family and immerse himself in Korean culture. The event also involved a conversation with Matthews and members of ASIA and EBONI, where students pondered the origins, influence, and culture of hip-hop and the narrow line between rightful self-expression and cultural appropriation. The Davidâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Tea event of Asian Heritage Month provided students with the unique opportunity to taste a selection of delicious high-quality Asian teas. Then ASIA partnered up with EAGLE for a nighttime screening of Mulan. Along with duty and honor, the Disney film also nods at themes of identity and queerness, topics discussed following the screening. Asian Heritage Month ended with the Lit by the Moon Open Mic Night. Participants sampled Asian cuisine and enjoyed live entertainment. The event left a final, long-lasting impression on students regarding the diversities and similarities between Asian cultures, while promoting pride and self-love.

Queer Awareness

October marks Queer Awareness Month, a month dedicated to celebrating the history and culture of the LGBT community. Emerson celebrated Queer Awareness Month with help from events sponsored by Emersonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Alliance for Gays, Lesbians and Everyone (EAGLE) and the Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, Transgender and Queer/ Questioning (GLBTQ) Student Life office. One of the hallmarks of Queer Awareness Month at Emerson is Dragtoberfest, Emersonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s annual drag fashion show and one of the most popular on-campus events of the year. Additionally, as part of the Bright Lights Film Series, Emerson held a screening of the short film Alone With People at the Bright Family Screening Room in the Paramount Theatre. The film, which stars Emerson alumna Quinn Marcus, tells the story of a high school senior working with a therapist as she tries to find a way to come out to her friends and family. In the spring semester, EAGLE hosted the Queer Spring, a series of events celebrating the LGBT community in the spirit of Queer Awareness Month. One of the highlights was the Roaring Twenties Drag Show, held in the Cabaret on April 9. EAGLE also sponsored the #IAmMoreThan campaign, a social media campaign dedicated to breaking stereotypes about the LGBT community and celebrating intersectionality in LGBT-related activism.

Family Weekend

The theme of this year’s Family Weekend was Extraordinary Experiences, Everyday Emerson. Kathryn Bennett, a senior and the co-director of the Welcome Center, says of the event, “We wanted a theme that showcased the amazing accomplishments we see on the Emerson campus every day and showed the families visiting for the weekend the how incredible of a community this is.” From the Welcome Center to the various programs coordinated by the Planning Committee, Family Weekend 2014 succeeded in building on the accomplishments of past Family Weekends. “Seeing Family Weekend come together was an amazing experience,” Bennett says. One of the standout events of the weekend included the President’s Breakfast, where families dined with President Pelton. The President’s Breakfast was held in the Boston Park Plaza, and hundreds of students and parents were able to attend the event. “Watching the families enjoying the weekend together was so rewarding,” says Bennett.

Student Government Association

The Student Government Association is a group of Emerson College students who have either been elected by the student body or appointed by those elected officials to work to represent the student body as a whole. The SGA and its members listen to student feedback, positive and negative, which they can then relay to the proper administrative faculty to create initiatives at the college. Recently, the SGA performed an academic review and gathered information by interviewing a large group of students and surveying the different departments before writing up a concise list of grievances. Improvements have since been implemented by the administration and include the retraction of VMA majors requiring a PIN to register for classes, as well as the creation of the new digital media culture and comedy minors during this academic year alone. Though the many members of SGA have different methods of staying up-to-date with the needs and wants of Emerson students, VMA Departmental Senator Alicia Carroll says she likes getting feedback directly from her classmates to then pass along through SGA initiatives. She also communicates with Brooke Knight, the chair of the VMA department, to discuss proposals. “We don’t vote personally,” says Carroll on enacting college initiatives. “We always represent our constituents in our votes.” The SGA is responsible for approving appeals for Emerson organizations that require additional funds. Also, the SGA often partners with departments to create initiatives and promote student awareness, as is the case with the interdisciplinary department, which has only a small amount of active students. To advocate for students’ needs, SGA also meets with department chairs and other faculty and staff leaders at Emerson.

Emerson Recognition & Achievement Awards

2015 Award Winners

Isabelle Sanford Award DondrĂŠ Taylor-Stewart

The Jennifer Stowers Quintal Visionary Award Ashley Cunningham

The Inclusive Excellence Award Ryan Catalani

The Sustainability Advancement Award Nancy Howell

Lion Pride Award Caitlyn Budnick

ERA Award of Distinction Dean Ronald Ludman

Organization of the Year

Emersonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Black Organization with Natural Interests (EBONI)

Emersonian of the Year Mandy Cruz-Cordero

Advisor of the Year Jason Meier

Student Leader of the Year Zack Mooney

Resident Assistant of the Year Mariesa Negosanti

Rising Star Resident Assistant Caitlin Brown

Orientation Leader of the Year Paulina Pascual

Greek of the Year

Alex Clark

A W A R D S

2015 Award Winners

Outstanding Direction for Stage

Outstanding Theatrical Production

Michael Levine

Kidding Around

Outstanding Lead Actor for Stage

Outstanding Writing for Stage

Outstanding Lead Actress for Stage

Outstanding Costume Design

Dallis Seeker

Matthew Begbie

Kim MacCormack

Kitty Lipski

Outstanding Sound Design for Stage

Outstanding Choreography

Anna Drummond

Emerson Urban Dance Theater

Outstanding Scenic Design

Outstanding Lighting Design

Joshua Warner

Stephen Wilkinson

Outstanding Cinematic Achievemtne

Outstanding Intermediate Film

Adam Sloves

Elliot Barnes & Saoli Nash

Outstanding Documentary

Jacqueline Carriere, Victoria Kanaris, & Lucian Maisel

Outstanding Studio Television Series

Lucas Frankel

Keely Donnelly, Claire LaPlante, & Lauren Rovere

Outstanding Multi-Camera Direction Kevin Estavanik

Outstanding Lead Actor for Screen Chase Parker

Outstanding Lead Actress for Screen Josephine Cooper

Outstanding Writing for Film Olivia Harvey

Christina Catucci & Greg Wayne

Outstanding Field Television Series

Jess Dyer & Sam More

Outstanding Special Production

Outstanding Animated Program

Outstanding News Program Mandy Cruz-Cordero

Outstanding Single Camera Direction

Daniel Sanjur

Outstanding Television Personality

Will Duncan

Outstanding Radio Personality Janine Moody

Outstanding Writing for Television

Kate Blye & Matt Newman

Outstanding Cinematography

Outstanding Production Design for Narrative

Outstanding Motion Graphics

OutstandingProduction Design for Studio Television

Yuhaojie Zheng Tori DeYeso

Outstanding Editing for Narrative Elliot Barnes

Outstanding Live Audio Mix Virginia Wright

Outstanding Television Reporter Anthony Chasse

Kelsey Barrett

Joshua Warner

Outstanding Editing for Nonfiction

David Nieman & Samantha Kirsch

Outstanding Sound Design for Screen Alexander Uriati

Outstanding Lighting Design for Studio Television

Justin Kobylt

Alumni Award of Distinction Jennifer Coolidge

Gala Award Winners

Outstanding News Article

Outstanding Supporting Actor for Stage

Christina Jedra

Elliot Masters

Outstanding Review

Outstanding Supporting Actress for Stage

Michael Moccio

Magi Calcagne

Outstanding Photography

Outstanding Poetry

Chen Xu

Jamie Sanders

Outstanding Photojournalism

Outstanding Fiction Prose

Outstanding Print Publication

Outstanding Nonfiction Prose

Nydia Hartono

Marissa Tandon

Loretta Donelan, Belinda Huang, & Courtney Tharp

Outstanding Beginner Film Clara Lorent

Outstanding Blog Jack Adams

Outstanding Internet Broadcast Daniel Chamberlain

Outstanding Web Design Alex Ayer & Lindsay Miller

Outstanding Multi-Track Recording So Choi

Christina Jedra

Outstanding Radio News Program Nick de la Canal

Outstanding Short Video Daniel Orentlicher

Outstanding Advertisment

Carly Kaplan

Outstanding Public Relations Campaign

Sammi Elefant

Outstanding Integrated Marketing Campaign

Isaac Amerling, Sean Clampett, Macy Day, Renee Deschene, David Dominguez, Kelly Groglio, Joe Johnson, Emily Lowe, Grace Magnussen, Autumn Myers, & Andrea Torres

Acapellics Anonymous

Founded in 2007, Acappellics Anonymous is an a cappella group that focuses on providing an alternative performance to Emersonians. They hope to diversify Emerson’s performance community by mixing music and scripted performance into a fun and entertaining musical experience. By providing the group’s members with an outlet for original artistic expression and growth, Acappellics Anonymous strives to foster stronger musical appreciation in the Emerson community. Acappellics won Emerson’s Organization of the Year 2013-2014. This year, they made their second appearance at the International Competition of Collegiate A cappella. On campus, Acappellics Anonymous can be heard on WERS and performering at the Cabaret for open mic shows. Acappellics Anonymous’ alternative musical outlet is a great way to expand the musical knowledge of Emerson’s community by combining theatrics with a traditional a cappella performance. Some say it is the best of both worlds!

Achoired Taste In October 2012, three freshmen who were not accepted into Emerson’s already-established a cappella groups formed a new a capella team, Achoired Taste. Since then, Achoired Taste has grown in size and popularity, and every performance the group puts on has more attendees than the last. This semester, the organization has grown to twenty-four members. This year, the group performed at the All A Cappella show at the Cutler Majestic Theatre, at the Green Gala at the Paramount, and as guests at a concert for the Simmons Sirens, among other performances. They also put on a concert of their own and filmed their first music video. At these performances, the a cappella group most enjoys singing “radio songs.” These get the audience’s feet tapping, as Achoired Taste puts a fun a capella swing on the well-known songs.

