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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

Arthur Mansavage

Arthur Mansavage, Photography Editor & Audience Development Editor

Arthur Mansavage (he/him) is a junior Journalism major from Carmel, Indiana. Currently he serves as the Photography Editor and Audience Development Editor. As the Photo Editor he oversees all photo content for online and in-print and as the Audience Development Editor he oversees and manages reader experience and engagement. In February of 2024, he fully redesigned the Beacon’s website layout to model the current industry standards. Mansavage is also a member of the National Press Photographers Association (NPPA) and in November of 2023 received an NPPA Monthly News Clip award for his coverage of the protests during Vice President Kamala Harris’ visit to Boston. His protest coverage was also given an honorable mention by the 2024 International Photography Awards. In April of 2024 the Emerson College department of Journalism awarded him the Photojournalism Excellence Award. You can find more of his creative and journalistic works on his website at www.arthurmansavage.com.

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The Snowport holiday market in December, 2023. (Arthur Mansavage/ Beacon Staff, File)

[Photo] Seaport’s Holiday Market at Snowport opens its gates

By Leonidas Margil, Beacon Correspondent / December 6, 2024

The Snowport holiday market in December, 2023. (Arthur Mansavage/ Beacon Staff, File)

A family poses with The Grinch during the tree lighting event in the Boston Common on Thursday, Dec. 5, 2024. (Arthur Mansavage/ Beacon Staff)

Photos: 83rd annual Tree Lighting ceremony brings holiday lights back to the Boston Common

By Arthur Mansavage, Nick Peace and Bryan Hecht / December 6, 2024
Hundreds gathered in the Boston Common for the annual tree lighting event Thursday evening. See photos captured by...
The Grinch dancing to the crowd during the tree lighting event in the Boston Common on Thursday, Dec. 5, 2024. (Arthur Mansavage/ Beacon Staff)

[Photo] Boston, music stars, and Santa celebrate holiday tree lighting

By Bryan Hecht and Sam Shipman / December 6, 2024

The Grinch dancing to the crowd during the tree lighting event in the Boston Common on Thursday, Dec. 5, 2024. (Arthur Mansavage/ Beacon Staff)

Contest organizer Dilce Elisa (left) stands with the two finalist Nick Anderson (center), and Michael Carroll (right) during the final round of voting. Anderson took home first and won $50 and a bag of British candy. (Arthur Mansavage/ Beacon Staff)

Tom Holland Lookalike Contest Draws Fans to Boston Common

By Arthur Mansavage, Photography Editor / November 25, 2024

Hundreds of fans gathered around the Parkman Bandstand in the Boston Common Sunday afternoon for a Tom Holland lookalike contest.  Around 10 Tom...

Hundreds of counterprotestors lock arms creating a blockade not allowing the Men's March to walk to their planned rally event in the the Boston Commons. (Arthur Mansavage/ Beacon Staff)

[Photo] ‘Men’s March’ clashes with counterprotesters in Boston

By Sam Shipman, Yogev Toby, Nick Peace and Max Ardrey / November 17, 2024

A member of the Men’s March holds a cross in the air while praying during the march. (Arthur Mansavage/ Beacon Staff)

Boston Police officers in riot gear preparing to disperse protesters blocking and bringing the Men’s March to a halt. (Yogev Toby/ Beacon Staff)

Photos: Hundreds of counterprotesters clash with police at anti-abortion demonstration in Boston

By Arthur Mansavage, Yogev Toby, Nick Peace and Sam Shipman / November 17, 2024

Hundreds of demonstrators gathered outside the Planned Parenthood on Commonwealth Avenue Saturday afternoon for the annual Men’s March against abortion....

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

[Photo] Boston International Antiquarian Book Fair returns to Hynes Convention Center

By Allison Po, Beacon Correspondent / November 13, 2024

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

Graduate guard Trevor Arico shoots against Salem State University (Arthur Mansavage/ Beacon Staff, File)

[Photo] ‘David vs. Goliath’: Men’s basketball gears up for Div. I test vs. Yale

By Jordan Pagkalinawan / November 12, 2024

Graduate guard Trevor Arico shoots against Salem State University (Arthur Mansavage/ Beacon Staff, File)

Members of the Christian Brothers Academy Regimental Marching Band of Brothers from Albany New York. (Arthur Mansavage/ Beacon Staff)

Photos: Boston honors veterans with annual ‘Salute to Service’ parade

By Arthur Mansavage, Photography Editor / November 9, 2024

The parade, which lasted just over an hour, started at The Boston Public Library at Copley Square then traveled up Boylston Street past Emerson College,...

