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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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(Arthur Mansavage/Beacon Staff)

What is going on with Emerson’s dining changes?

By Hannah Brueske and Sage Jezierski / September 25, 2025

In early August, still enjoying their summer break, Emerson students received an email from Business Services outlining dining updates that included...

Emerson women's cross country runner Yasmin Defne Dadikhi leading the pack during the 52nd UMass Dartmouth XC Invitational. (Courtesy of Rob Rossi, Gordon College)

Emerson cross country dashes through strong competition

By Daniel O’Toole, Dept. Sports Editor / September 24, 2025

In a competitive season for the Emerson men’s and women’s cross country teams, runners have been setting goals and making improvements one step at...

Artist Cyrille Conan stands in front of his mural titled “Mohrent,” located one flight down from the Piano Row lobby on the interior wall of the Fitness Center (Jacob Goldberg / Beacon Staff).

Meet the artists behind the new murals aimed to brighten Emerson’s campus

By Madalyn Jimiera, Dept. Campus Editor / September 24, 2025

For many upperclassmen at Emerson, their first impression of The Max a couple of years ago was clinical, blank walls, and standard gray dining tables....

Senior midfielder Linae Bezdek controls the ball against Wheaton College on Sept. 20, 2025 (Jacob Goldberg/ For The Beacon).

Women’s soccer defeats Wheaton 1-0 in NEWMAC opener

By Jordan Pagkalinawan, Sports Editor & Website Editor / September 22, 2025

After six nonconference games, the Emerson women’s soccer team began its NEWMAC slate with a win. Facing the Wheaton College Lyons on Saturday, Emerson...

Ansin Building, where the Offices of the President are housed. (Arthur Mansavage/Beacon Staff)

‘There’s nowhere to go but up’: New admin optimistic despite higher education challenges

By Bryan Hecht, News Editor / September 18, 2025

Kelly Devers-Franklin remembers being one of the first Emerson students to ever move into the Little Building in 1995. Now, from her Ansin Building office,...

Courtesy of Naia Driscoll.

Women’s soccer ties Roger Williams in second home game of season

By Mer Hughes, Multimedia Managing Editor & Layout Editor / September 17, 2025

In a lively back and forth game on Saturday, Sept. 13, the Emerson women’s soccer team tied 1-1 against the Roger Williams Hawks at their second home...

The Wang Theater (Nick Peace/ Beacon Staff)

Commencement is moved to Wang Theatre, prompting student backlash

By Genesis McZeno, Beacon Correspondent / September 17, 2025

For the first time since 2022, Emerson College has changed locations for the graduating class of 2026’s commencement ceremonies from the Agganis Arena...

A banner displaying the Emerson Lions' NEWMAC achievements in the Bobbi Brown & Steven Plofker Gym (Courtesy of Nate Gardner).

‘The premier men’s volleyball conference in the country’: Men’s volleyball to join NEWMAC in 2026-27

By Jordan Pagkalinawan, Sports Editor & Website Editor / September 17, 2025

It’s a shift that’s been over a year in the making. The Emerson men’s volleyball team will move to the New England Men’s and Women’s Athletic...

The Maximilian Mutchnick Cafe. (Ashlyn Wang/Beacon Staff)

Business Services responds to student dining concerns with refunds, changes to meal equivalency policy

By Bryan Hecht, News Editor / September 16, 2025

After many complaints from students following over-the-summer changes to dining hours, locations, and payment plans, Business Services responded in a community-wide...

First-year outside hitter Dalena Garrett (#7) goes for an attack against Wentworth Institute of Technology on Sept. 13, 2025 (Riley Goldman/ Beacon Staff).

Women’s volleyball falls to Wentworth and Rivier in Saturday tri-match

By Jordan Pagkalinawan, Sports Editor & Website Editor / September 16, 2025

Wentworth Institute of Technology and Rivier University joined the Emerson women’s volleyball team for a Saturday tri-match in the Bobbi Brown and Steven...

