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Emerson College’s only independent, student-run newspaper since 1947

The Berkeley Beacon

Emerson College’s only independent, student-run newspaper since 1947

The Berkeley Beacon

Both Tennis teams lost in Orlando on Wednesday.

Tennis defeated in Orlando matchups

March 5, 2020

The men’s and women’s tennis teams fell to North Central College by scores of 6-3 and 8-1 respectively. The Cardinals took the men’s doubles matches...

The Lions totaled 34 ground balls on Wednesday.

Lions fall to undefeated Widener

March 5, 2020

The men’s lacrosse team is now 1-2 on the season following a 17-7 loss to undefeated Widener University. Freshmen attacker Cameron McNeal scored a...

The exterior of the Kasteel Well castle

Kasteel students to return on Friday as Coronavirus spreads in Europe

March 4, 2020

The college plans to send students studying at the college's Kasteel Well campus back to Boston on Friday after college officials announced earlier this...

Softball swept in dramatic doubleheader

Softball swept in dramatic doubleheader

March 4, 2020

The softball team lost two extra-inning games to the St. Fisher College Cardinals and the University of Mary Washington Eagles on Tuesday. The Lions...

The Lions have now won two matches in a row.

Lions build winning streak behind singles play

March 4, 2020

The men’s tennis team defeated Midway University by a score of 5-2, the Lions’ second-consecutive win on its spring break trip. The Lions fell in...

The Lions now hold a record of 2-4 in 2020.

Team effort leads Lions past Bearcats

March 3, 2020

The baseball team earned the first win of its spring break trip Tuesday afternoon against Saint Vincent College by a score of 6-4 in Auburndale, Florida. Junior...

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Pelton announces precautionary measures against coronavirus outbreak

March 2, 2020

The college has prepared a contingency plan and will review the safety procedures of its vendors in an effort to prepare the community for the rapidly...

The Lions are now 1-1 on their spring break trip.

Nachamie home run not enough in loss to Neumann

March 2, 2020

Freshman catcher Matt Nachamie hit his second home run of the baseball team’s spring break trip in the team’s second loss to Neumann University Monday...

Both tennis teams hold winning records this season.

Men’s tennis triumphs, women fall in spring break matchup

March 2, 2020

The men’s tennis team won its first spring break match on Monday in Orlando, Florida, defeating Wartburg College by a score of 8-1, while the women’s...

The college gathered all Kasteel Well students in the dining hall Monday evening to announce the cancellation of the program.

Kasteel Well students to return to Boston after outbreak of Coronavirus

March 2, 2020

WELL, NETHERLANDS—The college will send Kasteel Well students back to the Boston campus later this week due to the rapid increase in COVID-19 cases,...

Explorateur has occupied the corner of Boylston and Tremont for over two years.

Explorateur to be replaced with two Guy Fieri restaurants

March 2, 2020

Explorateur will close its doors Monday to be replaced by two new Guy Fieri restaurants, the cafe’s parent company said in a statement. The new restaurants,...

The baseball team now holds a 1-3 record this season.

Baseball defeated in Florida opener

March 2, 2020

The baseball team lost the first game of its spring break trip Sunday afternoon to Chatham University in Orlando, Florida.   Senior pitcher Jack Fox...

Firefighters attempt to extinguish a fire that broke out next to Emerson Colleges Los Angeles campus.

Building burst into fire next to Emerson Los Angeles campus

March 2, 2020

No injuries were reported in a building fire across the street from Emerson’s Los Angeles campus Sunday, officials said.  The college instructed...

The womens team won its fourth match of the season on Sunday.

Lions record first spring win in Orlando

March 1, 2020

The women’s tennis team opened its spring break trip with a 5-4 win over King's College in Orlando, Florida.  The Lions got on the board with a number-four...

Three different Lions scored two goals on Saturday.

Balanced scoring leads Lions to first victory

March 1, 2020

The men’s lacrosse team’s weekend road trip ended with an 8-4 victory over Mount Saint Mary College, marking its first victory of the season.  Senior...

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ECSU and S3 demonstrate during annual “Picture Yourself at Emerson” event

February 29, 2020

Emerson College Student Union and Students Supporting Survivors coordinated an on-campus demonstration Saturday morning, passing out flyers to accepted...

Junior outside hitter Samuel Willinger (left) totaled  seven digs in Fridays loss. Photo credit: Montse Landeros

Men’s volleyball swept by conference opponent

February 28, 2020

The men’s volleyball team lost its third straight conference game to Lasell University in straight sets on Friday, remaining winless in GNAC play. Lasell...

Community members gathered in the Semel Theatre to mourn sophomore Daniel Hollis on October 3. 2019.

Grand jury will not pursue indictments in Hollis investigation

February 28, 2020

A grand jury has declined to pursue indictments related to the investigation of sophomore Daniel Hollis’ death last October, Suffolk District Attorney...

Marlboro updating Title IX policies months ahead of proposed merger

Marlboro updating Title IX policies months ahead of proposed merger

February 28, 2020

Marlboro College is set to adopt meticulous changes to its Title IX policy, with less than 12 weeks left in what is set to be the institution’s final...

An SGA meeting. Photo credit: Yongze Wang

FAB approves over $4,500 in appeal requests

February 28, 2020

The Financial Advisory Board, in a meeting that lasted approximately 15 minutes, voted Thursday to approve a spring annual budget request from Theyta,...