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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, Photo Editor & Audience Development Editor

Arthur Mansavage (he/him) is a junior Journalism student from Carmel, Indiana. He is the Photo Editor and Audience Development Editor at The Berkeley Beacon. He oversees all photo content and manages reader experience and engagement online and in print. 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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A Emerson College sign above the colleges' visitor center on Boylston street. (Arthur Mansavage/ Beacon Staff, File)

[Photo] Faculty argue over potential motion to end disciplinary action related to protest on campus

January 29, 2025

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 from the Editor: Moving forward, together

January 15, 2025

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

December 12, 2024

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)

Emerson Colleges' Little Building and Colonial Building on Boylston Street. (Arthur Mansavage/ Beacon Staff, File)

[Photo] Bernhardt affirms college’s steadfast support for transgender and international students in the face of federal challenges

February 19, 2025

Emerson Colleges' Little Building and Colonial Building 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, Dept. Sports Editor / 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, Editor-in-Chief / April 23, 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, Editor-in-Chief / April 22, 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, Kasteel Well Staff Writer / 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.
Floats make their way down the parade route as thousands of spectators watch during the St. Patrick’s Day parade on Sunday, March 17, 2024, in South Boston. (Arthur Mansavage/ Beacon Staff)

[Photo] ‘It’s definitely lived up to the hype’: Crowds gather in South Boston for St. Patrick’s Day Parade

By Sam Shipman and Hongyi Ji / March 26, 2024

Massachusetts Gov. Maura Healey, Boston Mayor Michelle Wu, and city councilors celebrate the ribbon cutting of the 2024 South Boston Parade as confetti...

Detained protestors sit inside of a Boston Police van in front of the Cutler Majestic Theatre on Friday March 22, 2024. (Arthur Mansavage/ Beacon Staff)

[Photo] Presidents, union recognitions, and protests: These are the top Beacon stories of 2024

By DJ Mara and Adri Pray / December 27, 2024

Detained protestors sit inside of a Boston Police van in front of the Cutler Majestic Theatre on Friday March 22, 2024. (Arthur Mansavage/ Beacon Staff)

Emerson Professor Scott Pinkney

[Photo] ‘My students are my family’: Professor Pinkney leaves lasting Emerson legacy

By Bridget Frawley, Staff Writer / March 20, 2024

Professor Scott Pinkney poses for a photo on Boylston Street. (Arthur Mansavage/Beacon Staff)

The Emerson lions in a team huddle during a game against the Wentworth Leopards on March 2nd, 2023 (Arthur Mansavage/ Beacon Staff)

[Photo] Women’s lacrosse faces uphill battle with upcoming season

By Anna Knepley, Sports Editor / February 22, 2024

The Emerson lions in a team huddle during a game against the Wentworth Leopards on March 2nd, 2023 (Arthur Mansavage/ Beacon Staff)

Participants carry a banner that reads "Ending homelessness is within our reach" as they lead the crowd of around 4,000 people on the two-mile walk around the Boston Common and the Public Garden on Sunday, Feb. 11, 2024. (Arthur Mansavage/Beacon Staff)

Photos: Thousands gather on the Boston Common to advocate and fundraise to end homelessness

By Arthur Mansavage, Photo Editor & Audience Development Editor / February 16, 2024

Students, families, advocates, and community members from the greater Boston area gathered on the Boston Common on Sunday, Feb. 11 for the 8th annual Winter...

Writing, literature, and publishing Chair Roy Kamada interviews Grace Talusan after her keynote speech on Wednesday, Feb. 7, 2024. (Arthur Mansavage/Beacon Staff)

Photos: Eighth annual Teach-In on Race focuses on intersectionality in the arts and communications

Emerson College’s Teach-In on Race is an annual event hosted by Academic Affairs and the President’s Office in coordination with the Social Justice...

Thousands of people march shoulder to shoulder on the Boston Common during the 8th annual Winter Walk on Sunday, Feb. 11, 2024. (Arthur Mansavage/Beacon Staff)

[Photo] Thousands attend Winter Walk on Boston Common to end homelessness

February 14, 2024

Thousands of people march shoulder to shoulder on the Boston Common during the 8th annual Winter Walk on Sunday, Feb. 11, 2024. (Arthur Mansavage/Beacon...

Thousands of people march shoulder to shoulder on the Boston Common during the 8th annual Winter Walk on Sunday, Feb. 11, 2024. (Arthur Mansavage/Beacon Staff)

[Photo] Thousands attend Winter Walk on Boston Common to end homelessness

By Sam Shipman, Kasteel Well Staff Writer / February 14, 2024

Participants carrying a banner that says "Ending homelessness is within our reach" as they lead the crowd of around four thousand people on the two mile...

Three women's basketball players wearing themed game shirts that say "Mental Health Matters" during a home game against MIT on Wednesday, Jan. 31, 2024. (Arthur Mansavage/Beacon Staff)

[Photo] More than a game: Emerson Basketball participates in second annual ‘Mental Health Matters’ fundraiser

By Mackenzie Bruno, Beacon Correspondent / February 7, 2024

Three women's basketball players wearing themed game shirts that say "Mental Health Matters" during a home game against MIT on Wednesday, Jan. 31, 2024....