Active Minds Active Minds at Emerson strives to be a campus safe haven. This nonprofit organization is bent on combating the stigmas surrounding mental illness through encouraging conversations that openly address mental health and through the development of a supportive student network. President Ashley Cunningham highlights one of the most important aspects is to ensure that members are advancing in their own mental health missions: “Every member identifies one moment per week where they took care of their mental health, reached a milestone, or overcame an obstacle.” Cunningham firmly believes that these check-ins serve as a necessary way for members to become comrades. “We’re interested in not only your professional growth, but your personal growth,” she says. Improving mental health awareness on any campus is not a battle that can be singlehandedly fought. “We are Stigma Fighters,” says Cunningham. “We are choosing to speak up when most people stay silent. There is power in that.”

Alpha Epsilon Phi Alpha Epsilon Phi is a national sorority initially based out of Barnard College in 1909. Today, there are ninety-seven chapters across the country, including the burgeoning Beta Alpha chapter at Emerson College founded in February 1991. AEPhi is composed of driven young women who base their lives off of common ideals like friendship, leadership, tradition, diversity, and philanthropy. Philanthropy being a pillar of the sisterhood, AEPhi is proud to support the Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation and Sharsheret. To support Sharsheret’s mission, the sisters organize an annual Ribbons on the Runway silent auction and fashion show. Their other volunteer work includes working with organizations such as Cradles to Crayons, Rosie’s Place, and St. Francis’s House, which provides shelter for homeless or low-income individuals. With hundreds of sisters recruited on an annual basis, any Emerson student can earn her place in Alpha Epsilon Phi.

Alpha Phi Omega Alpha Phi Omega is one of Emerson College’s Greek organizations. This illustrious group is a national service fraternity based on the principles of leadership, friendship, and service. According to its website, Alpha Phi Omega serves to “further the freedom that is our national, educational, and intellectual heritage.” Emerson’s chapter was started in November 2013 and became a petitioning group in January 2014. The group currently has members representing all levels of the college, from freshmen undergraduates to second year graduate students. Senior Patrick Sheehy said that Alpha Phi Omega “gives [him] plenty of service opportunities to continue doing what [he’s] done for years through Scouting.” As an Eagle Scout, Sheehy was drawn to the co-ed fraternity because it was based on the same guiding principles as the Boy Scouts. There are currently two Eagle Scouts in Emerson’s chapter of Alpha Phi Omega, including Sheehy.

Alpha Pi Theta Founded at Emerson College in 1946, the Alpha Pi Theta fraternity is a long-standing member of the college’s Greek life. The fraternity prides itself on cultivating a sense of enthusiasm and engagement within the college. Norman Oliver, current president of the fraternity, characterizes Alpha Pi Theta as a real brotherhood that focuses on what it can contribute to the Emerson community. There are many opportunities to get involved with Alpha Pi Theta. Alpha Pi Theta hosts social and service events that function as a way for Alpha Pi Theta to get to know the Emerson community better. As Oliver says, the fraternity’s goal is to do whatever it can to “support other organizations and foster positive civic engagement.” Whether it’s getting brothers involved in a good cause or collaborating with another organization, the fraternity is always open to being active participants. Using social events to reach out, Alpha Pi Theta is a proud contributor to the college’s open and collaborative atmosphere.

AMerican marketing Association: Emerson Emerson’s American Marketing Association (AMA) collegiate chapter is a prestigious group of students working to establish themselves in the field of marketing. AMA Emerson is affiliated with the national AMA organization, with over 30,000 members working, teaching, and studying in the field. AMA Emerson strives to provide avenues for students to build a strong marketing network. Meetings feature an industry professional, offering insights from their path to success or a workshop pertaining to their sector of the field. AMA provides members with agency tours, marketing conferences, and competitions. The organization’s ability to help students create and foster professional relationships is a crucial step in any marketing major’s job-hunting process. AMA Emerson President Olivia Martiniello says, “Joining the organization as a freshman allowed me to take full advantage of my years at Emerson . . . that have opened doors to my dream internship and job.”

Amigos Amigos is dedicated to bringing the Latino community at Emerson College together, while also creating awareness of issues pertaining to Latinos in the greater Boston area. According to Ana Vivas, the president of Amigos, the most popular events “are the social ones, which often involve Latin music and food.” This year, during Latin American Heritage Month, Amigos had five events promoting Latin culture at Emerson. These events celebrated different cultural traditions that are prominent in different Latino subgroups. “Our favorite event is ‘Flavors of Latin America,’” said Vivas, “which is done at the beginning of the school year . . . and features a live band and food from different Latin cuisines.” During the fall semester, Amigos had their Día de los Muertos celebration. “This year, we had our first ‘Hispanic/ Latino Meet & Greet with Faculty and Staff’ with the objective to bring everyone together and start the conversation on issues important to us.”

Anime @ Emerson At Anime @ Emerson, the only requirement for membership is a fascination with Japanese animation and a desire to explore and discuss it with other passionate fans. Many of the events that Anime @ Emerson hosts screenings of anime series and go to see movies like Pray for Japan in order to learn more about the country that has created so many beloved movies. Additionally, the club attendeds cosplay conventions. Additionally, Anime @ Emerson gives its members the opportunity not just to watch anime, but to discuss the production, narratives, and art styles of different shows with other fans and to bond over their favorites. Many of the members have found great friends in this organization, and this has helped them succeed in their academics and the other activities they are a part of in the Emerson community. Anime @ Emerson is a club where people whose love of anime may not have been as accepted before can now be appreciated and find many others who share the same hobby.

Artful Comics Artful Comics is Emerson’s only yearly comic anthology. The staff devotes the fall semester to finding projects, and then uses the second semester to find artists and put the book together. Artful Comics produces scripts that go beyond the mainstream superhero genres, and the staff is committed to innovative storytelling. Editor-in-Chief Carlos Rojas said the organization’s mission is “to provide a creative and collaborative environment for Emerson’s emerging comics scene and to utilize the organization’s power to promote, aid, and distribute the work of the students.” Comics blend the narrative voice of literature and the visual aspect of film to create one of the most versatile forms of storytelling. “Artful Comics is the sole comic book publication on campus,” says Rojas. “It’s something we’re proud of, and it’s great to help run an organization that represents an aspect of literary minority at Emerson.”

Asian Students for Intercultural Awareness Asian Students for Intercultural Awareness, or ASIA, is a multicultural organization that was founded in order to build awareness of the cultures present within the Asian community. ASIA began in the spring of 1993 and has grown to be an integral part of the Emerson College community. The purpose of the organization is to provide an environment for a safe, open dialogue about Asian culture and misconceptions of it. The president, Daniel Lemar, hopes “to create an eagerness to learn and develop a sense of comfort for students to feel that they are a part of a family away from their homes.” Being a part of ASIA allows members to gain knowledge of Asian culture, as well as become friends, share experiences, and support one another. The organization also encourages students who do not have an Asian background to get involved, to promote intercultural awareness to everyone. ASIA loves to bring students together to celebrate Asian culture and are enthusiastic about teaching others.

A.S.L. Emerson ASLEmerson is a club that caters to those who are interested in learning more about American Sign Language and Deaf culture. “It makes you aware of other people in your community,” says Jessica Tully, a senior and one of two co-presidents for the club. “[Being deaf] is looked down upon as a disability, but if you’re deaf, it’s not in the least bit a disability. It’s something to be proud of.” The club’s agenda varies with each new school year and semester, depending on what the members of the club want to learn. “We start fresh every semester,” says Alexandra Nikolaidis, a sophomore and the other co-president of ASLEmerson. “We begin with learning how to sign people’s names, colors, numbers, and then take it from there.” ASLEmerson members also like to go out into the community to hone their ASL skills, including by attending Boston ASL Meetups. “Individuals get the opportunity to fully immerse themselves in Deaf culture,” says Nikolaidis.

Atlas Magazine Atlas Magazine is a student-run biannual publication that aims to strengthen its staff’s professional experience. Atlas offers students learning opportunities and encourages them to pitch ideas for stories, photo series, blogs, and events in order to accurately represent the entire Emerson community. More than representing our student body and offering students opportunities to learn about magazine publishing, Atlas Magazine serves as a portfolio builder that can open many doors. Caroline Cassard, editor-in-chief for Atlas Magazine, shared her experience: “[T]he three-round editing and workshopping process helped me to form an angle, structure a story, and balance my own voice with outside quotes.” Every issue gives insight to our community’s diversity by featuring standout students—along with their work, which demonstrates personal styles and experiences—who have all grown in different countries and cultures. Emerson students’ talents and passions shine in Atlas Magazine.

The BerkelEy Beacon Students at Emerson College founded The Berkeley Beacon in 1947. It is a student-run newspaper that provides a look at life at Emerson, covering news and trends from the school and the city of Boston, athletics, and performances by student groups. The staff of The Berkeley Beacon is always busy, publishing print issues every Thursday throughout the school year and updating their website every day. Throughout the years, the organization has been able to report on events that strongly affect the Emerson community, from changes in the dining hall to racial issues within the college. Being able to have investigations and interviews greatly helps members of the Beacon write and put together a newspaper that both informs and entertains readers. The newspaper always strives to improve itself. The staff works hard and stays motivated because they all share the same goal of making The Berkeley Beacon the best college newspaper.

Captured Emotion Captured Emotion is Emerson’s only documentary-focused film organization. Throughout the semester, the organization screens both student-created and professional documentaries. In the spring semester, for example, the organization hosted a screening of Curley, a documentary by Emerson professor Billy Palumbo about former Boston mayor James Michael Curley, as well as a screening of Ravine, a film about Tuckerman Ravine on Mount Washington by a group of Emerson students. Captured Emotion also hosts a number of workshops throughout the year pertaining to equipment, interviewing, and production, as well as panels on topics including the influence of music documentaries on pop culture. Each semester, the organization also hosts a film festival in which small groups of students enter a short documentary to be judged and critiqued by the executive board. Entrants are allowed a specific budget in order to create their documentary, and prizes are offered to the winners.

