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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

A 45-foot-tall white spruce in Boston Common is lit up with a fireworks display at the culmination of the annual Holiday Lights display on Dec. 5, 2024 (Bryan Hecht / Beacon Staff).

Boston, music stars, and Santa celebrate holiday tree lighting

By Bryan Hecht and Sam Shipman / December 6, 2024

Hundreds of people bundled up in thick scarves and fuzzy hats traversed bitter winds and near-freezing temperatures to gather around the 45-foot-tall...

A family poses with The Grinch during the tree lighting event in the Boston Common on Thursday, Dec. 5, 2024. (Arthur Mansavage/ Beacon Staff)

Photos: 83rd annual Tree Lighting ceremony brings holiday lights back to the Boston Common

By Arthur Mansavage, Nick Peace and Bryan Hecht / December 6, 2024
Hundreds gathered in the Boston Common for the annual tree lighting event Thursday evening. See photos captured by...
Drake Maye: A start in the making amid the Patriots’ growing pains

Drake Maye: A start in the making amid the Patriots’ growing pains

By Hongyi Ji, Staff Writer / December 4, 2024

In a one-point loss against the Indianapolis Colts on Dec. 1, Drake Maye had another terrific performance that boosted the confidence of Patriots fans. Upsides He...

Is the Bruins' resurgence under Sacco about coaching or luck?

Is the Bruins’ resurgence under Sacco about coaching or luck?

By Anna Knepley, Sports Editor / December 4, 2024

After firing Head Coach Jim Montgomery on Nov. 19, the Bruins front office selected Associate Coach Joe Sacco as interim head coach, and the team is...

People pose for a group photo with the tree in the Boston Commons on Tuesday, Nov. 26, 2024. (Nick Peace/ Beacon Staff)

The arrival of Boston Common’s Christmas tree kicks off Boston’s holiday season

By Hannah Woods, Staff Writer / December 4, 2024

With umbrellas up and spirits high, attendees braved the pouring rain last Wednesday in anticipation of the arrival of a Christmas tree from Nova Scotia.  The...

(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...

A MBTA worker inspects a redline subway car in the Park Street Station on March 21, 2023. (Arthur Mansavage/ Beacon Staff, File)

Red Line riders left frustrated and lost after final shutdowns to improve tracks

By Madalyn Jimiera, Staff Writer / December 4, 2024

The MBTA’s Red Line is now free of slow zones for the first time in at least 20 years after the final shutdown of areas from Nov. 17 through Nov. 23,...

Tycho performing at The Royale on Nov 11.

Your version of music is outdated—try all new “Tycho at the Royale.”

By Sam Shipman, Kasteel Well Staff Writer / December 3, 2024

Scott Hanson, known as Tycho, is nothing short of an experimental genius pushing the boundaries of ambient and electronic music through hypnotic screen...

The new Museum of Illusions on the second floor of the Faneuil Hall Marketplace. (Madison Lucchesi/ Beacon Staff)

‘Immersive’ and ‘photo worthy’: Museum of Illusions opened on Saturday

By Madison Lucchesi, Beacon Staff / November 26, 2024

Nestled in Faneuil Hall Marketplace is a brand new perception-altering experience. From the hypnotic lights to slanted floors, the Museum of Illusions,...

Contest organizer Dilce Elisa (left) stands with the two finalist Nick Anderson (center), and Michael Carroll (right) during the final round of voting. Anderson took home first and won $50 and a bag of British candy. (Arthur Mansavage/ Beacon Staff)

Tom Holland Lookalike Contest Draws Fans to Boston Common

By Arthur Mansavage, Photo Editor & Audience Development Editor / November 25, 2024

Hundreds of fans gathered around the Parkman Bandstand in the Boston Common Sunday afternoon for a Tom Holland lookalike contest.  Around 10 Tom...

