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

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...