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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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Massachusetts Governor Charlie Baker.

Massachusetts reports 2,602 new coronavirus cases

By Frankie Rowley / February 4, 2021

Massachusetts reported 2,602 new coronavirus cases Thursday, a rise from the 2,186 new infections reported Wednesday. The death toll rose by 74.   Tuesday’s...

Monday was the first of Emerson's Counseling and Psychological Services' three planned workshops on mental health in student athletes during the pandemic.

New event series aims to help student athletes grappling with mental health during COVID

By José Ríos / February 4, 2021

With the fall and winter sports season canceled and the future of the spring uncertain, Emerson Counseling and Psychological Services partnered with the...

Massachusetts Gov. Charlie Baker.

Massachusetts reports 2,186 new coronavirus cases and 53 deaths

By Frankie Rowley / February 3, 2021

Massachusetts reported 2,186 new coronavirus cases Wednesday, a rise from the 1,968 new infections reported Tuesday. The death toll rose by 53, a slight...

Massachusetts Gov. Charlie Baker.

Massachusetts reports 1,968 new cases, lowest since Nov. 30

By Frankie Rowley / February 2, 2021

Massachusetts reported 1,968 new coronavirus cases Tuesday, a drastic decrease from the 2,220 new infections reported Monday. The death toll rose by 45,...

Gov. Charlie Baker provides a COVID-19 update while touring the first responder vaccination site at the Worcester Senior Center on Tuesday, January 12, 2021.

Massachusetts surpasses 500,000 coronavirus cases one year after virus first discovered in state

By Frankie Rowley / February 1, 2021

Massachusetts reported 2,270 new coronavirus cases Monday, a slim decrease from the 2,546 new infections reported Sunday and enough to push the state’s...

Massachusetts reports 2,546 new cases, 46 deaths

Massachusetts reports 2,546 new cases, 46 deaths

By Ann E. Matica / January 31, 2021

Massachusetts reported 2,546 new coronavirus cases Sunday, a sharp decrease from the 3,957 new infections reported Saturday. The death toll rose by 46,...

Massachusetts Gov. Charlie Baker. speaking at a COVID-19 update inside the Massachusetts State House.

Massachusetts reports 3,957 new cases

By Frankie Rowley / January 30, 2021

Massachusetts reported 3,957 new coronavirus cases Saturday, a dramatic rise from the 2,781 new infections reported Friday. The death toll rose by 87,...

Gov. Charlie Baker.

Massachusetts reports 2,781 new coronavirus cases

By Frankie Rowley / January 29, 2021

Massachusetts reported 2,781 new coronavirus cases Friday, a dramatic fall from the 4,222 new infections reported Thursday. The death toll rose by 98,...

Emerson's testing site is located at a Tufts Medical Center facility on the corner of Harrison Ave. and Kneeland St.

Emerson reports 6 new positives, pushing weekly total to 12

By Frankie Rowley / January 28, 2021

Emerson reported six new positive COVID-19 tests Thursday, out of 1,000 tests administered Tuesday, bringing the cumulative number of positives to 91....

Emerson's testing site is located at a Tufts Medical Center facility on the corner of Harrison Ave. and Kneeland St.

Emerson reports six new positive tests, bringing cumulative spring total to 25

By Ann E. Matica / January 27, 2021

Emerson reported six new positive COVID-19 tests Wednesday, out of 788 tests administered Monday, bringing the cumulative number of positives to 85. The...

Massachusetts Gov. Charlie Baker.

Massachusetts reports 2,215 new coronavirus cases, lowest since Jan. 19

By Frankie Rowley / January 26, 2021

Massachusetts reported 2,215 new coronavirus cases Tuesday, a significant decline from the 3,477 new infections reported Monday. The death toll rose by...

Massachusetts Gov. Charlie Baker.

Massachusetts reports 3,477 new coronavirus cases

By Frankie Rowley / January 25, 2021

Massachusetts reported 3,477 new coronavirus cases Monday, down slightly from the 3,750 new infections reported Sunday. The death toll rose by 45. The...

Gov. Charlie Baker provides a COVID-19 update while touring the first responder vaccination site at the Worcester Senior Center on Tuesday, January 12, 2021.

Massachusetts reports 3,750 new coronavirus cases

By Frankie Rowley / January 24, 2021

Massachusetts reported 3,750 new coronavirus cases Sunday, down from the 4,330 new infections reported Saturday. The death toll rose by 67. The state...

Massachusetts Gov. Charlie Baker.

Massachusetts reports 4,330 new coronavirus cases

By Frankie Rowley / January 23, 2021

Massachusetts reported 4,330 new coronavirus cases Saturday, a slight decrease from the 4,935 new infections reported Friday. The death toll rose by 75. Saturday...

Massachusetts Gov. Charlie Baker.

Massachusetts reports 4,935 new coronavirus cases

By Frankie Rowley / January 22, 2021

Massachusetts reported 4,935 new coronavirus cases Friday, a slight rise from the 4,821 new infections reported Thursday. The death toll rose by 80.  Friday...

Emerson's testing site is located at a Tufts Medical Center facility on the corner of Harrison Ave. and Kneeland St.

Emerson reports six new positive tests, bringing spring total to 11

By Frankie Rowley / January 21, 2021

Emerson reported six new positive COVID-19 tests on Thursday, bringing the spring testing cycle’s total to 11. The new positives push the college's...

Massachusetts Gov. Charlie Baker

Massachusetts reports 2,567 new coronavirus cases, lowest since Dec. 27

By Frankie Rowley / January 19, 2021

Massachusetts reported 2,567 new coronavirus cases Tuesday, a steep decline from the 3,224 new infections reported Monday. The death toll rose by 45.  Tuesday...

Massachusetts Gov. Charlie Baker.

Massachusetts reports 3,224 new coronavirus cases, lowest in two weeks

By Frankie Rowley / January 18, 2021

Massachusetts reported 3,224 new coronavirus cases Monday, a steep decline from the 4,283 new infections reported Sunday. The death toll rose by 52.  Monday...

Massachusetts Governor Charlie Baker.

Massachusetts reports 4,283 new coronavirus cases

By Frankie Rowley / January 17, 2021

Massachusetts reported 4,283 new coronavirus cases Sunday, a steep decline from the 5,657 new infections reported Saturday. The death toll rose by 67.  Sunday...

Massachusetts Gov. Charlie Baker.

Massachusetts reports 5,657 new coronavirus cases

By Frankie Rowley / January 16, 2021

Massachusetts reported 5,657 new coronavirus cases Saturday, a rise from the  5,074 new infections reported Friday. The death toll rose by 74.  Saturday...