Emerson College's student newspaper

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Emerson College's student newspaper

The Berkeley Beacon
Emerson College's student newspaper

The Berkeley Beacon
Parker Purifoy

Parker Purifoy, Emerson '21

Parker served as Managing Editor, News Editor, and Senior Reporter at The Beacon. They graduated from the college with a journalism degree in December 2020.

Email: Parkerpurifoy@gmail.com

Latest from Parker Purifoy
A view of the Washington Monument from Saturday's celebration.

Gallery: Washington D.C. celebrates Biden’s presidential victory

November 8, 2020

[Photo] Ruth Bader Ginsburg’s fight for women’s rights lives on

September 28, 2020
A LQBTQ+ pride flag hangs over a jar displaying the phrase

Gallery: Mourners remember Ruth Bader Ginsburg outside of U.S. Supreme Court Building

September 19, 2020
The Title IX office has been located within the Social Justice Center since 2014 after an external group of lawyers examined the college's Title IX policies and practices.

Everything you need to know about the updated Title IX policy

August 31, 2020
Ansin donated millions to Emerson, purchasing the Ansin Building and creating two separate scholarship funds.

Emerson benefactor and WHDH owner Edmund Ansin dies at 84

July 26, 2020
Jackson Davis is the subject of multiple public sexual misconduct allegations on Twitter.

Alum Jackson Davis terminated from NowThis after investigation into sexual misconduct allegations

July 21, 2020
The Title IX working group has been investigating the sexual misconduct policy and process at Emerson for over nine months. They plan to turn their final report into President Pelton during the fall 2020 semester.

Title IX working group restarts meetings early after harsh rebuke from some admin, students

July 18, 2020
Jefferson Fietek was an assistant professor for performing arts at Emerson College starting in 2019.

Former Emerson professor arrested on criminal sexual misconduct charges

July 17, 2020
The college vowed to hold themselves accountable when addressing issues of sexual assault on campus in a letter Friday.

College officials apologize for earlier statement on sexual misconduct, lay out steps for further accountability

July 3, 2020
Jackson Davis is the subject of multiple public sexual misconduct allegations on Twitter.

Emerson alum suspended from NowThis after sexual misconduct allegations

June 30, 2020
Vice President for Equity and Social Justice Sylvia Spears said the college's Title IX Steering Committee will decide if complaints will be investigated beyond the narrow requirement set by U.S. Secretary of Education Betsy Devos.

Emerson Title IX Steering Committee adapting policy to new federal regulations

June 28, 2020
The protesters and counter protesters were separated by barriers on either side of Beacon Street and lines of police officers.

Photos: A tale of two demonstrations on Beacon Hill

June 27, 2020
Protesters and counter protesters exchanged shouted insults from across the street.

Protesters square off in front of State House

June 27, 2020
Vice President for Equity and Social Justice Sylvia Spears said the college's Title IX Steering Committee will decide if complaints will be investigated beyond the narrow requirement set by U.S. Secretary of Education Betsy Devos.

Temporary Title IX committee to bring college into compliance with new federal regulations

June 5, 2020
Hundreds of protestors on Wednesday laid face-down for a die-in on Boston Common for 8 minutes and 46 seconds, in solidarity with the time officer Derek Chauvin knelt on the neck of George Floyd, resulting in his death.

Photos: Violence gives way to peace in Boston

June 4, 2020
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[Photo] Here’s a timeline showing how protests stayed peaceful in Boston

June 3, 2020
Boston Mayor Martin J. Walsh speaking at a press conference on June 1, 2020.

[Photo] City officials praise peaceful protests and denounce violence

June 1, 2020
The Temple Place bus stop sat quietly after the protesters were pushed onto Tremont Street.

Photos: A night of unrest in Boston

June 1, 2020
Officers stand in front of a burning police car on Tremont Street.

[Photo] Violence erupts near Boston campus as police and protesters clash

June 1, 2020
Protesters stood face to face with police for much of the night.

[Photo] Violence erupts near Boston campus as police and protesters clash

June 1, 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
Isabella Pelletiere

Isabella Pelletiere

May 10, 2020
Raven Devanney

Raven Devanney

May 10, 2020
The reforms in revised draft include a shift in the makeup of the proposed Standing Committee, which would be tasked with improving cross-department communication between offices that handle reports of sexual misconduct. It also suggests potentially moving the Office of Access, Equity, & Title IX out of the Social Justice Center, where it currently lives, as departments inevitably change over time.

Impacts of new federal Title IX regulations on Emerson are unknown, administrator says

May 7, 2020
The college vowed to hold themselves accountable when addressing issues of sexual assault on campus in a letter Friday.

DeVos releases new federal Title IX regulations amid internal review at Emerson

May 6, 2020
Student activists reject changes recommended by Title IX working group

Student activists reject changes recommended by Title IX working group

May 3, 2020
Title IX working group recommendations draft

Title IX working group recommendations draft

May 1, 2020
Faculty vote to support pass/fail policy for undergraduate students

Faculty vote to support pass/fail policy for undergraduate students

March 31, 2020
Faculty Assembly to consider pass/fail option for students

Faculty Assembly to consider pass/fail option for students

March 31, 2020
College staff member tests positive for COVID-19

College staff member tests positive for COVID-19

March 25, 2020
Diky Melville, general manager of The Fourth Wall, said the business will suffer greatly with students leaving at the preventative measures set by Gov. Charlie Baker

Local restaurants struggle with new regulations and lack of college students

March 18, 2020
Farewell Column: Too much love, not enough time

Farewell Column: Too much love, not enough time

March 16, 2020
First year students left to right: Carrie Aubin, Chloe Shaar, Eva Charbonnnier, and Isabella Espejo, calling their parents about the college's decision to shut the Boston campus down.

College asks students to leave dorms, moves ELA classes online

March 13, 2020
How COVID-19 affects Emerson College

How COVID-19 affects Emerson College

March 11, 2020
Students crossing the bustling Boylston/Tremont intersection.

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

March 10, 2020
Explorateur has occupied the corner of Boylston and Tremont for over two years.

[Photo] Explorateur to be replaced with two Guy Fieri restaurants

March 2, 2020
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