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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

“ATUM: A Rock Opera in Three Acts” revives the Smashing Pumpkins

“ATUM: A Rock Opera in Three Acts” revives the Smashing Pumpkins

January 31, 2024

The long-anticipated album from ‘90s rock icons The Smashing Pumpkins was released in three separate increments, titled “ATUM: A Rock Opera in Three...

Beth Germano, senior reporter at WBZ-TV, speaks on the panel about how to cover mass shootings. (Annie Zhou/Beacon Staff)

Lessons from Lewiston: Journalists share thoughts on covering mass shootings

January 31, 2024

Editor’s Note: While quotes from panelists are verbatim, the Q&A has been edited and condensed for clarity.  On Oct. 25, 2023, 18 people were...

Photo courtesy of @bostoncommoncoalition on Instagram

‘We can do something that can change the world’: Journalism student launches initiative to provide aid to Boston’s homeless population

January 31, 2024

From a young age, Adam Nuñez felt drawn to help the homeless, especially after seeing a drastic increase in homelessness over the last few years in his...

People sample free chocolate provided by local businesses at the 16th annual Harvard Square Taste of Chocolate fair, some waiting over an hour in the cold to sample a few morsels of chocolate in Cambridge, Mass., on Saturday, Jan. 27, 2024. (Amin S. Lotfi/Beacon Staff)

A sweet weekend: Harvard Square’s Taste of Chocolate Festival returns with free chocolate extravaganza tastings

January 31, 2024

Chocolate lovers convened at Brattle Street in Cambridge on Saturday, dressed in warm winter garments and eagerly waiting in line for hours to get their...

Emerson addresses campus tension with communal gatherings for Jewish and Muslim students amid Israel-Palestine conflict

Emerson addresses campus tension with communal gatherings for Jewish and Muslim students amid Israel-Palestine conflict

January 31, 2024

Amid an outpour of campus-wide tension brought forth by the Israel-Palestine conflict, the college’s leading administrators are hosting discussion-based...

Emerson Student Union looks to reform student financial aid, student support new semester

Emerson Student Union looks to reform student financial aid, student support new semester

January 31, 2024

The Emerson College Students’ Union (ECSU) came together for its second meeting of the semester last Wednesday, tackling big ideas around outreach and...

A group of furries march outside of the Anthro New England Convention. (Photo by Doktor is licensed under CC BY-NC-SA 4.0)

Anthro New England attracts large furry fandom to Seaport district

January 29, 2024

Thousands of furries and members of the furry fandom converged on The Westin in Boston’s Seaport district last weekend for the eighth annual Anthro New...

Emerson RAs unanimously vote to unionize

Emerson RAs unanimously vote to unionize

January 24, 2024

In a unanimous 67-0 vote, Emerson residential assistants voted to unionize after Wednesday’s election held by the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB),...

Music is cinema: 2024 Grammy predictions

Music is cinema: 2024 Grammy predictions

January 24, 2024

The musical landscape of 2023 is encapsulated in the essence of one word: cinematic. From SZA’s powerful “Kill Bill” to Billie Eilish’s euphonic...

Photo courtesy of Chuck Zlotnick

Resilience on Screen: Navigating the New Wave of Streaming Releases in 2024 Post-Writers’ Strike

January 24, 2024

From Michelle Yeoh’s latest gangster dramedy “Brother’s Sun” on Netflix to the highly anticipated release of “Avatar: The Last Airbender” live-action...

Matthew Wong’s “River at Night” at the MFA

Matthew Wong at the MFA: using external and internal inspirations to make artwork that’s utterly his own

January 24, 2024

Artist Matthew Wong’s profound work, known for its distinctiveness and the ability Wong had to bare his soul on the canvas, is now on display for a limited...

Is the Mean Girls reboot as “fetch” as we had hoped?

Is the Mean Girls reboot as “fetch” as we had hoped?

January 24, 2024

This article contains spoilers.  Her name is Regina George, she’s a massive deal, and she’s back on the big screen.  Straight from the mind...

Kristin Britton, left, and Patti Nelson, right, at the ribbon cutting ceremony for the picture communication board in Norwell, Mass. (Photo courtesy of Patti Nelson)

Empowering Inclusive Play: Kristin Britton and Patti Nelson collaborate with the Flutie Foundation to bring communication boards to Norwell

December 13, 2023

Emerson communications sciences and disorders (CSD) alums Kristin Britton and Patti Nelson partnered with Doug Flutie Jr. Foundation for Autism to bring...

Norman Lear ‘44

‘Everything that Norman did was influenced by humanity’: Friends and fans remember Norman Lear ‘44

December 13, 2023

If there’s one thing to know about Norman Lear, it’s that he valued giving others the spotlight. “He wanted to listen to you and wanted to know...

Emerson CPLA hosts gun safety rally in Boston Common

Emerson CPLA hosts gun safety rally in Boston Common

December 13, 2023

Emerson’s Communication, Politics, and Law Association (CPLA) hosted a gun safety rally on Dec. 10 in the Boston Common in front of the State House in...

Massachusetts Governor Maura Healey, Boston Mayor Michelle Wu and Rabbi Yosef Jazklos rise 22 feet into the air to light the menorah on Thursday, Dec. 7, 2023.

Annual menorah lighting marks the first night of Hanukkah and casts a beacon of hope amid rising anti-semitism

December 13, 2023

The Chabad of Downtown Boston held its 40th annual menorah lighting on Dec. 7, drawing in hundreds of Boston’s Jewish community members.  Standing...

Emerson College appoints Robert Amelio as a part-time interim director of Spiritual Life.

Robert Amelio addresses diversity, equity, and outreach in his new role as interim director at the Emerson Center for Spiritual Life

December 13, 2023

Last week, Robert Amelio was announced as the part-time interim director of spiritual life. A 1981 alumnus, former professor, and director of diversity...

The Maximilian Mutchnick Cafe.

Students express discontent over Max tax

December 13, 2023

The Max is a favored dining spot among students on campus; however, numerous items at the C-Store in the Max Cafe are pricier than those at nearby stores,...

Boston City Council

City council floats creation of climate superfund

December 13, 2023

At its Dec. 6 meeting, the Boston City Council deliberated on several significant issues, from supporting the creation of a climate superfund to granting...

Norman Lear ‘44

Norman Lear ‘44, TV and Emerson legend, dies at 101

December 6, 2023

Norman Lear ‘44, the television writer and producer who revolutionized American sitcoms by addressing political and social issues, died on Dec. 5. He...