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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

Bochicchio joined the LA10 football club five years ago. Photo courtesy of Duncan Bochicchio.

Alumnus continues soccer career on and off the field

By Domenic Conte, Former Sports Columnist / February 7, 2019

Duncan Bochicchio ’17 knew at a young age that he wanted to incorporate soccer into his career. “As a kid, I was a block away from a park,” Bochicchio...

Keith Habersberger,Ned Fulmer, Eugene Lee Yang and Zach Kornfeld ‘12 of The Try Guys have garnered over 5 million subscribers in six months. • Courtesy of Zach Kornfeld

“Try Guy” Kornfeld ‘12 turns hobby into viral success

By Katie Redefer, Former Staff Writer / January 17, 2019

At the Buzzfeed office in Los Angeles, four men took turns trying on teensy, lace-embellished thongs in front of a thin curtain. What they didn’t know...

All students should feel they are able to change their major without fear of falling behind or being judged, because during college is the time to develop and change our minds. / Illustration by Ally Rzesa

Op-ed: Letting instincts shape my education, not my major

By Kaitlyn Bryson / October 30, 2018

At 2 a.m. one morning, I broke down and called my mom. Frantic about my decision to change my major, I told her how scared I was because journalism was...

I told myself that I would go to Emerson by applying for scholarships day and night. Photo illustration by Erin Nolan / Beacon Staff

Op-ed: Students detail financial journey to Emerson

October 4, 2018

Last month, the Beacon profiled a student planning to join the military after graduation to help pay off college debt. This story made us curious about...

Sophomore Alexa Bodner points to Swing Left Emerson's flyer. Bodner is the fundraising coordinator for Swing Left. Cullen Granzen/Beacon Staff

Swing Left Emerson leads change to flip the House

By Cassandre Coyer, Former Staff / September 27, 2018

After seeing Hillary Clinton tweet about the Swing Left fellowship program, senior Allison Mitchell aimed to inspire Emerson students by bringing the program...

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 college’s ownership of a real station could meaningfully translate to a co-op experience for Emerson students. / Illustration by Ally Rzesa

Op-ed: Investing in local media is mutually beneficial

By Dylan Rossiter, Former Editor / September 25, 2018

Emerson’s co-curriculars for broadcasting and journalism—WEBN, Emerson Independent Video, and The Emerson Channel—offer an environment where students...

Graphic by Ally Rzesa - Berkeley Beacon Staff

Events on campus: Sept. 17-21

By Cassandre Coyer, Former Staff / September 16, 2018

Emerson has many students and organizations that host events. This is exhibited through EmConnect’s event page. The Beacon Living-Arts section went through...

EAGLE changes name to broaden inclusivity

EAGLE changes name to broaden inclusivity

By Grace Griffin, Copy Editor / September 13, 2018

Even the president of EAGLE, Christopher Henderson-West said he felt othered by the name “Emerson’s Alliance for Gays, Lesbians, and Everyone.”...

Uncommon Project moves into second stage. Photo: Chris Van Buskirk/Berkeley Beacon.

Uncommon Update: New projections support immigrants

By Chris Van Buskirk, Former Editor-in-Chief / January 20, 2018

The Uncommon Project entered its second stage when the 15 story white sheet covering the Little Building was cut in half, and a new cycle of artwork...

Pat Giguere ‘12 moved to London in 2015 for graduate school and found himself in an unlikely housing situation, which he then turned into a web series to fundraise for cancer research. (Courtesy of Pat Giguere)

Pat Giguere ’12 chronicles cancer in comedic web series

By Monika Davis, Former Staff / January 18, 2018

For Kiren Lall, a mother and entrepreneur based in London, filming a web series created by Emerson Alumnus Pat Giguere diverted her attention from her...

Emerson and MIT players donned blue warmups as part of their effort to raise funds for Soccer Without Borders at their game on Saturday.
KYLE BRAY / BEACON STAFF

Lions cap off senior day with NEWMAC win

By Kyle Bray, Former Managing Editor: Visual and Design / November 1, 2017

While Saturday’s clash with MIT barely affected the men’s soccer team’s NEWMAC standing, the game was far from meaningless. On senior day Saturday,...

EAGLE hosts Queer History Month

By Noel Gasca / October 19, 2017

Even though October is officially known as LGBT History Month, Emerson’s Alliance for Gays, Lesbians, and Everyone decided to relabel it as Queer History...

Freshmen Rashona Kumar and Bethany Knickerbocker are working together to start the first Camp Kesem at Emerson.
CASSANDRA MARTINEZ / BEACON STAFF

Freshmen aim to start summer camp

By Grace Griffin, Copy Editor / October 18, 2017

When she was 10, Rishona Kumar went to Camp Kesem, a weeklong summer program led by college-student counselors for children with parents who have...