Chocolate Cake City Emerson students, with their love for entertainment and a true appreciation for comedy, are always coming up with new outlets to express themselves. This is how Chocolate Cake City was created. Founded in 2002, the sketch comedy troupe arose to bring humor and wit into the lives of its members and of those around the college. Some of Chocolate Cake City’s most recent presentations took place in Emerson’s very own Cabaret, with one titled “Pig” in October and one, of course, titled “Not Pig” in November 2014. With over two thousand YouTube subscribers and more than one million views, Chocolate Cake City is a well-known and well-loved organization on campus. Working as a team and always trying to make the best possible performances, these talented students set forth a very high standard for all comedy-related acts on campus.

Communication Sciences & Disorders Journal club The Communication Sciences and Disorders Journal Club (CSDJC) is a professionally-affiliated organization whose focus is to offer a forum for communication disorders majors to research and discuss information. The group researches topics relevant not only to the communication sciences and disorders program, but also to communications with regards to the other majors offered at the college. The CSDJC encourages members to engage in scholarly discussions about their research, but provides a casual and social environment in which students may participate. “Most importantly,” says Samantha Soojian, the president of the group, “CSDJC offers peer support and advice to fellow students regarding internships, volunteer work, and academics.” She explains that members of the CSDJC can collaborate on research about topics that the courses they’re taking may not be able to cover. “We can take what we know from our classes and expand on it further by reading more research and learning more about areas that may not be covered as

Communication, Politics, & Law Association Communications, Politics, and Law Association, or CPLA, awakens students’ passion for these subjects and aids them in transforming political interests into political action. The members of the Emerson’s organization are enthusiastic about current events and issues; discussing in meetings what is going on in the world and what needs to be changed. During the “Get out the Vote” movement, where CPLA planned an event called “Votoshoot” that was made up of new members speaking up about the importance of voting. CPLA hosts a series of events throughout the year where they can have open conversations about the problems and what they can do to achieve change. Another important aspect of CPLA is the trips that they go on throughout the year. In November, a group travelled to Washington D.C. for the annual networking trip. In the spring, many members went to New York City. This organization is a way to bring people with political interests together, no matter what they major in, where they can support one another and discuss ways to improve our world.

Concrete Literary Magazine Since its inception in 1982, Concrete Literary Magazine has been dedicated to publishing exceptional student work. The magazine provides opportunities for talented writers from across the school to be read and published by their peers. Zoe Fay-Stindt, the editor-in-chief, emphasizes that the magazine’s success relies on the diversity of voices offered by “rich writing community at Emerson,” also noting that “everyone dedicated to good writing is equally important to Concrete’s development.” This collaborative work is key to Concrete’s publications, both online and in the annual print magazine. Concrete believes in creating a community of writers and readers. This commitment to serving a group of “individuals from different backgrounds and age groups, united by their passion for writing” motivates the staff at Concrete to excel. With this focus in mind, Concrete serves as a venue for creative work and collaboration for the whole college.

Developed Images Developed Images is Emerson’s first and only black-and-white photography magazine. The magazine is dedicated to inspiring and motivating others to use photography as a creative outlet. Former president Marina Mercurio says, “Developed Images has been my pride and joy. I love the community, the talent, and the atmosphere around the group!” Everyone who is part of the organization is committed to encouraging one another to progress as photographers. Each year, Developed Images publishes a book that showcases selected photographs from the Emerson community. Anyone connected to Emerson is encouraged to submit his or her work to potentially be included in the collection. Developed Images also provides students with a platform for feedback from fellow photographers. The comments and critiques from other photographers promote new ideas and techniques, bringing together a community of diverse artists and fosters individual growth.

Emerson’s Alliance for Gays, LEsbians, & Everyone Sponsored by the Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, Transgender, and Queer/Questioning Student Life office, Emerson’s Alliance for Gays, Lesbians and Everyone (or EAGLE) was established as part of an effort to “promote visibility and acceptance of queer culture throughout the campus and community.” With events such as “Anjimile & The Hip Hop Transformation” and the “Roaring Twenties Drag Show,” EAGLE is able to explore topics within the wider LGBT+ community and make them accessible to students on campus. Additionally, through its #IAMMORETHAN photoshoot campaign and its screening of Disney’s Mulan with another student group, ASIA, EAGLE has promoted the idea of intersectionality, or the idea that members of the LGBT+ communities are also members of many other communities and must celebrate and support other marginalized groups. EAGLE also promotes resources that Emerson College and the Greater Boston Area offer for students who are members of the LGBT+ community.

Earth Emerson Earth Emerson is a student-run club that focuses on bringing environmental awareness to the student body. This club was founded in 1996 in response to the lack of recycling on campus. They created the Middlesex Fells Hike and organized a Boston Harbor Cruise trip to Georges Island to help students remember and appreciate nature’s beauty outside of the city. Earth Emerson members also worked at the first Meatless Monday in the Little Building Dining Hall, in which meat products are served only in the grill and deli stations. The club also hosts the Vegan Food Festival at the Bill Bordy. Earth Emerson takes pride in bringing the school to participate in the RecycleMania competition. RecycleMania is a nonprofit organization aimed at improving the recycling rates of colleges and universities across the country. President Pelton and Earth Emerson are aiming to gear our students to try and reach an overall recycling rate of twenty-five percent.

Emerson’s black organization with Natural Interests Emerson’s Black Organization with Natural Interests (EBO-

NI) is an organization that is dedicated to the “political and cultural reawakening of students of African descent within the Emerson community.” They sponsor and organize several events every year, such as Harambee, Kwanzaa, cultural retreats, Black History Month, and an end-of-the-year awards banquet. The EBONI Alumni Association hopes to establish the Emerson College legacy of excellence in communication in the consciousness of the black population nationwide. EBONI additionally offers a mentorship program, which stems from the alumni program. This year, EBONI has sponsored events such as BLACKOUT: A Black Fashion Show for the Ages, the Black Lives Matter Fast, the Black Light Art Show, and Voiceless for the Last Time: A Discussion on #BlackLivesMatter.

Em Magazine Em Magazine, a lifestyle magazine, strives to capture news and present it in a creative, exuberant style. An issue of the magazine runs the latest news in an abundance of fields of interest, such as fashion, entertainment, health and fitness, and more. President Catherine Pears, accounts for the publication’s unfailingly high quality, as it “allows us to spend a lot of time conceptualizing the issue, planning the shoots.” “We try to make each issue as professional as possible,” Pears says. “Our goal is to create original content that students, professors, anyone will want to read and look at.” Em Magazine features such a wide range of content. One of Pears’ main goals is to publish articles that successfully combine the interests of Emerson students with credible yet relevant outside sources and input from Emerson students. It is this that elevates em Magazine and takes it from just another collegiate periodical to a work characteristic of the intelligence and ingenuity of Emerson College.

EmComm EmComm is a digital marketing agency that is run by students. It is dedicated to educating students in the fields of advertising, public relations, promotion, graphic design, and computer graphics. EmComm gives students an opportunity to use what they learn in the classroom to help real people and organizations. Their clients range from musicians to non-profit organizations and small businesses. In addition, EmComm puts together marketing teams to send to the annual American Advertising Federation competition, where EmComm consistently places in the top tier of award recipients. With a focus on digital storytelling, EmComm uses advertising, social media, and non-traditional marketing to tell their clients’ brands’ narratives in a unique and personalized way. By working with real clients who trust these Emersonians’ expertise, EmComm members are given insight into what working at a digital marketing agency will really feel like after graduation.

Emerson Channel The Emerson Channel is a co-curricular, student run organization founded in 1999 that has regular programming during the academic year and streams live online. Though not entirely run by students, the Emerson Channel has a staff of about 170 students who devote countless hours to honing their craft and creating the best media to showcase. Diana Barton, who has been the manager of the Emerson Channel since 2011, says that Emerson Channel members are “driven, very talented and organized, and adaptable to different environments. They are the future producers, directors, marketing executives, and creative web designers. They’re the next big thing.” Emerson Channel has won many awards, including the College Television Award. Over the next year, Barton hopes to start another channel called the Emerson Channel Sports Network, which would exclusively feature sports programming, much like ESPN.

Emerson Christian Fellowship Rather than being tailored to one of the many branches of Christianity, Emerson Christian Fellowship, or ECF, succeeds in summoning Christians of all denominations. They have participated in community service projects, and their routine agenda consists of prayer, Bible study, and fellowship. One of the more heartfelt aspects of ECF is how the camaraderie between group members is not restrictive to prayer sessions or Bible studies, but shines in all walks of Emerson life. Senior WLP major and president Miriam Riad proudly echoes this sentiment: “I think something that really speaks to the community that exists within ECF is that, outside of our events and org schedule, we can always be found spending time together. Whether we’re helping each other with a film shoot, or snacking in the Max really late, or baking cookies for the security guards, we find so much life and hope sharing our spiritual journeys together.”

Emerson College eSports Emerson eSports is the only organization for competitive video gaming. “I’m really excited at the breadth of students that come in,” President Graham Dunn says. “Obviously we’re a new group, but we’re very diverse and can pull from all different aspects of the Emerson community. It’s really exciting to see all of these different people from all these different majors showing up in the same room to do the same thing.” Emerson eSports began as a League of Legends club among friends during the spring 2014 semester. Eventually, the members decided to expand. The group isn’t just about having a good time within the Emerson community. They’ve also reached out to Harvard and Boston College eSports groups to scrimmage. Recently, Emerson eSports’ Super Smash Bros. Melee team played in the Melee Games, a national tournament bracket. Even though they were eliminated in the first round, Dunn says, “We all really enjoy competing with each other and have a respect for healthy competition.”

