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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

A student walks by the Tiny Thrift Store in the basement of Colonial residence hall. Photo credit: Montse Landeros

Tiny Thrift Store created in Colonial basement to help curb “fast fashion”

By Taina Millsap / January 22, 2020

After years of being surrounded by nature as a Boy Scout and accidentally stumbling upon the environmental studies minor, junior Ben French decided to...

Piano Row residence hall

Swastikas found in Piano Row stairwell prompt ECPD investigation

By Chris Van Buskirk / January 22, 2020

Emerson police are investigating the source of four swastikas "scrawled" in Piano Row after a student reported the graffiti early Wednesday morning, according...

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Swastikas found in Piano Row stairwell

By Chris Van Buskirk / January 22, 2020

Emerson police are investigating the incident. Read the latest updates here.  The college found four swastikas "scrawled" in Piano Row stairwells Wednesday...

Jade Catta-Preta ‘07 will host The Soup on E! Wednesday nights in addition to her stand-up comedy career.

Alumna to host revived talk show “The Soup” on E!

By Shruti Rajkumar / January 22, 2020

Emerson alum Jade Catta-Preta ‘07 fondly recalls watching the TV show Talk Soup on E! during her childhood and being drawn to the humor and friendliness...

ECPD

Incident Journal: Vandalism in LB, outside of Union Bank

By Jacob Seitz / January 22, 2020

The Emerson College Police Department provides the Incident Journal to The Beacon every week. Beacon staff edit the Incident Journal for style and clarity...

Construction workers beside Little Building continuing sidewalk construction in front of empty storefronts in Little Building

Sidewalk expansion project to finish on schedule despite delays

By Charlie Mckenna / January 21, 2020

The college’s sidewalk expansion project experienced unanticipated delays in December but is still projected to finish on schedule in mid-September,...

Flooding on the fifth floor of Piano Row.

Broken sprinkler causes flooding in Piano Row

By Belen Dumont / January 20, 2020
Several floors in Piano Row flooded Monday night when a fifth floor sprinkler broke, the college said.
Stop using addiction-related language for comedic effect

Stop using addiction-related language for comedic effect

By Jess Ferguson / January 20, 2020

Last January, Devour Foods, a subdivision of the Kraft Heinz Company, aired a Super Bowl commercial to promote their frozen foods. The commercial focuses...

Faculty Council met in 172 Tremont St. and approved a resolution reaffirming their commitment to shared governance.

Faculty Council reaffirms commitment to shared governance

By Parker Purifoy / January 20, 2020

Faculty Council voted unanimously to move a resolution reaffirming their commitment to shared governance to the full Faculty Assembly during their Jan....

Affiliated Faculty Union President Barry Marshall whispers to Emerson College's President of the American Association of University Professors Gian Lombardo during Thursday's faculty council meeting.

Union representatives join President’s Council for duration of Marlboro negotiations

By Parker Purifoy / January 20, 2020

President M. Lee Pelton added two faculty union leaders to the President’s Council in December for the duration of the Marlboro merger negotiations following...

An Asset Transfer Agreement, signed by Emerson and Marlboro, revealed that Emerson expects to receive just over $20 million from the merger.

An open letter on Marlboro College from former Marlboro faculty, staff, and alumni academics

January 20, 2020
Marlboro College community members send an open letter on the potential closure of the college.
Senior Natalie Clydesdale scored 17 points and grabbed nine rebounds in the narrow victory over Smith.

Women’s basketball narrowly defeats Smith in first NEWMAC game

By Megan MacLaren, Correspondent / January 18, 2020

The Lions defeated Smith College in their first conference game of the season with the help of a combined 49 points from junior guard Rachel Davey and...

Ben Allen scored four points and pulled down three rebounds in the win over Springfield.

Men’s basketball upsets nationally-ranked team in NEWMAC playoff rematch

By Brendan Walker, Correspondent / January 18, 2020

The men’s basketball team defeated nationally-ranked Springfield College on Saturday by a score of 74-70 in a stunning last-minute victory.   Springfield...

Graphic by Christine Park.

Why the holidays are the worst time of year for some international students

By Xinyan Fu / January 15, 2020

It's that time of the year. With tree lights dancing and snowflakes swirling, the holiday hype starts with people shopping for Christmas decorations and...

Graphic by Christine Park.

Fighting climate change should be everyone’s New Year’s resolution

By Melissa Rosales / January 15, 2020

My New Year’s resolution was to take my vitamins every day. I wanted something simple and attainable considering 2020 is the big year I graduate and...

Graphic by Christine Park.

The stigma of moving on from non-monogamous relationships

By Jacob Seitz / January 15, 2020

A few weeks ago, I received a text from a friend. “My man you know I love you,” she began. “But you just got out of a serious long term long-distance...

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On-campus food establishments receive violations following management switch

By Dana Gerber / January 15, 2020

The Backstage Café and the Dining Center received four violations during the most recent Oct. 21, 2019 inspection, following a string of violations since...

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College begins annual Kasteel Well alumni trip after initial success

By Dana Gerber / January 15, 2020

The college plans to introduce an annual alumni trip to the Kasteel Well Emerson campus in August following the success of a previous four-day trip, according...

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Campus Center could close early due to minimal usage after midnight

By Dana Gerber / January 15, 2020

Operating hours of the 172 Tremont St. campus center remain in question after the college observed minimal student access past midnight.  Director...

Letter: Jan Tarlin responds to “Marlboro College Alumni Association disapproves of proposed merger with Emerson”

Letter: Jan Tarlin responds to “Marlboro College Alumni Association disapproves of proposed merger with Emerson”

By Jan Tarlin, Marlboro College '76 / January 15, 2020

To the Editor: Writing as just one of the 500 very different people holding very different views who make up the current membership of the Marlboro...