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Emerson College’s only independent, student-run newspaper since 1947

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Emerson College’s only independent, student-run newspaper since 1947

The Berkeley Beacon

Rina Laby

Rina Laby, Staff Writer

Rina Laby (she/her) is a freshman political communications major from Austin, Texas. When she isn’t writing for the Beacon, Rina can be found going on a walk, listening to music, or watching her favorite tv shows. 

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Boston City Hall Plaza in the evening on Monday, October 28, 2024.(Nick Peace/ For the Beacon, File)

Josh Kraft announces campaign for Boston mayor, takes on incumbent Michelle Wu

By Rina Laby, Staff Writer / February 5, 2025

Just a few months after a contentious presidential election, Bostonians are beginning to prepare for another—this time, for mayor.  On Feb. 4, ...

Hundreds rallied on the Boston Commons during the rebranded People's March on Saturday, Jan. 18, 2025. (Abigail Hoyt/ For the Beacon)

Rebranded People’s March attracted hundreds of Massachusetts residents ahead of inauguration

While over a thousand demonstrators raised their signs, flags, and voices into the chilled air cloaking the Boston Common Saturday afternoon, some demonstrators...

(Arthur Mansavage/ Beacon Staff)

The Christmas season begins with annual trellis lighting

By Rina Laby, Staff Writer / December 4, 2024

Boston’s annual trellis lighting means Christmas time is here. The Boston Parks and Recreation Department and the Friends of Christopher Columbus Park...

 Good Morning Emerson Hosts Max Lasky (left) and Faith Pinnow (middle) interview one of the Co-Presidents of Emertainment Monthly, Emily Zeitz (right) live on the air. GME conducts an interview during most of their shows along with covering events around the city, and delivering news stories to their viewers. (Madla Walsh/ Beacon Staff)

A dive into campus media at Emerson

By Rina Laby, Staff Writer / November 13, 2024

Emerson offers over 100 on-campus student organizations but is most famous for its many student performing arts groups. However, from broadcast and print...

Voter registration materials and resources displayed on a table inside the Emerson College Dining Hall on Tuesday October 1, 2024. (Arthur Mansavage/ Beacon Staff)

Emerson students and staff prepare for upcoming election

By Rina Laby, Staff Writer / October 8, 2024
As election day looms, Emerson students are looking to get more engaged.