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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

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SGA to vote on Esports appeal

SGA to vote on Esports appeal

By Shannon Garrido, Editor-in-chief / February 15, 2023

The Student Government Association is considering a budget appeal of Emerson Esports, which would grant the student gaming organization nearly $4,000 to...

Emerson's downtown Boston campus.

Seventh annual Teach-In on Race aims to combat race and racism within the academy

By Adri Pray, Editor-in-Chief / February 13, 2023

Emerson’s annual Teach-in on Race event engages with Emerson community members to underscore the college’s commitment to equity, diversity, inclusion,...

Police responded to the Little Building on Friday morning after a student was found deceased, according to officials.

Police investigate campus tragedy in Little Building

By Bailey Allen and Camilo Fonseca / February 3, 2023

Police responded to Emerson's Little Building on Friday morning as part of a "death investigation." College officials confirmed that the deceased was a...

Emersonians celebrate Amigos' 30th anniversary.

W Boston hosts Amigos’ 30th anniversary gala

By Kevin Guinan / February 2, 2023

Amigos Organización Latina celebrated its 30th anniversary with a gala held at the W hotel in Downtown Boston last Friday night.  The event, which...

"Animal Adventures" family zoo and animal rescue center brought live creatures to the Student Performance Center in the Little Building on Jan. 21.

Students handle exotic wildlife in ‘Animal Adventures’ event

By Quinn O’Connor, Staff Writer and Copyeditor / February 1, 2023

College students lined the stairway to the Student Performance Center on Jan. 27 for a chance to meet a variety of exotic animals in the college’s second...

Jay M. Bernhardt spoke at the Cutler Majestic Theatre Wednesday morning, Jan. 25, 2023.

Emersonians welcome Dr. Jay M. Bernhardt as 13th president

By Bailey Allen, Former news editor / January 26, 2023

Dr. Jay M. Bernhardt, who will become Emerson College’s 13th president in June after two years of an interim leader presiding, spoke to an energetic...

Who are the core leaders behind EmersonTogether?

Little Building wins 2022 American Architecture Award for historic preservation

By Adri Pray, Editor-in-Chief / January 26, 2023

A landmark of the neo-Gothic style in Boston, the Little Building was built over a century ago. But it took a purchase by Emerson and a massive contemporary...

Starting Feb. 1, Dumpling Daughter will operate from the grill in the Lion's Den.

‘Comforting, simple, and delicious’: Dumpling Daughter to be served on campus next month

By Maddie Khaw, Assistant News Editor / January 25, 2023

Students hungry for traditional dumplings and buns soon won’t have to venture off campus for authentic Chinese cuisine; Dumpling Daughter, the college’s...

Dr. Jay M. Bernhardt was selected to become Emerson College's 13 president.

Dr. Jay M. Bernhardt, UT Austin communication school dean, named 13th president of Emerson College

By Bailey Allen, Former news editor / January 12, 2023

Dr. Jay M. Bernhardt, current dean of The University of Texas at Austin's communication college, will become Emerson College's 13th president in June,...

An Emerson College Police car.

Incident Journal: ECPD issues community advisory, responds to theft and larceny reports

By Maddie Khaw, Assistant News Editor / December 12, 2022

The Emerson College Police Department provides the Incident Journal to The Beacon every week. Beacon staff edit the Incident Journal for style and clarity...

The Emerson Wellness Center entrance located on the third floor of 216 Tremont Street.

A look inside the Emerson Wellness Center

By Nia Harmon, Podcast Editor / December 11, 2022

Adjusting to a college campus leads to lifestyle changes for many students. When introduced to a new diet, communal living spaces, and a host of other...

Meet David Stewart: Emerson’s new media studies affiliate professor

Meet David Stewart: Emerson’s new media studies affiliate professor

By Maeve Lawler, Kasteel Well Bureau Chief / December 7, 2022

David Stewart will join Emerson’s Visual Media Arts department as an affiliate professor of film and media studies in the Spring 2023 semester. He will...

An Emerson College Police car.

Incident Journal: ECPD renders aid to intoxicated non-Emerson community member

By Hannah Nguyen, Editor-in-Chief / December 5, 2022

The Emerson College Police Department provides the Incident Journal to The Beacon every week. Beacon staff edit the Incident Journal for style and clarity...

The Marlboro Campus

Carrying on tradition, students build bridges at Marlboro

By Chloe Els, Staff Writer / November 30, 2022

Gazing out at Marlboro College for the first time, Maya Abarca remembers seeing white buildings scattered over rolling hills—all of it nearly camouflaged...

‘Brutal’ negotiation leads to COLA for staff union

‘Brutal’ negotiation leads to COLA for staff union

By Adri Pray, Editor-in-Chief / November 30, 2022

Emerson’s staff union ratified their next collective bargaining agreement in a 119-1 vote on Wednesday. The agreement grants a cost-of-living adjustment...

Illustration by Rachel Choi

Re-building an Eco Corps—the first step to larger sustainability progress on campus

By Maeve Lawler, Kasteel Well Bureau Chief / November 30, 2022

This semester, Emerson re-established a cross-campus sustainability program, Eco Corps, following the hiring of four eco ambassadors in September and the...

An Emerson College Police car.

Incident Journal: ECPD seizes and destroys contraband

By Hannah Nguyen, Editor-in-Chief / November 29, 2022

The Emerson College Police Department provides the Incident Journal to The Beacon every week. Beacon staff edit the Incident Journal for style and clarity...

Pop-up event brings a taste of winter to the Lion’s Den

Pop-up event brings a taste of winter to the Lion’s Den

By Hailey Johnson / November 22, 2022

On Nov. 16th, the smell of warm hot chocolate and cake pops filled the Lion’s Den. This pop-up event, hosted by Emerson Mane Events, offered an array...

Students plan for Thanksgiving break without meal plans

Students plan for Thanksgiving break without meal plans

By Nia Harmon, Podcast Editor / November 22, 2022

Thanksgiving break is a much-deserved period of rest for students, faculty, and staff following the midterm season.  However, college life presents...

Emerson announces new interim VP of enrollment management

By Frankie Rowley, Content Managing Editor / November 19, 2022

Emerson named the new interim Vice President of Enrollment Management in a community-wide email Friday morning.  Justin Sharifipour, former associate...