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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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High hopes for marijuana reform at the 35th Boston Freedom Rally

By Hannah Brueske and Yogev Toby / September 23, 2024
Hundreds of cannabis fanatics gathered in the Boston Common on Saturday for the 35th annual Boston Freedom Rally, the second-largest advocacy event for marijuana in the country. 
There is a Bright Light that never goes out

There is a Bright Light that never goes out

By Ryan Yau, Living Arts Editor / September 18, 2024
Near its 10th anniversary, the Bright Lights Cinema Series has introduced three generations of Emerson students to hundreds of independent films, highlighting social issues and marginalized perspectives.
Emerson's downtown Boston campus.

Emerson lays off 10 staff members, suspends two programs

By Hannah Nguyen / August 13, 2024

Emerson laid off 10 staff members and eliminated two programs Tuesday, college officials said in an email sent to staff and faculty. “We are grateful...

An Emerson College Police car.

Construction worker dies after falling from scaffolding at Cutler Majestic Theatre, police say

By DJ Mara / August 10, 2024

A construction worker died Friday afternoon after falling from scaffolding outside the Cutler Majestic Theatre, police said. Boston police reported...

President Joe Biden addresses nation on decision to drop out of presidential race

President Joe Biden addresses nation on decision to drop out of presidential race

By DJ Mara / July 24, 2024

President Joe Biden spoke from the Oval Office Wednesday night to address why he decided to drop out of the presidential race and endorse Vice President...

Elijah Brown - Actor / Movement Captain for "Hoops."

The colorful “Hoops” production arrives at The Strand Theater in Boston

By Rosa Morales-Simmons, Beacon Correspondent / July 20, 2024

Before Company One Theater got its hands on the BIPOC-led stage gem “Hoops,” it began as a photography exhibition by Wisconsin-born photographer Nicole...

Emerson will lay off staff and faculty positions due to enrollment decline partly caused by campus protests, college says

Emerson will lay off staff and faculty positions due to enrollment decline partly caused by campus protests, college says

By Hannah Nguyen, Iselin Bratz and DJ Mara / June 22, 2024

Emerson College will lay off faculty and staff and not fill some vacant positions in response to reduced enrollment, which it said was partly caused by...

Jim Hoppe (Middle) and Athletic Director Pat Nicol (Right) presenting the NEWMAC championship trophy to the Women's Soccer team in November of 2022.

Student Affairs VP Jim Hoppe to depart Emerson in July

By Jordan Pagkalinawan / June 1, 2024

Jim Hoppe, the vice president of Student Affairs and dean for Campus Life, will leave Emerson in mid-July for Bowdoin College, where he will serve as the...

A student waves a Palestinian flag and holds up their hand, on which is written, “Ceasefire now.” (Rian Nelson/Beacon Staff)

Emotions split at commencement amid pro-Palestine protests

By Sam Shipman / May 18, 2024

A sense of excitement and nervousness filled the air of Agganis Arena as friends and family of Emerson graduates filed in for the 2024 Commencement Ceremony.   This...

Notice outside Emerson College’s Visitors Center explaining closures (Bryan Hecht/Beacon Staff)

College briefly halts admissions proceedings in light of arrests, students and student workers reflect on closures

By Iselin Bratz / May 15, 2024

Editor's Note: This article has been republished to include corrections and to acknowledge that admission activities were put on hold for two days and...

Valerie Harrison, marketing and communications coordinator at St. Francis House, talks to a guest on Friday, April 5, 2024. (Feixu Chen/Beacon Staff)

Photos: Combating homelessness, ‘one day at a time’

By Feixu Chen / April 27, 2024

The St. Francis House at 39 Boylston St. finds itself at the epicenter of an unprecedented surge in demand, reflecting the rising cost of living and the...