Related Image
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
Emerson College’s only independent, student-run newspaper since 1947

The Berkeley Beacon
READ THE EPAPER

Featured

Gavin Creel. (Creative Commons)

‘He was a legend, a bright light in a tough business’: musical theater icon Gavin Creel dies at 48

By Jesse Lipschutz, Beacon Correspondent / October 14, 2024
On Sept. 30, the world lost beloved musical theater legend Gavin Creel.
A vendor carries fresh boxes of produce to his stand at the Haymarket. (Madla Walsh/ Beacon Staff)

Boston’s historic Haymarket on Blackstone Street reopens for the season

By Hannah Woods, Beacon Correspondent / October 14, 2024
The city’s oldest and one of its biggest outdoor grocery markets reopened for the season earlier this month and will be open on Fridays and Saturdays year-round.
SGA considers discussions with Board of Trustees, deliberates over attendance policy

SGA considers discussions with Board of Trustees, deliberates over attendance policy

By Hannah Woods, Beacon Correspondent / October 13, 2024
This year, the Student Government Association (SGA) will have one member, selected by the Board of Trustees, who will attend the board’s meetings.
The priest at St. Anthony Shrine, Boston police officers and citizens prayed together at the blessing of the animals held at Summer Street Plaza on Sunday, October 6, 2024. (Feixu Chen/ Beacon Correspondent)

Church of the Advent hosts Blessing of the Animals

By Piper Greene, Beacon Correspondent / October 13, 2024
Last Friday marked the 2024 Feast Day of St. Francis, a celebration where Catholics worldwide honor St. Francis with prayer and blessings.
(Riley Goldman/ Beacon Staff)

Women’s soccer triumphs over USCGA Bears for first NEWMAC win

By Daniel O'Toole / October 12, 2024
In their third New England Women’s and Men’s Athletics Conference (NEWMAC) match of the season, the Emerson women’s soccer team secured their first league win against the United States Coast Guard Academy at Rotch Field to improve their record to 2-4-4.
Becky Moon, who converted her house into a spontaneous studio on Tuesday afternoon, showcased her artistic journey via philosophy-related paintings and sculptures—guests were encouraged to compose poems and draw sounds. (Bryan Liu / Living Arts Editor)

Becky Moon’s open house: a local artist’s philosophy

By Bryan Liu, Living Arts Editor / October 10, 2024
Becky Moon told me to imagine a tomato—and in my mind, one appeared: minimal gloss, blush red, fresh and bulbous with a fuzzy green toupee and barcode sticker.
Courtesy of Brynne Norquist

Emerson’s Brynne Norquist makes BostInno’s 25 under 25 list

By Hannah Brueske, Beacon Correspondent / October 9, 2024
“Go-getters” is how BostInno labels their annual 25 under 25 honorees.
Can the Celtics run it back? Previewing the C’s season

Can the Celtics run it back? Previewing the C’s season

By Rumsha Siddiqui, Managing Editor / October 9, 2024
Coming off a historic run to earn Banner 18, the Boston Celtics are under pressure and the stakes are high for the Boston Celtics to run it back and become a repeat champion for the first time since 1968–69.
Protesters gathered in the Boylston Place Alleyway on Oct. 8, 2024, where in May they announced they would refer to it as “Walid Daqqa Alley.” (Nick Peace / For The Beacon)

Pro-Palestinian protesters march outside Israeli consulate, in Boylston Place Alley

By Hannah Nguyen, Nick Peace and Sam Shipman / October 9, 2024
Dozens of pro-Palestinian protesters marched outside of the Israeli Consulate in Boston Tuesday before gathering in the Boylston Place Alleyway.
"Iris" by WNDR Studios

The WNDR Museum makes art tangible

By Allison Po, Beacon Correspondent / October 8, 2024
Just a short walk from Emerson College’s Boylston Street campus in Downtown Crossing lies the WNDR museum, an engaging public art experience that explores sight, touch, and sound via 21 different installations for everyone of all ages to enjoy.
Kasteel Well (DJ Mara/Beacon Staff)

