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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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Students re-elect Solomon as SGA president, approve constitutional changes

Students re-elect Solomon as SGA president, approve constitutional changes

April 8, 2015

Updated April 2 Emily Solomon was re-elected as the Student Government Association president in last week’s vote with 43 percent of the tally. Students...

Ludman to retire after nearly four decades at Emerson

Ludman to retire after nearly four decades at Emerson

April 8, 2015

Updated April 2 Ronald Ludman, who has been Emerson’s dean of students for 33 years, will retire at the end of June, according to a campuswide...

Nightclub in alley closes doors

April 8, 2015

The Estate, a nightclub that has lived in Boylston Place since 2006, closed it’s doors on March 28. The building, owned by Emerson, will be renovated...

Emerson denies allegations, liability in second lawsuit

April 7, 2015

Emerson College and six administrators deny many allegations outlined in a lawsuit filed by a former student and say they are not legally liable for what...

Outcome unclear for two sexual assault lawsuits

April 7, 2015

Updated (March 5, 10:39 a.m.) Emerson is facing two lawsuits alleging it mishandled students’ sexual assault cases, and two legal experts...

College requests more time to respond to second lawsuit

April 7, 2015

Lawyers for Emerson College and six administrators have asked for additional time to answer a second lawsuit filed by a student who alleges the school...

After moving to dismiss lawsuit, Emerson responds to mass criticism

April 7, 2015

President M. Lee Pelton addressed the Emerson community in an email on Monday regarding what he called an “inaccurate and misleading” Huffington...

Emerson seeks dismissal of former student’s lawsuit

April 7, 2015

Lawyers for Emerson College and four school administrators moved to dismiss the federal lawsuit filed by a former student who claims the school mishandled...

Former student opposes motion to dismiss lawsuit

April 7, 2015

The lawyer representing a former student suing Emerson for mishandling her rape case has filed an opposition to the school’s motion to dismiss her...

Former student requests more time to refute lawsuit dismissal

April 7, 2015

A former student has requested more time to file an opposing response to Emerson’s motion to dismiss her lawsuit.  On Oct. 9, the court approved...

Campus Crime Log, 3/26

April 1, 2015

Tuesday, March 17 A staff member reported camera equipment was stolen in the Paramount Center. An investigation showed the equipment was misplaced and...

Food service workers negotiate for first union contract

Food service workers negotiate for first union contract

April 1, 2015

Emerson food service workers, as part of a union established last year, are bargaining for their first union contract. The workers’ request to unionize...

Piano Row pictured in 2015. The swastikas were found in a stairwell located in the dorm. Archive photo.

With latest tuition increase, college continues decadeslong trend

April 1, 2015

Emerson has announced the college will raise its tuition for the Fall 2015 semester, according to a letter to parents sent this month and signed by President...

“Real Food Challenge” calls for better dining hall options

“Real Food Challenge” calls for better dining hall options

April 1, 2015

On March 25, a group of students and professors hosted a kickoff event for the Real Food Challenge in the Bill Bordy Theater, a national program that aims...

SGA election outcome to be announced Friday

April 1, 2015

James Rowland, election chair of the Student Government Association, said he plans to announce the results of the SGA elections in several stages, starting...

Polling Society gauges public opinion on Clinton, athletics, Tsarnaev

April 1, 2015

Possible Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton would soundly defeat Massachusetts senator Elizabeth Warren in a Democratic presidential...

City approves new dorm construction project

March 26, 2015

Boston’s city government cleared the way for Emerson College to build a new residence hall at 1-3 Boylston Place — a scaled-down...

College announces expansion

College announces expansion

March 26, 2015

Instead of stepping into the bar of the Sweetwater Tavern for a pitcher of beer, students could be walking into a new 18-story, residence hall with a roof...

Campus Crime Log, 3/19

March 25, 2015

Wednesday, Mar. 4 A student had her cell phone stolen from the Ansin Building. The Boston Fire Department and the Emerson College Police Department responded...

ECPD establishes new self-defense class designed for men

March 25, 2015

In addition to a women’s self-defense class that has been running since 2011, Emerson College Police Department now plans to hold a class for men...