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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

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...

Anti-ICE protestors in front of the JFK Federal Building, Saturday, Sept. 13, 2025.

Amid ‘Operation Patriot 2.0,’ protestors demand ‘ICE Fuera Ahora’

By Rina Laby, Dept. City Editor / September 15, 2025

Nearly 100 protestors gathered outside of the John F. Kennedy Federal Building in Government Center on Saturday to protest against the continued Immigration...

Mayor Michelle Wu speaks to a crowd of supporters in Adams Park in Roslindale after securing a first place victory in the preliminary mayoral race on Tuesday, Sept. 9, 2025. (Bryan Hecht / Beacon Staff)

Wu and incumbent councilors sail to first-place finishes in preliminary elections, Kraft suspends mayoral campaign

By DJ Mara and Bryan Hecht / September 10, 2025

Boston Mayor Michelle Wu made a strong first-place finish in the city’s preliminary election Tuesday, with final vote totals showing nearly 50 percentage...

Visitors were welcomed with a statue of San Gennaro.

2025 San Gennaro Feast ‘brings the neighborhood together’

By Sam Shipman and Nick Peace / September 10, 2025

Boston’s North End is filled with good eats, but this past weekend a quick bite turned into a full-blown neighborhood feast. The San Gennaro Feast...

A depiction of an employee's belongings.. (Arthur Mansavage/ Beacon Staff)

Faculty and staff left reeling from 30-person layoff

By Meg Richards, Editor-in-Chief / September 10, 2025

After the layoffs of 30 staff members at Emerson College in August, Emerson IT employee Steve Bohrer took a walk on the beach with his wife, former...

People crossing the street outside the Little Building at the corner of Boylston and Tremont streets. (Arthur Mansavage/ Beacon Staff, File)

Letter to the Editor: Advice from an ‘audience’ member

By Richard West, Guest Author / September 10, 2025

The fall semester has arrived as sure as the stench of weed from the Common! But unlike the smell, your time at Emerson is more than a temporary high. Whether...

Courtesy Pete Souza

Why Hamilton continues to ‘Blow Us All Away’

By Mer Hughes, Multimedia Managing Editor / September 10, 2025

How does a bastard, orphan, son of a whore sell out theaters after being on streaming for five years? Why did former President Barack Obama record a remix...

Boston’s art scene on a student budget

Boston’s art scene on a student budget

By Ella Duggan, Content Managing Editor / September 10, 2025

Do you think you know Boston? Despite attending a college with a strong focus on the arts, students can sometimes feel disconnected from wider cultural...

The Emerson women's volleyball team ahead of their non-conference match against Lasell University on Sept. 9, 2025 (Jacob Goldberg/ For The Beacon).

Women’s volleyball falls to undefeated Lasell, 3-1

By Jordan Pagkalinawan, Sports Editor & Website Editor / September 10, 2025

The Emerson women’s volleyball team battled the Lasell University Lasers Tuesday night, hoping to cool down an undefeated non-conference opponent. Despite...

Dining Center of Emerson College

New policies at various campus dining facilities leave students frustrated and confused

By Sage Jezierski, Senior Reporter / September 10, 2025

When students arrived on campus this year, their dining options were notably different. Changes included making the majority of stations self-service at...

A sea of American Flags planted in the lawn next to the Massachusetts Fallen Heroes Memorial in Seaport on Saturday September 6, 2025. (Arthur Mansavage/Beacon Staff)

Massachusetts veterans, families vow to ‘never forget’ 24 years later

By Iselin Bratz, Content Managing Editor / September 10, 2025

Last Saturday in the hot midday sun, veterans, friends, and families paid tribute to those who have died in action since 9/11 at a flag planting event. Organized...

Graphic by Charlie Desjardins

Spotify stinks. What now?

By Charlie Desjardins, Dept. Opinion Editor / September 10, 2025

Following the announcement of Spotify co-founder Daniel Ek’s $693.6 million investment in AI military drone company Helsing, I can’t say I’m too...

Graphic Madalyn Jimiera

All the world’s a stage, and today, so is your TV

By Madalyn Jimiera, Dept. Campus Editor / September 10, 2025

With the stress of schoolwork off my shoulders over the summer, I was able to dive back into one of my lifelong pleasures: theater. While I tend to stay...

Courtesy Jeremy Piven

Jeremy Piven is bringing his stand-up tour to Boston, and some tips for upcoming Emerson comics.

By Sam Shipman, Living Arts Editor / September 9, 2025

Jeremy Piven has tackled just about every kind of role on the big screen. Whether he’s cursing people out as “Entourage”’s Ari Gold, causing trouble...

A parade of over 100 activist and labor groups gathered at the State House to celebrate Labor Day on Monday, Sept. 1, 2025. (Arthur Mansavage/ Beacon Staff)

Union members march for workers rights on Labor Day

By Rina Laby, Dept. City Editor / September 8, 2025

Thousands of local union members and activists used their day off on Labor Day not to relax, but to take to the streets and continue writing the history...

First-year forward Nick Mirogiannis (#13) against Eastern Connecticut State on Sept. 5, 2025 (Courtesy of Naia Driscoll).

Men’s soccer earns first win of the season vs. Eastern Connecticut State

By Jordan Pagkalinawan, Sports Editor & Website Editor / September 8, 2025

In a lively game on Sept. 5, 2025, the third time was the charm for the Emerson men’s soccer team. After a tie and a loss to begin the 2025 season, the...

Blood On The Silver Screen cover art.

SASAMI comes back swinging with “Blood On The Silver Screen”

By Sam Shipman, Living Arts Editor / June 27, 2025

SASAMI’s identity is anything but subtle. Whether it's her lavish outfits or eye-catching all-caps moniker, the Bronxville-born artist has made a point...

Big Body Kweeng performs at Outloud Boston 2025.

Queer voices share the stage at Boston’s inaugural Outloud Music Festival.

By Sam Lawrence, Video Editor / June 27, 2025

Muscular go-go dancers lined the stage as drag queen Trixie Mattel performed a DJ set well-suited towards her LA barbie doll persona. This performance...