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

Henderson-West (far right) poses with attendees and performers at Emersons first-ever Vogue Kiki Ball. Photo courtesy of Christopher Henderson-West

Haus of Emerson named first-ever collegiate vogue ballroom

September 4, 2019

Christopher Henderson-West initially met with vogue instructor London Lewis to bring vogue workshops to Emerson. About a month after their initial conversation,...

SGA and Voice Your Choice to use the same ballot for spring 2019

SGA and Voice Your Choice to use the same ballot for spring 2019

March 25, 2019

Students will vote for their Student Government Association officials and the second round of the Voice Your Choice initiative on the same ballot in spring...

SGA elections chair becomes LGBTQIA+ commissioner

SGA elections chair becomes LGBTQIA+ commissioner

February 28, 2019

Senior Christopher Henderson-West stepped down as the Student Government Association elections chair to assume the role of LGBTQIA+ commissioner at a Feb....

Freshman senatorial candidate Brady Baca speaks to the crowd at Center Stage Nov. 8. Anissa Gardizy / Beacon Staff

SGA fall election voter turnout increases fivefold

November 27, 2018

Voter turnout for the Student Government Association fall elections increased fivefold from last year—a stark rise after several years of low student...

SGA hopes for increased voter turnout in upcoming election

SGA hopes for increased voter turnout in upcoming election

November 11, 2018

Members of the Student Government Association expect an increased voter turnout for this semester’s fall election. Historically, voter turnout for...

Freshman senatorial candidate Brady Baca speaks to the crowd at Center Stage Nov. 8. Anissa Gardizy / Beacon Staff

Positions remain empty as SGA hosts semesterly press night

November 11, 2018

Nine positions could remain without balloted candidates for the Student Government Association fall election following their semesterly press night in...