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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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Unopposed candidates win SGA election

October 25, 2017

The results of the Student Government Association special election are in—with unopposed candidates Matthew Enriquez and Gregory Massimino-Garcia...

Emerson College buildings in Downtown Boston on Wednesday, Feb. 26, 2025. (Arthur Mansavage/ Beacon Staff, File)

Hundreds protest against racism, present demands

By Riane Roldan / October 25, 2017

 More than 300 Emerson students marched into the college's monthly faculty assembly meeting Tuesday, protesting college complacency toward discrimination...

Courtney Quilan is the leader of the Emerson Feminists.
LINDSEY TOOMER / BEACON CORRESPONDENT

Emerson Feminists to focus on community outreach

By Lindsey Toomer / October 25, 2017

Emerson Feminists are making a comeback this semester with plans to host open group discussions and to involve themselves in the community with service...

Students toured the new Emerson Launch space in 160 Boylston.
LINDSEY TOOMER / BEACON CORRESPONDENT

Emerson Launch rebrands with new space

By Belen Dumont, Former News Editor / October 25, 2017

Emerson Launch opened itself to all students this semester, regardless of major or entrepreneurial background. The recent open house debuted the program’s...

Unopposed candidates win SGA election

By Chris Van Buskirk, Former Editor-in-Chief / October 19, 2017

The results of the Student Government Association special election are in—with unopposed candidates Matthew Enriquez and Gregory Massimino-Garcia winning...

Emerson partners with Paris College of Art

By Katherine Salzberg / October 19, 2017

Emerson is crafting an agreement with Paris College of Art to create an accelerated film degree spanning both schools’ campuses. The agreement is in...

First conservative speaker draws small crowd

By Isha Marathe / October 19, 2017

After year-long contention over how, or if, to invite right-wing voices to campus, the college kicked off its “Conservative Speaker Series” on Thursday,...

Contest to determine name of 2 Boylston Cafe

Contest to determine name of 2 Boylston Cafe

October 18, 2017

A contest hosted by the Office of Campus Life will determine the new name for the cafe at 2 Boylston Place. Student submissions were accepted be ginning...

Retail space reserved in Little Building

October 18, 2017

The first floor of the Little Building is set to be converted to a commercial retail space as renovations to the building continue said Arthur Mombourquette,...

Kasteel Well staff advises students against travel to Spain

October 18, 2017

WELL, the Netherlands—The Office of Student Affairs is strongly advising students at the Kasteel Well Program to not go to Spain because of the political...

SGA seeks solution for designated smoking area

October 18, 2017

As construction on the Little Building continues, Emerson smokers lack an appointed smoking area, and now flock to the Boylston Street sidewalk. A designated...

Campus resources distinguished by disclosure

October 18, 2017

Emerson provides two kinds of support to students: private and confidential resources. Emerson’s confidential support systems are bound by federal...

College removes classroom trash bins to promote recycling

October 18, 2017

Trash cans are being removed from classrooms all over the school. Sustainability Coordinator Amy Elvidge said it is part of a plan to make the school green...

Petition preserves music behind the counter

Petition preserves music behind the counter

October 18, 2017

An unidentified student posted a petition titled “Keep the Music Behind the Counter” in the dining center near the sandwich station. Within...

The Hemenway shuttle runs from 11 p.m. to 3 a.m. every night.
CASSANDRA MARTINEZ / BEACON STAFF

College speeds up shuttle service following delays

By Dylan Rossiter, Former Editor / October 18, 2017

A delay that stranded one Hemenway resident for nearly two hours will bring improvements to the school's late-night shuttle service, according to Hemenway...

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College swaps emergency alert systems

By Kieran Bauman / October 18, 2017

On Sept. 12 at 6:59 pm, students received texts and calls warning them of an active shooter on Boston Common—four minutes after the Boston Police Department...

Union members said Emerson’s staff is underpaid compared to other institutions.
CASSANDRA MARTINEZ / BEACON STAFF

College staff in union protest low wages

By Max Reyes, Former Staff / October 18, 2017

Emerson staff members held signs that read: “We love Emerson but we can’t afford to work here” outside the Dining Center as part of a protest composed...

Retail space reserved in Little Building

By Chris Van Buskirk, Former Editor-in-Chief / October 12, 2017

The first floor of the Little Building is set to be converted to a commercial retail space as renovations to the building continue said Arthur Mombourquette,...

Campus resources distinguished by disclosure

By Parker Purifoy, Former Managing Editor / October 12, 2017

Emerson provides two kinds of support to students: private and confidential resources. Emerson’s confidential support systems are bound by federal and...