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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

Police officers stand outside the Massachusetts State House.

Boston, Emerson police brace for Inauguration Day

By Frankie Rowley / January 15, 2021

In preparation for potential demonstrations, Boston police plan to increase security near Emerson’s campus in the days in preparation for potential violence...

The new alert system is designed to be broadcast throughout classrooms and buildings, emitting light and louder sound.
Tomas Gonzalez // Beacon Correspondent

College installs new alert system

By Tomas Gonzalez / September 16, 2018

The Office of Emergency Management installed a new alert system in the form of a yellow box called an Alert Beacon over the summer. Chris Beaurpere,...

Emergency procedures outlined at faculty assembly

By Kam Burns / September 28, 2017

Professors raised questions about Emerson’s emergency preparedness at Tuesday’s faculty assembly. In light of a lockdown earlier this month, professors...