Emerson women's soccer in a game against Smith College in September 2023. (Arthur Mansavage/Beacon Staff, File)

[Photo] Women’s soccer upsets Smith in first round of playoffs, men’s falls to Coast Guard Academy in overtime

By Anna Knepley / November 6, 2024

Emerson women's soccer in a game against Smith College in September 2023. (Arthur Mansavage/Beacon Staff, File)

(Arthur Mansavage/ Beacon Staff, File)

[Photo] Women’s basketball ready to take the next step

By Everest Leach / November 6, 2024

(Arthur Mansavage/ Beacon Staff, File)

The Emerson men's basketball team in a huddle against Salem State (Arthur Mansavage/ Beacon Staff, File)

[Photo] Men’s basketball aims to build on playoff success

By Jordan Pagkalinawan / November 6, 2024

Graduate guard Trevor Arico grabs a rebound against Salem State (Arthur Mansavage/ Beacon Archives)

A person crosses the street in Back Bay wearing an “I voted” sticker on Tuesday, Nov. 5. (Arthur Mansavage/ Beacon Staff)

[Photo] Bostonians share concerns and hopes about a second Trump presidency

November 7, 2024

A person crosses the street in Back Bay wearing an “I voted” sticker on Tuesday, Nov. 5. (Arthur Mansavage/ Beacon Staff)

The Emerson men's soccer team honored its five seniors and two graduate transfers on Senior Day, Saturday, Nov. 2. (Arthur Mansavage/ Beacon Staff)

[Photo] Men’s soccer triumphs 3-1 vs. Clark on Senior Day

By Jordan Pagkalinawan / November 4, 2024

The Emerson men's soccer team honored its five seniors and two graduate transfers on Senior Day, Saturday, Nov. 2. (Arthur Mansavage/ Beacon Staff)

Part of the fitness center update included an increase in the number of free weights and weight training machines like two weight rooms and more dumbbells. (Arthur Mansavage/ Beacon Staff)

[Photo] Emerson’s new Fitness Center will open on Monday

By Max Morin, Beacon Correspondent / October 30, 2024

Part of the fitness center update included an increase in the number of free weights and weight training machines like two weight rooms and more dumbbells....

Lower Level 1 of Piano Row was completely overhauled this summer to make space for the fitness center. (Arthur Mansavage/ Beacon Staff)

Photos: Exclusive first look at Emerson’s new state of the art 13,000 square feet fitness center

By Arthur Mansavage, Photography Editor / October 30, 2024
The new gym has been under construction since May and is set to open on Monday, November 4th.
Thousands fill the banks of the Charles River cheering passing teams during the final day of the regatta. (Arthur Mansavage/ Beacon Staff)

Photos: Thousands of athletes and fans take on the 2024 Head Of The Charles Regatta

The world’s largest three-day rowing event drew over 12,000 rowers and thousands of spectators to the banks of the Charles River over the weekend.
Hotel works from the Park Plaza Hotel walking the picket line with signs that read” On Strike, Hilton Boston Park Plaza” on October 6, 2024. (Arthur Mansavage/ Beacon Staff)

[Photo] Day 5 on the picket line: Boston hotel worker’s strike indefinitely

By Hannah Brueske, Beacon Correspondent / October 10, 2024

Hotel works from the Park Plaza Hotel walking the picket line with signs that read” On Strike, Hilton Boston Park Plaza” on October 6, 2024. (Arthur...

Rows of seats in the orchestra pit were left empty, to represent hostages still in Gaza. (Arthur Mansavage/ Beacon Staff)

Photos: Boston Jewish community gathers for an Evening of Remembrance and Hope to honor lives lost on Oct. 7 attack

By Arthur Mansavage, Photography Editor / October 8, 2024
Nearly 4,000 people from the Greater Boston Jewish community gathered at the Wang Theatre Monday evening to pay tribute to the lives lost and pray for the safe return of those still in captivity.
An attendee holding a battery candle during a prayer portion of the remembrance event at The Wang Theatre on Monday October 7, 2024. (Arthur Mansavage/ Beacon Staff)

[Photo] Greater Boston’s Jewish community gathers for an Evening of Remembrance and Hope, honoring lives lost on Oct. 7

By Katie Cressman, News Co-Editor / October 8, 2024

An attendee holding a battery candle during a prayer portion of the remembrance event at The Wang Theatre on Monday October 7, 2024. (Arthur Mansavage/...

