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Emerson College’s only independent, student-run newspaper since 1947

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Emerson College’s only independent, student-run newspaper since 1947

The Berkeley Beacon

Emerson will receive control of the 360-acre campus on Potash Hill out of the agreement. Photo credit: Photography Staff

A look at the state of the Marlboro merger

By Jacob Seitz, Former Staff Writer / February 4, 2020

Three months after the Emerson-Marlboro merger was announced, The Beacon is examining how we got here, what's been done, and the questions that remain...

Beacon News Hour

The Berkeley Beacon News Hour: Hand Off, SGA Structural Changes

By Ryan Ribeiro, Radio Host / February 3, 2020

Berkeley Beacon editors went live on WECB.fm with the latest episode of The Berkeley Beacon News Hour—an afternoon radio program dedicated to discussing...

We shouldn't have to adapt foods for Americans

We shouldn’t have to adapt foods for Americans

By Melissa Rosales, Podcast Producer / February 3, 2020

The first time I tried sushi in a Boston restaurant, I noticed something was off — it didn't taste like the sushi I grew up eating in the Philippines....

Performing Arts Chair Robert Colby talks about kindness

Performing Arts Chair Robert Colby talks about kindness

By Melissa Rosales, Podcast Producer / February 3, 2020

In this week’s episode of The Beacon, we talk about kindness with producer Melissa Rosales and Performing Arts Chair Robert Colby. The Spirit of Emerson...

FAB appoints new member, prepares for upcoming FEB vote

By Charlie McKenna / February 1, 2020

The Financial Advisory Board unanimously voted to appoint Marketing Communications Senator Talia Aiges to the board in their weekly meeting Thursday. Prior...

The Lion finished their opening homestand 1-1 following a loss to MIT in straight sets on Friday night.

Men’s volleyball defeated by MIT in straight sets

By Megan MacLaren / February 1, 2020

The men’s volleyball team fell to the Massachusetts Institute of Technology Engineers 3-0 in the second of their two back-to-back home games. The...

The men's volleyball team won its first game of the season on Thursday Photo credit: Montse Landeros

Men’s volleyball sweeps Dean College for first win

By Brendan Walker / January 31, 2020

The men’s volleyball team swept Dean College 3-0 on Thursday for its first win of the season. Coming off of a 3-0 loss to Nichols College on Jan....

Kate Foultz scored 13 points while shooting a team high 40 percent from the field.

Babson College ends Lions’ home win streak

By Megan MacLaren / January 30, 2020

The women’s basketball team lost to Babson College by a score of 80-56, snapping the Lions' six-game home winning streak. The Lions now fall to sixth...

Office of Housing and Residential Education welcomes three new faculty members

By Elena Naze / January 30, 2020

The college’s Office of Housing and Residential Education fully restaffed for the spring semester following over a year of consistent overturn.OHRE...

Professor Tom Cooper next to a "Best Professor Award" certificate given to him by his Fall 2018 Ethics and Cultural Diversity class.

Tom Cooper, champion of treats and sower of kindness

By Domenic Conte, Former Sports Columnist / January 30, 2020

During the Thanksgiving and winter breaks, freshman Jehan Ayesha remained on campus, over 9,000 miles away from her home in Malaysia. Ayesha received a...

Junior creates crystal jewelry business called “Raw Intention”

Junior creates crystal jewelry business called “Raw Intention”

By Althea Champion, Former Staff / January 29, 2020

In fall 2019, junior Jalyn Cox took a trip to Salem, Massachusetts, where she made the decision to get her Tarot cards read for the first time. Cox was...

Letter: “It’s a Closure, Not a Merger”

Letter: “It’s a Closure, Not a Merger”

January 29, 2020

Jonathon Podolsky is the moderator of Local Frogs: Hampshire College Alumni of Western MA and has been very active in the saving Hampshire College movement....

Photo credit: Ally Rzesa

How TV brought me closer to my brother

By Dana Gerber, Former News Editor / January 29, 2020
Sometimes, binge watching is your only hinge.
All but one of my previous journalism classes were taught by either a white woman or a white man.

Don’t underestimate the importance of faculty of color

By Melanie Curry / January 28, 2020

I arrived at Emerson in fall 2018 where I quickly noticed my environment consisted of mostly white students and people. While I never mind being taught...

My identity was altered by telenovelas and American sitcoms

My identity was altered by telenovelas and American sitcoms

By Emily Cardona / January 28, 2020

Like most pre-teens and teenagers, I looked to TV shows, movies, and books to figure out who I was and who I wanted to be when I was younger.  Middle...

The view of Boylston St. from The Little Building.

Derogatory graffiti found in Little Building, second incident this week

By Dana Gerber, Former News Editor / January 26, 2020
Rooms in the college's newest residence hall were defaced Friday with "words that have been used to demean Asians and Asian Americans," according to an email sent Sunday.
Increase transparency surrounding Section 12 hospitalization

Increase transparency surrounding Section 12 hospitalization

By Thomas Akiona / January 26, 2020

“You’re being held on Section 12 involuntary hospitalization," the psychiatrist said in a calm and collected manner, seemingly unfazed by the...

Beacon News Hour

How to protect yourself in the streets of Boston

By Melissa Rosales, Podcast Producer / January 25, 2020
Producer Melissa Rosales explores safety tips on protecting yourself in the streets
A World Health Organization graphic detailing the number of confirmed cases around the world. Photo credit: World Health Organization

College advises awareness of Coronavirus symptoms

By Chris Van Buskirk and Parker Purifoy / January 25, 2020
In a statement released Friday, the college urged students to be vigilant in recognizing Coronavirus symptoms following two confirmed cases of the disease in the United States.
Letter: Response to “Emerson Special Olympics Event Draws Hundreds”

Letter: Response to “Emerson Special Olympics Event Draws Hundreds”

January 25, 2020

If you would like to send a letter to The Beacon please email [email protected]. Letters for print must be sent by Wednesday, 6 p.m. EST and not...