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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

Students entering 2 Boylston Place

Letter to the Editor: Letter to the President and Provost

December 14, 2023

Dear Jay Bernhardt and Jan Roberts-Breslin, We write to you as members of the Emerson College faculty who approach our duties with civic mindedness...

Protesters stand on a statue in front of the Boston Public Library, holding a giant banner and chanting at the All Out for Palestine rally in Copley Square on Monday, October 16, 2023. (Ashlyn Wang/Beacon Staff)

Emerson faculty members plan to host teach-in on Gaza next semester

December 13, 2023

After a back-and-forth discussion with college administrators, a group of faculty members plans to host a teach-in on Gaza early next semester, featuring...

Jean Dolin in front of his Portraits of Pride exhibit. (Photo courtesy of Jean Dolin)

Museum of LGBTQ+ Art, History, and Culture to open in Boston

October 25, 2023

In a time when he says LGBTQ+ identities are facing hostility and erasure—specifically through book bans and anti-transgender legislation—art curator...

An Emerson College Police car.

Incident Journal: ECPD quells concerns of possible trespass, responds to larceny reports

October 17, 2023

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

Power of the incumbency weakens in Boston City Council primary elections

Power of the incumbency weakens in Boston City Council primary elections

September 17, 2023

Last Tuesday, more than 28,000 registered voters from Boston City Council Districts 3, 5, 6, and 7 went to the polls to decide which two candidates to...

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Looking back: Advice for incoming freshmen and sophomores

April 26, 2023

Dear Maddies, How has this year been for you both, navigating through freshman and sophomore year? What’s your crash course to surviving these years...

College to provide menstrual products in all campus bathrooms

College to provide menstrual products in all campus bathrooms

April 26, 2023

After years of lobbying from students, Emerson’s administration has committed to providing period products in all public restrooms on campus—including...

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ADVICE: How do I know if someone is right for me?

April 19, 2023

Dear Maddies, I’m struggling with a new relationship, as I’m feeling some anxiety about whether this is the right person for me or not. How do you...

To mask or not to mask? Remaining mask-wearing students share their thoughts

To mask or not to mask? Remaining mask-wearing students share their thoughts

April 19, 2023

Since Emerson relaxed its COVID-19 policies and removed its campus-wide mask mandate last May, the faces of many or most students have gone unmasked in...

Brief site crash makes registration ‘unnecessarily stressful’ for sophomores

Brief site crash makes registration ‘unnecessarily stressful’ for sophomores

April 12, 2023

For many, course registration is a stressful event each semester, as students scramble to log in before their classes fill up completely. This semester,...

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ADVICE: How do I become comfortable with solitude?

April 12, 2023

Dear Maddies, Ever since I started at Emerson, I’ve realized that I’m uncomfortable with doing things alone. I’m anxious to go places like the...

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ADVICE: How do I cope with imposter syndrome?

April 5, 2023

Dear Maddies, I need some advice about imposter syndrome! Everywhere I turn at Emerson, everyone else seems to be doing more—and doing better—than...

An Emerson College Police car.

Incident Journal: ECPD responds to defaced property on campus

April 5, 2023

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

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ADVICE: How do I avoid awkward encounters on campus?

March 29, 2023

Dear Maddies, How do I deal with seeing people I don’t like on campus? I keep seeing my enemies and exes everywhere I go.  Sincerely, Avoidant...

Emerson students demanding justice for Arif Sayed Faisal at Cambridge City Hall.

Emerson students join the fight for justice for Arif Sayed Faisal

March 25, 2023

A coalition of around 100 protesters congregated on the front steps of Cambridge City Hall on Monday evening to demand justice for Arif Sayed Faisal, a...

Emerson Prison Initiative to hold conference about the benefits of college in prison

Emerson Prison Initiative to hold conference about the benefits of college in prison

March 22, 2023

The Emerson Prison Initiative will hold its first conference Friday, featuring various speakers and panels discussing the statistics, benefits, and experiences...

SGA empowers students with over $1.6 million with Student Impact Fund

SGA empowers students with over $1.6 million with Student Impact Fund

March 8, 2023

Student organizations are expected to have access to $1.6 million for large-scale community impact projects through an initiative developed by the Student...

A display in the Lions Den displays influential women throughout the month of March.

Students and faculty reflect on International Women’s Day and Women’s History Month

March 8, 2023

International Women’s Day is a “global day celebrating the social, economic, cultural and political achievements of women.” The day falls on March...

Media Technologies and Production to host third annual blood drive

Media Technologies and Production to host third annual blood drive

March 1, 2023

This Friday, March 3, students can donate blood to the American Red Cross in the third annual blood drive sponsored by Emerson’s Media Technologies and...

Emerson students can listen in to The Round Room podcast to be informed about international news by their peers, Monica Rivera Sosa and Natalie Vasileff.

‘From students, for students’: Students create podcast to inform about international events

February 16, 2023

When Monica Rivera Sosa first moved to the mainland United States from Puerto Rico, she noticed that people around her didn’t seem to talk or care much...