Emerson College Forensics Emerson Forensics embraces Emerson’s original purpose as a school of oratory, and its current vision is to “promote civic engagement, encourage ethical practices, foster respect for human diversity, and inspire students to create and communicate with clarity, integrity, and conviction.” The organization provides students with a forum to talk about topics they are passionate about through various speaking styles that fit each individual’s preferences. Emerson Forensics’ activities encompass a series of unique events that include various forms of debate, interpretation, criticism, and speaking. In the words of president Cabot Lee Petoia, the organization and its members work hard to “foster a sense of pride and commitment.” The great effort they put into this organization becomes clear in their achievements—Emerson Forensics got second place at the St. Anselm’s tournament in November, a competition where scores are determined by the individual performance of each competitor.

Emerson College Republicans The Emerson College Republicans is an organization dedicated to providing a forum for political discussion among conservative students at Emerson. Founded in 2011, the group seeks to promote the Republican Party on campus, as well as to encourage general political activism and participation. Among other events, the Emerson Republicans host “Cookies and Conservatives,” in which members engage in discussion of current events and learn about conservative leaders. They are active in the conservative collegiate community, and have worked with a variety of conservative groups, such as Young Americans for Liberty, Young America, the Massachusetts Alliance of College Republicans, and the College Republican National Committee. “Not all of our members are conservative and Republican,” says Caroline Pallotta, the club’s president. “But we are able to have constructive conversations that are less about ideological labels and more about issues and consequences.”

Emerson Comedy Workshop Founded in 1976 by Denis Leary and Eddie Brill, Emerson Comedy Workshop was the first organization of its kind. Today, the organization is joined by other comedy troupes, though ECW maintains its role in cultivating the vibrant comedy community on campus. President Eli Lutsky, characterizes ECW as “real mix of comedic styles and voices,” where the focus is as much on crafting the sketch as on the performance. The organization invites participation from across the school, holding open auditions every semester for writers and performers alike. They perform four shows per year, as well as in the all-troupe shows on campus. This year, ECW attended the National College Comedy Festival at Skidmore College. According to Lutsky, what sets ECW apart is also what makes the group such an exciting experience: “All the different styles [of comedy] get an equal chance to be seen and performed.”

Emerson Dance Company The Emerson Dance Company (EDC) is a student organization open to dancers of any and all levels of experience. EDC provides an opportunity for dancers to strengthen both their performance and choreography skills. EDC offers opportunities to practice a variety of dance styles, including ballet, hip-hop, jazz, tap, and many others. Additionally, EDC hosts master classes, so that both company members and the Emerson community have an opportunity to experiment with new styles, which allows its dancers to diversify their skills and discover new techniques. EDC strives both to improve the techniques of dancers and to allow dancers to grow and try a variety of new styles. President Allison Boudreau says, “Emerson Dance Company is a family knit together and united by their love of dance and their passion for the arts. It doesn’t matter where you come from or what your dance experience is; on that stage, we are all dancers, we are family.”

Emerson Independent video Founded in 1975 at Emerson College in Boston, MA, Emerson Independent Video (EIV) is a student operated television station whose purpose is to allow students to apply learned procedures in a practical environment. Students gain experience by applying these skills in EIV productions, with the intent of learning by doing. EIV patterns itself along the conventions of modern television stations across the United States. Emerson students will face these environments when they are working in the professional world of television; it is EIV’s intent to train by running the organization in this fashion. EIV is Emerson College’s oldest and largest television and video organization. The organization is student run and overseen by the student management board and a faculty advisor. All of EIVs programming and newscasts are produced and crewed entirely by Emerson students.

Emerson International Emerson International is a multicultural organization for international students who might feel a bit homesick, as well as any student that wants to learn about another culture. The club’s mission is to make international students feel at ease on Emerson’s campus and to help them better settle in the college community by introducing them to other international students making the same transition. Over the years, Emerson International has held events like dances and movie nights, which help to inform and educate the student body about the variety of cultures that exist on Emerson’s campus. Emerson International is sponsored by the Office of Multicultural Student Affairs, which provides a wide range of support services including programming, student organizations, and a gathering place for multicultural students. Emerson International not only tries to support and enhance the integration of all multicultural students, but attempts to mentor and guide the students as well.

Emerson Mane Events Aside from the wonderful academic and professional opportunities that Emerson offers, students have a real sense of community to be proud of. This community is encouraged and supported by Emerson Mane Events (EME), which holds events that celebrate the creativity, passion, and hard work of students. The fun, free events EME sponsors range from food, to arts and crafts, to games, speakers, and comedians. Some past events organized by Emerson Mane Events have included Tasty Tuesday, which usually takes place the first or second Tuesday of every month, and Fun Friday, which usually includes some kind of arts and crafts or giveaway event. Amanda McHugh, the president of EME, is particularly proud of the Palooza at the beginning of the semester, where students were invited to put together pots for mini bamboo plants, given caricatures, and more.

Emerson Peace & Social Justice Emerson Peace and Social Justice, often abbreviated EPSJ, stands out as a true difference-maker, dedicated to the pursuit of freedom and equality. EPSJ works in conjunction with other programs, both within and outside of Emerson, in order to achieve “social and economic justice in the Emerson community, Boston, and beyond,” as their Tumblr states. Its focus is the social injustice experienced on a regular basis. EPSJ’s work has included helping to organize protests related to the deaths of Michael Brown and Eric Garner, volunteering at food banks, raising awareness about culturally appropriative costumes, and discussing about under-representation and misrepresentation in the media. Self-described as “non-hierarchical,” EPSJ puts everyone on a shared plateau. This furthers the end toward which EPSJ works: a society rid of wage discrimination, rid of labels and stigmas that do nothing but slow our movement forward.

Emerson Poetry Project The Emerson Poetry Project (EPP) works to bring together a community of writers who want a chance to share their original work. At their workshops, every poet is dedicated to improving their craft and giving input, all done within a casual setting outside of the classroom. EPP also hosts weekly open mics, features, and slams, where poets can express themselves through the medium of performance poetry. Starting in 2008, EPP began sending five-person teams to the annual College Unions Poetry Slam Invitational (CUPSI). In the fall, poets compete for a spot on the CUPSI team. To do this, competitors must qualify based on rankings in weekly open slams, which sends them to the CUPSI Qualifier Slam. Here, the top five poets win the honor of joining the CUPSI team. In the spring, EPP focuses on in-school competitions, where poets battle to be named the EPP Poet Laureate. This year, EPP Press started creating an anthology from the work of of their regular attendees.

Emerson Professional Shots, Stunts, & Safety One of the newest groups on campus, EPSSS has, since its conception in spring 2013, dedicated itself to bettering the understanding of its members in the craft of technical filmmaking. Elizabeth Reid, the marketing and public relations director of the club, describes the focus as â&#x20AC;&#x153;creating and competing Hollywood-level film shoots that focus on stunts students are unable to complete in the classroom.â&#x20AC;? In this way, EPSSS helps students to understand the aspects of filmmaking that might otherwise remain concepts in a textbook in order to improve skills applicable to future positions and careers. EPSSS, like all Emerson organizations, does its part to connect and work in conjunction with the rest of the student body. Many EPSSS members are also part of Warlords, another club on campus. The two groups work together frequently, and combine to run miniature workshops on stunts and various other film techniques and forms.

The Emerson Review The Emerson Review is a biannual literary magazine that consists of short stories, nonfiction, poetry, articles, and artwork. It is the oldest literary magazine on campus and can include work from undergraduate students, published authors, and Emerson faculty members. Denis Leary was published as an undergraduate, and the organization has published non-Emersonians like Charles Evered and Charles Bukowski. The Review also accepts submissions from people all over the world. The staff works together to find the best pieces, and both the editors and the staff readers are able to vote on what submissions they believe will fit best. They then meet with the writers of the pieces to revise and improve the writing. The Emerson Review believes that it is vital for the staff members to work together and get to know one another in order to create a fun, productive environment. The extra support that they give to the writers helps the staff make each magazine issue the best it can be.

Emerson Urban Dance THeater Emerson Urban Dance Theatre (EUDT) is a student-run dance company that strives to use hip-hop, rhythm tap, and contemporary as dynamic narrative tools to tell a story. EUDT was originally founded as an independent dance company in 2006, becoming an officially recognized campus organization in 2011. The opportunity that it offers as an outlet for expression is extraordinarily unique and valuable. In the words of Alicia Gervin, the artistic director, “The community aspect of the company has never faltered, which is solely due to the members, board, and choreographers of both past and present, who have made the company what it is today.” Along with the excitement of performing and the emotions that come with dancing, EUDT is and will continue to be a family that works together in supporting its members both on and off the dance floor. “It truly is incredible and one of the best parts of my Emerson experience,” says Gervin.

Emertainment Monthly Emertainment Monthly is Emerson College’s official entertainment magazine. Covering film, television, popular culture, and more, Emertainment brings writers together to report entertainment news and offer reviews and analysis of the entertainment industry. Founded in fall 2012, the organization has flourished over the past three years. This year, Emertainment Monthly was included on Google News, hit one million views in the middle of the spring semester, and attended conferences such as the College Media Conference and New York Comic Con. The staff will be attending San Diego Comic Con this summer as official members of the press. “It’s amazing to see how much this organization has grown,” says Executive Editor Michael Moccio. “Our Editorin-Chief, Shannon O’Connor, started this out of her dorm room back in the fall of 2012, and to see now that we now have a staff of over 100 students is incredibly hard to believe.”

Fashion Society Because Emerson College does not have a fashion design major, the Emerson College Fashion Society gives students the opportunity to gain hands-on experience in the fashion world. The Fashion Society allows any Emerson College student with a passion for fashion to find a niche within the organization and to expand their skills. “Fashion Society gives members an opportunity to learn,” says Stanislav Ledovskikh, president of Fashion Society. “You get to thrive and grow in a supportive environment.” Every year, the Fashion Society hosts two fashion shows. For their fall show, Style Wars, they partnered with the EVVYs for the first time ever to help create a highly professional production. The annual Spring Fashion Show, the larger of the two shows, takes a more traditional runway approach and features collections by several different student designers. Along with the two annual fashion shows, the Fashion Society hosts Emerson’s Next Top Model.

