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

The Berkeley Beacon

Ken Grout, a senior executive in residence in the communications department, performing in the Southwick Recital in 2022. (Courtesy of Emerson College Archives & Special Collections)

Southwick recital examines the legacy of Emerson communications in 125-year celebration

By Evanthia Chapman, Beacon Correspondent / October 1, 2025

Sports stadiums reverberating with cheering fans, all wearing the college colors, is what most may imagine when they think of college tradition. But at...

Seth Grahame-Smith, class of ’98, talks post-graduation and the film industry at the Paramount Center on Thursday, Sept. 25, 2025. (Luis Gerardo Del Razo Tamayo for Emerson Today / Courtesy)

Alumnus Seth Grahame-Smith reminds soon-to-be graduates that he is ‘from the future and it all works out’

By Karina DiMare, Beacon Correspondent / October 1, 2025

On Thursday evening, screenwriter, producer, and class of ‘98 alumnus Seth Grahame-Smith returned to Emerson to deliver his raw and honest truth about...

A student serves themselves lunch during the "Eat Local Challenge," at the Emerson Dining Center on Tuesday, Sept. 23, 2025. (Alex Cuozzo / Beacon Correspondent)

‘Eat Local Challenge’ lunch tasks Emerson’s chefs with crafting a nearly 100% locally sourced menu

By Isabella Rocha, Jules Telfort / October 1, 2025

On Tuesday, Sept. 23, chefs at the Dining Center were tasked with crafting the entire lunch menu using only ingredients sourced within a 150-mile radius...

Documentarist brothers Jules (left) and Gédéon (right) Naudet present a screening of their documentary "January 6" in the Bright Family Screening Room on Tuesday, Sept. 23, 2025. (Alex Cuozzo / Beacon Correspondent)

Bright Family Screening Room hosts January 6th documentary, explores human stories of the Capitol attack

By Lila Reimels, Beacon Correspondent / October 1, 2025

Images of pummeled Capitol Police officers and America’s leaders fleeing down Congressional hallways filled the screen of the Bright Family Screening...

Ansin Building, where the Offices of the President are housed. (Arthur Mansavage/Beacon Staff)

‘There’s nowhere to go but up’: New admin optimistic despite higher education challenges

By Bryan Hecht, News Editor / September 18, 2025

Kelly Devers-Franklin remembers being one of the first Emerson students to ever move into the Little Building in 1995. Now, from her Ansin Building office,...

A tarp blocks the entrance to the 7th floor hallways of Ansin Wednesday morning. The Media Production Studio, Technical Support, The Digital Production Lab, and additional classrooms are located on the floor. (Mer Hughes/Beacon Staff)

Ansin Building to reopen tomorrow, 7th and 8th floor classes remain affected

By Iselin Bratz, Bryan Hecht, Sam Shipman and Arthur Mansavage / September 15, 2025
The majority of the Ansin Building will reopen to students, faculty, and staff on Wednesday, Sept. 17.
Dining Center of Emerson College

New policies at various campus dining facilities leave students frustrated and confused

By Sage Jezierski, Senior Reporter / September 10, 2025

When students arrived on campus this year, their dining options were notably different. Changes included making the majority of stations self-service at...

The Emerson College Little Building dorm on Wednesday, Feb. 26, 2025. (Arthur Mansavage/ Beacon Staff, File)

Emerson announces initiative to house Wentworth Institute of Technology students in the Little Building for upcoming year

By Madalyn Jimiera, Dept. Campus Editor / September 8, 2025

For the second academic year in a row, non-Emerson students will call the Little Building home.  This year, Emerson College will partner with Wentworth...

An Emerson College banner on Boylston Street on May 1st, 2025. (Arthur Mansavage/ Beacon Staff, File Photo)

Emerson lays off 5% of staff due to ‘budget reductions,’ offers benefits for those who voluntarily resign

By Meg Richards, Editor-in-Chief / August 21, 2025

Emerson laid off over 30 staff members—a 5% reduction in staff—starting August 1. The college’s enrollment and total revenue fell “below projections”...

An Emerson College banner on Boylston Street on May 1st, 2025. (Arthur Mansavage/ Beacon Staff, File Photo)

As students move out, Emerson Sustainability helps unwanted items find a new home

By Rina Laby, Dept. City Editor / May 17, 2025

As the spring semester ended and move-out season commenced during the first week of May, Emerson students had the option to donate unwanted items to Griff...

An Emerson College banner on Boylston Street on May 1st, 2025. (Arthur Mansavage/ Beacon Staff, File Photo)

‘Enough is enough’: Emerson faculty convene emergency assembly over protest policy, RA firings, and campus climate

By Iselin Bratz, Content Managing Editor / May 13, 2025

Emerson College faculty convened a last-minute special assembly on Monday, May 5, in response to two recent articles published by The Berkeley Beacon....

2 Boylston Place resident assistant Christian Jones folds paper cranes in the residence hall lobby alongside other students (Courtesy / Sid Timmons).

2B Residents fold 1,000 paper cranes for cancer awareness

By Bryan Hecht, News Editor / May 12, 2025

Throughout April, dozens of students in 2B worked together to collectively fold 1,000 cranes for cancer awareness. According to organizers, the goal was...

The Union Bank Building on Tremont street. (Arthur Mansavage/ Beacon Staff, File Photo)

Emerson gave me an award for protest. Now they’re punishing it.

By Alexis Newman, Guest Author / April 28, 2025

In 2019, my final year of undergrad, I was honored with the Spirit of Emerson Award in recognition of advocacy, leadership, and commitment to social justice....

Emerson College to integrate AI into classrooms

SGA approves student organization’s budgets and discusses potential cuts in funding

By Hannah Woods, Senior Kasteel Well Reporter / April 27, 2025

The Student Government Association wrapped the 2024-25 academic year with a review of all proposed budgets for Emerson’s student organizations at its...

Illustration Rachel Choi

Letters from the SGA President: My farewell address—reflecting on my presidency and one parting request

By Nandan Nair, Guest Author / April 23, 2025

Well, this is it.  As crazy as it sounds, we're at the end of the academic year, and as well as my term as SGA President.  Reflecting on this year,...

People walking in the 2B alley

Two resident assistants fired weeks before semester ends for alleged pro-Palestine protest involvement

By Rylie Burns and Meg Richards / April 17, 2025
College officials told one former RA to vacate their room less than two weeks before the end of the semester.
(Arthur Mansavage/ Beacon Staff)

Prospective students consider financial aid before ‘picturing’ themselves at Emerson

By Bryce Heilmann, Senior Living Arts Reporter / April 9, 2025

While Massachusetts residents filled Boston Common on April 5 for the nationwide “Hands Off!” protest, prospective students filled Emerson’s halls...

Two new vending machine on the second floor of the Little Building. (Arthur Mansavage/ Beacon Staff)

New vending machines installed in Little Building, Piano Row, and 2 Boylston Place residence halls

By Rylie Burns, Operations Managing Editor, Layout Editor & Newsletter Editor / April 9, 2025

Four new vending machines were placed in the Little Building, Piano Row, and 2 Boylston Place residence halls, according to Facilities and Campus Services...

Clayton & Drew Players in costume for a performance of "Othello Outdone" in the early 20th century. Credit:  Emerson College Archives & Special Collections, New York Clipper Registry Collection.

How Emerson archivists help contribute to the Digital Transgender Archive

By Izzy Bryars, Staff Writer / April 7, 2025

Hundreds of Emerson students pass through the Iwasaki Library every day. However, most are unaware that tucked away in archives boxes that lie on the second...

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, Dept. City Editor / 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,...