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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

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College removes classroom trash bins to promote recycling

By Max Jungreis / October 12, 2017

Trash cans are being removed from classrooms all over the school. Sustainability Coordinator Amy Elvidge said it is part of a plan to make the school green...

SGA seeks solution for designated smoking area

By Chris Van Buskirk, Former Editor-in-Chief / October 12, 2017

As construction on the Little Building continues, Emerson smokers lack an appointed smoking area, and now flock to the Boylston Street sidewalk. A designated...

Kasteel Well staff advises students against travel to Spain

Kasteel Well staff advises students against travel to Spain

By Shafaq Patel / October 12, 2017

WELL, the Netherlands—The Office of Student Affairs is strongly advising students at the Kasteel Well Program to not go to Spain because of the political...

Incident Journal

By Max Reyes, Former Staff / October 12, 2017

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,...

Editorial: An exercise in broken trust

By Editorial Board / October 11, 2017

At issue: Changes to Emerson’s Title IX policy Our take: Why are we spinning our wheels? Unfortunately (but unsurprisingly), reporting sexual assault...

Judge rules in favor of college in second Title IX lawsuit

October 11, 2017

A federal judge in the District of Massachusetts ruled in favor of the college in the 2014 “Jillian Doherty v. Emerson College” Title IX lawsuit...

Amelio talks campus climate survey at SGA

October 11, 2017

The Emerson360 Climate Survey was presented to the Student Government Association by Robert Amelio, director of diversity and inclusive excellence on Tuesday....

Drug and alcohol violations steady post policy change

October 11, 2017

The number of on-campus alcohol violation referrals increased slightly in 2016, according to the Clery Compliance Report. Associate Dean and Director of...

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Title IX office silent amid policy review

Title IX office silent amid policy review

By Nathanael King, Former Staff / October 11, 2017

With two policy reviews pending, recent federal action from the U.S. Education Department, two possibly concluding lawsuits against the college, and heavy...

Undergrad Outlook: challenging curriculum is the ideal machine 

Undergrad Outlook: challenging curriculum is the ideal machine 

October 11, 2017

This year, instead of settling into a seat at a computer lab, freshmen journalism students pulled out their dazzling new top-of-the-line MacBooks. They’ll...

Spotlight journalist discusses future of the field

October 11, 2017

“It’s sort of unimaginable that an institution that is supposed to care for children would let this kind of abuse go on,” said decorated...

Low student turnout at SGA Press Night

October 11, 2017

Two candidates gave campaign speeches at the Student Government Association’s Press Night which reached only the eight-person audience in attendance,...

Incident Journal

October 11, 2017

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,...

Spotlight journalist discusses future of the field

By Parker Purifoy, Former Managing Editor / October 11, 2017

“It’s sort of unimaginable that an institution that is supposed to care for children would let this kind of abuse go on,” said decorated journalist...

The winner of the 2 Boylston Cafe contest will win $200 in ECCash.
CASSANDRA MARTINEZ / BEACON STAFF

Contest to determine name of 2 Boylston Cafe

By Colette Lippman / October 11, 2017

A contest hosted by the Office of Campus Life will determine the new name for the cafe at 2 Boylston Place. Student submissions were accepted be ginning...

Dining Center workers are allowed to listen to music behind the counter once again.
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Petition preserves music behind the counter

By Kaitlyn Bryson / October 11, 2017

An unidentified student posted a petition titled “Keep the Music Behind the Counter” in the dining center near the sandwich station. Within a couple...

Drug and alcohol violations steady post policy change

By Max Reyes, Former Staff / October 5, 2017

The number of on-campus alcohol violation referrals increased slightly in 2016, according to the Clery Compliance Report. Associate Dean and Director of...

Low student turnout at SGA Press Night

By Parker Purifoy, Former Managing Editor / October 5, 2017

Two candidates gave campaign speeches at the Student Government Association’s Press Night which reached only the eight-person audience in attendance,...

Senior Madison Mortell has been using her old Lenovo laptop since she started at Emerson's journalism program.
CASSANDRA MARTINEZ / BEACON STAFF

Undergrad Outlook: challenging curriculum is the ideal machine

By Laura King / October 5, 2017

This year, instead of settling into a seat at a computer lab, freshmen journalism students pulled out their dazzling new top-of-the-line MacBooks. They’ll...