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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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Students petition to win weekends back from makeup classes

Students petition to win weekends back from makeup classes

May 6, 2015

A petition started two weeks ago to oppose weekend classes meant to make up days canceled because of snowstorms has received over 500 signatures to date. Boston...

Special Section: Surveying Emerson's Climate

Special Section: Surveying Emerson’s Climate

April 29, 2015

Explore the results from Emerson's first comprehensive climate survey, which found that many students felt sexual assault prevention training was lacking,...

Part-time professors ratify new contract

April 29, 2015

On Tuesday, the college’s adjunct professors voted 184-3 to make a new contract official, which includes an increase in pay, professional development...

SGA hears updates from Violence Prevention and Response, grants appeals to campus orgs

April 29, 2015

The Student Government Association met on Tuesday with staff members from Violence Prevention and Response to discuss progress they said they made over...

Students outraged by freshman’s rapper persona

April 29, 2015

Several students expressed anger online this week after a freshman student rapper gained attention on social media for lyrics some listeners found offensive....

College to release results of first climate survey

April 29, 2015

Results from Emerson’s climate survey, the first of its kind for the college, are set to be released on April 23. The survey, developed by Emerson’s...

Journalism professors seek to bolster WERS news department

April 29, 2015

After students and alumni spoke out about campus radio station WERS reducing resources for news coverage, journalism professors met with station management...

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Faculty and staff criticize salaries, say staffing is often inadequate

April 29, 2015

The results of a comprehensive survey of Emerson’s faculty and staff showcased their opinions on themes throughout the college, including notable...

Sexual assault prevention programs improving, but sense of belonging mixed

April 29, 2015

The student component of Emerson’s first climate survey, which polled 1,485 undergraduates and graduates, shows that greatest sources of dissatisfaction...

Faculty and staff criticize salaries, say staffing is often inadequate

By David A. Bumpus / April 23, 2015

The results of a comprehensive survey of Emerson’s faculty and staff showcased their opinions on themes throughout the college, including notable dissatisfaction...

Sexual assault prevention programs improving, but sense of belonging mixed

By Laura King / April 23, 2015

The student component of Emerson’s first climate survey, which polled 1,485 undergraduates and graduates, shows that greatest sources of dissatisfaction...

College to release results of first climate survey

By Joshua Warrener / April 23, 2015

Results from Emerson’s climate survey, the first of its kind for the college, are set to be released on April 23. The survey, developed by Emerson’s...

Students protest for higher minimum wage

Students protest for higher minimum wage

April 22, 2015

Advocates for raising the national minimum wage to $15 marched in Boston on April 14, including several Emerson students, some of whom were part of the...

Event for prospective students marked by protest

Event for prospective students marked by protest

April 22, 2015

As prospective students explored the college’s campus on April 10 for an all-day admissions event, they walked past current and former Emerson students...

Awards for teaching announced

Awards for teaching announced

April 22, 2015

Three professors were recently selected for Emerson’s teaching awards after being nominated by students and their colleagues. Tulais Srinivas, an...

Emerson community loses sophomore student

April 22, 2015

Updated April 16 Lilly Kate Christopher, a sophomore journalism major, passed away on April 6.  Christopher, 20, died with family by her side at...

SGA discusses diversity in film and theater casting

April 22, 2015

The Student Government Association met with the chair of the performing arts department, Melia Bensussen, at its weekly meeting on April 14 as part of...

Campus Crime Log, April 16

April 22, 2015

Monday, April 6 The Emerson College Police Department and facilities management investigated a carbon monoxide alarm coming from the roof of the Little...