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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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Peopling walking through Downtown Crossing in Boston on Tuesday, March 25, 2025. (Nick Peace/ Beacon Staff)

‘Rehabilitate and be preventative’: Emerson students say no to increased policing in downtown Boston

By Adam Nuñez, Staff Writer / March 26, 2025

Amidst calls for increased policing from Mayor Michelle Wu and some Boston City Council members in response to what Boston police have said is a seven-year...

‘Diversification of spaces’: SGA approves four new student organizations, election campaigning begins

‘Diversification of spaces’: SGA approves four new student organizations, election campaigning begins

By Hannah Woods, Senior Kasteel Well Reporter / March 26, 2025

Following discussions about club sustainability and uniqueness on campus, four new student clubs were approved by the Student Government Association at...

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

Emerson community discuss health and wellness resources as winter illness spikes thaw

By Madalyn Jimiera, Dept. Campus Editor / March 26, 2025

Ibuprofen, cough drops, vitamins, tissues—these are some of the school supplies students may overlook when packing for college.  As Emerson thaws...

An Emerson College Police car.

Incident Journal: ECPD responds to protest, refers case to Community Standards

By Rina Laby, Dept. City Editor / March 26, 2025
The Emerson College Police Department’s Incident Journal is made available to the public daily.
The Emerson men's volleyball team huddles before their match against American International College on March 25, 2025 (Jordan Pagkalinawan/ Beacon Staff).

Men’s volleyball falls to American International College in five-set thriller

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

The Emerson men’s volleyball team went down to the wire against the American International College Yellow Jackets on March 25, but ultimately lost in...

The Emerson softball team huddles following their 4-0 win over Suffolk on March 23 (Riley Goldman/ Beacon Staff).

Pitcher earns NEWMAC honors in softball’s first home games of the season

By Riley Goldman, Staff Photographer / March 25, 2025

Braving a frigid and windy day, fans flocked to Rotch Field to watch the Emerson softball team face the Suffolk Rams in their first home games of the season....

Students affiliated with Boylston Students for Justice in Palestine participate in a walkout on March 20, 2025.

Boylston SJP walkout halts Boston traffic, demands Emerson transparency

By Adri Pray and Iselin Bratz / March 20, 2025
The protest began at 1 p.m. at the entrance of the 2 Boylston Place Alley with leaders draped in keffiyehs, masks, and black clothes renouncing the recent violation of a ceasefire in the Middle East.
Talia Suskauer and Max Chernin in the National Tour of PARADE, photo by Joan Marcus

Review: ‘Parade’ marches into the Colonial, telling a story that is still timely today

By Hannah Hughes, Staff Writer / March 19, 2025

The Tony Award-winning revival of Jason Robert Brown’s musical “Parade” marched into Emerson’s Colonial Theater on March 11.  “Parade”...

People sitting at a Boston park during the COVID-19 Pandemic. (Zhihao Wu/ Beacon archives)

Zoom fatigue and dorm room hangouts: How COVID-19 shaped the Emerson experience five years ago

By Hannah Brueske, Dept. Projects Editor / March 19, 2025

As the head of the musical theater department, Amelia Broome has always considered Emerson a beautiful place to be—an environment full of “sassy,...

Illustration by Rachel Choi

Opinion: Emerson needs to expand its sports horizons

By Iselin Bratz, Anna Knepley and Daniel O’Toole / March 19, 2025

With admissions season in full swing, many colleges across the country have begun boasting their unique academic programs, student organizations, and career...

President Jay Bernhardt. (Naia Driscoll/Beacon Correspondent)

President Bernhardt unveils ‘Extraordinary Emerson 2030,’ meant to guide institution to 150th anniversary

By Adri Pray and Iselin Bratz / March 19, 2025

President Jay Bernhardt unveiled Emerson College’s strategic plan earlier this week, a list of priorities meant to serve as a “roadmap” to guide...

Cars passing in front of a Boston Architectural College building in the Back Bay neighborhood in Boston on Monday, Jan. 27, 2025. (Nick Peace/ Beacon Staff)

‘We just had to fend for ourselves’: BAC students describe uncertainties staying on campus for spring break with resources closed

By Madalyn Jimiera, Dept. Campus Editor / March 19, 2025

While the majority of Emerson students vacated the Little Building for spring break, one floor of the dorm building remained active, occupied with Boston...

Senior attacker Benson Offit against Wheaton on March 15, 2025 (Courtesy of Naia Driscoll).

Men’s lacrosse falls to Wheaton in NEWMAC opener

By Jordan Pagkalinawan, Sports Editor & Website Editor / March 18, 2025

Supporters packed the stands of Rotch Field on a sunny 56-degree Saturday to watch the Emerson men’s lacrosse team face the Wheaton College Lyons in...

(Anissa Gardizy / Beacon Archives, FIle Photo)

College announces extended hours in the Lion’s Den for the rest of the semester in response to SGA initiative

By Rylie Burns, Operations Managing Editor, Layout Editor & Newsletter Editor / March 18, 2025

The Lion’s Den, one of Emerson’s busiest social spots, will now be open on the weekends and operate on extended hours, according to an email sent to...

Emerson College Police Department Door (Beacon Archives/ File Photo)

Incident Journal: Spring break leaves campus calm

By Rina Laby, Dept. City Editor / March 18, 2025
The Emerson College Police Department’s Incident Journal is made available to the public daily.
Emerson College buildings in Downtown Boston on Wednesday, Feb. 26, 2025. (Arthur Mansavage/ Beacon Staff, File)

Emerson among dozens of universities under federal investigation for ‘antisemitic discrimination and harassment’

By Adri Pray, Editor-in-Chief / March 10, 2025
The Department of Education threatened to take action against the college if it does not improve its efforts to protect Jewish students on campus.
Freshman attack Laura Lovell guards a Gordon player in Emerson's 2025 season home opener win.

Women’s lacrosse tops Gordon in home opener

By Anna Knepley, Sports Editor / March 9, 2025

The Emerson women’s lacrosse team defeated the Gordon College Fighting Scots, 19-12, earning their second win of the season and boasting a 2-0 record.  The...

Director Wendy Sachs speaks at a panel discussion with journalism professor Tim Riley and Emerson students Lily Minkoff and Arthur Mansavage. (Yogev Toby / Beacon Staff)

Faculty host screening of ‘October 8,’ documentary following pro-Palestine encampments and antisemitism

By Yogev Toby, Editor-at-Large / March 6, 2025

Emerson’s Department of Journalism hosted a screening of “October 8” to an audience of 20 Emerson College community members, most of whom were members...

Rossiny Julien, Melodie Vaval, Subhan Aria, Omar Osmanzai, and Mohammad Omar Rasooli, participated in the March 5 Deliberative Dialogues panel moderated by Communication Studies Professor Niko Emack. (DJ Mara/Beacon Staff)

Students from Haiti, Afghanistan headline first ‘Deliberative Dialogues’ panel

By DJ Mara, Senior Political Reporter / March 6, 2025

The Communication Studies department hosted its first “Deliberative Dialogues” event Wednesday night, March 5, aimed at bringing diverse perspectives...

Emerson College buildings in Downtown Boston on Wednesday, Feb. 26, 2025. (Arthur Mansavage/ Beacon Staff, File)

Despite Emerson’s promise to provide meaningful financial support, students feel neglected and ignored

By Avary Amaral, Hannah Brueske and Sage Jezierski / March 6, 2025

In 2023, Oscar Grubelić was excited to start studying film at Emerson College, satisfied to have received what he felt was a “solid” financial...