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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

The Thursday Paper

A cliff diver hypes up the crowd before leaping off the ICA (Bryce Heilmann/ For The Beacon).

Cliff diving makes waves in Boston from atop the ICA

By Rina Laby, Dept. City Editor / September 24, 2025

If your friend jumped off a cliff, would you follow them? The answer was an enthusiastic “yes!” for the 24 world-class divers who leapt into Boston...

Courtesy of Zubin Stillings

EDC and EUDT dance through the digital and bring the heat

By Olivia Flanz, Beacon Correspondent / September 24, 2025

When the Semel Theater’s lights dim and the music begins, anticipation hums through the theater. Bass vibrates through the audience and colored lights...

A photo of Bill Downing at the memorial tent in front of the main stage at the Boston Freedom Rally on Saturday, Sept. 20, 2025. (Amin Lotfi/ For The Beacon)

Skunky haze and a somber tribute: The Boston Freedom Rally honors movement mentor

By Amin Lotfi, Beacon Correspondent / September 24, 2025

Ellen Moore gazed at the mainstage of the 2025 Boston Freedom Rally as the band Roots of Creation took the stage through the haze dominating Boston Common....

Courtesy of Leonie Bradbury

Hidden Histories exhibit brings untold stories to Boston monuments

By Annie Sarlin, Dept. Living Arts Editor / September 24, 2025

Augmented reality, poetry, and participatory performance art showcase Boston’s “Hidden Histories” in Emerson Contemporary’s latest exhibition....

Yamileth Paz (Left) dancing with Paul Alcántar (Right) during the Veronica Robles Cultural Center (VROCC)’s performance of “A Dance Journey through Latin America” on Thursday September, 19 2025. (Alex Cuozzo/For The Beacon)

Music, dance, and art fill the MFA during Latinx Heritage Night

By Catalina Mena, Beacon Correspondent / September 24, 2025

Last week, the sound of trumpets and maracas filled the air of the usually quiet Shapiro Family Courtyard at the Museum of Fine Arts. Those in attendance...

The Joint Committee on Veterans and Federal Affairs prepares for a hearing on the Defend the Guard bill at the Massachusetts State House on Tuesday, Sept. 16, 2025 (C. Scott Morris / Beacon Correspondent).

Amid Trump administration actions, ‘Defend the Guard’ bill seeks to redefine federal deployment powers over the National Guard

By C. Scott Morris, Beacon Correspondent / September 24, 2025

Last Tuesday, the Defend the Guard bill came under scrutiny in the hearing room of the Massachusetts Statehouse. The bill aims to change the deployment...

Senior midfielder Linae Bezdek controls the ball against Wheaton College on Sept. 20, 2025 (Jacob Goldberg/ For The Beacon).

Women’s soccer defeats Wheaton 1-0 in NEWMAC opener

By Jordan Pagkalinawan, Sports Editor & Website Editor / September 22, 2025

After six nonconference games, the Emerson women’s soccer team began its NEWMAC slate with a win. Facing the Wheaton College Lyons on Saturday, Emerson...

Ansin Building, where the Offices of the President are housed. (Arthur Mansavage/Beacon Staff)

‘There’s nowhere to go but up’: New admin optimistic despite higher education challenges

By Bryan Hecht, News Editor / September 18, 2025

Kelly Devers-Franklin remembers being one of the first Emerson students to ever move into the Little Building in 1995. Now, from her Ansin Building office,...

(Arthur Mansavage/Beacon Staff)

Letter from an Editor: In my opinion…

By Charlie Desjardins, Dept. Opinion Editor / September 17, 2025

Some time ago, a professor told me not to waste my time with writing opinion pieces for The Berkeley Beacon. So here I am… writing this opinion piece…...

The 77th Emmy Awards rushes its winners while dragging along its viewers

The 77th Emmy Awards rushes its winners while dragging along its viewers

By Bryce Heilmann, Senior Living Arts Reporter / September 17, 2025

On Sunday, Sept. 15, CBS rolled out the red carpet at Los Angeles’ Peacock Theater for a night of celebrating old “Hacks” and stars in “Adolescence.”...

The Big E Sept 13. 2025. (Sam Shipman / Beacon Staff)

From fried cheese to farm chicks: Inside the Big E

By Jack Silver and Birdi Diehl / September 17, 2025

The first sounds you hear are horse hooves on a cracked road and Creed’s “Higher” blaring from a speaker as someone stuffs a quarter-pound of fried...

Runnner performing at The Red Room on Sept. 12, 2025. (Bryce Heilmann / Beacon Staff)

Runnner lights up The Red Room

By Rina Laby, Dept. City Editor / September 17, 2025

As the intimate crowd of roughly 50 chatted amongst themselves and huddled closer to the front of the room, five outdoorsy-looking men who constitute the...

Courtesy of Naia Driscoll.

Women’s soccer ties Roger Williams in second home game of season

By Mer Hughes, Multimedia Managing Editor & Layout Editor / September 17, 2025

In a lively back and forth game on Saturday, Sept. 13, the Emerson women’s soccer team tied 1-1 against the Roger Williams Hawks at their second home...

The Wang Theater (Nick Peace/ Beacon Staff)

Commencement is moved to Wang Theatre, prompting student backlash

By Genesis McZeno, Beacon Correspondent / September 17, 2025

For the first time since 2022, Emerson College has changed locations for the graduating class of 2026’s commencement ceremonies from the Agganis Arena...

A banner displaying the Emerson Lions' NEWMAC achievements in the Bobbi Brown & Steven Plofker Gym (Courtesy of Nate Gardner).

‘The premier men’s volleyball conference in the country’: Men’s volleyball to join NEWMAC in 2026-27

By Jordan Pagkalinawan, Sports Editor & Website Editor / September 17, 2025

It’s a shift that’s been over a year in the making. The Emerson men’s volleyball team will move to the New England Men’s and Women’s Athletic...

Illustration Lila Reimels

Do opposites attract? Not when it comes to politics

By Adelaide Brown, Beacon Contributor / September 17, 2025

The sexiest thing about a new relationship is the mystery. Nothing beats the anticipation and inability to predict your partner's thoughts or their next...

Graphic Ella Duggan & Josie Arteaga

Striving for heroin chic: Skinny culture has sickly side effects

By Pranati Kotamraju, Beacon Contributor / September 17, 2025

“Nothing tastes as good as skinny feels.” These were the famous words of Kate Moss, one of the most celebrated models of the ‘90s. Known for her...

Illustration Lila Reimels

Social media is ruining the college move-in experience

By Tess Gleason, Senior Opinion Columnist / September 17, 2025

College move-in has come and gone with the start of the new semester, and students across the country have settled into their new classes, dorms, and campus...

Turnstyles inside of Park Street Station on March 21, 2023 (Arthur Mansavage/ Beacon Staff, File)

‘You see everyone skip paying it;’ Students conflicted on the MBTA’s new fare enforcement policy

By Catalina Mena, Beacon Correspondent / September 17, 2025

Starting Monday, Sept. 8, Boston commuters subway stations will be more crowded and a lot more vigilant. The MBTA’s newest staff have arrived decked...

Courtesy Joan Marcus

‘Mrs. Doubtfire’ reminds us that we’re better together

By Danielle Bartholet, Asst. Magazine Editor and Business Operations Manager / September 17, 2025

In the world of iconic film and TV nannies, none stand quite as singular as Euphegenia Doubtfire, with her groovy dance moves, wild cooking skills, and...