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Emerson College’s only independent, student-run newspaper since 1947

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Emerson College’s only independent, student-run newspaper since 1947

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An ECPD patrol vehicle.

Incident Journal: ECPD responds to fire alarms, provides medical assistance

By Maddie Khaw, Assistant News Editor / September 26, 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...

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Former performing arts co-chair passes away

By Frankie Rowley, Content Managing Editor / September 26, 2022

Maureen Shea, the former co-chair of Emerson’s performing arts department, passed away Thursday due to an undisclosed illness.  Shea served as the...

People walking through the intersection of Boylston and Tremont street.

Emerson reaches settlement agreement in Spring 2020 lawsuit

By Olivia LeDuc, News Editor / September 26, 2022

Emerson settled a class-action lawsuit regarding its decision to move classes online during the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic. The college agreed to pay...

SGA addresses divisive language, new members, Hurricane Fiona fundraising

SGA addresses divisive language, new members, Hurricane Fiona fundraising

By Chloe Els, Staff Writer / September 26, 2022

At its Friday meeting, the Student Government Association addressed a recent incident involving racist and homophobic slurs directed at campus staff in...

SGA members in a meeting.

SGA announces non-tuition academic credit for internships

By Maeve Lawler, Kasteel Well Bureau Chief / September 25, 2022

Emerson students can now gain a singular non-tuition academic credit for an internship—a joint initiative between the Student Government Association...

Emerson's downtown Boston campus.

Emerson relaunches eco corps, adds student ambassador positions

By Mike McHugh, Staff Writer, News / September 25, 2022

After being halted for the past two years, Emerson relaunched Eco Corps, the college’s environmental action group. The relaunch includes hiring students...

Members of the Student Union during their general meeting.

Emerson College Students’ Union’s third general meeting deliberates on its recent programs and goals

By Ashlyn Wang, Photo Editor / September 22, 2022

The Emerson College Students’ Union held its third general meeting on Sunday, Sept. 18 to detail its upcoming voting meeting and provide insight into...

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...