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

The Berkeley Beacon

Expectation vs Reality: The mental and emotional impact of studying abroad

Expectation vs Reality: The mental and emotional impact of studying abroad

March 11, 2020

A few weekends ago, I went bar hopping with my friends in Amsterdam. You would probably expect me to be dancing and singing to the reggaeton music playing...

As far as I can tell, students seem to be taking two main approaches to the school’s announcement of its plans for dealing with COVID-19.

Let others cope with uncertainty surrounding COVID-19 on their own terms

March 11, 2020

On Tuesday, I followed along on my phone as I flew back to Boston and watched school after school announce their plans to address the COVID-19 outbreak....

Lions wrap up nationwide spring break competitions

Lions wrap up nationwide spring break competitions

March 11, 2020

Emerson’s spring sports teams traveled across the country for their 2020 spring break trips, playing 29 games in five states.  The baseball team,...

Disruptions caused by COVID-19 pandemic deserve transparency

Disruptions caused by COVID-19 pandemic deserve transparency

March 11, 2020

College officials announced Tuesday that the school will transition to classes online for the rest of the semester due to the global spread of COVID-19....

I never really cared about tipping 20 percent or treating waitstaff respectfully until I found myself on the other side of the table.

Good customer etiquette empowers the service industry

March 11, 2020

The quote “put yourself in someone else’s shoes” takes a hard look at empathy. Whenever I see a “Masshole" driving in Boston, I just remember...

An ECPD patrol vehicle.

Four elevator malfunctions, several ongoing investigations

March 11, 2020

The Emerson College Police Department provides the Incident Journal to The Beacon every week. Beacon staff edit the Incident Journal for style and clarity...

Emerson Athletics to continue spring schedules

Emerson Athletics to continue spring schedules

March 11, 2020

The athletic department will not cancel any future contests or events despite the college’s transition to online classes due to COVID-19, commonly known...

Clydesdale averaged 8.3 points per game during her senior season.

Clydesdale caps career with conference award

March 11, 2020

Women’s basketball senior guard Natalie Clydesdale won NEWMAC Player Of The Week on Feb. 24, in the final week of her college career, but she said the...

Emersons COVID-19 precautions have athletes questioning seasons future

Emerson’s COVID-19 precautions have athletes questioning seasons’ future

March 11, 2020

Senior women’s tennis athlete Mackenzie Swaney spent the first few matches of her final season recovering from a concussion. Two days after her first...

The Lions totaled six more ground balls than the Anchormen on Monday.

Women’s lacrosse snaps 29-game losing streak

March 10, 2020

The women’s lacrosse team broke a streak of 29 consecutive losses on Monday with a 17-5 victory over Rhode Island College. Senior midfielder Jenna...

Students crossing the bustling Boylston/Tremont intersection.

College transitions classes online, dorms to remain open amid COVID-19 outbreak

March 10, 2020

Emerson College joined on Tuesday a series of universities and colleges across the state that have transitioned classes online in response to the rapidly...

The Berkeley Beacon News Hour: Kasteel Well, Guy Fieri, Primary Race

The Berkeley Beacon News Hour: Kasteel Well, Guy Fieri, Primary Race

March 9, 2020

On this episode of The Berkeley Beacon News Hour, an alumni host Kyle Bray filled in for Ryan Ribeiro and was joined by our new Deputy Column Editor, Katie...

Letter: Secrecy at Marlboro College

Letter: Secrecy at Marlboro College

March 9, 2020

Rebecca Boyden is a former resident of Marlboro whose father was a teacher, Dean, Trustee and Acting President at Marlboro College for over 30 years I...

Letter: Elections Shenanigans unacceptable

Letter: Elections Shenanigans unacceptable

March 9, 2020

Brad Dye graduated from Emerson College in 2006 and served as the Student Government Association's elections commissioner for three years.  As the...

Beacon Archives

College bans travel to five countries amid COVID-19 fears

March 8, 2020

The college announced Sunday that it will eliminate college-funded travel to five countries in response to the rapidly spreading COVID-19, commonly known...

The Lions recorded their second win of the season on Saturday.

Celotto’s six goals propel Lions to road win

March 7, 2020

Sophomore midfielder Skyler Celotto scored six goals in the men’s lacrosse team’s 15–6 victory over Nichols College on Saturday.  The Lions scored...

President M. Lee Pelton speaking to students who were forced to evacuate the Netherlands during the Spring 2020 semester after COVID-19 spread rapidly around the world. Pelton expressed support for the Defund the Police initiative Tuesday, saying that the police are overly militarized and the system needs overhauled, in a virtual panel with Commonwealth Magazine.

Kasteel Well students return amid Coronavirus concerns

March 7, 2020

Kasteel Well students trudged bleary-eyed through the rain at 4:00 a.m Central European Time on Friday to board a bus to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, beginning...

In addition to their all-sportsmanship selections, Madden and Holding also received spots on the academic all-conference team.

Lions awarded two all-sportsmanship team selections

March 5, 2020

On Thursday, March 5, the NEWMAC released the Winter Sports All-Sportsmanship Teams, recognizing two senior Lions.  According to the conference’s...

The mens tennis team now holds a 5-4 overall record.

Lions defeated in final match of spring break

March 5, 2020

The men’s tennis team fell to the University of Charleston by a score of 7-2 in the Lions’ final match of their spring break trip.   The Golden...

The Lions fell to 0-7 on the season.

Cardinals sweep Lions in Arizona

March 5, 2020

The softball team returned to the field in Tucson, Arizona, on Wednesday for a doubleheader rematch against the St. John Fisher Cardinals, falling in both...

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