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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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Pat Giguere ‘12 moved to London in 2015 for graduate school and found himself in an unlikely housing situation, which he then turned into a web series to fundraise for cancer research. (Courtesy of Pat Giguere)

Pat Giguere ’12 chronicles cancer in comedic web series

January 18, 2018

For Kiren Lall, a mother and entrepreneur based in London, filming a web series created by Emerson Alumnus Pat Giguere diverted her attention from her...

After ELA, Ellory Smith created a comedy show to benefit local charities.
Courtesy of Ellory Smith

“Funnilingus” combines comedy and awareness in Hollywood

January 18, 2018

When visual and media arts major Ellory Smith decided to stay in Los Angeles after attending ELA senior year, she wanted to take on the lack of diversity...

Kenzy Peach founded the Facebook group “Emerson Shitposting” in February 2017. (Lala Thaddeus)

“Shitposting” Facebook group creates hidden community

January 18, 2018

Last February, senior Kenzy Peach created a Facebook group comprised of herself and a few close friends. A year later, 1,300 students are members of...

Emerson mascot Griff the Lion gets a new look

Emerson mascot Griff the Lion gets a new look

December 14, 2017

Emerson’s newly reimagined lion mascot fits in well with the student body, sporting a “man bun,” gauges, and flannel. Senior and graphic...

Alumni cite student debt for donation reluctance

Alumni cite student debt for donation reluctance

December 14, 2017

Since Emerson alumna Anna Correa graduated in 2012 with her masters degree in theater education, she has worked at Emerson Los Angeles as department coordinator...

Chase Ybarra finds funds to finish final semester

Chase Ybarra finds funds to finish final semester

December 12, 2017

Senior visual and media arts major Chase Ybarra, 44, has 20 credits to complete before he can graduate. But when he ran into financial trouble, he questioned...

Meet the senior living off campus and off the grid

Meet the senior living off campus and off the grid

December 7, 2017

While most off-campus students wake up to the ringing of alarms in their apartments, Bailey Galvin-Scott rises to the chirping of birds in the woods. After...

Back at home, back in the closet

Back at home, back in the closet

December 7, 2017

While the holiday season is a time of celebration and festivity for most people, many in the queer community dread the time off. For a lot of us, the holidays...

Mercedes Lamb has been drawing posters featuring Griff the Lion for the office of Student Engagement and Leadership (SEAL).
ILLUSTRATION BY MERCEDES LAMB

Emerson mascot Griff the Lion gets a new look

December 7, 2017

Emerson’s newly reimagined lion mascot fits in well with the student body, sporting a “man bun,” gauges, and flannel. Senior and graphic...

Jake Bailey 14 joined the Board of Advisors this past year and has been focusing on alumni donations.
COURTESY OF JAKE BAILEY

Alumni cite student debt for donation reluctance

December 6, 2017

Since Emerson alumna Anna Correa graduated in 2012 with her masters degree in theater education, she has worked at Emerson Los Angeles as department...

Bailey Galvin-Scott has taken his last semester in Boston as an opportunity to camp instead of sublet off campus. 
CASSANDRA MARTINEZ / BEACON STAFF

Meet the senior living off campus and off the grid

November 29, 2017

While most off-campus students wake up to the ringing of alarms in their apartments, Bailey Galvin-Scott rises to the chirping of birds in the woods....

Going home for the holidays can be hard when you feel isolated from your family.
ANDREW STANTON

Back at home, back in the closet

November 29, 2017

While the holiday season is a time of celebration and festivity for most people, many in the queer community dread the time off. For a lot of us,...

Vera Satana and Valentina Amaro are co-editors-in-chief of Raíz Latinoamericanas new magazine.CASSANDRA MARTINEZ / BEACON STAFF

Raíz Latinoamericana spreads roots on campus

November 25, 2017

After two years on campus, Raíz Latinoamericana is expanding from theater into publishing a magazine, a short film, and a documentary showcasing...

Bites with Becca: Cooking can be comforting

Bites with Becca: Cooking can be comforting

November 23, 2017

When I think of turkey, stuffing, and cranberry sauce, I think of all the years my family hosted Thanksgiving dinner at our house. If I said those foods...

Senior visual and media arts major Chase Ybarra decided to change his path later in life and attend Emerson.
CASSANDRA MARTINEZ / BEACON STAFF

Chase Ybarra finds funds to finish final semester

November 18, 2017

Senior visual and media arts major Chase Ybarra, 44, has 20 credits to complete before he can graduate. But when he ran into financial trouble, he...

Freshman founds Muslim Student Association

Freshman founds Muslim Student Association

November 16, 2017

Despite concerns there would be too few students to form a Muslim Student Association, Maysoon Khan pushed to create one last month. Now, the association...

Sex column: Common mis-contraceptions

November 16, 2017

The sheer number of people who say they don’t wear condoms never fails to surprise me. I’ve had it happen to me—I’ve been with...

ASIA to host conference with panel, performances

ASIA to host conference with panel, performances

November 16, 2017

Asian Students for Intercultural Awareness is launching Engage: The First Campus Tour, a new one-day student conference, this Saturday. ASIA is teaming...

Making nostalgic meals can help ease homesickness.
REBECCA SZKUTAK / BEACON STAFF

Bites with Becca: Cooking can be comforting

November 15, 2017

When I think of turkey, stuffing, and cranberry sauce, I think of all the years my family hosted Thanksgiving dinner at our house. If I said those...

Spacey’s sexuality is no excuse for past assaults

November 9, 2017

Kevin Spacey is facing several allegations of sexual assault. Anthony Rapp accused the actor of assaulting him when Rapp was only 14 years old, and in...