Films from the Margin Films from the Margin is provides a place for students to explore a wider range of films outside of the mainstream media. Gabriele Urbonaite, the treasurer, says, “Films from the Margin is a group dedicated to capturing the fleeting ‘a-ha’ moment of the darkened room and the illuminated mind.” The films screened come from a broad range of places, with some local and from other countries. Films from the Margin allows students to broaden their horizons and discuss the unique aspects of these films. Jarrod White, president of the organization, says, “I think Films from the Margin is an invaluable resource to Emerson students. For any student with an interest in adventurous cinema, other cultures, or simply connecting with other students, the group provides a casual and fun environment to see some truly wild art.” Latent Image is Films from the Margin’s sister publication and the only film critique journal on campus, publishing critical essays and interviews.

Five Cent Sound Five Cent Sound, Emerson’s only music-centered magazine, was founded as a place for students to combine their musical interests with magazine experience. Since its founding in 2012, it has grown into a strong publication that gives its staff “a chance to work outside [their] comfort zone and try something new,” says Mackenzie Hall Kuester, editor-in-chief. Five Cent Sound accepts staff members from all majors, contributes to the creation of a diverse magazine with a variety of musical tastes and opinions. Five Cent Sound covers a variety of interests, from feature articles to album and concert reviews. In between print editions, the magazine publishes articles and reviews on its website. Staffers also have the chance to conduct interviews with groups like The Maine, as well as student musicians in the area. With such a wide range of options available to those interested in music, Five Cent Sound is an organization that provides great opportunities for budding music and entertainment writers.

Frames Per Second Frames Per Second is Emerson’s oldest film production group, founded in the 1970s as a place for the college’s burgeoning film community to connect. Since then, the organization has created opportunities for students to get experience in the practical and professional aspects of filmmaking. Ted Keffer, president, describes Frames Per Second as a way “to help students get experience working on professionally run sets on a student level.” There are many ways for students to get involved in the organization, whether by attending weekly workshops or being on the crew of various productions. The workshops are run by professors and upperclassmen who teach aspects of filmmaking that might not be as readily available just through classes. Frames Per Second is focused on getting students in the door of film sets, especially freshmen. The Freshman Narrative is a project specific to the organization that features a script, crew, and production all by freshman students.

Gauge Magazine Launched in 2001, Gauge Magazine desires to push the boundaries of the magazine format. Gauge stands out from many other magazines in that the staff picks a theme for each semester’s publication. This fall’s theme was “Disguise,” and, in the spring semester, the theme was “The Gray Issue.” Though Gauge is a primarily nonfiction magazine, it also publishes fiction, poetry, art, and photography. Each semester, the staff writers compose articles relating to the theme. When looking at articles to publish, Editor-in-Chief Loretta Donelan says, “We look for work that is thought-provoking and curious about the outside world.” The goal of the magazine is to incorporate various fields into one magazine, all related through a central theme. Gauge questions traditional magazines with its innovative content and design. Under the slogan “Gauge. Know better,” the magazine offers a new kind of knowledge through the material it publishes and unconventional design.

Generation Citizen Generation Citizen is a national non-profit organization with a chapter at Emerson College whose goal is to educate young people about civics. If young people don’t participate in politics, Generation Citizen says, then politicians are less likely to listen to the voices of the young. It is therefore essential that young people engage in civics and understand the civic process. Through the work of campus volunteers (called “GC Democracy Coaches”), Generation Citizen educates local students with lessons that are aligned with district and state social studies standards. They use the Advocacy Hourglass model to help teach students to identify a community issue, focus the issue to find the root causes, and formulate a goal to resolve these causes. Emerson, which is one of seven schools to participate in Generation Citizen in the Boston area, contributes some of the 125 Democracy Coaches in Boston who impact a total of 2,750 local students.

The Girlie Project Of the many comedy troupes that call Emerson College home, the Girlie Project is among the most well known and well-respected. In addition to live performances throughout the year, the Girlie Project also has a YouTube channel to which they post various videos, sketches, and announcements. What sets the Girlie Project apart is its dedication to featuring female writers, performers, and comedians. Troupe member Emily Hauptman says, “The Girlie Project is unique because we believe in gender equality in comedy--so we are big supporters of comedy for all. Equal opportunity comedy, if you will!” The troupe’s desire to promote gender equality in comedy is characteristic of the goals Emerson College looks to achieve through its academics and extracurricular activities. The Girlie Project is one of the more prestigious groups on campus, and by becoming involved, members can both learn valuable performance skills and create lasting friendships.

Hillel Emerson College Hillel endeavors to help students construct and enrich their Jewish identities throughout their collegiate journey. The organization is a staunch supporter of Israel and champions Jewish solidarity on a global scale. Hillel prides itself on providing a safe, supportive environment that unites all students of various Jewish movements. Part of Hillel’s objective is to have members use their teachings to collaborate with and support other Jewish individuals around the world, as well as to enlighten those of differing faiths. Hillel has coordinated a host of events geared towards educating students about Jewish customs and engaging in celebration of Jewish culture. These events have taken a variety of forms, including a night viewing of the documentary Impact: Jewish Boxers in America; striking testimonies from Holocaust survivors; a Tu B’Shvat “Seder” to commemorate the New Year for Trees; Shabbat dinners; and lively nights of challah baking and hummus preparation.

Hyena Comedy Hyena Comedy is known at Emerson College as the only intentionally comedic publication. It was founded in 1979 and is open to anyone who enjoys humor, publishing, and printing. Twice a year, Hyena Comedy publishes a newspaper called The Freakin’ Beakin, where they write about events that seem like they would be serious, but which the writers turn into hilarious jokes. The staff collaborates by workshopping their articles and cartoons together for the newspaper, which is published in print and on their website. They always work on coming up with ideas together and hold themselves to a high standard. When they cut some of articles or jokes, Hyena Comedy posts their outtakes on their blog so they can still be enjoyed. The president of Hyena Comedy, Joe Medoff, perfectly defines the organization by saying, “We’re a bunch of knuckleheads who like making people laugh.”

Imagine Imagine Students Reading Out is the only community service-based organization at Emerson focused solely on volunteering in Boston and its surrounding areas.“I think one of the reasons people are drawn to service is because it makes you feel good about doing good for others,” says Danielle Lavieri, a senior journalism major and the president of Imagine. Imagine frequently goes to Quincy to volunteer for Prison Book Program, a group that creates book packages for people in US correctional facilities. They have also provided goodie bags for Birthday Wishes, an organization that hosts birthday parties at homeless shelters. For holidays like Thanksgiving and Christmas, members will write cards for hospitalized kids and people in nursing homes. Additionally, this fall the group raised money for Horizons for Homeless Children, a daycare for homeless children. “Volunteering is a good way to de-stress,” Lavieri says. “You can make a big impact with something very little.”

Inside Joke While Inside Joke Comics had been an informal group for a number of years, the organization didn’t become recognized by the Student Government Association until 2013. Since then, Inside Joke has made it their mission to create a community where stand-up comedians at Emerson can improve their skills and perform in front of audiences. Throughout the semester, Inside Joke hosts stand-up writing sessions, where participants can get feedback on their own work while helping others improve. Additionally, the group frequently hosts open-mic nights. Students throughout Emerson are welcome to participate, and the shows attract sizeable audiences of fellow student comedians, other Emersonians, and guests from the Boston comedy community. “I kind of like to think of Inside Joke as an educational stand-up group,” says President Eli Lutsky. “The shows are great for trying out new things and exploring the possibilities of stand-up.”

Jimmy’s Traveling All-Stars Founded in 1999, Jimmy’s Traveling All-Stars is a comedy group that focuses on the technicality behind the art. They perform both live and with taped sketch performances. Some of their videos are featured on Funny or Die, an Emmy-winning comedy video website founded in 2007 by Adam McKay and Will Ferrell’s production company. The troupe’s appearance on the website brings an enormous amount of publicity, along with recognition from some of the field’s greatest. To be a member of Jimmy’s Travelling All-Stars, a comedian must not only be funny, but also must perform well both live and in front of a camera. While many of Emerson’s comedy troupes are improvisational and rely on audience participation, Jimmy’s Traveling All-Stars base their performances on scripted comedy, which takes memorization, practice, and intensive brainstorming. Jimmy’s Traveling All-Stars incorporates many of Emerson’s majors, including acting, scriptwriting and filmmaking, into one comedy troupe.

Kappa Gamma Chi Composed of self-motivated young women eager to blaze new trails for women’s progress, Kappa Gamma Chi is the oldest sorority on campus. Kappa Gamma Chi tackles various philanthropic pursuits throughout Boston and has taken part in blood drives, environmental cleanups, and food drives. Every spring, the sisters organize the annual Emerald Empowerment Week, during which they promote awareness about domestic abuse and other issues while collecting money for local women’s shelters. For this year’s weeklong event, Kappa Gamma Chi has summoned outspoken Braless and Sex+ host Laci Green. The sisters also have a thriving support system, one that not only connects them with active members but also links them to encouraging faculty and loyal Kappa alumnae. “Particularly this year, Kappa has been continuously working to innovate and collaborate with one another to better ourselves individually, and therefore better our sisterhood as a whole,” says President Michelle Martinelli.

Kidding Around Trying to provide a fresh and unique perspective on theatre, Kidding Around is the only student theatre group on campus specifically for young audiences. This organization offers an opportunity for Emerson students not only to explore a new aspect of theatre, but also to educate children around the greater Boston area. Since its founding in 2000, Kidding Around has used these productions to share art, performance, and storytelling, bringing smiles and learning experiences to both performers and audiences alike. In their own words, by creating “groundbreaking, fun and outside-the-box theater,” Kidding Around encourages Emersonians to “become directors, producers, actors, writers, technicians, media personnel, designers, event planners, and teaching artists.” The goals and dedication of every member of the organization shine through in all the productions they undertake.

