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The Berkeley Beacon

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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Cabaret and Fitness Center to move

November 17, 2016

Students looking to hop on the elliptical or see a comedy show—activities formerly reserved for the Little Building basement—will need to make...

Campus theater spaces hard to come by

November 17, 2016

High demand for Emerson’s only free performance space—Little Building’s Cabaret, which will close this December for renovations—has...

Letter from the Editor—On election day

November 17, 2016

Dear community, Today I am proud to be a woman. You read that correctly. Today, we should be proud we endure. Hillary Clinton’s shocking loss,...

Faculty offers advice and new sights

November 17, 2016

Professors and administration reach out to the community Moving forward in a time of strife Paul Mihailidis, ph.d. Associate professor The morning...

New minor could change storytelling education

New minor could change storytelling education

November 17, 2016

Nonfiction stories are told through many different mediums, and some departments at Emerson have decided to collaborate so students have the opportunity...

New approach to final exams to pilot this semester

November 17, 2016

Whether you are trying to book your flight home, fix your work schedule, or figure out if you can skip finals altogether, there are a few things you should...

Polling Society

Polling Society

November 17, 2016

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Students protest Donald Trump's election in 2016.

Students react to election results

By Bret Hauff, Shafaq Patel and Nathanael King / November 17, 2016

America has spoken, but a cloud of confusion cast its shadow at Emerson the day after Donald Trump became President-elect. Somber stares replaced the...

Administration provides feedback for community

November 17, 2016

Emerson community decrompresses following election Professors and admin offer advice on how to move forward   Paul Mihailidis, ph.d. Associate...

Polling Society blindsided by election results

November 17, 2016

Disingenuous voter response to pollsters and last-minute apathetic voter turnout defied Emerson College Polling Society’s prediction for the 2016...

Crime Log

November 17, 2016

Monday, Oct. 31 An Emerson College Police Department officer on patrol noticed a person hiding behind a dumpster inside the loading dock at The Paramount...

Makeup Slideshow

Makeup Slideshow

November 10, 2016

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Makeup Stage 3

November 10, 2016

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Boylston Place crane to be disassembled

November 10, 2016

After more than half a year in its shadow, Emerson will say goodbye to the towering crane—named “Ucrane Bolt” by students—at the...

Diversity training moves to expand

November 10, 2016

Although Emerson has made recent strides for inclusivity, diversity in the classroom is still a work in progress. Though the semester is halfway through,...

New communication medium picks up Slack

November 10, 2016

As a happy medium between email and text message, one Emerson department is using a popular messaging application to keep students connected.    Journalism...

New scholarship for ELA student expenses

November 10, 2016

As students prepare to move to Emerson Los Angeles next semester, some may be worrying about their bank accounts: plane tickets and rental cars can be...

Crime Log

November 10, 2016

Monday, Oct. 24 A staff member reported having personal property stolen from them on Tremont Street after allowing a person to use their cell phone. The...

Makeup Stage 1

November 10, 2016

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Paramount residents’ trash irks opera house

November 10, 2016

Some residents of the dorm at the Paramount Center have taken to using their windows as garbage disposals, causing damage to the surrounding buildings....