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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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The Emerson College Piano Row dormitory building the week after "fall back" in November 2025.(Bryan Hecht / Beacon Staff)

Is the clock ticking on daylight saving time? Emerson students weigh in

By Ava Velez, Beacon Correspondent / November 12, 2025

At 2 a.m. on Nov. 2, clocks across Emerson College and the country rolled back to 1 a.m. While some enjoyed the extra hour of sleep in the morning, Monika...

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Tips for tipping culture: When you should and shouldn’t tip

By Ava Velez, Beacon Contributor / October 29, 2025

Around a year ago, my friends decided to go to Red Robin after one of their birthday parties. I had prior engagements and was unable to attend, but was...

The fourth annual  Teach-In on Sustainability offered various educational and comedic events between Oct. 15 and Oct. 17, 2025. (Bryan Hecht / Beacon Staff)

Fourth annual Teach-In on Sustainability mixed climate discussion with comedy and art

Emerson's Teach-In on Sustainability, which lasted from Wednesday to Friday night, sought to bring comedic storytelling to informative discussions on climate...

Dozens of veterans and veteran's volunteer groups gathered at City Hall Plaza in honor of a day of remembrance for POW/MIA veterans on Friday, Sept. 19, 2025. (Riley Goldman / Beacon Staff).

Boston’s annual POW/MIA Recognition Ceremony provides sanctuary for vulnerable veterans

By Ava Velez, Beacon Correspondent / September 29, 2025

Earlier this month, camaraderie, selflessness, and inspiration were on display during the 2025 Prisoner of War and Missing in Action Recognition Day at...