Lash Magazine Rachel Simon, Abbey Interrante, and Mehak Anwar founded Lash Magazine at Emerson College under the name “Isis Magazine” in January 2013. Emerson’s only intersectional feminist magazine, Lash brings to light current issues about feminism and popular culture. The magazine is filled with essays, stories, articles, poetry, and photography about feminism, relationships, and college life. Many of the articles and personal essays are written in a “rant” fashion, which allows the readers, the Emerson community, to more easily connect with the contents of the article and understand the author’s views on matters such as classism, heterosexism, white supremacy, ableism, and more. The magazine is posted online, but the organization has recently begun fundraising for a print edition so that more people have the opportunity to enjoy the magazine and to gain knowledge about issues pertaining not only to the Emerson community, but also the rest of society.

Mercutio Troupe Mercutio is Emerson’s only dramatic theatre troupe that works with producing, performing, and teaching theatre. During the fall semester, the troupe performed two shows—The Boy at the Edge of Everything and Into the Clear Blue Sky. “The Boy at the Edge of Everything was especially memorable,” said Artistic Director Emily Scott Simpson. “The cast and crew worked truly as a collaborative ensemble to make the storytelling the best it could be.” In the spring, the troupe performed Eastland: A Musical, Late: A Cowboy Song, and Julius Caesar. In addition, Mercutio hosted a number of workshops and special events, often featuring alumni and guest artists from the Emerson community. During the spring semester, for example, the troupe attended a workshop on dramaturgy given by Emerson faculty member Robert Duffley. “Because we have a myriad of talents, we learn from each other,” said Simpson. “Our individual strengths become the group’s strengths.”

Musical Theater Society Founded in 1969, the Emerson College Musical Theatre Society is one of the largest and longest-running student groups on campus. Although it once worked alongside Emerson Stage, the MTS has since become its own independent club and works to fund and produce student run-shows, which means that students at the college direct, produce, and act in all productions. “My biggest pride point of the Musical Theatre Society is that it is completely run by the students,” says Dana Gates, president of the Musical Theatre Society. MTS allows members to stay involved by attending workshops and participating in shows. In the fall, the MTS hosts an Emerson Fights AIDS week, which is a fundraiser geared towards HIV/AIDS prevention and awareness. All proceeds go to Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS. “In the Musical Theatre Society, your voice matters,” says Gates. “Each member is vital, and our biggest commonality is our passion for student theatre.”

National Association of Hispanic Journalists While the National Association of Hispanic Journalists itself has existed for thirty-one years, the Emerson College chapter of the organization was founded in spring 2014 by Angelika Romero. A year later and under the guidance of President Ivanha Paz, the NAHJ has grown into a strong journalism group on campus dedicated to promoting Hispanic journalists in the industry. The Emerson College chapter of the NAHJ is one of over twenty nationally recognized student chapters. Over the course of the 2014-15 academic year, the Emerson chapter has hosted a number of events, including a panel with members of the Boston Globe, El Mundo, and WBZ. The panel discussed racial portrayals within the media industry, as well as what it means to be Hispanic in the world of journalism and media. “I’ll miss having a place to come up with ideas and feed off each other,” says Paz, a senior.

National Broadcasting Society The National Broadcasting Society is a professionally-affiliated organization with over eighty-five chapters across the country. The Emerson chapter works to help students in projects on-campus, but members may also be considered for national competitions and awards. NBS hosts a number of workshops to help students improve their skills both in production and in post-production. Additionally, the society puts together student productions such as television shows and films, as well as connecting students to help each other fill cast and crew roles. This year, NBS produced four episodes for their show Musician’s Wanted. In February, the show celebrated its twentieth anniversary. “[NBS] operates more as an organization than an exclusive society,” says President Evan Yee, emphasizing that the goal is to provide media opportunities. “We hire students of different majors to help put together our productions, showing that not ‘just film kids’ can work on a film set.”

Newman Club With its inclusive atmosphere and the many opportunities it presents to get involved, Newman Club is committed to serving Emerson’s Catholic community and, in turn, the wider community. The organization has been part of Emerson’s spiritual life for over a decade, creating opportunities for students to express themselves through their beliefs. Newman Club President Benjamin Patterson describes the organization as an inclusive space for people to “explore, foster, and grow their Catholic faith.” Newman Club has weekly meetings and hosts Mass services every Sunday. The group also organizes spiritual retreats and other activities to give members the opportunity to build relationships and get involved, including an Alternative Spring Break service program that is open to any interested Emersonians looking to help the community. Additionally, Newman Club has worked with the Emerson Christian Fellowship to co-host events, including a group fast this fall.

Noteworthy When Noteworthy was founded in 2002, there was only one other a capella group on campus. Noteworthy is meant to bring people together to sing music, but it is also meant to promote creativity, music education, and diversity among the a cappella groups at Emerson and around Boston. The group has teamed up with the other a capella groups for performances, including a concert called “A Toast To Emerson’s Voice: Acappellooza.” Noteworthy is not just beloved in the Emerson community, but has been able to succeed outside of college, in the Boston community. In 2011, the group recorded their first official album at WERS in Boston, called “Half Lights.” In 2012, they released another album, “Ten.” Noteworthy--and Emerson College as a whole--is incredibly proud of these achievements and is looking forward to producing more albums that will help the organization expand outside of the college community.

National Student Speech Language Hearing Association The National Student Speech Language Hearing Association is a national organization that helps undergraduate, graduate, or doctoral students enrolled in communication sciences programs gain more experience with communication behaviors. Emerson’s chapter of the NSSLHA is mostly composed of communication sciences and disorders students, and the organization holds regular meetings to discuss issues of communication and raises money for various causes. Last year, for example, NSSLHA held a fundraiser for an organization called the Smile Train, which provides funding for cleft lip and palate surgeries in over eightyfive developing countries. NSSLHA is very active and teams up with other clubs, like ASLEmerson, for events such as the Walk4Hearing fundraiser. NSSLHA is an amazing organization that helps not only students who are interested in a career studying communication disorders, but also people who need help to communicate.

Phi Alpha Tau

Phi Alpha Tau, founded in 1902 as a professional fraternity focused on the communicative arts, is a key part of Emerson’s Greek life. The fraternity focuses on philanthropy and community service, and it also provides “a very supportive atmosphere for our brothers,” according to chapter president Alex Clark. Every semester, the organization hosts four community service events for its members and Emerson. Phi Alpha Tau is also involved within the Boston community. Every year, the brothers run a three-day intensive camp at the Boston Arts Academy that is geared towards helping juniors and seniors with the college process. The fraternity also gives out the annual Brudnoy and Connor Award to a member of the Boston community who has achieved excellence in communications and the arts. Clark describes the brothers of Phi Alpha Tau as “leaders throughout the Emerson campus,” adding that they can be found in “every area of the school.”

Police Geese In 2012, Gene Meyer was rejected from the existing Emerson comedy troupes. After recruiting friends and putting up fliers around campus, he formed his own troupe, then known as Weekend Nachos. In 2013, the troupe was renamed Police Geese. Police Geese’s punk-DIY comedy style pushes comedic boundaries. Jess Morse, the co-president of Police Geese, says, “They are my closest friends, and it’s always great when you get to do what you love with your friends.” Auditions are held at the beginning of each fall semester, one week after the other troupes hold their auditions. This allows students who were rejected from other troupes another chance to be part of a comedy group. Each semester, Police Geese puts on two shows consisting of both live and pre-recorded sketches. Last year, Police Geese also had an hour-long comedy special on the Emerson Channel and hosted a comedy roast for Meyer.

Emerson college Polling Society The Emerson College Polling Society collects and analyzes data from professional-level polls about hot-button issues and relevant political races. Members of the organization— also known as pollsters—brainstorm topics and questions to ask for national surveys, and citizens from across the country are asked various questions to get as many responses as possible. Polling Society’s analyses produced have been featured in notable publications such as The Huffington Post, Washington Post, and The Wall Street Journal, among many others. This past year, the organization received funding from a grant provided by the 2014 President’s Fund for Curricular Innovations. By this past November alone, the Polling Society had conducted nine polls, Ritter says. And though these were all relevant to the elections, the co-president affirms that they ask questions from a variety of topics, including sustainability and more recent topics, like the Deflategate scandal and the potential Boston 2024 Olympics.

Undergraduate Students for Publishing Undergraduate Students for Publishing, more commonly known as “Pub Club,” is an organization that helps Emerson students gain publishing experience. The club consists of three branches: the main branch, which hosts events and panels featuring publishing experts; Generic, the genre fiction literary magazine that is published biannually and that holds genre writing workshops; and Wilde Press, an imprint that publishes two manuscripts by Emerson students each semester. This year, Pub Club sponsored a Writers Panel, a Banned Books Week book swap, cover letter and resume workshops, a celebration for Graphic Novel and Comic Book Week, and a panel on diversity in publishing with Graduate Students for Publishing. The club also collaborates with other organizations and departments, such as Career Services, Entertainment Monthly, and Artful Comics. The club aims to help students by creating as many opportunities as possible for them to build a background in publishing.

Public Relations Student Society of America The Public Relations Student Society of America (PRSSA) was established for students who want to specialize in public relations and communications. With support from its parent institution, the Public Relations Society of America (PRSA), PRSSA is comprised of more than 11,000 students and mentors arranged into over 300 chapters. Teamwork is an essential part of PRSSA’s endeavors, which include with network expansion, education enrichment, and career building. Members of Emerson’s chapter of the PRSSA are thrilled with the organization’s ability to help them develop and strengthen relationships with professionals and to gain real-world experience through internships and competitions. PRSSA Emerson also offers interactive sessions, during which members discuss the latest PR issues through mock campaigns and collaborate with each other on projects for Boston-based clients. After graduation, students preparing to enter the workforce depend on the PRSA Jobcenter as a resource.

