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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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Incident Journal

February 7, 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,...

Consultant examines college-student communication

By Parker Purifoy, Former Managing Editor / February 5, 2018

The college hired an independent consultant on a one-time contract to analyze communications between students and the administration in the wake of the...

 The new building looks over Boston Common and other Emerson buildings. Photo: Chris Van Buskirk/Berkeley Beacon

College hosts tours of new building, students look at building before construction

By Dylan Rossiter, Former Editor / February 5, 2018

  The college may dedicate its newest 172 Tremont St. building to student spaces. The Office of Student Engagement and Leadership led student...

Iwasaki Library cuts five databases this school year due to expenses and low student use. Photo: Gabriella Mrozowski/ Berkeley Beacon

Library databases cut, replaced with alternatives

By Gabriella Mrozowski, Former Staff / February 1, 2018

The Iwasaki Library cut five databases from their collection at the beginning of the academic year due to the availability of cheaper alternatives...

Senior Chala Tyson-Tshitundu wants Emerson students to slow down and change the way they think about food. // Courtesy of Chala Tyson-Tshitundu

New org promotes food justice and sustainability

By Gabriella Leonel / February 1, 2018

Senior Chala Tyson-Tshitundu said they felt inspired to start a Slow Food chapter at Emerson after hours of watching Chef’s Table—an award-winning...

SGA approves election timeline, grants appeals

SGA approves election timeline, grants appeals

By Chris Van Buskirk, Former Editor-in-Chief / February 1, 2018

The Student Government Association approved an election timeline for spring 2018 on Tuesday. Elections this spring will determine SGA officials for...

Mass Green Summit brings environmental action to Emerson

By Gabriella Mrozowski, Former Staff / February 1, 2018

The college will host the third annual Mass Green Summit—a series of panels advocating for grassroots environmental action—as part of its seven-year...

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Incident Journal

January 31, 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,...

The Barnes and Nobles at Emerson College on Boylston St.

‘Emerson Lions’ to be phased off of merchandise

By Maya Gacina, Former Staff / January 30, 2018

The “Emerson Lions” phrase will not appear on the new merchandise sold in Barnes & Noble at Emerson as a result of the company’s decision,...

Students will now use Panopto to upload videos.

ITG hosts workshops for new video-streaming program ‘Panopto’

By Kaitlyn Bryson / January 28, 2018

On Jan. 16, ITG sent out an email stating Emerson’s former video streaming program, Median, will expire June of 2018, encouraging students to save...

Phishers target eCommon direct deposit page

Phishers target eCommon direct deposit page

By Chris Van Buskirk, Former Editor-in-Chief / January 26, 2018

The college took down eCommon’s direct deposit page until further notice after two email attacks affected faculty accounts on Friday, Jan.19. A phish,...

Vice President for the Social Justice Center Sylvia Spears formed a research group to find data on representation of different demographics at the college. Photo: Beacon Archives

Diversity and Inclusion renamed, to focus on equity

By Riane Roldan / January 25, 2018

The Office of Diversity and Inclusion’s change to the Social Justice Center reflects an ideological shift within the office, a college official said. “The...

SGA aims to increase visibility with new projects

SGA aims to increase visibility with new projects

By Chris Van Buskirk, Former Editor-in-Chief / January 25, 2018

The Student Government Association Executive Board faced a slew of issues in their first semester, which began with a student protest and ended with the...

Signs similar to these were implemented at ELA. Photo: Justin Scott Johnson/Berkeley Beacon.

LA campus adds gender-neutral restroom signs

By Maya Gacina, Former Staff / January 25, 2018

Emerson’s Los Angeles campus received a shipment of eight new stickers from the Boston campus that state: “Gender diversity is welcome here. Please...

Kasteel Well to designate new gender-neutral bathrooms

Kasteel Well to designate new gender-neutral bathrooms

By Maya Gacina, Former Staff / January 25, 2018

  The Kasteel Well campus in the Netherlands will soon install gender-inclusive restroom signs, similar to the signage on the Boston campus....

Faculty assembly votes for permanent cultural competency committee

By Max Reyes, Former Staff / January 24, 2018

Faculty assembly voted to form a permanent committee dedicated to educating staff and students on cultural competency and making the curriculum more inclusive...

SGA appoints new chief justice, commissioners

SGA appoints new chief justice, commissioners

By Chris Van Buskirk, Former Editor-in-Chief / January 24, 2018

The Student Government Association appointed a new chief justice, honors commissioner, and accessibility commissioner on Tuesday, Jan. 23. SGA unanimously...

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Incident Journal

By Chris Van Buskirk, Former Editor-in-Chief / January 24, 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,...

Firefighters on scene after reports of fire in Center Stage. Photo: Chris Van Buskirk // Berkeley Beacon

Minor fire in Center Stage, no injuries

By Chris Van Buskirk, Former Editor-in-Chief / January 22, 2018

Center Stage faced minor water damage after a fire started in Whiskey Saigon and transferred to the cafe. The nightclub also sustained minor damage to...

Affiliated faculty elected NEFAC President

Affiliated faculty elected NEFAC President

By Parker Purifoy, Former Managing Editor / January 21, 2018

Karen Bordeleau plans to extend the organization into more classrooms to educate the public on their First Amendment rights as president of New England...