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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

The Berkeley Beacon

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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, Staff Writer / 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, Dept. Sports 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, Staff Writer / 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, Projects Editor / 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, Dept. Metro Editor / 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...

‘It's a really beautiful experience’: Muslim students observe Ramadan with help from Dining Center

‘It’s a really beautiful experience’: Muslim students observe Ramadan with help from Dining Center

By Rina Laby and Madalyn Jimiera / March 5, 2025

Around 4:15 a.m. Friday, Rokiya Elhak, president of the Muslim Student Association, awoke to a call from the organization’s vice president, Yunus Stevens,...

ECPD entrance/ Beacon Archives

Incident Journal: ECPD responds to Little Building theft, larceny in Colonial, fire alarm in Tufte

By Rina Laby, Staff Writer / March 3, 2025

The Emerson College Police Department makes the Incident Journal, a record of every criminal incident reported to the department, available daily for public...

The Emerson baseball team huddles after their win over Colby-Sawyer College on March 1, 2025 (Courtesy of Anna Schoenmann).

Baseball defeats Colby-Sawyer in season opener

By Jordan Pagkalinawan, Dept. Sports Editor / March 3, 2025

The Emerson baseball team began their 2025 campaign on a high note, defeating the Colby-Sawyer College Chargers 7-2 on March 1. After three-and-a-half...

The Emerson men's basketball team in a timeout against WPI on Feb. 27, 2025 (Jordan Pagkalinawan/ Beacon Staff).

Men’s basketball defeated by No. 14 WPI in NEWMAC semifinals

By Jordan Pagkalinawan, Dept. Sports Editor / February 28, 2025

Following a dominant win over Springfield College in the first round of the NEWMAC playoffs, the Emerson men’s basketball team advanced to their second...

Emerson College European Center Assistant Director Rob Dückers approaches a member of De Explosieven Opruimingsdienst Defensie (EOD) inside the Kasteel Well courtyard after a WWII grenade was found on campus on Thursday, February 27, 2024 (Tallulah Schorvitz / Courtesy)

World War II grenade found on Kasteel Well campus, safely detonated shortly after

By Bryan Hecht and Sam Shipman / February 27, 2025

A grenade was found by facilities workers at Kasteel Well while working in the gardens in front of the Voorburcht, a residence building for students, late...

Junior guard Bri Frongillo drives against the Salve Regina Seahawks in the NEWMAC Quarterfinals on Feb. 26, 2025. (Riley Goldman/ Beacon Staff)

Women’s basketball falls to Salve Regina in NEWMAC quarterfinals

By Jordan Pagkalinawan, Dept. Sports Editor / February 26, 2025

For the first time in five years, the Emerson women’s basketball team entered the NEWMAC playoffs, facing the Salve Regina University Seahawks in the...

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

College declines to amend policies after faculty assembly narrowly votes to end disciplinary action against student protesters

By Merritt Hughes, Dept. Campus Editor / February 26, 2025

The faculty assembly Tuesday afternoon adopted a motion that sought to end disciplinary action related to nonviolent protest that was then sent to the...

Graduate guard Trevor Arico drives against the Springfield College Pride on Feb. 25, 2025 (Riley Goldman/ Beacon Staff).

‘You [have] to beat the best to get there anyway’: Men’s basketball defeats Springfield in first round of NEWMAC playoffs

By Jordan Pagkalinawan, Dept. Sports Editor / February 26, 2025

In their sixth straight playoff appearance, the no. 4-seeded Emerson men’s basketball team triumphed over the Springfield College Pride, 67-50, in the...

SGA discusses endowment survey results

SGA discusses endowment survey results

By Hannah Woods, Staff Writer / February 26, 2025

The Student Government Association gauged a range of reactions and discussed the data they gathered from the Emerson community at its Feb. 21 meeting after...

‘It’s a way that people came together and found community’: Black Greek Life Luncheon highlights major sector of Black culture

‘It’s a way that people came together and found community’: Black Greek Life Luncheon highlights major sector of Black culture

By Madalyn Jimiera, Staff Writer / February 26, 2025

During midday on Tuesday in the dining hall, Black Greek Letter Organizations, a collection of Greek life chapters targeted towards Black individuals,...

EBONI’s ‘Blackout Block Party’ brings food, cards, community, and music to Piano Row

EBONI’s ‘Blackout Block Party’ brings food, cards, community, and music to Piano Row

By Izzy Bryars, Staff Writer / February 26, 2025

The “Blackout Block Party” inside the Piano Row Skybox and the Bobbi Brown and Steven Plofker Gym was filled with friends, faculty, family,...