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Chris Van Buskirk

Chris Van Buskirk served as Editor-in-Chief of The Beacon from July 2019 to July 2020. He currently works as a reporter for The State House News Service.

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Latest from Chris Van Buskirk
When students return to Emerson this spring, many will pass through Logan Airport.

[Photo] Epidemiologists say risk of college reopening diffused by regulations

January 21, 2021
Former Editor-in-Chief Chris Van Buskirk in front of a very legendary establishment.

After 1,033 days, an editor says farewell

June 30, 2020
The new restrictions could force the college to alter its reopening plan.

[Photo] Incoming first-year students look towards an altered first semester at college

June 14, 2020
Four members of the National Guard and one member of the Military Police stood guard at the edge of Wednesday's protests.

Here’s a timeline showing how protests stayed peaceful in Boston

June 3, 2020
Protesters face off with police in the area of Tremont St. and Stuart St.

Timeline shows how Boston became a war zone

May 31, 2020
Cut Short

Cut Short

May 11, 2020
Abigail Semple

Abigail Semple

May 10, 2020
The Boston Common.

[Photo] One man injured after shots fired on Boston Common

April 7, 2020
Chris Van Buskirk, Editor, The Berkeley Beacon

Letter from the Editor: The world is changing

March 13, 2020
Freshman students left to right: Carrie Aubin, Chloe Shaar, Eva Charbonnnier, and Isabella Espejo, calling their parents to let them know of the college's decision asking them to leave campus by March 20, 2020.

College asks students to leave dorms, moves ELA classes online

March 13, 2020
Students crossing the bustling Boylston/Tremont intersection.

College transitions classes online, dorms to remain open amid COVID-19 outbreak

March 10, 2020
The view of Boylston St. from The Little Building.

[Photo] Derogatory graffiti found in Little Building, second incident this week

January 26, 2020
A World Health Organization graphic detailing the number of confirmed cases around the world. Photo credit: World Health Organization

College advises awareness of Coronavirus symptoms

January 25, 2020
Swastikas were found in a Piano Row stairwell early Wednesday morning. Individuals walked in front of the building late Wednesday afternoon.

Swastikas found in Piano Row stairwell prompt ECPD investigation

January 22, 2020
Beacon Archives

Swastikas found in Piano Row stairwell

January 22, 2020
A snow blower clears the way for students to walk in the 2 Boylston Place alley.

Welcome back to the reality of living in Boston

January 18, 2020
Boston police detain an individual during the Straight Pride Parade. Photo by Montse Landeros / Beacon Correspondent

Top Ten Stories 2019: Everything from NBA team stuck in elevator to Marlboro merger

December 31, 2019
Editor of The Beacon Chris Van Buskirk.

Letter from the Editor: Incredible journalism isn’t the only thing to be proud of this semester

December 15, 2019
Affiliated Faculty Union President Barry Marshall whispers to Emerson College's President of the American Association of University Professors Gian Lombardo during Thursday's faculty council meeting.

[Photo] Union representatives join President's Council for duration of Marlboro negotiations

January 20, 2020
President M. Lee Pelton addresses faculty council attendees on Thursday.

[Photo] Emerson administration, faculty, and staff respond to Emerson Students of Color Week of Action demands

February 14, 2021
Students gather outside Marlboro College's dining hall after an emergency board of trustees meeting in early December 2019.

Emerson College seeking to liquidate Marlboro College campus before July

December 14, 2019
Marlboro College President Kevin Quigley looks on as a speaker addresses an audience of Marlboro College students, alumni, and residents on Dec. 14, 2019.

[Photo] Challenge to Marlboro College Board of Trustees seeks alternate solution to merger

December 14, 2019
Debunking common misconceptions around the Emerson-Marlboro merger

Debunking common misconceptions around the Emerson-Marlboro merger

November 14, 2019
Students play soccer at Marlboro college in early November. Beacon Archive.

Merger fuels anxiety among Marlboro students

November 7, 2019
Beacon Archive.

