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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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Journo students jump into mentorship roles

Journo students jump into mentorship roles

October 12, 2016

The journalism department is experimenting with a new peer-mentoring program this year to ease first year students’ transition to college life.   The...

Alumnus talks political organizing at VP debate

Alumnus talks political organizing at VP debate

October 12, 2016

Ryan Fleury stood in front of about 40 students in the Bill Bordy Theater on Tuesday night. Scattered in clumps of various sizes, the audience was in attendance...

No housing lottery for 2017 upperclassmen

No housing lottery for 2017 upperclassmen

October 12, 2016

Juniors and seniors will not be offered on-campus housing next fall, according to an email to the Emerson community from Erik Muurisepp, associate dean...

SGA talks student concerns, fitness center

October 12, 2016

The Student Government Association compiled a list of student life concerns—including student meeting space availability, student working hours,...

Week highlights issues of sexual violence

October 12, 2016

Four Emerson sophomores are renewing their efforts this year to take a stand against rape and sexual assault by continuing to build their community action...

Bard prof speaks on angling LGBTQ+ conversations

Bard prof speaks on angling LGBTQ+ conversations

October 12, 2016

Though Emerson prides itself as a leader on LGBTQ+ matters, some students learned on Thursday that national conversation on the subject may be hindering...

Students anticipate entrepreneurial summit

October 5, 2016

More than 100 Emerson students have been selected to attend the 2016 Forbes 30 Under 30 Summit in Boston for free this fall, according to an email from...

Seven stabbed near campus

October 5, 2016

Last Sunday, students woke up to two missed calls and two emails from the college’s automated Emergency Notification System (ENS) about a stabbing...

Emerson College ushers in Good Samaritan Policy

Emerson College ushers in Good Samaritan Policy

October 5, 2016

To encourage students to seek help when they need it, Emerson will no longer contact students’ guardians or conduct formal conduct hearings when...

Socialist Alternative brings political passion to campus

October 5, 2016

The term “socialism,” makes many people think of George Orwell’s 1984, and the fears of Big Brother and Room 101. So, when coming...

EDC gets new facilities

EDC gets new facilities

October 5, 2016

The Equipment Distribution Center employees no longer have to maneuver between crowds of students in Little Building with heavy carts full of expensive...

Paramount main stage renamed for ArtsEmerson founder

Paramount main stage renamed for ArtsEmerson founder

October 5, 2016

Despite the giant neon sign on Washington Street, the main stage inside the Paramount Center will soon bear a new name. Starting next week, it will now...

Fenway folks protest Emerson extension

Fenway folks protest Emerson extension

October 5, 2016

In a protest last Thursday outside of the Walker Building, about 10 members of the Fenway community voiced their opposition to Emerson’s plans to...

Crime Log as of Sep. 29

October 5, 2016

Monday, Sept. 19 The Emerson College Police Department confiscated an abandoned bicycle left in front of a conference room in the Little Building. The...

SGA grants Emertainment funds, elects new officers

October 5, 2016

On Tuesday, the Student Government Association elected two new members and granted an appeal for funds that will enable Emertainment Monthly staff to attend...

SGA grants Emertainment funds, elects new officers

SGA grants Emertainment funds, elects new officers

By Shafaq Patel / September 29, 2016

On Tuesday, the Student Government Association elected two new members and granted an appeal for funds that will enable Emertainment Monthly staff to attend...

Crime Log

September 29, 2016

Thursday, Sept. 1 A student reported being followed to the Little Building by a suspicious person after getting off a MBTA train at the Boylston stop.   Saturday,...

Polling Society survey shows Trump closing gap

Polling Society survey shows Trump closing gap

September 28, 2016

The Emerson College Polling Society released results last Thursday from a national poll that showed Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump in a close tie. ECPS,...

The Dogtor is in: ECAPS gets therapy dog

The Dogtor is in: ECAPS gets therapy dog

September 28, 2016

Therapists rarely greet their clients with a lick, but Rudy is not a typical therapist.  Rudy, the newest four-legged member of Emerson Counseling...

College looks to fill Colonial Theatre

College looks to fill Colonial Theatre

September 28, 2016

The Board of Trustees is reviewing bids from various performing arts organizations interested in providing programming to the Colonial Theatre, President...