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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

Erik Muurisepp sits at his desk on the fourth floor of the Walker Building.

Q&A with Emerson COVID Lead Erik Muurisepp

By Dana Gerber, Former News Editor / March 18, 2021

In April, Assistant Vice President for Campus Life Erik Muurisepp was handed a herculean task: leading the college’s implementation and communication...

Joey DuBois (right) at a Red Sox game prior to the pandemic.

Column: I’m lucky sports are the worst thing I lost during the pandemic

By Joey DuBois, Deputy Sports Editor / March 17, 2021

Sports mean a variety of things to different people. While they may be trivial compared to the more serious aspects of life that are negatively affected...

A sign on the window of Emerson's coronavirus testing site at Tufts Medical Center.

Emerson reports one new positive COVID-19 test

By Frankie Rowley, Content Managing Editor / March 17, 2021

Emerson reported one new positive COVID-19 test on Wednesday out of the 1,238 tests administered Tuesday, leaving the college’s cumulative positive tests...

First year students left to right: Carrie Aubin, Chloe Shaar, Eva Charbonnnier, and Isabella Espejo, calling their parents about the college's decision to shut the Boston campus down.

Emerson students reflect on the moment they knew life would change

By Charlie McKenna / March 17, 2021

Six Emerson students, now a year into a first-in-a-century pandemic, recalled the moments when they realized life was not going to return to “normal”...

A sign of the COVID testing site of Emerson College and Tufts University.

Emerson students eligible for COVID-19 vaccine starting April 19

By Frankie Rowley, Content Managing Editor / March 17, 2021

Emerson students are slated to be eligible to receive the coronavirus vaccine starting April 19, along with the rest of the general public.  The completed...

Massachusetts Gov. Charlie Baker.

Massachusetts reports 1,508 new coronavirus cases

By Frankie Rowley, Content Managing Editor / March 14, 2021

Massachusetts reported 1,508 new coronavirus cases Sunday, a decline from the 1,548 new infections reported Saturday. The death toll rose by 30.  Cases...

Massachusetts Gov. Charlie Baker.

Massachusetts reports 1,548 new coronavirus cases

By Frankie Rowley, Content Managing Editor / March 13, 2021

Massachusetts reported 1,548 new coronavirus cases Saturday, a decline from the 1,577 new infections reported Friday. The death toll rose by 34.  Cases...

Massachusetts Gov. Charlie Baker.

Massachusetts reports 1,589 new coronavirus cases

By Frankie Rowley, Content Managing Editor / March 11, 2021

Massachusetts reported 1,589 new coronavirus cases Thursday, a rise from the 1,413 new infections reported Wednesday. The death toll rose by 42.  Cases...

Massachusetts reports 1,006 new coronavirus cases

Massachusetts reports 1,006 new coronavirus cases

By Frankie Rowley, Content Managing Editor / March 9, 2021

Massachusetts reported 1,006 new coronavirus cases Tuesday, a rise from the 892 new infections reported Monday. The death toll rose by 20.  Cases in...

Massachusetts Gov. Charlie Baker

Massachusetts reports 892 new coronavirus cases, lowest since October

By Frankie Rowley, Content Managing Editor / March 8, 2021

Massachusetts reported 892 new coronavirus cases Monday, a significant decline from the 1,281 new infections reported Sunday. The death toll rose by 18.  Cases...

Massachusetts Gov. Charlie Baker.

Massachusetts reports 1,281 new coronavirus cases

By Frankie Rowley, Content Managing Editor / March 7, 2021

Massachusetts reported 1,281 new coronavirus cases Sunday, down from the 1,495 new infections reported Saturday. The death toll rose by 41.  COVID-19...

Emerson's testing site is located at a Tufts Medical Center facility on the corner of Harrison Ave. and Kneeland St.

Emerson reports two positive COVID-19 tests, bringing semester total to 91

By Frankie Rowley, Content Managing Editor / March 5, 2021

Emerson reported two new positive COVID-19 tests out of 405 tests administered on Thursday, bringing the college’s cumulative positive tests to 151....

A sign on the window of Emerson's coronavirus testing site at Tufts Medical Center.

Emerson launches new daily status checker

By Frankie Rowley, Content Managing Editor / March 5, 2021

Emerson launched a new “daily status checker” Friday morning, which will enable community members to access information about their compliance with...

Emerson's testing site is located at a Tufts Medical Center facility on the corner of Harrison Ave. and Kneeland St.

Emerson reports 4 positive COVID-19 tests, bringing semester total to 89

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

Emerson reported four new positive COVID-19 tests out of 2,098 tests administered on March 2 and 3 on Thursday, bringing the college’s cumulative positive...

Men's lacrosse team started their season off with a win against Nichols College.

Sports are back: student athletes grateful for spring season

By Christopher Williams and Joey DuBois / March 4, 2021

Nearly a year after their season came to an unexpected halt due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Emerson’s spring sports teams will be the first programs to...

The men's soccer team trains at Rotch Field in the South End three times per week.

Fall sports teams begin training for hopeful season

By Joey DuBois, Deputy Sports Editor / March 4, 2021

Emerson’s fall sports teams began their spring training sessions on Feb. 17, nearly a year after their initial training for the later-canceled fall season...

Massachusetts Gov. Charlie Baker.

Massachusetts reports 1,553 new coronavirus cases

By Frankie Rowley, Content Managing Editor / March 3, 2021

Massachusetts reported 1,553 new coronavirus cases Wednesday, a significant rise from the 980 new infections reported Tuesday. The death toll rose by 66.  COVID-19...

The season will consist of conference play only and official competitions will begin on March 13.

Emerson opts into 2020-21 spring sports season

By Christopher Williams and Joey DuBois / March 3, 2021

Emerson will allow its spring sports teams to compete in the New England Women’s and Men’s Athletic Conference season, the college announced in a statement...

Massachusetts Gov. Charlie Baker.

Massachusetts reports 980 new coronavirus cases

By Frankie Rowley, Content Managing Editor / March 2, 2021

Massachusetts reported 980 new coronavirus cases Tuesday, down from the 1,248 new infections reported Monday. The death toll rose by 37.  COVID-19...

Massachusetts Gov. Charlie Baker.

Massachusetts reports 1,248 new coronavirus cases

By Frankie Rowley, Content Managing Editor / March 1, 2021

Massachusetts reported 1,248 new coronavirus cases Monday, down from the 1,412  new infections reported Sunday. The death toll rose by 26.  COVID-19...