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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

The Berkeley Beacon

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Daniel Kish and Anna Stoianova perform Swan Lake at the Emerson Colonial Theatre. (Courtesy of Grand Kyiv Ballet)

Grand Kyiv Ballet dazzles the stage with Swan Lake

By Allison Po and Hannah Woods / February 26, 2025

The elegant and rhythmic performance of Swan Lake graced the stage of the Emerson Colonial Theatre with dancers of The Grand Kyiv Ballet, a Ukranian ballet...

Come here often? Romance bookstore Lovestruck Books opens in Cambridge

Come here often? Romance bookstore Lovestruck Books opens in Cambridge

By Allison Po and Hannah Woods / January 22, 2025

Decorated with hearts and florals, romance bookstore Lovestruck Books opened to an eager public reception last week, bringing not only books but a safe...

An attende browses the Commonwealth Books booth at the International Antiquarian Book Fair on Friday, Nov. 8. (Arthur Mansavage/ Beacon Staff)

Boston International Antiquarian Book Fair returns to Hynes Convention Center

By Allison Po, Beacon Correspondent / November 13, 2024

At the 46th annual Boston International Antiquarian Book Fair, readers, collectors, and sellers gathered at the Hynes Convention Center in Back Bay to...

"Iris" by WNDR Studios

The WNDR Museum makes art tangible

By Allison Po, Beacon Correspondent / October 8, 2024
Just a short walk from Emerson College’s Boylston Street campus in Downtown Crossing lies the WNDR museum, an engaging public art experience that explores sight, touch, and sound via 21 different installations for everyone of all ages to enjoy.