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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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Jacob Warman at his first pop-up event.

Struggles and successes of student entrepreneurs

By Adri Pray and Ryan Forgosh / September 21, 2022

Between attending classes and working jobs to support their businesses, student entrepreneurs face a multitude of challenges.  Jacob Warman’s passion...

Angus Abercrombie in front of the Massachusetts State House.

‘No one is underqualified’: first-year jumps head-on into local politics

By Chloe Els, Staff Writer / September 21, 2022

First-year and political communications major Angus Abercrombie is running to represent Precinct 8 in Belmont, MA, at its biannual town meeting. He announced...

Emerson Flows, resident assistants lobby for accessible reproductive resources

Emerson Flows, resident assistants lobby for accessible reproductive resources

By Maddie Khaw, Assistant News Editor / September 21, 2022

If you menstruate, you’ve probably been surprised by your period at some point and been frustrated when you don’t have period products on hand. These...

Emerson's downtown Boston campus.

New fund to support international students’ financial need

By Maeve Lawler, Kasteel Well Bureau Chief / September 21, 2022

The Office of Student Success will offer an International Student Assistance Fund for the first time this semester, according to a campus-wide email sent...

Students in the Little Building

NECHE team student forum discusses on-campus opportunity, student protests, financial transparency

By Adri Pray, Editor-in-Chief / September 21, 2022

Five Emerson students gathered in the SPC Black Box Theater Monday afternoon to meet with two representatives from the New England Commission of Higher...

An Emerson College Police car.

Incident Journal: ECPD provides medical assistance, responds to request from HRE

By Hannah Nguyen, Editor-in-Chief / September 19, 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...

An Emerson College Police car.

ECPD provides medical assistance, responds to Housing and Residential Education

By Maddie Khaw, Assistant News Editor / September 18, 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...

Students cross the intersection of Boylston St. and Tremont St. in front of the Little Building.

Emerson to host re-accreditation team

By Adri Pray, Editor-in-Chief / September 18, 2022

The college announced that it will host a visiting team from the New England Commission of Higher Education (NECHE) from Sept. 18 through Sept. 21 as part...

Emerson rises to number seven in best regional universities

Emerson rises to number seven in best regional universities

By Maeve Lawler, Kasteel Well Bureau Chief / September 17, 2022

Emerson is tied at number seven in best regional universities North rankings for 2022-2023, according to the U.S. News & World Report, moving up one...

Victor Choi's restaurant, Pick N' Roll / Photo: Adri Pray

‘One smile at a time’: Beloved Emerson figure Victor Choi opens sushi restaurant

By Tea Perez / September 14, 2022

Nestled between the Emerson Dining Center and Piano Row sits a brand new sushi restaurant, Pick N’ Roll Sushi, owned and operated by renowned itamae...

Illustration by Rachel Choi

‘I can’t comprehend how much money I’m paying’: Students react to tuition raise for academic year

By Olivia LeDuc, News Editor / September 14, 2022

When Emerson announced it was raising tuition for the 2022-23 academic year, sophomore visual media arts major Elle Mako wondered how she would pay for...

Dr. Brent Smith. Photo credit: Twitter

Emerson welcomes Interim School of Communication Dean

By Hannah Nguyen, Editor-in-Chief / September 14, 2022

Dr. Brent Smith, former chair of the marketing communication department, is serving as interim dean of the School of Communication following former Dean...

Emerson's downtown Boston campus.

Emerson College Students’ Union holds second meeting, formulates long-term objectives

By Ashlyn Wang, Photo Editor / September 13, 2022

The Emerson College Students' Union held its second general meeting on Sunday to formulate strategies for the union's programs, services, and long-term...

Who are the core leaders behind EmersonTogether?

First years share first impressions of Emerson

By Hannah Nguyen, Editor-in-Chief / September 8, 2022

No masks, no Zoom, no COVID-19 restrictions—the class of 2026’s first semester doesn’t look all that different from the beginning of high school.  While...

Formerly the Title IX office, Emerson's Office of Equal Opportunity will address issues of discrimination, sexual violence and harassment on campus.

Office of Equal Opportunity extends Title IX reach

By Adri Pray, Editor-in-Chief / September 7, 2022

The Office of Equal Opportunity will expand the scope of responsibility of the former Office of Title IX following its absorption of the office in August. The...

Emerson's testing site at Tufts Medical Center.

New COVID-19 policies ‘fared well’ over the summer, set to continue this fall

By Maddie Khaw, Assistant News Editor / September 7, 2022

As the fall semester begins, students return to an Emerson with the most relaxed COVID-19 policies since the start of the pandemic. Following a shift...

President Pranit Chand and Vice President Neiko Pittman

SGA leadership pledges sustainability, accessibility, accountability

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

Emerson’s Student Government Association onboards a new president and vice president following its spring semester election cycle. Pranit Chand, a senior...

The Emerson Staff Union demonstrates outside of Piano Row following the Faculty Institute.

Emerson Staff Union demonstration demands cost-of-living adjustment, equitable conditions

By Adri Pray and Hannah Nguyen / September 5, 2022

Conversation about the staff union buzzed Thursday morning as faculty members entered the Bobbi Brown and Steven Plofker Gym for the 2022 Faculty Institute....

Formerly the Title IX office, Emerson's Office of Equal Opportunity will address issues of discrimination, sexual violence and harassment on campus.

Emerson’s Office of Equal Opportunity to replace Office of Title IX

By Frankie Rowley, Content Managing Editor / August 20, 2022

Emerson announced on Friday its new Office of Equal Opportunity, which will absorb the functions of the college’s former Office of Title IX. Formed...

Emerson's testing site at Tufts Medical Center.

Masks ‘strongly encouraged,’ Monkeypox ‘carefully monitored’

By Adri Pray, Editor-in-Chief / August 17, 2022

The college released additional information regarding its revised COVID-19 protocol, including updated isolation and quarantine guidelines as well as an...