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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

East Boston residents were evacuated after a nine-alarm fire broke out at approximately 3:30 p.m. on March 15. Photo by Anissa Gardizy

Live Updates: 9-alarm fire breaks out in East Boston

March 15, 2019

The Boston Fire Department ordered evacuations in East Boston on March 15 after a massive fire broke out from a casket company on Bennington Street at...

This college’s housing system completely disregards the money my family actively pays to Emerson and the fact that the college does not offer me enough financial aid to continue living on campus. / Illustration by Ally Rzesa

Op-ed: Residency requirement blocks avenue for students to save money

By Megan Ellis / March 13, 2019

I represent the inaugural class of students the college will require to live on campus for three years. Soon to be facing a future of financial insecurity...

Emerson's campus was blanketed in snow.

College closes early due to inclement weather

By Parker Purifoy / February 12, 2019

All classes after 2 p.m. were canceled and the college closed early on Feb. 12 due to a winter storm that could bring up to seven inches of snow over the...

The eight-person suites were part of a two-year plan to house first-year students while the 101-year-old Little Building underwent renovations. Anissa Gardizy / Beacon Staff

Piano Row six-person suites return Fall 2019

By Belen Dumont / December 6, 2018

The college will convert all eight-person suites in the Piano Row residence hall back to six-person suites as of summer 2019, to follow the completion...

Courtesy of Beacon Archives

Students from Southern California rattled by Thousand Oaks shooting

By Maya Gacina and Chris Van Buskirk / November 9, 2018

The college offered support to students from Southern California on Thursday following a mass shooting, less than two weeks after Jewish students grappled...

A Boston police officer stands watch as firefighters battle the seven alarm blaze at 104 Hemenway St. Oct. 27. Diana Bravo / Beacon Correspondent

Off-campus students affected by Hemenway fire receive free housing

By Diana Bravo / October 30, 2018

The college will provide temporary housing free of charge at the 12 Hemenway residence hall to the two off-campus students affected by the fire at 104...

Fire breaks out near Hemenway residence hall, students affected

Fire breaks out near Hemenway residence hall, students affected

By Diana Bravo / October 27, 2018

Update Oct. 30: The college provided housing free of charge to the two off-campus students affected by the fire at 104 Hemenway St.  Two off-campus...

Three candidates for the assistant dean of campus life presented in the Emerson Skybox.
ASHTON LYLE / BEACON CORRESPONDENT

Search for assistant dean of campus life nears end

By Chris Van Buskirk / December 7, 2017

The search for an assistant dean for campus life has been narrowed to three candidates, with a final decision expected from Associate Dean for Campus...

Cassandra Martinez / Beacon Staff

Heating timer resolved Hemenway temperature problem

By Kieran Bauman / November 30, 2017

The Office of Housing and Residence Life believe they’ve solved 12 Hemenway Residence Hall’s inconsistent heating system—though students have...

RA application process drops group interview

By Gabriella Mrozowski / November 16, 2017

Next year’s Resident Directors will select resident assistants through a more individual-based application process, deviating from the previous group-based...

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

By Riane Roldan / 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...

Campus resources distinguished by disclosure

By Parker Purifoy / October 12, 2017

Emerson provides two kinds of support to students: private and confidential resources. Emerson’s confidential support systems are bound by federal and...

Drug and alcohol violations steady post policy change

By Max Reyes / October 5, 2017

The number of on-campus alcohol violation referrals increased slightly in 2016, according to the Clery Compliance Report. Associate Dean and Director of...

C-Store relocates to Max Cafe

By Riley Walberg / October 2, 2017

The Emerson C-Store offers a wide variety of snacks options for students—from potato chips to sushi—at its new location in the Max Mutchnick Campus...

Common room conversion causes commotion

By Olivia Carey / September 28, 2017

Unbeknownst to students who applied in the spring to live in the Piano Row residence hall, in-suite living rooms in the dorm  were recently converted...

Students are complaining about cracks in the ceiling in the new 2 Boylston Place residence hall.
LALA THADDEUS / BEACON STAFF

Students voice concerns about 2 Boylston Place interior

By Lindsey Toomer / September 20, 2017

Some residents of 2 Boylston Place have said they are disappointed with structural problems they’re experiencing in Emerson’s newest residence hall. Residents...