RareWorks Theater Company RareWorks Theatre Company supports Emerson students in every aspect of the theatrical production process. The company’s fall presentations included: The Melville Boys, a play that is described as “a tender comedy about family, love, and lives in transition”; Lonely Planet, a play depicting the relationship between friends coping with the AIDS epidemic; and Contractions, which contemplated how to manage work and play in a woman’s life. During the spring semester, Rareworks presented Surprising Simon, a comedy about a woman throwing her brother a surprise party, and recreated Arthur Miller’s The Man Who Had All the Luck. Rareworks also worked with a 2015 Playwrights Festival Selection, A Planet All Your Own. Additionally, Rareworks hosted We Refuse to be RARE: A Women’s Theatre Festival, which included an open-mic night, performances of original work, and an exhibition with Flawless Brown, another Emerson’s only theatre group devoted to women of color.

Shakespeare Society The Emerson Shakespeare Society takes great pride in being the only student-run classical theatre company at Emerson College. According to Shakespeare Society’s president, Paul Hoover, the purpose of the society is to bring “together Emersonians across all disciplines to actualize full productions of plays written by Shakespeare and other classic playwrights.” The society is made up of friendly and outgoing people who strive to make everyone feel welcomed and included. Shakespeare Society is working on expanding their philanthropic events into the Boston community. During the fall semester, they were able to perform in Davis Square and Faneuil Hall, which were a great success. The society wishes to widen their audience base outide Emerson in order to gain more recognition and share their love of Shakespeare and classic dramas with others. This organization is a great way for people of any background to come together and in their admiration for the theater and William Shakespeare.

Sigma Pi Theta Sigma Pi Theta was originally created with help from brother fraternity Alpha Pi Theta in 1979. Since then, it has turned into a support group for women in the Emerson community. The sisters of Sigma put the greatest emphasis on the family aspect of Greek life, believing that nothing can break the bond between sisters.The sorority is built on the ideals of sisterhood, trust, and love, which they encourage in the sorority as well as in the Emerson and Boston communities. Sigma Pi Theta participates in the annual American Cancer Society’s Making Strides Against Breast Cancer walk, a five-mile fundraising walk around the Charles River. This year, Sigma also participated in the American Cancer Society’s Relay for Life, along with the other members of Emerson’s Greek life. In addition, Sigma’s sisters help Project Have Hope empower Ugandan women by establishing business opportunities and promoting economic stability.

SPEC SPEC is Emerson’s major screenwriting workshop, originally founded to develop a forum for students hoping to improve their art. SPEC encourages everyone from freshmen to seniors to submit their scripts, which will be read and critiqued by the fifty or more students that frequently attend meetings. Tim Lawson, the president of SPEC, says, “It’s likely the biggest room a writer will receive feedback from in their time at Emerson.” With so many voices to be heard, there is an abundance of free workshopping and feedback that is priceless for many screenwriters. On top of these workshops, SPEC holds a yearly screenwriting competition, where participants submit an outline under 500 words long for a feature. The outlines are then judged by faculty from the Department of Visual and Media Arts. In addition, SPEC hosts a noteworthy screenwriter to speak to organization members at the end of every year.

Stork Magazine Stork Magazine is one of the major literary publications on campus. Serving undergraduate students as an official Emerson organization since the spring of 2005, Stork makes itself unique through its service to other students. Senior writing, literature, and publishing major Allison Singer says, “It’s the only sole-fiction literary magazine on campus, and it’s the only magazine that workshops and critiques every single story.” Stork was founded on the belief that communication between editors and writers produces stronger work and ultimately helps writers grow in their craft, accepted or not. “We’re most proud of our short fiction issue this year,” Singer says. Stork publishes twice a year: a longform issue in the fall and a flash fiction issue in the spring. “We had an enormous amount of submissions last minute, and it was incredible to see the staff tackle all the submissions in such a professional and thorough manner.”

Stroopwafel Originated at the Kasteel Well program, Stroopwafel is Emerson’s only short-form improv comedy troupe. Their shortform style differs from long form in that it involves the troupe taking audience suggestions throughout the show and giving quick, three- or four-minute sketches. These audience suggestions make each show original, because the mix of the audience’s and the troupe members’ imaginations means each sketch can go in any direction. Each member of Stroopwafel brings their own attributes to the performances, from their sense of humor, to the way they speak and move around, and this, combined with the degree of audience participation, is what brings the fun and high-energy atmosphere to every performance.

Sweet Tooth Animation Many of Emerson’s aspiring animators can be found hard at work in Sweet Tooth Animation’s meeting room. Animation should not be mistaken for a cut-and-paste pursuit; the shorts produced by Sweet Tooth are painstakingly constructed. To finish their projects, the club must summon a spectrum of artistic mediums, including, but not limited to, sound, performance, color, design, and programming. Every week, Sweet Tooth President Ricky Downes has the pleasure of witnessing his fellow animators work together. He stresses that all are welcome to join: “We invite and encourage students from every skill level to join together weekly and enjoy screenings of both student and industryproduced animations, as well as participate in peer-led tutorials. It is a judgment-free zone where cooperation, community, and friendship are king.” Downes strongly believes that the members’ artistic output is only as meaningful as the knowledge they acquire while completing their projects.

Swollen Monkey Showcase Swolen Monkey Showcase, affectionately dubbed Swomo, is an improvisational comedy troupe that routinely visits oncampus venues and Boston comedy joints alike to spread the kind of dazzled cheer that only improv can evoke. Swomo is a comic haven for students who wish to pursue comedy writing or who possess the impressive degree of quick thinking necessary to participate in the sketches. In order to be successful, improvisational comedy troupes like Swomo require an astounding amount of teamwork. Every process, from auditions to rehearsals to shows, is a group effort. Club president Talia Heller says, “There’s no script, there’s no planned outline. We get a word to improvise off of the moment before we start, so all we have out there is each other. The best way to create these scenes from nothing is to support your scene partner while bringing your intelligence and humanity to the moment.”

This is Pathetic This Is Pathetic is a sketch comedy troupe and Emerson’s only long-form improv group. The troupe recruits new members at open audition calls every semester and meets twice a week to refine their improv skills. “It feels like we have all known each other for years, and we have an intense trust in each other,” says Amanda Breen, the president of This is Pathetic and a junior visual and media arts major. “We all push each other to become the best we can be, and we love each other dearly.” This Is Pathetic puts on at least one hour-long show each month and also teams up with other on-campus comedy troupes, such as Jimmy’s Traveling All-Stars, to do joint shows. “It is an incredible feeling to be a part of this family,” Breen says, “and to be able to perform at least once a month is a great treat.”

Thread Magazine THREAD, Emerson’s only script anthology, was founded with the goal of filling a void in Emerson’s publishing scene. Although there were many publications at the college that focused on prose and poetry, there were almost no extracurricular outlets for people writing plays or films. THREAD, therefore, was created to be a space where screenwriters and playwrights could be published and receive feedback on their work. In the fall, THREAD accepts submissions for scripts that are up to fifteen pages long, including excerpts from longer pieces. The staff at THREAD then reads and critiques the pieces. Only some of these are published, but the team offers constructive criticism for every piece that is submitted. Writers also have the option to send in works-in-progress they do not want published to be workshopped at a THREAD meeting. Once the submissions are read and workshopped, the final anthology is published in the spring semester.

Treble Makers Founded in 2011, the Emerson College Treble Makers is one of four a cappella groups. “A cappella is a way for people who like music and performing to collaborate with others who have similar interests,” says Carina Allen, a sophomore and co-president. Known as the “quirky group” in Emerson’s a cappella community, Allen says they wear the label proudly, pushing boundaries by doing “more alternative music. We’re kind of just a bunch of weirdos,” she says. The Treble Makers mainly participate in events on campus, though they have performed at Atria Senior Living, an assisted living facility. Additionally, the group hosts an annual open-mic and collects donations, which they give to a charity of the group’s choosing. In the future, they hope to attend more open-mics within the Boston community. “Honestly,” Allen admits with a smile, “we pick people to join that we think would want to laugh and sing with us, because that’s pretty much what we’re about.”

Understanding National Immigration through Education

Emerson’s Understanding National Immigration through Education, or UNITE, is Emerson’s only organization devoted to immigrants’ rights and advocacy. Founded during the 2013 Alternative Spring Break trip to El Paso, Texas, the group’s mission is to create support for immigrants among the Emerson community. During the year, UNITE held several events, including a reception with school administrators to welcome undocumented students and discuss immigration in a positive setting. The group later hosted a Thanksgiving event that allowed dining hall employees to teach students about their own cultures. Other events included a clothing drive for child refugees and two fundraising nights at Fire and Ice.“It’s been incredibly humbling that UNITE began two years ago” says President Naomi Petrovsky. “All of the members, especially the [executive] board, continue to impress me with how connected they are with the issues we talk about.”

Warlords Productions Warlords was founded in 2002 for Emersonians who are passionate about making movies in the genres of action, adventure, horror, crime, and fantasy. The organization is devoted to combining the professional quality of Hollywood sets with the fun and creativity that they believe are essential to the filmmaking process. There are many positions available in the club, such as producing, directing, screenwriting, lighting, and more. The club allows underclassmen to take on these positions, and, with the aid of more experienced upperclassmen, they are quickly able to learn skills that will be useful in film classes and later in their careers. Warlords also hosts workshops on filmmaking, as well as hosting screenings of their favorite films. “We make movies because we love the craft,” says President Sarah Werner, “and we encourage all students regardless of experience, year, or major to participate in helping movies come to life.”

