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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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A table with things for the Nightcap event in a Little Building classroom on Wednesday, March, 26, 2025. (Rina Laby/ Beacon Staff)

‘Hello sharks’: Shark Tank alums and siblings offer advice to students

By Rina Laby, Staff Writer / April 7, 2025

On March 26, around 20 Emerson students gathered in the Little Building to hear the founders of Nightcap, a company dedicated to counteracting drink spiking,...

Emerson College Police Department Door (Beacon Archives/ File Photo)

Incident Journal: ECPD completes medical, mental health checks in residential dorms and campus buildings

By Rina Laby, Staff Writer / April 2, 2025
The Emerson College Police Department’s Incident Journal is made available to the public daily.
Charlie Rosario speaks at the panel on EPI. (Yogev Toby/Beacon Staff)

Two-day Emerson Prison Initiative conference spans importance of education in prison, hope, and justice

The Emerson Prison Initiative held a multiday conference last week that provided a platform for formerly incarcerated individuals, prison reform advocates, and program...
An Emerson College Police car.

Incident Journal: ECPD responds to protest, refers case to Community Standards

By Rina Laby, Staff Writer / March 26, 2025
The Emerson College Police Department’s Incident Journal is made available to the public daily.
Demonstrators holding signs and standing at Washington Street and Summer Street in Downtown Crossing on March 22, 2025. (Madalyn Jimiera/ Beacon Staff)

Protesters advocate for water access in Gaza Strip on World Water Day

By Madalyn Jimiera and Rina Laby / March 26, 2025

As visitors made their way through the bustling heart of Downtown Crossing Saturday afternoon, a group of nearly 30 demonstrators, most of whom were retirees,...

Emerson College Police Department Door (Beacon Archives/ File Photo)

Incident Journal: Spring break leaves campus calm

By Rina Laby, Staff Writer / March 18, 2025
The Emerson College Police Department’s Incident Journal is made available to the public daily.
‘It's a really beautiful experience’: Muslim students observe Ramadan with help from Dining Center

‘It’s a really beautiful experience’: Muslim students observe Ramadan with help from Dining Center

By Rina Laby and Madalyn Jimiera / March 5, 2025

Around 4:15 a.m. Friday, Rokiya Elhak, president of the Muslim Student Association, awoke to a call from the organization’s vice president, Yunus Stevens,...

ECPD entrance/ Beacon Archives

Incident Journal: ECPD responds to Little Building theft, larceny in Colonial, fire alarm in Tufte

By Rina Laby, Staff Writer / March 3, 2025

The Emerson College Police Department makes the Incident Journal, a record of every criminal incident reported to the department, available daily for public...

(Rina Laby/ Staff Writer)

ArtsEmerson hosts former New Zealand prime minister in climate conversation

By Rina Laby, Staff Writer / February 26, 2025

Audience members crowded Emerson’s Semel Theater Tuesday night, ready to take notes and ask questions to the former Prime Minister of New Zealand where...

Estefania Galvis, one of the organizers of the rally, shouting and leading the crowd of over a thousand people through the streets outside of Boston city hall plaza on Friday, Feb. 14, 2025. (Arthur Mansavage/ Beacon Staff)

‘Our love is resistance’: Anti-Trump protesters march through downtown on Valentine’s Day

By Rina Laby, Staff Writer / February 18, 2025

Hundreds of protesters from nearly 100 local and statewide organizations gathered at the Parkman Bandstand in the Boston Common for the “Stop the Coup”...

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.