Emerson’s provost visits Kasteel Well for the first time

By DJ Mara / October 8, 2024
Provost and Vice President of Academic Affairs Alexandra Socarides visited Kasteel Well from Sept. 23–26, her first trip to Emerson’s Netherlands campus since assuming her position in July. 
Presidential Class Council Candidates (from left to right): Lauren Gumban, Jazlyn Compton, Noah Bushe Wang, and Reuben Gonzalez

Meet the first-year students running for Class Council

By Katherine Cressman, News Co-Editor / October 7, 2024
Gearing up for the official first-year Class Council elections on Monday, many candidates appeared at the Student Government Association’s Class Council debate to campaign. 
Bots built by highschool robotics teams battle in RoboBoston’s makeshift arena in Seaport Boulevard on September 28, 2024. (Julianna Jemima Badajos/ Beacon Correspondent)

7th annual Robot Block Party highlights the future of robotics for the youth and industry

By Julianna Jemima Badajos, Beacon Correspondent / October 4, 2024
The RoboBoston Robot Block Party, one of the largest robot and robotics displays in Boston, hosted over 40 exhibits and interactive demonstrations in Seaport Boulevard on Saturday
A VP debate of cordial agreements and rhetorical clashes draws surprised reactions from Emerson students

A VP debate of cordial agreements and rhetorical clashes draws surprised reactions from Emerson students

By Yogev Toby, Staff Writer / October 2, 2024
Dozens of Emerson students packed the Bill Bordy Theatre Tuesday night, ready for what they hoped would be a clash of political titans in the 2024 vice presidential debate.
Emerson College to integrate AI into classrooms

SGA approves new constitution

By Katherine Cressman and Hannah Woods / October 2, 2024
This year, Emerson students running for class leadership positions will not be the only voting matter on the Student Government Association’s (SGA) election ballot.
‘Mamma Mia!’ takes the stage at Citizens Bank Opera House

‘Mamma Mia!’ takes the stage at Citizens Bank Opera House

By Tess Gleason, Beacon Correspondent / October 2, 2024
The national tour of “Mamma Mia!” made its return to Boston at the Citizens Bank Opera House on Tuesday after a seven-year absence.
Revival of the lesbian bar scene: Dani’s Queer Bar makes its Boston debut

Revival of the lesbian bar scene: Dani’s Queer Bar makes its Boston debut

By Hannah Brueske, Beacon Correspondent / October 2, 2024
Dani’s Queer Bar, the latest arrival to Boston’s nightlife scene, signifies the new rise of lesbian bar culture.
Amor Towles: a glimpse into the life of an author

Amor Towles: a glimpse into the life of an author

By Danielle Bartholet, Assistant Living Arts Editor / October 2, 2024
Author Amor Towles regaled the crowd at the Emerson Colonial Theatre on Sept. 24 with comedic, lively tales of his childhood, family, and life as a writer living in New York. The event is the first stop on Towles’ tour for his latest work, “Table for Two.”
A woman plays dead representing climate change casualties. (Shannon Clark/ Beacon Correspondent)

Extinction Rebellion Boston Holds a Die-In and Disco for Climate Change

By Piper Greene, Beacon Correspondent / October 1, 2024
The Boston chapter of the international environmental advocacy group Extinction Rebellion (XR) held its third annual Week of Rebellion last week, staging non-violent protests outside the Massachusetts Statehouse and trying to engage the public in discourse about climate change. 
Shoppers peruse the stalls on Sidney Street at Central Square by Night on Saturday, Sept. 28, 2024. (Laith Hintzman/Beacon Correspondent)

Ghibli, Games, and Grub Galore at Boston Night Market

By Laith Hintzman, Beacon Correspondent / October 1, 2024
With food, drink, and live music, Central Square by Night roused the City That Sleeps.
« Previous Page — Next Page »