Wax on Felt Wax on Felt is Emerson’s sole record label. Each fall, Wax on Felt hosts a Battle of the Bands-style concert, and the top three bands, selected based on a crowd vote, get to work with label. The highest-ranked band is guaranteed a full LP, the second is allowed to make an EP, and the final group is promised two singles. “Artists are having a harder time selling their music,” says Noah Mahrer, the president of Wax on Felt. “[Wax on Felt] is the administrative, creative, and marketing side of things. We try to emulate the real-world record experience and find the audience that a band’s music will appeal to.” Though only Emerson students can work on the label, the bands can come from anywhere as long as at least one member is a college student. This past year, the bands included Ben Mueller and the Low Ceilings, The Symptoms, and Jack Romanov.

WEBN WEBN is a news website created by Emerson journalism students. WEBN features articles and videos covering local, national, and global news. Student journalists report on a range of topics, including sports, politics, business, and entertainment. At the 2014 Associated Press Student Journalism Awards, WEBN-TV won for Best College TV Station, as well as winning awards in Breaking News, Continuing Coverage of the Boston mayoral race, and many others. WEBN presents aspiring journalists with the opportunity to make strong connections and get a head start in journalism. WEBN is part of Emerson’s chapter of the Radio Television Digital News Association (RTDNA), the largest professional electronic news organization. RTDNA protects the rights of electronic journalists, promotes ethical standards, and helps improve education for journalists. Emerson’s student chapter of RTDNA gives members access to resource tools, networking experiences, and numerous other benefits.

WECB WECB, known as “the Underground Sound of Emerson College,” is a student-run radio station. It has been broadcasting since 1947, making it Emerson’s oldest station, and it features rock, jazz, pop, dubstep, news, sport-talks, and anything else students want to broadcast. The station plays from 10 a.m. to 11 p.m. all week. This past spring semester, it has featured programs such as Trapped in the 90s, Broadway on Boylston, Rap Relations, and more. All students are welcome to apply to be part of the staff at WECB, which consists of managers, programming directors, news directors, DJs, and more, all of whom work hard to make the station the best that it can be. Additionally, the station strives to make the audience feel included by allowing listeners to phone in to the station and talk to a DJ or make music requests.

WERS Founded in 1949, WERS 88.9 FM is a Boston-based radio station run through Emerson College. According to their website, the station features “an eclectic mix of indie-rock, alternative, and folk music.” Though the station is not run solely by students, many Emersonians pour their heart into their work with WERS. Jack Casey, who has been the General Manager of WERS for 11 years, says, “Emerson [students] are very expressive and creative, and they have a great sense of humor.” During the day, the station has programs like AAA (Adult Album Alternative) and Modern Rock, as well as a late-night, R&B-based romance show. Over the weekends, they also feature a capella, Broadway show tunes, a children’s show, and Jewish programming on Sundays. “It’s been a steady evolution from past years into this year,” says Casey. “[We’ve] significantly increased the membership base and had more concert events for members.”

Women in Motion Women in Motion, also known as WIM, stands out among Emerson’s assortment of media organizations. Its goal is to create a space supportive of women who want to acquire leadership positions in the film industry. WIM has organized numerous educational events that acquaint students with the up-close-and-personal aspects of filmmaking. The club’s members have enjoyed a talk about storytelling with Melissa Clark, an accomplished novelist and television writer, and a presentation featuring Michele Meek, who details the ways in which filmmakers can effectively cast and fund their projects. Last year, they held the WIM Film Festival. Students created shorts that were featured during an organized screening night. Each film was funded through the organization itself, and the WIM board and the audience chose the winners. “Overall,” says member Lauren Olsen, “we want our members to have fun while striving for equal rights in their prospective industries.”

Your Mag Founded in 2011, Your Mag is a print and online publication focused mainly on lifestyle and style. Matt Mullen, the magazine’s managing editor, describes the magazine as trying to place students in “as much of a real-world magazine environment as possible.” Part of this involves creating a collaborative environment with a staff of students from across the college and with varied interests and skills, such as photography, writing, graphic design, styling, modeling, and more. The culmination of the organization’s work is in the two print issues of the magazine, which are celseased in December and May. The magazine also uses a website to publish in an online format every month, which allows students to continue learning and producing work throughout the year. With its focus on collaboration and expression, Your Mag is a organization that encourages students to learn new skills while doing what they love.

Zeta Phi Eta The Emerson College chapter of Zeta Phi Eta was founded in 1901, making it Emerson’s oldest co-ed professional fraternity. SInce then, the organization has maintained a dual focus on service and professional development. This reflects the organization’s commitment to being a “positive professional contribution to the Emerson community,” according to chapter Vice President Sarah Weber. Zeta hosts many events during the year with a philanthropic focus, such as Zeta’s annual Bowlathon and the Em-Factor, which showcases the vocal talents of Zeta members and other students while raising money. The fraternity also hosts the Zeta Phi Eta Professional Summit, which features sessions on everything from resume building to personal branding to diversity and inclusion. By bringing students from different majors and backgrounds together, Zeta Phi Eta aims to provide opportunities for members to develop new skills, expand their networks, and become leaders.

Class of 2015

135th Emerson College Commencement

Emerson College’s 135th Commencement ceremony was held on May 18 at the Boston Convention and Exhibition Center. The ceremony began with conferring of emeritus and emerita status on three of Emerson’s retiring faculty members: Mary Ellen Adams, Flora Gonzales, and Murray Schwartz. This year, the college also awarded honorary doctorates to four inspirational people: Cheri Blauwet, MD, a three-time Paralympic athlete; Anne Hawley, the retiring Norma Jean Calderwood Director of the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum; Natasha Trethewey, who served two terms as the Poet Laureate of the United States; and Robin Roberts, a co-anchor of Good Morning America and the 2014 winner of the Walter Cronkite Award for Excellence in Journalism. Roberts also delivered the commencement address, telling the graduates about the baby steps she took at the beginning of her career as a sports journalist to set herself up for later success and emphasizing the importance of being optimistic. Following Roberts’ speech, Zachary Erlich delivered the senior class address, praising Emerson as a community of “care-too-muchers” in a speech that was both hilarious and heartwarming. Julianna Buck received the Dean’s Award for her role as a leader on campus, particularly as this year’s Orientation Core Staff Chair, and Nyla Wissa, a founder of Emerson’s first theatre troupe for women of color, Flawless Brown, was awarded the President’s Citation. Katherine Agel, a communication disorders major, was also honored as the valedictorian of the class of 2015. Over 900 undergraduate students received their diplomas during the ceremony, which marks the end of their academic time at Emerson, but also their introduction into the illustrious community of Emerson alumni.

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Jenna Castro

Erin Chadwick

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Christine Clayton

Catherine Cloutier

Erin Connolly

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Rebecca Contreras

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Zachary Dean

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Stephanie Matthews

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Esther McFaden

Lauren McLean

Nia Mendy

Marina Mercurio

Gabrielle Montoute

Jennifer Morgan

Nicole Morris

Mariesa Negosanti

Matthew Newman

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Ana Ramos-Stanziola

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Sarah Werner

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Nyla Wissa

Crystal Witter

Zhuoting Wu

Chen Xu

Jasper Yeo

Neyat Yohannes

Kevin Zabrecky

Jennifer Zarate

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Congratulations, Class of 2015 Feven T. Abadi Benjamin J. Abbene Luisa Abbo Zeynep Abes Emily Abi-Kheirs Shiloh K. Accuosti Adrian M. Adamo Jack R. Adams Sarah S. Adamy Kelly A. Addams Katherine M. Agel Rachel L. Agnir Jamie E. Ahlborn Anna Aksenova Nourah A. Al Sadoun Rayan Albakri Dalal B. Albarrak Jamie K. Alberici Michael J. Albert Clayton E. Albrecht Miguel Alcala Emilio J. Alfaro Ashley E. Allen Meghan A. Allen Paul A. Almeida Zachary N. Almeida Jessica M. Aloe Sara Aloufey Pierce S. Alquist Alexandra N. Altman Lauren R. Amar Isaac M. Amerling Kate V. Amery Aaron R. Anderson Katherine P. Anderson Michael Anderson Zachary J. Anderson John A. Andrade Jesse Andreozzi Hillary E. Andrews Alexandra J. Andrus Janella M. Angeles Joseph A. Angelini Marysa Y. Angelli Erin G. Arata Zachary M. Arch Brianna T. Arcudi Amelia E. Ariel Suhani Arora Antonio P. Ascenso Sean W. Ashworth Arman Ataman Jeremy J. Austin Eleanor Avault Sophie B. Azran Jack Babnew

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Lilienne I. Bahramipour Fatma Bahri Kacie M. Bailey Karyna K. Bajaj Rebecca Baker Sarah Baker Sarah M. Balducci Mitchell S. Ball Gabriella C. Balza Moyinoluwa A. Bamgboye Quinn O. Banford Michael J. Barbagallo Danielle N. Barker Elliot W. Barnes Ripley K. Barnes Elizabeth L. Barraza Kelsey E. Barrett Meredith L. Barry Emily R. Bateman Emily M. Bates Stephanie Battista Michelle A. Baxter Lauren G. Beaven Evan M. Bedell Victoria E. Bedford Reyn S. Beeler Matthew K. Begbie Matthew W. Belford Zahra A. Belyea Samuel H. Bender Kathryn A. Bennett Shauna A. Bennett Renee K. Berard Christian J. Bergren-Aragon Danielle E. Berkowitz Lindsey M. Bernard Allyson C. Bernstein Zachary Bernstein Kendall S. Beyeler John F. Bickerstaff Ashley A. Bierschbach Donovan O. Birch Rachel E. Birkenthal Jillian L. Bisbee Lola S. Bitton Kaeli B. Black Jacqueline R. Blanchard Jose A. Blasco Erica M. Blumrosen Katherine E. Blye Margaret Bohara Sarah J. Bolton Sadie R. Bonang Nico Bonanno Sarah M. Bordelon Vanessa C. Boss

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