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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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Boston City Councillors divided over decision to grant BRIC funding

Boston City Council
October 21, 2023

At the city council meeting on Oct. 4, discussions regarding funding to the Boston Regional Intelligence Center (BRIC) became heated with passionate debate amidst disregard of the intelligence center's...

Photos: Hundreds march in support of Indigenous Peoples’ Day

A protester holds a banner of the North American Indian Center of Boston as protesters walk down Washington Street. (Zubin Stillings for The Beacon)
October 13, 2023

Hundreds of people gathered on Saturday for the Indigenous Peoples’ Day march, wending their way from Park Street Station to the State House and Faneuil Hall in spite of heaving rain on the way. The...

Photos: Protesters face off at Palestinian liberation rally in Cambridge

A group of pro-Palestine protesters wave Palestinian flags out of a car window. (Arthur Mansavage/Beacon Staff)
October 12, 2023

Late Monday afternoon at Cambridge City Hall, hundreds of pro-Palestine protestors gathered to celebrate a Palestinian victory with signs and chants calling for the United States to stop supporting and...

Photos: Pro-Israel protesters gather on Boston Common

Attendees of the “Solidarity For Israel Under Fire” hold flags and signs supporting Israel.  (Arthur Mansavage/Beacon Staff)
October 12, 2023

On Monday, Oct. 9, thousands of community members from the Greater Boston area gathered on Boston Common to show their support for Israel. The event, “Solidarity For Israel Under Fire,” organized by...

“My ancestors. This is all for them”: Hundreds gather for Indigenous People’s Day march

October 11, 2023

Over 100 people made their way through Downtown Crossing in the pouring rain, many chanting to onlookers as they marched in support of Indigenous Peoples’ Day. The event was hosted by United American...

Palestinian marchers and Israeli counter-protesters flock Cambridge City Hall

A pro-Palestinian protestor holds up a Palestinian flag during a march in Cambridge, Massachusetts.
October 11, 2023

Tensions escalated in Cambridge on Monday afternoon as a pro-Palestine rally came up against Israeli counter-protestors outside Cambridge City Hall. Palestinian and Israeli flags waved amidst loud chants...

Thousands gather in Boston Common to show support for Israel in wake of Hamas attacks

A crowd of Israel supporters in the Boston Commons waving flags and signs, creating a sea of blue and white.
October 11, 2023

On Monday afternoon, just hours after Israel initiated its first retaliatory bombings on Gaza, thousands gathered at the Boston Common bandstand to stand in solidarity with the country and its people,...

Bruins have big skates to fill following Bergeron and Krejci’s retirement

The Boston Bruins logo. Illustration by Rachel Choi.
October 11, 2023

As the Bruins kick off their historic 100th season, fans doubt if it can be as monumental as No. 99. Last year, after firing Bruce Cassidy, former head coach and current Stanley Cup champion with the...

City council forum highlights need for accountability and transparency at institutions of higher education

Candidates for Boston City Council At Large gather at Boston University to participate in a forum hosted by the Boston University College Democrats and the Boston University Initiative on Cities, from left, moderators Dhruv Kapadia and Sean Waddington, candidates Julia Mejia, Erin Murphy, Henry Santana, and Ruthzee Louijeune.
October 11, 2023

Candidates running for Boston City Council At-Large gathered at Boston University on Oct. 3 to participate in a forum hosted by the Boston University College Democrats (BUCD) and the Boston University...

Boloco in Boston Common location will be replaced by Starbucks before the end of the year

Boloco at 176 Boylston St.
October 4, 2023

If you’re in the mood for a burrito other than El Jefe’s, you’ll need to act fast. The Boston Common location of local Mexican restaurant chain Boloco will be closing before the end of the year...

Boston City Councilors demand urgent action from city administration

Boston City Council
October 3, 2023

Boston City Councilors demanded urgent action and accountability from city administration at last week’s city council meeting.  City council resolutions that garnered the most attention included...

New Boston NWSL team, all-female ownership group excite Emerson women’s soccer players

The logo for Bostons forthcoming NWSL franchise.
September 28, 2023

Despite the Red Sox losing streak and the end of Tom Brady’s Patriots legacy, Boston sports fans have something to celebrate. On Sept. 19, the National Women’s Soccer League awarded the city of...

Photos: Crowds gather on Boston Common for the 34th Boston Freedom Rally

Crowds of fairgoers walk around Hempfest and buy various goods. (Amin S. Lotfi for The Beacon)
September 22, 2023

The 2023 Boston Freedom Rally—colloquially known as Hempfest—came to the Boston Common after a weather delay on a summer-like Sunday on Sept. 17. The event, organized by the Massachusetts Cannabis...

Photos: Boston Local Food Festival draws crowd with New England flavors

A vendor speaks to a shopper while pointing to his display of products as a co-worker prepares an order. (Arthur Mansavage/Beacon Staff)
September 21, 2023

The Boston Local Food Festival took place on Sunday for its 13th annual year on the Rose Kennedy Greenway. The linear park located in the heart of Boston once again became a hub for culinary delights,...

“Hope for the future of the cannabis industry”: Boston Freedom Rally returns to Boston Common despite weather delays

A Hawker for one of the stands at the 2023 Freedom Rally. For a small fee, fairgoers can spin the wheel for certain prizes.
September 20, 2023

After getting delayed by Hurricane Lee, the 2023 Boston Freedom Rally—colloquially known as Hempfest—came to the Boston Common on a summer-like Sunday on Sept. 17.  The annual event, organized...

Power of the incumbency weakens in Boston City Council primary elections

Power of the incumbency weakens in Boston City Council primary elections
September 17, 2023

Last Tuesday, more than 28,000 registered voters from Boston City Council Districts 3, 5, 6, and 7 went to the polls to decide which two candidates to send to the general election for their respective...

Photos: Little Amal commences nationwide journey with first steps in Boston

Little Amal, a 12-foot puppet of a 10-year-old Syrian refugee, begins her nationwide journey in Boston in Dewey Square. (Yufei Meng for The Beacon)
September 10, 2023

Accompanied by resounding drumbeats and a jubilant welcoming atmosphere, Little Amal, whose name means “hope” in Arabic, kicked off her 6,000-mile tour across the United States Thursday afternoon in...

Spotlight on success: Boston Arts Academy Foundation secures Emerson Grad as Events Director

Spotlight on success: Boston Arts Academy Foundation secures Emerson Grad as Events Director
July 16, 2023

Emerson Alumni Valerie Becker-Nogueira ‘08 has been appointed director of events and corporate partnerships at the Boston Arts Academy Foundation.  Becker-Nogueira, graduated from the Boston Arts...

‘It is such an electric experience’: Thousands converge for 127th Boston Marathon

The 127th Boston Marathon.
April 19, 2023

Over 30,000 runners began the race in Hopkinton, running through sporadic rain and a blanket of fog in the 127th Boston Marathon on Monday. Hellen Obiri, 33, of Kenya, bolted across the finish line...

EmComm, Friends of the Public Garden collaborate on ‘No Smoking’ advertisement campaign

No Smoking.
April 19, 2023

EmComm, the college’s student-run marketing agency, is collaborating with the Friends of the Public Garden to advertise its “No Smoking” campaign, which will be implemented later this year. The...