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

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

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Rebecca Johnson is the marketing chair of Sigma Pi Theta, which will be holding its annual HerStory month this March. Photo: Brooke Northrup / Berkeley Beacon.

Sorority to celebrate month of femininity

By Natalie Busch, Former Staff / January 29, 2018

Rebecca Johnson, Sigma’s marketing chair, said HerStory is a gender-inclusive event open to anyone who identifies with the word femininity.   “Obviously...

Senior Erin Jean Hussey runs for a reason

Senior Erin Jean Hussey runs for a reason

By Grace Griffin, Copy Editor / January 24, 2018

First time marathon runner and senior Erin Jean Hussey will tread over 26 miles through the streets of Boston to raise money and awareness for survivors...

The Women’s March reforms after one year, sparked by the #MeToo campaign. Photo: Berkeley Beacon Archives.

Boston rallies for one-year anniversary of Women’s March

By Ally Rzesa, Former Staff / January 20, 2018

Freshman Monica Gregoretti prepared a sign with the words, “Don’t Fucking Touch Me,” and a shirt with the image, “I heart consensual sex,”...

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

By Monika Davis, Former Staff / 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

By Ian Sloan, Former Staff / 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

By Natalie Busch, Former Staff / 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...

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...

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...

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

By Grace Griffin, Copy Editor / 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

By Stephanie Shih / 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

By Stephanie Shih / 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

By Andrew Stanton, Former Staff / 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 Latinoamericana's new magazine.CASSANDRA MARTINEZ / BEACON STAFF

Raíz Latinoamericana spreads roots on campus

By Grace Griffin, Copy Editor / 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

By Parker Purifoy, Former Managing Editor / 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

By Emily Mason / 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...