Boston Bruins fire head coach after rocky start to season

Boston Bruins fire head coach after rocky start to season

By Rylie Burns, Operations Managing Editor, Layout Editor & Newsletter Editor / November 21, 2024

The Boston Bruins fired Head Coach Jim Montgomery on Tuesday. He will be replaced with Bruins Associate Coach Joe Sacco as interim head coach. Montgomery...

Hundreds of teacher’s union members from Marblehead, Gloucester, and Beverly rallied outside the Massachusetts Statehouse in a continued strike for compensation and benefits on November 19, 2024 (Nick Peace / Beacon Staff).

From the school lawn to the Statehouse: North Shore teachers continue to rally

By Bryan Hecht, Kasteel Well Bureau Chief / November 20, 2024

Hundreds of teachers union members from Marblehead (MEA), Gloucester, and Beverly (BTA) gathered outside the Massachusetts Statehouse Tuesday afternoon...

People sitting at tables and chair outside of the Boston Common Concession Stand on November 11, 2022. (Arthur Mansavage/ Beacon Staff, File)

Boston seeks new tenant for Common Concession Pavilion

By Piper Greene, Beacon Correspondent / November 20, 2024

After closing in late September, the Boston Parks and Recreation Department is seeking a vendor to re-open the concession pavilion in the Boston Common.  The...

Members of Sweet93 performing at The Sinclair on Oct 15. (Nick Peace / Beacon Staff)

From a shoegazey haze, Sweet93 emerges

By Sam Shipman, Kasteel Well Staff Writer / November 19, 2024

The five members of Sweet93 quietly set up their instruments in a relaxed room of 20 or so people. A few songs in and the gathering was fixated on the...

Left to right: Asha Basha Duniani, Abigail C. Onwunali, Nomè SiDone, and Joshua Olumide
Photo by Nile Hawver.

The Ufot Family Cycle unites Boston through theater

By Danielle Bartholet, Kasteel Well Staff Writer / November 13, 2024

The audience rose to its feet in a standing ovation, but the play had not yet even begun. They cheered as Nigerian playwright Mfoniso Udofia arrived...

An attende browses the Commonwealth Books booth at the International Antiquarian Book Fair on Friday, Nov. 8. (Arthur Mansavage/ Beacon Staff)

Boston International Antiquarian Book Fair returns to Hynes Convention Center

By Allison Po, Beacon Correspondent / November 13, 2024

At the 46th annual Boston International Antiquarian Book Fair, readers, collectors, and sellers gathered at the Hynes Convention Center in Back Bay to...

A brief history of Emerson’s campus in the Theater District

A brief history of Emerson’s campus in the Theater District

By Piper Greene, Beacon Correspondent / November 13, 2024

While some may consider Emerson’s campus quite small, many students will tell you that after some time in the area, many places along Boylston and...

Teachers and other educational staff on strike wave as cars honk in support. (Rian Nelson/ Beacon Staff)

Teacher strike in Gloucester

By Rian Nelson, Dept. Photo Editor / November 12, 2024

Teachers at West Parish Elementary School in Gloucester gathered Friday morning—not to head in to teach but to go on strike.  On Thursday night,...

Members of the Christian Brothers Academy Regimental Marching Band of Brothers from Albany New York. (Arthur Mansavage/ Beacon Staff)

Photos: Boston honors veterans with annual ‘Salute to Service’ parade

By Arthur Mansavage, Photo Editor & Audience Development Editor / November 9, 2024

The parade, which lasted just over an hour, started at The Boston Public Library at Copley Square then traveled up Boylston Street past Emerson College,...

Justine Kim feeds a treat to Lady, her 20-month-old golden doodle, a day after the pup was named one of five winners in the Seaport dog mayor on Nov. 2, 2024 (Bryan Hecht / Beacon Staff).

The election goes to the dogs: Seaport dog mayor race ends in five-way tie

By Bryan Hecht, Kasteel Well Bureau Chief / November 8, 2024

What was meant to be a more paw-sitive race this election season came to a ruff conclusion this past week, with a five-way tie in Seaport’s first-ever...