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Spring 2023

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In (Banned) Books We Trust

How Emersonians are taking action
to protect free speech. One book at a time.

Articles

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The Perfect Mix

Anna Sumilat is part digital host, part cultural organizer, part DJ. Or, as she puts it: “Creative entrepreneur.
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A Journalist’s Mindset

In the last 20, 30, 50 years, the field of journalism has undergone myriad shifts and changes. But one thing has remained constant: the importance of having a journalist’s mindset.
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The Tricks and Flips That Build a Community

For the past three years, Benjamin Anderson Bashein '98 has helped bring skateboarding to underserved communities across the country as executive director of The Skatepark Project.
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Ode to Boston and to the Arts’ Transformative Power 

The arts will forever be a force for good, a beacon of hope, and an instrument of change.

A Letter From the President

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New Beginnings 

It is an honor and a privilege to lead this incredible institution, and I am grateful to the Emersonians who came before me for stewarding the College so thoughtfully.

Letter from the Editor

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Editor’s Note

With each issue of Expression, it is a privilege to be able to tell the stories of Emersonians who are out there making a difference, doing exceptionally Emersonian things. 

Photo Essay

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A Message of Hope

ArtsEmerson, along with the city of Boston and partners in the local arts community, welcomed to Boston, Little Amal, a 12-foot-tall puppet of a 10-year-old Syrian refugee girl.

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    15 Lessons on Theatre from Maureen Shea

    Maureen taught that heightened stories, lives, and circumstances are attainable through the tools of symbolism, naturalism, and poetry.
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    Recently Published Works by Emersonians

    "Style is to forget all styles" - Jules Renard
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    “Ask Satch”

    Unofficially, Jonathan "Satch" Satriale the go-to person for many things Emerson.
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    20 Questions with Bonnie Baggesen

    Bonnie Baggesen, general manager of the Office of the Arts, has worked at Emerson for 20 years.