A tarp blocks the entrance to the 7th floor hallways of Ansin Wednesday morning. The Media Production Studio, Technical Support, The Digital Production Lab, and additional classrooms are located on the floor. (Mer Hughes/Beacon Staff)

Ansin Building to reopen tomorrow, 7th and 8th floor classes remain affected

By Iselin Bratz, Bryan Hecht, Sam Shipman and Arthur Mansavage / September 15, 2025
The majority of the Ansin Building will reopen to students, faculty, and staff on Wednesday, Sept. 17.
A depiction of an employee's belongings.. (Arthur Mansavage/ Beacon Staff)

Faculty and staff left reeling from 30-person layoff

By Meg Richards, Editor-in-Chief / September 10, 2025

After the layoffs of 30 staff members at Emerson College in August, Emerson IT employee Steve Bohrer took a walk on the beach with his wife, former...

The Emerson women's volleyball team ahead of their non-conference match against Lasell University on Sept. 9, 2025 (Jacob Goldberg/ For The Beacon).

Women’s volleyball falls to undefeated Lasell, 3-1

By Jordan Pagkalinawan, Sports Editor & Website Editor / September 10, 2025

The Emerson women’s volleyball team battled the Lasell University Lasers Tuesday night, hoping to cool down an undefeated non-conference opponent. Despite...

Dining Center of Emerson College

New policies at various campus dining facilities leave students frustrated and confused

By Sage Jezierski, Senior Reporter / September 10, 2025

When students arrived on campus this year, their dining options were notably different. Changes included making the majority of stations self-service at...

The Emerson College Little Building dorm on Wednesday, Feb. 26, 2025. (Arthur Mansavage/ Beacon Staff, File)

Emerson announces initiative to house Wentworth Institute of Technology students in the Little Building for upcoming year

By Madalyn Jimiera, Dept. Campus Editor / September 8, 2025

For the second academic year in a row, non-Emerson students will call the Little Building home.  This year, Emerson College will partner with Wentworth...

First-year forward Nick Mirogiannis (#13) against Eastern Connecticut State on Sept. 5, 2025 (Courtesy of Naia Driscoll).

Men’s soccer earns first win of the season vs. Eastern Connecticut State

By Jordan Pagkalinawan, Sports Editor & Website Editor / September 8, 2025

In a lively game on Sept. 5, 2025, the third time was the charm for the Emerson men’s soccer team. After a tie and a loss to begin the 2025 season, the...

An Emerson College banner on Boylston Street on May 1st, 2025. (Arthur Mansavage/ Beacon Staff, File Photo)

Emerson lays off 5% of staff due to ‘budget reductions,’ offers benefits for those who voluntarily resign

By Meg Richards, Editor-in-Chief / August 21, 2025

Emerson laid off over 30 staff members—a 5% reduction in staff—starting August 1. The college’s enrollment and total revenue fell “below projections”...

An Emerson College banner on Boylston Street on May 1st, 2025. (Arthur Mansavage/ Beacon Staff, File Photo)

Emerson announces School of Film, Television, and Media Arts

By Jordan Pagkalinawan, Sports Editor & Website Editor / July 26, 2025

The Department of Visual Media Arts will depart Emerson’s School of the Arts and be elevated to the School of Film, Television, and Media Arts, the College...

An Emerson College banner on Boylston Street on May 1st, 2025. (Arthur Mansavage/ Beacon Staff, File Photo)

Emerson CFO signs open letter to Trump administration defending Harvard

By Meg Richards, Editor-in-Chief / July 5, 2025

Emerson’s interim Chief Financial Officer Robert Butler signed an open letter against President Donald Trump as the heat between the federal government...

(Arthur Mansavage/ Beacon Staff)

Cost of attendance and financial aid assistance will increase for upcoming year

By Madalyn Jimiera, Dept. Campus Editor / May 28, 2025

In an email communication from President Jay Bernhardt on Tuesday, he announced that Emerson College’s tuition and financial aid are expected to rise...