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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

Norman Lear ‘44

Emerson honors Norman Lear with sculpture, scholarship

By Jacob Seitz / September 30, 2018

The college named a new scholarship for students pursuing writing for theatre, television, or film after notable alumni Norman Lear ‘44. Starting...

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Emerson College rises in best regional universities rankings

By Sydney Richelieu / September 30, 2018

Emerson rose to No. 6 in U.S. News Rankings’ 2019 Best Northern Universities—an improvement from last year’s No. 8 position. The new ranking...

Financial Advisory Board removes policy to avoid bias

Financial Advisory Board removes policy to avoid bias

By Rice Foster / September 30, 2018

The Financial Advisory Board unanimously voted to approve new bylaw amendments which included a decision to remove a policy that allowed for bias when...

Boston's City Hall Plaza

Student organizers relocate Flake protest to City Hall Plaza

By Chris Van Buskirk / September 29, 2018

A student-led protest calling on Republican Sen. Jeff Flake to reject Judge Brett Kavanaugh is taking place at City Hall Plaza Monday. Mayor Marty Walsh, ...

The Colonial Theatre

College cancels Senator Jeff Flake appearance

By Chris Van Buskirk / September 28, 2018

The college canceled Senator Jeff Flake’s appearance at the Colonial Theatre Monday for Forbes 30 Under 30 event citing safety concerns surrounding a...

There are three admission cycles for the new online degree beginning in September, January, and May.

Communication Disorders masters degree goes digital

By Flora Li / September 27, 2018

The college launched its first online master degree program in communication disorders this September. The online program maintains the same curriculum,...

Executive Treasurer Ian Mandt voted to approve new SGA appointments at joint session. Photo by Stephanie Shih / Beacon Correspondent

SGA appoints deputy chief justice, elections chair, commissioners

By Diana Bravo / September 27, 2018

The Student Government Association unanimously appointed the Elections Chair and Deputy Chief Justice along with three commissioners at its Tuesday meeting. SGA...

Freshman Jay Zimmer had over 120,000 followers on Vine, and has over 18,000 on Instagram. Anissa Gardizy/Beacon Correspondent

Freshman former Vine star turns to Instagram, YouTube

By Soleil Easton / September 27, 2018

Freshman Jay Zimmer had over 120,000 followers and 90 million loops on Vine, an app that allowed users to post six-second videos. Now, he posts sketch...

The Data Visualization class plans to work alongside MuckRock using Freedom of Information Act requests to research gun proliferation in Massachusetts. Erin Nolan / Beacon Staff

Journalism classes investigate gun proliferation in Massachusetts

By Mark Emmons / September 27, 2018

Two journalism classes plan on using the $35,000 grant awarded to the journalism department by the Online News Association to investigate the proliferation...

An electrical fire at the at the Quebec-facility which manufactures the concrete exterior of the building setback production by about a month. Cullen Granzen / Beacon Staff

Little Building construction on schedule despite delays

By Parker Purifoy / September 25, 2018

The Little Building will still open August 2019 despite delays setting the project back several weeks, according to college officials. An electrical...

Emerson alumna Tori Bilcik organized a rally in support for sexual violence survivors. Cullen Granzen / Beacon Staff

Alumna rallies support for survivors of sexual violence

By Parker Purifoy / September 25, 2018

About 250 people gathered at City Hall Plaza Monday evening to demonstrate support for survivors of sexual violence. Emerson alumna Tori Bilcik, ‘17...

Students now have $10 in printing credits after an SGA initiative called for more credits. Kathryn Killmeyer / Beacon Correspondent

Printing credit doubles following SGA initiative

By Cynthia Tu / September 23, 2018

Students received an extra $5 in print credits per semester after a Student Government Association initiative. SGA Executive President Jessica Guida...

SGA allocations for student organizations likely to reach record high

SGA allocations for student organizations likely to reach record high

By Dylan Rossiter / September 22, 2018

The Student Government Association could allocate nearly $1,000,000 to student organizations this year—its highest ever. The maximum amount of money...

Joseph D. Ketner II passed away after a year-long battle with bile duct cancer. Courtesy of President M. Lee Pelton's office.

College grieves loss of world renowned artistic director and professor

By Parker Purifoy / September 19, 2018

Sydney Manning ‘13 remembers sitting in the first day of “Europe After the Rain”—a class about European art post World War ll—with late professor...

Executive Treasurer Ian Mandt (right) said the treasury team will release a partial budget to prevent conflict between student organizations. Abigail Noyes / Beacon Staff

SGA approves new appeal request procedures

By Frances Hui / September 19, 2018

The Student Government Association unanimously voted to grant the Financial Advisory Board the authority to exclusively review appeal requests under $5,000...

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New program lets students allocate $100,000 of alumni donations

By Melanie Curry / September 19, 2018

A new program lets students decide where to allocate $100,000 of alumni donations starting Nov. 12. The new initiative, Voice Your Choice, is designed...

Ryan Bartlett hosting his Wednesday night show "Wicked Local Wednesday" at the co-curricular WERS. Cullen Grazen / Beacon Staff

College changes co-curricular registration process

By Kaitlyn Mettetal / September 19, 2018

The college overhauled the registration process for redeeming non-tuition credits through co-curricular organizations this fall after deciding the previous...

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Boston Zoning Commision approves 172 Tremont St. renovation

By Chris Van Buskirk / September 19, 2018

The college can begin interior renovations on The Commons at 172 Tremont St. after the Boston Zoning Commission unanimously approved the new use of the...

“[Global Pathways] is something I think Emerson is really proud of. It’s something that I think is unique to us," College Official Corey Blackmar said.

Emerson opens global portals in Switzerland, Spain, Hong Kong

By Maya Gacina / September 19, 2018

The college plans to roll out more dual degree programs in campuses outside of the United States within the next two years in an effort to internationalize...

A pop-up appears the first time a students faculty, or staff logs-in to emConnect asking them to register to vote, get reminders, and apply for absentee ballots. Screenshot from emConnect.

College launches campaign to boost student voting numbers

By Jacob Seitz / September 18, 2018

The college launched a campaign in an effort to increase voting numbers in upcoming midterm elections in students’ home states. Jason Meier, director...