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

Boarded up entrances to the Paramount Theatre.

Paramount first-year students face mandatory move-out

September 23, 2021

Four weeks into the fall semester, some students housed in the Paramount Center are being asked to move to new residences in the Little Building—despite...

The Little Building residence hall.

First-year class settles in after year of upheaval

September 2, 2021

After a year of canceled proms, delayed graduations, and remote learning, the road to Emerson has been anything but normal for most first year students.  With...

Lauren Piertzak signs her Celebratory Signing Form at home in Orono, Minnesota.

New Faces: Pietrzak eager to bring her passion to the women’s volleyball team

January 27, 2021

Surrounded by purple and gold balloons and wearing an Emerson College sweater, Lauren Pietrzak officially committed to join the women’s volleyball team...