Voter registration materials and resources displayed on a table inside the Emerson College Dining Hall on Tuesday October 1, 2024. (Arthur Mansavage/ Beacon Staff)

[Photo] Emerson students and staff prepare for upcoming election

October 8, 2024

Voter registration materials and resources displayed on a table inside the Emerson College Dining Hall on Tuesday October 1, 2024. (Arthur Mansavage/ Beacon...

Voter registration materials and resources displayed on a table inside the Emerson College Dining Hall on Tuesday October 1, 2024. (Arthur Mansavage/ Beacon Staff)

[Photo] Emerson students and staff prepare for upcoming election

By Rina Laby, Beacon Correspondent / October 8, 2024

A student speaking with people running the voter registration drive in the Emerson College Dining Hall on Tuesday October 1, 2024. (Arthur Mansavage/...

The Conley Container Terminal in South Boston on Oct. 1. (Arthur Mansavage/ Beacon Staff)

Dockworkers go on strike for the first time in decades, closing the Port of Boston

By Arthur Mansavage, Photography Editor / October 2, 2024
Early Tuesday morning, the Port of Boston was among the many ports along the East and Gulf Coasts that closed as members of the International Longshoremen’s Association (ILA) went on strike. 
A MBTA worker inspects a redline subway car in the Park Street Station on March 21, 2023. (Arthur Mansavage/ Beacon Staff, File)

[Photo] Red Line riders left frustrated and lost after final shutdowns to improve tracks

December 4, 2024

A MBTA worker inspects a redline subway car in the Park Street Station on March 21, 2023. (Arthur Mansavage/ Beacon Staff, File)

People waiting on a redline subway car in the Park Street Station on March 21, 2023. (Arthur Mansavage/ Beacon Staff, File)

[Photo] Hope for late-night MBTA service grows as general manager hints at possible expansion

By Yogev Toby, Staff Writer / October 2, 2024

People waiting on a redline subway car in the Park Street Station on March 21, 2023. (Arthur Mansavage/ Beacon Staff, File)

The CBS News promotional graphic for the 2024 Vice Presidential debate displayed on a laptop screen on Tuesday, Oct. 1. (Arthur Mansavage/ Beacon Staff)

[Photo] As it happened: Walz and Vance had their first and likely only VP debate. Here’s what happened.

The CBS News promotional graphic for the 2024 Vice Presidential debate displayed on a laptop screen on Tuesday, Oct. 1. (Arthur Mansavage/ Beacon Staff)

Around 70 protesters standing on Tremont St outside of The Wang Theatre on Friday, Sept. 27, 2024.(Arthur Mansavage/ Beacon Staff)

[Photo] Hillary Clinton’s book tour meets protesters in Boston

By Merritt Hughes, Opinion Co-Editor / September 29, 2024

Around 70 protesters standing on Tremont St outside of The Wang Theatre on Friday, Sept. 27, 2024.(Arthur Mansavage/ Beacon Staff)

The Boston Inspectional Services Department responded to the scene to evaluate the building. The crash damaged the restaurant's front door. (Arthur Mansavage / Beacon Staff)

[Photo] 3 pedestrians struck by vehicle that crashed into Downtown Boston sushi restaurant

By Hannah Nguyen / September 27, 2024

The Boston Inspectional Services Department responded to the scene to evaluate the building. The crash damaged the restaurant's front door. (Arthur Mansavage...

FreeHer protesters march down Tremont St on Saturday, Sept. 14. (Arthur Mansavage/ Beacon Staff)

[Photo] Massachusetts is planning to invest $50 million to construct a women’s prison. Abolitionist organizations are protesting in response.

By Hannah Brueske, Beacon Correspondent / September 24, 2024

FreeHer protesters march down Tremont St on Saturday, Sept. 14. (Arthur Mansavage/ Beacon Staff)

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

[Photo] BAC students share their experience living in Little Building nearly halfway through the fall semester

October 16, 2024

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

People walking past Emerson College buildings on Boylston Street. (Arthur Mansavage/ Beacon Staff, File)

[Photo] The college updated its protest policy. Some argue it’s a suppression of free speech.

September 6, 2024

People walking past Emerson College buildings on Boylston Street. (Arthur Mansavage/ Beacon Staff, File)

A Emerson College sign above the colleges' visitor center on Boylston street. (Arthur Mansavage/ Beacon Staff, File)

[Photo] Emerson maintains 13th ranking in North Regional Universities

September 25, 2024

A Emerson College sign above the colleges' visitor center on Boylston street. (Arthur Mansavage/ Beacon Staff, File)

The Emerson College visitor center on Boylston street. (Arthur Mansavage/ Beacon Staff, File)

[Photo] Letter to the Editor: Please pause the blame game!

