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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

Sophomore Kathryn Garelli found insects in her lunch from the Dining Center on Wednesday afternoon. Courtesy of Kathryn Garelli.

Eat up, kids. Insects found in Dining Center lunch

By Riane Roldan / April 4, 2018

A student found what appeared to be an insect in their lunch at the Dining Center on Wednesday afternoon. The upstairs station, which serves hot meals,...

If Emerson wants to market their allergen-free section to prospective students, they need to meet the national standard for providing viable options for students with allergies. Photo Illustration: Justin Scott/Beacon Staff

Make meals simple for students with allergies

By Kaileigh Fox / February 21, 2018

When I first laid down my thoughts for this piece, I laid curled up in bed feeling sick to my stomach with an awful headache. Somehow, my allergen-free...

Firefighters on scene after reports of fire in Center Stage. Photo: Chris Van Buskirk // Berkeley Beacon

Minor fire in Center Stage, no injuries

By Chris Van Buskirk / January 22, 2018

Center Stage faced minor water damage after a fire started in Whiskey Saigon and transferred to the cafe. The nightclub also sustained minor damage to...

Dining Center workers are allowed to listen to music behind the counter once again.
LINDSEY TOOMER / BEACON CORRESPONDENT

Petition preserves music behind the counter

By Kaitlyn Bryson / October 11, 2017

An unidentified student posted a petition titled “Keep the Music Behind the Counter” in the dining center near the sandwich station. Within a couple...

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Summer construction builds up student spaces

By Max Reyes / September 6, 2017

Emerson gained several new dining and social spaces as it lost the entirety of the Little Building to renovations this summer. 2 Boylston Place has...