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

The Berkeley Beacon

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Goldens galore for Spencer, the Boston Marathon dog

April 17, 2024

One day before the Boston Marathon, a sea of golden fur filled the Boston Common in honor of Spencer, the official dog of the race since 2022 who recently...

Team Hoyt cycles

Team Hoyt cycles, runs, and cheers to honor 10th anniversary of last marathon finish for late Rick and Dick Hoyt

April 15, 2024

Today’s 128th Boston Marathon was marked by many important milestones. On its most tender note, the race commemorated the 10th anniversary since the...

Best signs of 2024 Boston Marathon

“Kiss me if you love the Patriots”: Best signs of 2024 Boston Marathon

April 15, 2024

See the Beacon's full coverage on the 2024 Boston Marathon.                      

More than 30,000 runners from over 100 countries are registered to run in the 128th Boston Marathon on Monday, April 15, 2024. (Rian Nelson/Beacon Staff)

2024 Boston Marathon: Stories racing to and beyond the finish line

April 15, 2024
More than 30,000 athletes from all across the world will take on the 26.2-mile course through Hopkinton, Ashland, Framingham, Natick, Wellesley, Newton, Brookline, and Boston on Marathon Monday. 
Emerson faculty and alumni to run the 2024 Boston Marathon for charity

Emerson faculty and alumni to run the 2024 Boston Marathon for charity

April 14, 2024
Tomorrow, Emerson students and faculty will be only a few blocks away from the 2024 Boston Marathon finish line where they can watch the roughly 30,000 registered runners take on the historic course.
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‘SGA should set an example for other organizations’: SGA cuts own budget, approves annual budget requests

April 14, 2024

In a shift away from last week’s meeting, which featured President Jay Bernhardt's attendance and a discussion surrounding the March 22 arrests, the...

The 127th Boston Marathon.

The Boston Marathon: Everything you need to know

April 14, 2024

Boston is hosting 30,000 runners this Monday, April 15, for one of the most prestigious and acclaimed races in the world—the 128th Boston Marathon. Emerson...

Students have dinner and conversation in celebration of Holi at the Cultural Center located at 172 Tremont St. on Sunday, March 24, 2024. (Yufei Meng/Beacon Staff)

‘Holi’s about bringing color into people’s lives’: Sathi holds colorful event for Holi

April 3, 2024
With colorful pigments, streamers, Bollywood music, and traditional foods, Emerson students celebrated Holi, the Hindu festival commemorating spring's beginning, in 172 Tremont on March 24. 
Campus organizations and community stakeholders express support for 13 students arrested

Campus organizations and community stakeholders express support for 13 students arrested

March 29, 2024

In support of the 13 students who were arrested Friday afternoon, approximately 46 campus organizations as of March 27 wrote statements. In these statements,...

From left, Amy Ansell, dean of Marlboro Institute for Liberal Arts & Interdisciplinary Studies, Mneesha Gellman, founder and director of Emerson Prison Initiative, and Mac Hudson, an EPI alumnus, discuss the impact of expanding access to an Emersonian education to incarcerated people in Massachusetts at the EPI alumni panel held in the Bill Bordy Theater on Wednesday, March 20, 2024. (Yufei Meng/Beacon Staff)

Bernhardt’s inauguration features Emerson Prison Initiative, emphasizes advocacy

March 27, 2024

The Emerson Prison Initiative (EPI) hosted a panel on March 20 as a part of the many events leading up to the inauguration of President Jay Bernhardt.  EPI...

students arrested outside Emerson presidential inauguration

13 students arrested amid protest outside Emerson presidential inauguration

March 24, 2024
Twelve Emerson students and one non-Emerson student were arrested Friday afternoon outside Cutler Majestic Theater, where President Jay Bernhardt’s inauguration was taking place. 
President Jay Bernhardt. (Ashlyn Wang/Beacon Staff)

A conversation with President Jay Bernhardt

March 6, 2024
The Beacon sat down with Bernhardt to reflect on his two semesters at Emerson, his plans to update the college’s mission through a new strategic plan, and his commitment to continuing to engage with the student body and address their needs.
Emerson Staff Union requests voluntary recognition from college for two new bargaining units

Emerson Staff Union requests voluntary recognition from college for two new bargaining units

March 6, 2024
The Emerson Staff Union (ESU) has requested the college voluntarily recognize staff in Financial Aid and Student Accounts as union members.
A Boston resident votes at a polling place within the Boston City Hall on March 5, 2024. (Feixu Chen/Beacon Staff)

Biden and Trump dominate on Super Tuesday, Haley and Phillips drop out

March 6, 2024
Super Tuesday came and went in Massachusetts and 15 other states and territories, with President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump prevailing in their respective primary races and edging closer to receiving their respective parties’ nominations ahead of the November election. 
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SGA faces a total of $1.3 million in annual budget requests

March 4, 2024

The Student Government Association will hold annual budget request meetings beginning next week, where they will meet with organizations who are requesting...

Harvard Square protest urges U.S. government to end defense funding for Israel

Harvard Square protest urges U.S. government to end defense funding for Israel

March 4, 2024

A group of around 15 activists convened in Harvard Square on Feb. 16 to call for a ceasefire in Gaza and to protest Raytheon, the world’s second-largest...

Boston City Council

Boston City Council passes a resolution to prevent human trafficking

February 28, 2024
The Boston City Council passed a docket in favor of increased work and human trafficking awareness at its meeting last week. The docket was sponsored by Council President Ruthzee Louijeune and is designed to increase public awareness and work on a multidisciplinary approach involving education, victim support, law enforcement training, and legislative action.
Dr. Gregory Payne, chair of the Communication Studies Department, is in his office during an interview with the Berkeley Beacon, where he reflects on his 40th anniversary teaching at Emerson and the years ahead. (DJ Mara/Beacon Staff)

Dr. Gregory Payne celebrates his 40th anniversary of teaching Emerson ‘change agents’

February 21, 2024

Dr. Gregory Payne, chair of the Communication Studies Department, celebrated his 40th anniversary of teaching at Emerson College earlier this month, a...

Eventgoers find a spot to enjoy their drinks. (Jack Burns for the Beacon)

35th annual ‘Tết in Boston’ festival offers the Vietnamese community a sense of home

February 8, 2024

Nestled inside an unassuming cruise terminal on the South Boston waterfront laid the vibrant 35th annual “Tết in Boston” festival, filled with Vietnamese...

‘This is life-changing’: Emerson faculty union and college reach new collective bargaining agreement

‘This is life-changing’: Emerson faculty union and college reach new collective bargaining agreement

February 7, 2024

After working off-contract for more than half a year and making gradual progress in negotiations, Emerson’s full-time faculty union ratified the “life-changing”...