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

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

The Berkeley Beacon

A sign showing modified bathroom capacity.

Emerson restrictions lift as cases increase in state

By Charlie McKenna / April 1, 2021

Coronavirus cases are once again on the rise in Massachusetts—topping 2,000 reported in a single day four times in the last week after not clearing that...

Bostons Fenway Park empty

Baker announces Phase Four reopening by end of March

By Camilo Fonseca, Editor-at-large / February 25, 2021

Massachusetts will enter the final step, Step Two, of Phase Three in its four-phase reopening plan next Monday, with plans to move into Phase Four as early...

Massachusetts Governor Charlie Baker.

Massachusetts reports 2,602 new coronavirus cases

By Frankie Rowley, Content Managing Editor / February 4, 2021

Massachusetts reported 2,602 new coronavirus cases Thursday, a rise from the 2,186 new infections reported Wednesday. The death toll rose by 74.   Tuesday’s...