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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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Students at the pre-orientation went to Franklin Park in Jamaica Plain on an intercultural tour of Boston. Photo courtesy of Christopher Henderson-West.

Students of color find community in new pre-orientation program

By Maya Gacina, Former Staff / September 6, 2018

The office of intercultural student affairs rolled out a new pre-orientation program this year for students of color, according to the department’s website. The...

Beacon Archive.

New dining service guarantees fresher options

By Andrew Stanton, Former Staff / September 6, 2018

Bon Appétit Management Company, the food vendor that replaced Sodexo, promises fresh ingredients and new dining options for students this fall. The...

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Professor’s cause of death confirmed amid controversy

By Chris Van Buskirk, Former Editor-in-Chief / September 6, 2018

The death of visual and media arts associate Professor Robert Todd has been confirmed as a suicide, according to The Office of the Chief Medical Examiner...

Business Services decided to eliminate the $1.75 cost for laundry services after student complaints about affordability.  Photo: Cullen Granzen / Berkeley Beacon

On-campus students wash and dry for free

By Chris Van Buskirk, Former Editor-in-Chief / September 6, 2018

Students no longer pay for each load of laundry after the college decided to eliminate the cost. Business Services Director Karen Dickinson said students...

Emerson's Title IX office.

Lead Title IX position remains vacant

By Riane Roldan / September 6, 2018

The lead investigator position in The Office of Title IX Equity and Access remains vacant despite an eight-month  search. The position opened when...

Deceased VMA Professor found responsible for sexual harassment

Deceased VMA Professor found responsible for sexual harassment

By Chris Van Buskirk, Former Editor-in-Chief / September 4, 2018

Former Professor Robert Todd was “found responsible for engaging in sexual harassment” following a Title IX investigation that took place before his...

The Colonial Theatre finished renovating and has a new facade and signage. Photo: Belen Dumont/ Berkeley Beacon

Colonial Theatre officially reopens

By Belen Dumont, Former News Editor / July 10, 2018

The Colonial Theatre opens its doors on July 10 after nearly three years of construction with the world premiere of Moulin Rouge! The Musical. The...

Content on Median can be downloaded or saved onto Panopto, Emerson's newest video streaming program.

Median content expires June 1

By Maya Gacina, Former Staff / April 30, 2018

Content uploaded to video streaming program Median will be erased once Instructional Technology Group decommissions the service on June 1. Panopto...

Freshman Cindy Tsai wrote "The Nuances of Racism in Theatre School." Photo courtesy of Tsai.

POWER demands immediate removal of musical theater head

By Chris Van Buskirk, Former Editor-in-Chief / April 27, 2018

Musical Theatre Program Head Scott LaFeber maintains his position despite a petition released by Protesting Oppression With Educational Reform on April...

Beacon Archives

College receives its largest donation

By Chris Van Buskirk, Former Editor-in-Chief / April 19, 2018

The college received the largest single donation in its 138-year history—$4 million. In an email to the community on April 18, President M. Lee Pelton...

Executive Treasure Ian Mandt heads the Financial Advisory Board. Cassandra Martinez / Beacon Archives

New SGA initiatives aim to improve college

By Chris Van Buskirk, Former Editor-in-Chief / April 19, 2018

The Student Government Association introduced three expansive documents suggesting solutions to what it claims constituents view as the college’s most...

Justin Pham, freshman journalism major, purchased his HP laptop before hearing about the CreativityKit requirements. Photo: Cassandra Martinez / Berkeley Beacon

CreativityKits costs continue with class of 2022

By Maya Gacina and Kaitlyn Bryson / April 19, 2018

Class of 2022 journalism students will have to purchase a $1,500 MacBook Pro as part of a journalism initiative, according to Department Chair Janet Kolodzy. In...

Acceptance rate drops to 36 percent

Acceptance rate drops to 36 percent

By Maya Gacina, Former Staff / April 19, 2018

The college dropped its acceptance rate to 36 percent from 46 percent last year after receiving a record-high number of applications for the 2018-2019...

Amy Elvidge, sustainability coordinator, surveyed the community to understand their environmental habits. Photo: Cullen Granzen

PepsiCo funds electronic recycling signs

By Parker Purifoy, Former Managing Editor / April 19, 2018

Emerson received $6,000 after winning a partnership with PepsiCo to create educational signs about recycling around campus in a new, digital format. Amy...

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Incident Journal

April 18, 2018

The Incident Journal is provided to the Beacon weekly by the Emerson College Police Department. Beacon staff edit the Incident Journal for style and clarity,...

Staff union charges college with unfair labor charges

Staff union charges college with unfair labor charges

By Max Reyes, Former Staff / April 16, 2018

Emerson’s staff union filed unfair labor practice charges against the college this past March. Service Employees International Union 888 issued a...

Interior construction on The Commons should begin by the end of the week. 
LALA THADDEUS / BEACON STAFF

New building fails to qualify as green building

By Maya Gacina, Former Staff / April 16, 2018

The 172 Tremont St. building, acquired by the college in November, will not meet environmental standards to qualify as a green building. Leadership...

Panelists, from left to right: Wes Jackson, Kristin Lieb, Miranda Banks, Jessica Chance, Catherin D’lgnazio, talk about how to bring the MeToo movement to Emerson college. Photo: Rida Ashraf / Berkeley Beacon

Panelists go beyond #MeToo

By Gabriella Mrozowski, Former Staff / April 16, 2018

Panelists discussed creating safe spaces within classrooms, and the need to increase inclusivity in the college’s curriculum, at the Beyond #MeToo:...

Emerson acquired another building on Boylston Street. This building has three apartment complexes and the Griddler’s restaurant.  Photo: Rida Ashraf / Berkeley Beacon

New building acquisition costs $7 million

By Parker Purifoy, Former Managing Editor / April 14, 2018

The college expects to complete the acquisition of 134-36 Boylston St. for $7 million by May 31. According to an email sent to the student body...

Annual budget requests totaled $901,326 for 2018-2019., according to SGA.  Graphic by Laura King / Berkeley Beacon

Organizations request more funding than 2017-18

By Chris Van Buskirk, Former Editor-in-Chief / April 12, 2018

The Student Government Association’s annual budget requests totaled $901,326, a $153,465 increase from last year. ABR allows SGA-recognized organizations,...