October 30, 2024

The Emerson College visitor center on Boylston street. (Arthur Mansavage/ Beacon Staff, File)

People walking past Emerson College buildings on Boylston Street. (Arthur Mansavage/ Beacon Staff, File)

[Photo] Why I left Emerson

September 25, 2024

People walking past Emerson College buildings on Boylston Street. (Arthur Mansavage/ Beacon Staff, File)

A Emerson College sign above the colleges' visitor center on Boylston street. (Arthur Mansavage/ Beacon Staff, File)

[Photo] Emerson welcomes four new and one returning member to the Board of Trustees

September 23, 2024

A Emerson College sign above the colleges' visitor center on Boylston street. (Arthur Mansavage/ Beacon Staff, File)

A Emerson College logo on the Ansin Building on Tremont street. (Arthur Mansavage/ Beacon Staff, File)

[Photo] ‘[Emerson] feels like a ghost town’: new initiative draws mixed emotions from a divided campus

2 hours ago

A Emerson College logo on the Ansin Building on Tremont street. (Arthur Mansavage/ Beacon Staff, File)

The Union Bank Building on Tremont street. (Arthur Mansavage/ Beacon Staff, File)

[Photo] Here's what to expect at EmersonTogether’s first Community Conversation

September 5, 2024

The Union Bank Building on Tremont street. (Arthur Mansavage/ Beacon Staff, File)

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

[Photo] Despite Emerson’s enrollment shortfall, the class of 2028 remains optimistic

September 19, 2024

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

The Emerson College visitor center on Boylston street. (Arthur Mansavage/ Beacon Staff, File)

[Photo] Trump's reelection forebodes an uncertain future for international students

November 13, 2024

The Emerson College visitor center on Boylston street. (Arthur Mansavage/ Beacon Staff, File)

A Emerson College sign above the colleges' visitor center on Boylston street. (Arthur Mansavage/ Beacon Staff, File)

[Photo] Letter from the Editor: Amid campus turmoil, The Beacon is committed to its readers

September 18, 2024

A Emerson College sign above the colleges' visitor center on Boylston street. (Arthur Mansavage/ Beacon Staff, File)

Jim Hoppe (Middle) and Athletic Director Pat Nicol (Right) presenting the NEWMAC championship trophy to the Women's Soccer team in November of 2022.

[Photo] Student Affairs VP Jim Hoppe to depart Emerson in July

By Jordan Pagkalinawan / June 1, 2024

Jim Hoppe (Middle) and Athletic Director Pat Nicol (Right) presenting the NEWMAC championship trophy to the Women's Soccer team in November of 2022.

Students occupy 2B alley at Emerson College in tent encampment

[Photo] ‘Popular University Encampment’ in 2B alleyway enters second day, students host several events

By Hannah Nguyen / April 22, 2024

Students form a human barricade in the 2B alley on April 21 as Boston police officers are stationed across the street. (Arthur Mansavage/Beacon Staff)

Tents set up in the 2B alley on Sunday, April 21, 2024. (Arthur Mansavage/Beacon Staff)

[Photo] Students occupy 2B alley, demand college to divest from Israel and call for ceasefire in Gaza

By Hannah Nguyen, Managing Editor / April 21, 2024

Tents set up in the 2B alley on Sunday, April 21, 2024. (Arthur Mansavage/Beacon Staff)

golden retriever meetup

[Photo] Goldens galore for Spencer, the Boston Marathon dog

April 17, 2024

A participant feeds dog treats to a group of five golden retrievers on the Boston Common on Sunday, April 14, 2024. (Arthur Mansavage/Beacon Staff)

Anime Boston 2024

[Photo] Thousands of anime fans flood the Hynes for Anime Boston 2024

By Sam Shipman / April 3, 2024

One of the members of Baby Beard performing during the Anime Boston opening ceremonies at the Hynes Convention Center on Friday, March 29, 2024. (Arthur...

2024 Boston St. Patrick’s Day

Photos: Dancing, Drinking, and Shamrocks, scenes at the 2024 St. Patrick’s Day Parade

By Arthur Mansavage and Madla Walsh / March 25, 2024
The 2024 St. Patrick’s Day/Evacuation Day Parade brought a sea of Irish green to South Boston on Sunday, March 17. Take a look at some of the parade scenes that our staff photographers captured last week.