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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

Coronavirus

The Emerson Counseling and Psychological Services office in the Union Bank Building.

As pandemic drags on, students struggle with mental health

By Ann E. Matica / October 27, 2020

At Emerson Counseling and Psychological Services, the mental toll of the pandemic on students has become abundantly clear.  Statistics provided by...

The Office of Financial Aid in the Union Bank Building.

Emerson CARES act funds, an essential pandemic-era lifeline for students, running out

By Dana Gerber / October 27, 2020

Emerson has run through almost 90 percent of the $1.3 million in federal assistance it received for emergency student grant funds, which has helped 784...

Emerson's testing site is located at a Tufts Medical Center facility on the corner of Harrison Ave. and Kneeland St.

Emerson reports no new positives, Massachusetts cases top 1,200

By Charlie McKenna / October 26, 2020

Emerson reported no new positive COVID-19 test results Monday out of 598 new tests administered on Oct. 23, leaving the college’s cumulative positive...

Gov. Charlie Baker speaks to the media after receiving a flu shot at a CVS in Roslindale on September 17, 2020 in Boston, MA.

Massachusetts reports 1,097 new coronavirus cases

By Charlie McKenna / October 25, 2020

Massachusetts reported 1,097 new coronavirus cases and eight deaths Sunday as new infections in the state continue to increase rapidly. The day’s positivity...

Massachusetts Governor Charlie Baker.

Massachusetts reports 1,128 new coronaviurs cases

By Charlie McKenna / October 24, 2020

Massachusetts reported 1,128 new coronavirus cases and eight deaths Sunday as new infections in the state continue to increase rapidly. The day’s positivity...

Emerson's testing site is located at a Tufts Medical Center facility on the corner of Harrison Ave. and Kneeland St.

Emerson reports one new positive, Massachusetts cases top 900 again

By Charlie McKenna / October 23, 2020

Emerson reported one new positive COVID-19 test result Friday out of 702 new tests administered on Oct. 22, leaving the college’s cumulative positive...

The Department of Public Health reported more new COVID-19 cases Thursday among those aged 0 to 19 than any other age group, the first time during the outbreak that the youngest group has represented the largest jump in infections.

New COVID-19 Numbers Highest in State’s Youngest Age Group

By Chris Lisinski, State House News Service / October 23, 2020

Confirmed COVID-19 infections among Massachusetts residents younger than 20 are higher than they have been through the entire pandemic, prompting one leading...

Emerson's testing site is located at a Tufts Medical Center facility on the corner of Harrison Ave. and Kneeland St.

Emerson reports no new positives, Massachusetts cases continue to spike

By Charlie McKenna / October 22, 2020

Emerson reported no new positive COVID-19 test results Thursday out of 758 new tests administered on Oct. 21, leaving the college’s cumulative positive...

The Little Building on a rainy day.

Emerson enforces sanctions for COVID violations in line with nearby colleges

By Frankie Rowley / October 22, 2020

It was the first night out of college-mandated quarantine at the beginning of the fall semester. A group of half a dozen friends, all first-years living...

Gov. Charlie Baker.

Massachusetts COVID metrics rise as anticipated second wave approaches

By Andrew Brinker / October 22, 2020

Coronavirus cases ticked up dramatically in Massachusetts over the last week, as epidemiologists ramped up warnings that the winter season may bring about...

Emerson's testing site is located at a Tufts Medical Center facility on the corner of Harrison Ave. and Kneeland St.

Emerson reports one new positive, Massachusetts cases fall

By Charlie McKenna / October 21, 2020

Emerson reported one new positive COVID-19 test result Wednesday out of 796 new tests administered on Oct. 20, leaving the college’s cumulative positive...

Students moving out of their dorms in March 2020

Students instructed to box up belongings before leaving for winter break

By Alec Klusza / October 21, 2020

Students living in on-campus housing will be required to box up a portion of their belongings and leave them on their beds before departing for winter...

Mediterranean restaurant Garbanzo opened on Emerson's campus in August.

Garbanzo reopens after employee tests positive for COVID-19

By Charlie McKenna / October 20, 2020

Garbanzo Mediterranean Fresh’s shut down Monday came after a staffer tested positive for COVID-19, college officials announced in an email Tuesday. The...

Emerson's testing site is located at a Tufts Medical Center facility on the corner of Harrison Ave. and Kneeland St.

Emerson reports two new positives, Massachusetts cases fall slightly

By Charlie McKenna / October 20, 2020

Emerson reported two new positive COVID-19 test results Tuesday out of 585 new tests administered on Oct. 20, leaving the college’s cumulative positive...

Emerson's testing site is located at a Tufts Medical Center facility on the corner of Harrison Ave. and Kneeland St.

Emerson reports no new positives, Massachusetts cases continue to rise

By Charlie McKenna / October 19, 2020

Emerson reported no new positive COVID-19 tests Monday out of 616 new tests administered on Oct. 16, leaving the college’s cumulative positive tests...

Governor Charlie Baker takes questions from the media at Mill City BBQ and Brew in Lowell, MA, September 23, 2020.

Massachusetts reports 744 new coronavirus cases

By Charlie McKenna / October 18, 2020

Massachusetts reported 744 new coronavirus cases and 14 deaths Sunday as cases continue to trend up in the state. The day’s positivity rate per people...

Paramount residence halls are designated as a quarantine and isolation space in the fall for ill and exposed students.

Emerson to offer on-campus housing to some students over winter break

By Dana Gerber / October 17, 2020

Emerson will offer limited housing to some on-campus students during the final two weeks of the fall semester and through winter break. Fewer than 80...

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

Spring break formally eliminated with faculty vote

By Charlie McKenna / October 17, 2020

The full time faculty union approved an altered schedule for the upcoming spring semester Tuesday, finalizing the college’s plans to cancel spring break...

Massachusetts Governor Charlie Baker.

Massachusetts reports 550 new coronavirus cases

By Charlie McKenna / October 17, 2020

Massachusetts reported 550 new coronavirus cases and 21 deaths Saturday, as case numbers continue to trend up in the state. The day’s positivity rate...

Emerson's Kasteel Well campus in Well, Netherlands.

Kasteel Well program cancelled for spring semester due to ongoing travel restrictions

By Andrew Brinker / October 16, 2020

The Kasteel Well study abroad program has been cancelled for the spring semester due to ongoing European Union travel restrictions on U.S. citizens. The...