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

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Former chair of Performing Arts Department Leo Nickole dies at 93

By Elena Naze
April 3, 2020
Courtesy of Skyler Celotto

Emerson remembers Daniel Hollis’ kindness, warmth, and his love for Travis Scott

By Belen Dumont, Former News Editor
November 21, 2019
Rob Tobias

Rob Tobias ’81 (1959-2019)

By Contributed Obituary
November 20, 2019
Moses Shumow was loved by his students and colleagues, a former student of his said. Courtesy of Florida International University

Former students recall professor’s kindness

By Parker Purifoy, Former Managing Editor
October 24, 2019
Courtesy of Jane Akiba

Community mourns the loss of renowned photographer David Akiba

By Anissa Gardizy
September 8, 2019
Maureen Murphy, 64, died in December after an eight-month long battle with ovarian cancer.

Beloved mentor and financial administrator dead after battle with cancer

By Parker Purifoy, Former Managing Editor
January 15, 2019
Flint grew up in East Bridgewater, Mass. Courtesy of Susan Flint.

Lucas Flint remembered as a kind-hearted, dedicated student

By Abigail Hadfield, Former Deputy Copy Editor
January 14, 2019
Joseph D. Ketner II passed away after a year-long battle with bile duct cancer. Courtesy of President M. Lee Pelton's office.

College grieves loss of world renowned artistic director and professor

By Parker Purifoy, Former Managing Editor
September 20, 2018
Friends said Wapman was enigmatic, but caring and talented.

Wapman remembered for loyalty and compassion

By Nathanael King, Former Staff
May 19, 2017
Rosas remembered for clever comedy and authenticity

Rosas remembered for clever comedy and authenticity

By Laura King, The Berkeley Beacon
April 13, 2016
“She was right up in there,” said Samuel Potrykus, co-director of Boston Hassle, said of Christopher's photographic method. “She was one of the great ones. It was clear that she had a passion for it and that she got it.”

Christopher remembered for individualism, humor, and compassion

By Christina Jedra, The Berkeley Beacon
May 6, 2015
Linda Moore, former VP of academic affairs, is remembered

Linda Moore, former VP of academic affairs, is remembered

By Laura King, The Berkeley Beacon
March 11, 2015
Emerson mourns dining hall worker

Emerson mourns dining hall worker

By Jack Adams, The Berkeley Beacon
December 5, 2014
Thomas Menino visited the Bill Bordy Theater in 2010.

Menino remembered as friend of Emerson

By Rory Sheil, The Berkeley Beacon
October 30, 2014
Straus remembered for kindness, humor

Straus remembered for kindness, humor

By Christina Jedra, The Berkeley Beacon
October 22, 2014
Elma Lewis' long legacy of high standards: Over decades, new center's namesake spread the arts

Elma Lewis’ long legacy of high standards: Over decades, new center’s namesake spread the arts

October 10, 2013
Griff was known as the "funniest man in the room."

Student remembered for his “All-Star” talent, humor

By Sofya Levina, The Berkeley Beacon
September 6, 2012
Roy Leonard

Roy Leonard, alum of ’52, dies

By Agatha Kereere
September 18, 2011
Justin Amorratanasuchad

Film student remembered for passion, work ethic

By Heidi Moeller
April 21, 2011
Emerson College Police Department Door (Beacon Archives/ File Photo)

ECPD Officer O’Donnell remembered

October 12, 2005
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