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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

Sophomore Nate Martin palms the basketball with ease in the Bobbi Brown and Steven Plofker Gymnasium on Wednesday night.

Sophomore leading the charge for the Lions

December 4, 2019

Growing up surrounded by the rich basketball culture of Washington D.C., sophomore guard Nate Martin could not have asked to be raised in a better environment...

Chloe Allen (left) is the sole center on the women’s basketball team.

Swiss basketball player finds academic and athletic home at Emerson

December 4, 2019

After moving to Boston from Wädenswil, Switzerland, freshman center Chloe Allen is adapting to a college setting and learning the style of basketball...

Will Palauskas served at Executive Vice President during the fall 2019 semester.

Palauskas joins SGA presidential race amid dropouts

December 4, 2019

The race for the Student Government Association’s executive presidency was thrown into turmoil last week after the two candidates originally slated to...

Dasha German - Graphic by Ally Rzesa / Beacon Staff

Love Column: The door’s open, come on in

December 4, 2019

Last February, my girlfriend approached me at a party and gave me a fist bump because she was going to go make out with one of my best friends, and I...

The Office of Internationalization and Global Engagement hosted the Global Pathways Film Festival as part of the college’s annual International Education Week.

The Berkeley Beacon News Hour 12/4: Global Pathways film festival, new study abroad opportunities, and wellness checks

December 4, 2019

Listen to "The Berkeley Beacon News Hour on WECB 12/4: Global Pathways film festival, new study abroad opportunities, and wellness checks" on Spreaker. Berkeley...

Chloe Allen (left) is the sole center on the women’s basketball team.

Men’s basketball edges past Suffolk in first game back from break

December 4, 2019

The men’s basketball team narrowly defeated Suffolk University for its second straight win by a score of 75-73 in its first game back from the holiday...

Tufts entered the matchup as the No. 2 ranked team in Division III womens basketball.

Women’s basketball falls to nationally ranked opponent

December 4, 2019

The women’s basketball team lost at home to nationally ranked Tufts University by a score of 87-43.  Tufts came into the game ranked second in Division...

Mistakes are far less important than the actions you take to move forward.

Mistakes and missteps: Accepting the art of failure

December 3, 2019

I have had plenty of leadership and followership positions, and I have royally messed up all of them. If I could intern in making mistakes, I would reject...

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Incident Journal: Cocaine in Boylston Alley, $7,000 in equipment stolen

December 3, 2019

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

Severe weather delays classes until 10 a.m.

Severe weather delays classes until 10 a.m.

December 2, 2019

The college delayed the start of classes until 10 a.m. Tuesday due to inclement weather moving through the Northeast.  All classes scheduled before...

Journalism Professor Paul Niwa took students to Japan in summer 2019.

Emerson introduces study abroad programs in Sweden, Japan, Ecuador, Montreal

December 2, 2019

The college introduced four new Global Pathways summer programs in Sweden, Japan, Ecuador, and Montreal for 2020 with applications open from Nov. 1 to...

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

College announces memorial service for Dan Hollis

December 1, 2019

The college plans to hold a memorial service  on Dec. 6. for Daniel Hollis who died in October after an altercation at a party in Brighton. The memorial...

College prepares for winter storm, reopens dorms early

College prepares for winter storm, reopens dorms early

December 1, 2019

The college plans to reopen residence halls at 7 a.m. on Sunday in anticipation of inclement weather moving through the Northeast over the weekend, according...

The Berkeley Beacon responds to ECSU poster allegations

The Berkeley Beacon responds to ECSU poster allegations

September 19, 2019

On Thursday, a member of the Emerson College Student Union printed 30 black posters alleging that The Berkeley Beacon erased an article from 2015 protesting...

The college’s ownership of a real station could meaningfully translate to a co-op experience for Emerson students. / Illustration by Ally Rzesa

Op-ed: Investing in local media is mutually beneficial

September 25, 2018

Emerson’s co-curriculars for broadcasting and journalism—WEBN, Emerson Independent Video, and The Emerson Channel—offer an environment where students...

SGA allocations for student organizations likely to reach record high

SGA allocations for student organizations likely to reach record high

September 22, 2018

The Student Government Association could allocate nearly $1,000,000 to student organizations this year—its highest ever. The maximum amount of money...

At last years event, the softball team raised $1,000 for RAINN. Courtesy of Jillian Gearin

Softball to host sexual assault awareness game

April 12, 2018

During Jillian Gearin’s junior year, a discussion about Colin Kaepernick and other sports figures using their platforms to promote social causes came...

Jillian Gearin, who is batting .290 with 10 RBI, steps up to the plate. Courtesy of Jillian Gearin

Lions aim for playoff spot after hot start

April 12, 2018

Emerson softball is poised to make the playoffs for the first time since joining the New England Women's and Men's Athletic Conference in 2014. The...

Emerson lost to Johnson & Wales in quarterfinals of the 2017 GNAC tournament. Photo: Kyle Bray/Beacon Staff

Lions clinch GNAC playoff berth

April 9, 2018

The Emerson men’s volleyball team is heading to the Great Northeast Athletic Conference postseason tournament for the ninth year in a row. The Lions,...

From left to right: Sandy Herz, Al Jaffe, Steve Montag discussed the sports broadcasting business. Photo: Dylan Rossiter/Beacon Staff

Talent agents talk sports broadcast industry

March 29, 2018

Students gathered in the Bright Family Screening room Wednesday for a panel discussion on the agent and talent relationship of the sports broadcasting...