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

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A student serves themselves lunch during the "Eat Local Challenge," at the Emerson Dining Center on Tuesday, Sept. 23, 2025. (Alex Cuozzo / Beacon Correspondent)

‘Eat Local Challenge’ lunch tasks Emerson’s chefs with crafting a nearly 100% locally sourced menu

By Isabella Rocha, Jules Telfort / October 1, 2025

On Tuesday, Sept. 23, chefs at the Dining Center were tasked with crafting the entire lunch menu using only ingredients sourced within a 150-mile radius...

Emerson College to integrate AI into classrooms

Student Government Association holds first General Assembly of the year

By Genesis McZeno, Beacon Correspondent / September 25, 2025

Last Friday, the Student Government Association at Emerson College “hit the ground running” with their first General Assembly of the year, as described...

The Emerson College Police Department Logo on Boylston Street in September 2025. (Jacob Goldberg/ Beacon Staff, File Photo)

Incident Journal: ECPD addresses Ansin Building flood, vandalism cases, medical emergencies, and multiple unsecured door reports in latest report.

By Genesis McZeno, Beacon Correspondent / September 25, 2025

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

(Arthur Mansavage/Beacon Staff)

What is going on with Emerson’s dining changes?

By Hannah Brueske and Sage Jezierski / September 25, 2025

In early August, still enjoying their summer break, Emerson students received an email from Business Services outlining dining updates that included...

The Wang Theater (Nick Peace/ Beacon Staff)

Commencement is moved to Wang Theatre, prompting student backlash

By Genesis McZeno, Beacon Correspondent / September 17, 2025

For the first time since 2022, Emerson College has changed locations for the graduating class of 2026’s commencement ceremonies from the Agganis Arena...

An Emerson College banner on Boylston Street on May 1st, 2025. (Arthur Mansavage/ Beacon Staff, File Photo)

Emerson lays off 5% of staff due to ‘budget reductions,’ offers benefits for those who voluntarily resign

By Meg Richards, Editor-in-Chief / August 21, 2025

Emerson laid off over 30 staff members—a 5% reduction in staff—starting August 1. The college’s enrollment and total revenue fell “below projections”...

An Emerson College banner on Boylston Street on May 1st, 2025. (Arthur Mansavage/ Beacon Staff, File Photo)

‘Enough is enough’: Emerson faculty convene emergency assembly over protest policy, RA firings, and campus climate

By Iselin Bratz, Content Managing Editor / May 13, 2025

Emerson College faculty convened a last-minute special assembly on Monday, May 5, in response to two recent articles published by The Berkeley Beacon....

Emerson College to integrate AI into classrooms

SGA approves student organization’s budgets and discusses potential cuts in funding

By Hannah Woods, Senior Kasteel Well Reporter / April 27, 2025

The Student Government Association wrapped the 2024-25 academic year with a review of all proposed budgets for Emerson’s student organizations at its...

Boylston SJP Protesters gather on the sidewalk in front of Boylston Place Alley, following a police restriction of the alleyway on Friday, April 25, 2025 (Bryan Hecht / Beacon Staff).

Boylston SJP calls for ‘end to scholasticide’ in Gaza on one-year anniversary of encampment arrests

By Adri Pray, Meg Richards, Iselin Bratz and Bryan Hecht / April 25, 2025

Dozens of people affiliated with Boylston Students for Justice in Palestine rallied in front of the 2 Boylston Place Alleyway Friday evening after Emerson...

School of Communications Dean Brent Smith shares his perspectives on the implications of AI on society and higher education.

School of Communication Dean Brent Smith announced as new associate vice president for executive education

By Rylie Burns, Operations Managing Editor, Layout Editor & Newsletter Editor / April 11, 2025
Smith will assume the role on July 1.
SGA

New Executive Board elected, endowment investment conversation continues

By Hannah Woods, Senior Kasteel Well Reporter / April 11, 2025

Election results are in, and junior political communications major Georgia Winn is the next executive president of the Student Government Association.  Winn...

Two new vending machine on the second floor of the Little Building. (Arthur Mansavage/ Beacon Staff)

New vending machines installed in Little Building, Piano Row, and 2 Boylston Place residence halls

By Rylie Burns, Operations Managing Editor, Layout Editor & Newsletter Editor / April 9, 2025

Four new vending machines were placed in the Little Building, Piano Row, and 2 Boylston Place residence halls, according to Facilities and Campus Services...

Emerson launches initiative to rebuild the community in upcoming academic year

At least one international student visa has been revoked, college says, not believed to be related to protest activity

By Adri Pray and DJ Mara / April 7, 2025
The student, who was not identified in the email out of respect for their privacy, was not believed to be targeted for protest-related activity. 
Skywell of the Little Building.

‘Clearly enough people have complained’: Emerson students lose their cool over dorm temperatures

By Hannah Woods, Senior Kasteel Well Reporter / April 2, 2025

As temperatures outside rise, so are temperatures inside many of Emerson College's residential dorms. Recently, many students have raised concerns about...

VMA professor John Gianvito writes on the walls of the 2b alley as apart of individual demonstration against Emerson's protest policies. (Iselin Bratz/ Beacon Staff)

‘To the daring belongs the future’: Emerson College faculty member speaks out against expression policies in chalking protest

By Iselin Bratz, Content Managing Editor / April 2, 2025

Emerson College faculty member John Gianvito chalked the walls of the 2 Boylston Place Alley on April 1 as part of an individual demonstration. Amidst...

SGA members, friends, and family seated in the Jackie Liebergott Black Box theatre for the Emerson's second ever student government oath ceremony. (Riley Goldman/ Beacon Correspondent)

‘Money taken directly from our pockets’: Emerson students voice concerns over SGA’s proposal to invest in college’s endowment

By Hannah Woods, Senior Kasteel Well Reporter / April 2, 2025

Several Emerson students present at the Student Government Association’s meeting voiced concerns about the college’s endowment during an open forum,...

People sitting at a Boston park during the COVID-19 Pandemic. (Zhihao Wu/ Beacon archives)

Zoom fatigue and dorm room hangouts: How COVID-19 shaped the Emerson experience five years ago

By Hannah Brueske, Dept. Projects Editor / March 19, 2025

As the head of the musical theater department, Amelia Broome has always considered Emerson a beautiful place to be—an environment full of “sassy,...

(Anissa Gardizy / Beacon Archives, FIle Photo)

College announces extended hours in the Lion’s Den for the rest of the semester in response to SGA initiative

By Rylie Burns, Operations Managing Editor, Layout Editor & Newsletter Editor / March 18, 2025

The Lion’s Den, one of Emerson’s busiest social spots, will now be open on the weekends and operate on extended hours, according to an email sent to...

Director Wendy Sachs speaks at a panel discussion with journalism professor Tim Riley and Emerson students Lily Minkoff and Arthur Mansavage. (Yogev Toby / Beacon Staff)

Faculty host screening of ‘October 8,’ documentary following pro-Palestine encampments and antisemitism

By Yogev Toby, Editor-at-Large (on leave) / March 6, 2025

Emerson’s Department of Journalism hosted a screening of “October 8” to an audience of 20 Emerson College community members, most of whom were members...

SGA discusses endowment survey results

SGA discusses endowment survey results

By Hannah Woods, Senior Kasteel Well Reporter / February 26, 2025

The Student Government Association gauged a range of reactions and discussed the data they gathered from the Emerson community at its Feb. 21 meeting after...