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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

Some students use the front of the nightclub as a place to smoke between classes. Photo by Tivara Tanudjaja / Beacon Correspondent

Whisky Saigon could end 10-year lease in 2022

By Belen Dumont / November 28, 2018

Whisky Saigon, an upscale nightclub on Boylston Street, will weigh the decision to renew or rescind its lease with the college in 2022 for the first time. The...

Backstage Cafe now offers reusable straws. Cullen Granzen / Beacon Staff

Backstage Cafe offers reusable straws to curb plastic waste

By Kaitlyn Bryson / October 10, 2018

The Backstage Cafe now offers customers free reusable straws. Emerson dining services chose to eliminate all plastic straws campus-wide at the beginning...

Graphic by Ally Rzesa/Berkeley Beacon Staff

Events on campus: Sept. 24-30

By Cassandre Coyer / September 24, 2018

Emerson has many students and organizations that host events. This is exhibited through EmConnect’s event page. The Beacon Living Arts section went through...

Graphic by Ally Rzesa - Berkeley Beacon Staff

Events on campus: Sept. 17-21

By Cassandre Coyer / September 16, 2018

Emerson has many students and organizations that host events. This is exhibited through EmConnect’s event page. The Beacon Living-Arts section went through...

Graphic by Ally Rzesa

Events on campus: Sept. 11-16

By Cassandre Coyer / September 10, 2018

Emerson has many students and over 80 organizations that host events. This is exhibited through EmConnect’s event page. The Beacon's Living-Arts section...

 The new building looks over Boston Common and other Emerson buildings. Photo: Chris Van Buskirk/Berkeley Beacon

College hosts tours of new building, students look at building before construction

By Dylan Rossiter / February 4, 2018

  The college may dedicate its newest 172 Tremont St. building to student spaces. The Office of Student Engagement and Leadership led student...

Preparing meals on the weekend provide a week’s worth of home-cooked comfort.
REBECCA SZKUTAK / BEACON STAFF

Bites with Becca: A lesson in loving leftovers

By Rebecca Szkutak / October 18, 2017

There's only one thing better than a home-cooked meal. I'm talking about the hero of brown bag lunches and impromptu sandwiches. It’s a blessing,...