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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

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A Emerson College logo on the Ansin Building on Tremont street. (Arthur Mansavage/ Beacon Staff, File)

‘[Emerson] feels like a ghost town’: new initiative draws mixed emotions from a divided campus

By Yogev Toby and Hannah Woods / December 12, 2024

As the fall semester approaches its end, some Emerson students, faculty, and staff say Emerson’s new community-building initiative and interim policy...

Cyclists riding on Massachusetts Ave in Cambridge on Nov. 22, 2024. (Courtesy of Madison Lucchesi)

Cambridge Day acquired by nonprofit, adds affiliate faculty Niko Emack to its board of directors

By Bryan Hecht, News Co-editor / December 12, 2024

Local newspaper Cambridge Day will now operate as a nonprofit, following an acquisition announced last month. The publication was largely operated by...

(Courtesy of Nate Gardner)

Women’s basketball beats Emmanuel College in a nail-biter

By Hongyi Ji, Staff Writer / December 11, 2024

The Emerson College women's basketball team defeated Emmanuel College 63-58 Tuesday night at the Bobbi Brown and Steven Plofker Gym. The Lions finished...

The Snowport holiday market in December, 2023. (Arthur Mansavage/ Beacon Staff, File)

Seaport’s Holiday Market at Snowport opens its gates

By Leonidas Margil, Beacon Correspondent / December 6, 2024

Editor’s Note: This article has been updated to include the correct opening date. Snowport opened on Nov. 8, not Nov. 29. Over 120 vendors opened...

A 45-foot-tall white spruce in Boston Common is lit up with a fireworks display at the culmination of the annual Holiday Lights display on Dec. 5, 2024 (Bryan Hecht / Beacon Staff).

Boston, music stars, and Santa celebrate holiday tree lighting

By Bryan Hecht and Sam Shipman / December 6, 2024

Hundreds of people bundled up in thick scarves and fuzzy hats traversed bitter winds and near-freezing temperatures to gather around the 45-foot-tall...

Vice President, Student Affairs Christie Anglade. (courtesy Derek Palmer for EmersonToday)

Christie Anglade named Emerson’s next vice president of student affairs

By Sam Shipman, Assistant News Editor / December 4, 2024

Christie Anglade will become the college’s next vice president of Student Affairs beginning Dec. 15, after temporarily serving the position for six...

(Arthur Mansavage/ Beacon Staff)

The Christmas season begins with annual trellis lighting

By Rina Laby, Beacon Correspondent / December 4, 2024

Boston’s annual trellis lighting means Christmas time is here. The Boston Parks and Recreation Department and the Friends of Christopher Columbus Park...

Contest organizer Dilce Elisa (left) stands with the two finalist Nick Anderson (center), and Michael Carroll (right) during the final round of voting. Anderson took home first and won $50 and a bag of British candy. (Arthur Mansavage/ Beacon Staff)

Tom Holland Lookalike Contest Draws Fans to Boston Common

By Arthur Mansavage, Photography Editor / November 25, 2024

Hundreds of fans gathered around the Parkman Bandstand in the Boston Common Sunday afternoon for a Tom Holland lookalike contest.  Around 10 Tom...

Division I field hockey royalty returns to the turf

Division I field hockey royalty returns to the turf

By Anna Knepley / November 21, 2024

If you pay any attention to collegiate field hockey, you know Erin Matson.  Dubbed the “Michael Jordan” of field hockey, Matson led the University...

Dawes the Band left to right: Griffin Goldsmith, Taylor Goldsmith. (Courtesy of Jon Chu)

Dawes returns with a rebound of creativity in latest album ‘Oh Brother’

By Sam Shipman, Assistant News Editor / November 20, 2024

Regardless of relationship status, family bond is forever. With Dawes’ latest record “Oh Brother,” brotherly love goes deeper than its title....

Members of Sweet93 performing at The Sinclair on Oct 15. (Nick Peace / Beacon Staff)

From a shoegazey haze, Sweet93 emerges

By Sam Shipman, Assistant News Editor / November 19, 2024

The five members of Sweet93 quietly set up their instruments in a relaxed room of 20 or so people. A few songs in and the gathering was fixated on the...

Hundreds of counterprotestors lock arms creating a blockade not allowing the Men's March to walk to their planned rally event in the the Boston Commons. (Arthur Mansavage/ Beacon Staff)

‘Men’s March’ clashes with counterprotesters in Boston

By Sam Shipman, Yogev Toby, Nick Peace and Max Ardrey / November 17, 2024

Hundreds of anti-abortion marchers escorted by Boston Police were met with hundreds of counterprotesters Saturday over several waves of their three-mile...

'Here': Three generations from a single perspective

‘Here’: Three generations from a single perspective

By Max Ardrey, Beacon Correspondent / November 13, 2024

Time seems to happen all at once in director Robert Zemeckis’ latest film “Here,” which chronicles the generations of people that have lived in...

SGA appoints three new senators, debates attendance policy

SGA appoints three new senators, debates attendance policy

By Katherine Cressman, News Co-Editor / November 13, 2024

The Student Government Association (SGA)’s most recent general assembly meeting saw the appointments of three new senators, the introduction of one...

Tripp Whetsell ‘94 tells the life and legacy of TV icon Norman Lear ‘44

Tripp Whetsell ‘94 tells the life and legacy of TV icon Norman Lear ‘44

By Hannah Nguyen, Editor in Chief / November 12, 2024

Tripp Whetsell ‘94 has been a fan of Norman Lear shows ever since he learned to talk.  Born two months after “All in the Family” aired in...

Alice Phoebe Lou opening for Clairo at Roadrunner Oct. 29 (Sam Shipman / Beacon Staff)

Alice Phoebe Lou delivers short but bubbly and riveting set during the Charm Tour

By Sam Shipman, Assistant News Editor / November 6, 2024
German singer-songwriter Alice Phoebe Lou opened for Clairo at the Roadrunner on Oct 28–30 at three sold-out shows on the first leg of the “Charm Tour.”
Emerson women's soccer in a game against Smith College in September 2023. (Arthur Mansavage/Beacon Staff, File)

Women’s soccer upsets Smith in first round of playoffs, men’s falls to Coast Guard Academy in overtime

By Anna Knepley / November 6, 2024

As the fall regular seasons wind down and postseason play begins, both Emerson men’s and women’s soccer teams entered the first round of the NEWMAC...

Mass. Sen Elizabeth Warren speaks to a crowd of Massachusetts Democrats at SoWa Power Station hours after her re-election to the Senate on Tuesday, Nov. 5, 2024 (Bryan Hecht / Beacon Staff).

MassDems express hope and confidence on election night ahead of Trump’s comeback victory

By Bryan Hecht, News Co-editor / November 6, 2024

Everything except the spirits at SoWa Power Station was blue early on election night, as it hosted a watch party event for the Massachusetts Democratic...

Neighboring homes in St. Croix County in Wisconsin with opposing political signs. (Hannah Brueske/ Beacon Staff)

Which way will Wisconsin swing? Here’s what swing voters are saying.

By Hannah Brueske, Staff Writer / October 30, 2024
With merely a week left until the election, the Democratic and Republican parties in Wisconsin are doing all they can to make the state “swing” their way.