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The Berkeley Beacon

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

Nia Harmon

Nia Harmon, Podcast Editor

Nia Harmon is a first year journalism major from Dallas, Texas. She is currently a writer for the Berkeley Beacon’s news section, podcast co-host for the Spring 2023 semester, entertainment correspondent for WEBN, and vice president of Emerson’s NABJ chapter. While at Emerson, Nia looks forward to gaining more journalism experience to one day become an anchor on the Today Show or Good Morning America.

Latest from Nia Harmon
The Emerson Wellness Center entrance located on the third floor of 216 Tremont Street.

A look inside the Emerson Wellness Center

By Nia Harmon / December 11, 2022

Adjusting to a college campus leads to lifestyle changes for many students. When introduced to a new diet, communal living spaces, and a host of other...

Students plan for Thanksgiving break without meal plans

Students plan for Thanksgiving break without meal plans

By Nia Harmon / November 22, 2022

Thanksgiving break is a much-deserved period of rest for students, faculty, and staff following the midterm season.  However, college life presents...

Students at Fresh Check Day engage with staff at the suicide prevention booth organized by the Wellness Center and Student Accessibility Services.

Emerson students learn how to ‘Stay Fresh’ all year round

By Nia Harmon / October 23, 2022

Inside The Loft, Emerson community members gathered for Fresh Check Day, a mental health and suicide prevention initiative started by the Jordan Porco...

Running for a cause: honoring the 10-year anniversary of the Boston Bombing

Running for a cause: honoring the 10-year anniversary of the Boston Bombing

By Nia Harmon / October 5, 2022

The bombing at the finish line of the Boston Marathon on April 15, 2013 shocked the world. An event meant to bring people together ended as a day in peril,...