Boston Police treating sophomore’s death a homicide

October 3, 2019
SGA Executive Treasurer Abigail Semple.

Students question executive treasurer’s motivation behind fee amendment

September 25, 2019
SGA Executive Treasurer Abigail Semple.

[Photo] SGA officials denounce Treasurer’s proposed fee amendment

September 19, 2019
Editor of The Beacon Chris Van Buskirk.

Letter from the Editor: Ushering in a new era for The Berkeley Beacon

September 4, 2019
Workers painted over the scaffolding in front of Little Building where over over 12 students were publicly accused of sexual assault.

College removes graffiti accusing more than 12 students of sexual misconduct

April 18, 2019
Junior Abigail Semple recieved the fewest votes out of the top three candidates for executive treasurer in the spring 2019 election. Beacon Archive

EIV business manager secures SGA executive treasurer despite losing race

April 10, 2019
The student was assaulted in front of Barnes & Noble at Emerson. Beacon Archive

Student injured in assault on Boylston Street

April 9, 2019
BFD trucks blocked off traffic heading southbound at the Stuart and Tremont Streets intersection. Tomas Gozalez / Beacon Staff

Fire breaks out in high rise under construction on Stuart Street

April 4, 2019
Members of SGA watch as freshman Brady Baca gives an impassioned speech during spring election press night two days before announcing his departure from the executive treasurer's race. Anissa Gardizy / Beacon Staff

Baca drops out of SGA executive treasurer’s race amid criticism

March 31, 2019
Junior Abigail Semple recieved the fewest votes out of the top three candidates for executive treasurer in the spring 2019 election. Beacon Archive

EIV business manager to challenge Baca for SGA executive treasurer

March 28, 2019
New England Treatment Access opened its doors to recreational cannabis users Saturday morning. Anissa Gardizy / Beacon Staff

Recreational cannabis dispensary opens in Brookline

March 23, 2019
Freshman Brady Baca is running for Executive Treasurer of SGA despite not having served on the treasury team. Photo by Xinyi Tu

SGA officials criticize candidate’s campaign for executive treasurer

March 21, 2019
Emerson College commuters can expect regular Blue Line service Monday morning. Courtesy of the MBTA.

MBTA to resume Blue Line service Monday morning

March 17, 2019
Residents return to Orient Heights after toxic 9-alarm fire

Residents return to Orient Heights after toxic 9-alarm fire

March 16, 2019
SGA officials call for streamlined communication platforms at college

SGA officials call for streamlined communication platforms at college

March 13, 2019
The college purchased the Walker Building adn 116 Boylston St. in 1998. Whisky Saigon moved into the space in 2013. Photo by William Bloxham / Beacon Correspondent

Nightclub Whisky Saigon to leave Boylston Street by June 2019

March 13, 2019
Emerson’s cost of attendance increased from $19,303 per year in 1990 to $67,832 in 2019. Cullen Granzen / Berkeley Staff

Pelton supported Boston’s effort to attract Amazon’s second headquarters

January 22, 2019
Interior renovations to 172 Tremont St. will cost the college approximately $3.1 million. Maia Sperber / Beacon Correspondent

Public records detail $1.1 million increase for 172 Tremont project

January 13, 2019
SGA Executive President Jess Guida appointed herself as the board of trustees representative without a vote. Photo courtesy of Beacon Archives.

SGA president overrides voting precedence

December 6, 2018
Courtesy of Beacon Archives

Students from Southern California rattled by Thousand Oaks shooting

November 9, 2018
Beacon Archives.

College applied for final 172 Tremont St. building permit, expected opening in March

October 30, 2018
Freshman Laura Dinn held up a handmade sign at the Trump Doesn’t Represent Us Rally on Thursday night. Photo by Abbey Finn / Beacon Correspondent

Student protest disavows Trump administration

October 27, 2018
Cullen Granzen / Beacon Staff

Emerson students oppose Sen. Jeff Flake at City Hall Plaza

October 4, 2018
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