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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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Students crossing the bustling Boylston/Tremont intersection.

D.C. program to proceed in the fall

By Andrew Brinker, Former Senior Investigative Reporter / June 13, 2020

The college’s Washington D.C. study program that sends students to the nation’s capitol to intern and take courses will proceed in the fall semester,...

The Office of Housing and Residential Education released a plan Thursday for altered on-campus living for the fall semester.

Fall semester will see significant alterations to on-campus living

By Charlie McKenna and Diana Bravo / June 12, 2020

Residential life on campus during the fall 2020 semester will look significantly different than it has in past years as part of the college’s reopening...

Students moving out of their dorms in March 2020

Fall opening plan elicits joy from some students, leaves athletes in the dark

By Aaron J. Miller, Former Print Editor / June 11, 2020

When then freshman Olivia Lusk left Emerson’s Boston campus in March, she was disappointed her first year—and maybe even her next one—was threatened...

Students cross the intersection of Boylston St. and Tremont St.

In-person classes to resume in the fall, college announces

By Diana Bravo and Charlie McKenna / June 10, 2020

The college will reinstate in-person classes for the fall 2020 semester with significant changes to student life following the rapid spread of the COVID-19...

Massachusetts Attorney General Maura Healy joined a group of state attorneys Thursday in suing the U.S. Department of Education over  proposed Title IX regulations.

Massachusetts Attorney General joins fight against new Title IX regulations

By Diti Kohli, Former Editor-in-Chief / June 6, 2020

Massachusetts Attorney General Maura Healy joined 17 other state attorneys to sue the U.S. Department of Education Thursday over new federal Title IX regulations...

Emerson's Title IX office.

Temporary Title IX committee to bring college into compliance with new federal regulations

By Parker Purifoy, Former Managing Editor / June 5, 2020

The college has created a temporary Steering Committee to amend Emerson’s sexual misconduct policy to comply with new federal Title IX regulations which...

Journalism faculty released a statement in support of the Black Lives Matter movement and in solidarity with Black students, faculty, staff, and alumni Wednesday.

Journalism faculty release statement supporting Black Lives Matter

By Diana Bravo, Former Copyeditor/Photographer / June 3, 2020

Members of the journalism faculty expressed support Wednesday for the Black Lives Matter movement in a statement released on Twitter. “We recognize...

Protesters vandalized several of the college's building's including Little Building.

Several college buildings damaged during Sunday’s protests

By Charlie McKenna / June 1, 2020

Seven Emerson buildings were vandalized and had windows smashed after protests erupted throughout Boston Sunday night, following the killing of George...

The marquee outside Emerson's Paramount Center reads "Black Lives Matter" following the killing of George Floyd, a Black man from Minneapolis by a white police officer.

Pelton releases statement addressing nationwide outcry over George Floyd killing

By Charlie McKenna / June 1, 2020

President M. Lee Pelton issued an emotional statement to the Emerson community Sunday night detailing his reaction to the killing of George Floyd by a...

The Office for Civil Rights currently has one open investigation into the college after a parent of a former student alleged that the college discriminated against their son.

Feds investigate college twice since 2017 for disability discrimination

By Dana Gerber, Former News Editor / May 28, 2020

The federal Office for Civil Rights has investigated the college twice for disability discrimination since 2017 with one case closed in April and the other...

The website commemorating graduating students includes messages from famous alumni such as Henry Winkler and Jay Leno.

College unveils commemorative website for Class of 2020

By Charlie McKenna / May 26, 2020

The college launched a website to commemorate the achievements of the class of 2020 in an email sent to the community Monday morning.  The website...

Amanda, Morse's daughter, said her father was always the first one to crack a joke.

Emerson Police Lieutenant remembered for positive, caring nature

By Charlie McKenna / May 22, 2020

  Dan Morse’s laugh lit up every room he entered.  Worcester State University Police Chief Jason Kapurch, who worked with Morse for over...

College commits to hard deadline to decide fall semester options

College commits to hard deadline to decide fall semester options

By Diana Bravo, Former Copyeditor/Photographer / May 22, 2020

A decision regarding what the fall semester will look like is expected to come by June 12, according to a community-wide email from President M. Lee Pelton...

The college was investigated by the Office of Civil Rights twice in the past five years for complaints of disability discrimination

College announces emergency relief applications

By Jacob Seitz, Former Staff Writer / May 20, 2020

Emerson released applications Wednesday for students affected by the COVID-19 pandemic to receive emergency funding from the $2.7 million given to the...

College looking at mix of in-person and remote learning for fall semester

College looking at mix of in-person and remote learning for fall semester

By Jacob Seitz, Former Staff Writer / May 20, 2020

The college hopes to announce a plan for the fall semester featuring some in-person classes combined with the continued use of online instruction some...

President M. Lee Pelton.

Pelton hopes to make fall semester announcement in next two weeks

By Jacob Seitz, Former Staff Writer / May 20, 2020

The college hopes to make an announcement regarding the fall semester in the coming weeks, President M. Lee Pelton said on Wednesday. “It is our hope...

Emerson police officer dies after battle with cancer

Emerson police officer dies after battle with cancer

By Charlie McKenna / May 18, 2020

Emerson College Police Department Lt. Dan Morse died Saturday after a battle with cancer, according to a community-wide email from President M. Lee...

The college illuminated Little Building with artwork and messages celebrating the graduating class of 2020 on Saturday. The display will run for two weeks.

College lights up Little Building in honor of graduating students

By Diana Bravo and Dylan Rossiter / May 16, 2020

A series of messages and artwork lit up the Little Building Saturday night to honor the Class of 2020.  The 11-story art installation titled “One...

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

Emerson COVID-19 working groups to announce fate of fall semester by July 1

By Charlie McKenna / May 14, 2020

Correction: Tim Riley, associate journalism professor and a consulting member of one of COVID-19 working groups, erroneously told The Beacon that the college...

Journalism professor Mark Lecesse

New fall course revives Emerson Student News Service

By Faith Bugenhagen / May 12, 2020

The journalism department will restart the student-run Emerson Student News Service this fall to provide students and professors within the department...