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

East Boston is the second most popular neighborhood for off-campus and transfer students.
RIANE ROLDAN / BEACON CORRESPONDENT

Student surge to Eastie raised gentrification concerns

By Riane Roldan / November 1, 2017

An influx of students, from Emerson and elsewhere, are moving to East Boston as rent in other neighborhoods continues to rise and on-campus housing remains...