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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

Jorge Arroyo on lighting design for ‘Eurydice’

Jorge Arroyo on lighting design for ‘Eurydice’

By Danielle Bartholet / March 21, 2024

Boston Lyric Opera’s “Eurydice,” which ran its stunning production from March 1 to 10, has received much acclaim due to its stellar performance and...

An Instagram post announcing the return of Black Swan for the Spring 2024 semester.

Meet Black Swan, Kasteel Well’s magazine by students, for students

By Jordan Pagkalinawan / March 21, 2024

As Kasteel Well students approach the final weeks of their semester, they’ve likely already collected plenty of souvenirs and trinkets across Europe....

Illustration Molly Boyke

Chivalry is not dead, it’s been adopted by women

By Sydney Thomas-Arnold, Beacon Correspondent / March 20, 2024

Opinion editors are not responsible for agreeing or disagreeing with their writers but rather elevate each individual’s specific voice.  Growing...

Caitlin Clark

Caitlin Clark’s declaration for WNBA Draft stirs excitement

By Kaitlyn Smitten, Staff Writer / March 20, 2024
On Feb. 29, the University of Iowa Women’s Basketball star Caitlin Clark declared for the 2024 WNBA Draft, she was forgoing her fifth year of eligibility at Iowa.
Attorney Carolina Avellaneda is appointed in February 2024 as Emerson's vice president and general counsel. (Naia Driscoll/Beacon Correspondent)

Emerson General Counsel Carolina Avellaneda reflects on new position as a culmination of a lifetime of work

By Bryan Hecht, Assistant News Editor / March 20, 2024
Attorney Carolina Avellaneda was appointed Emerson's vice president and general counsel late last month and began serving her position on March 1.
En la calle con Sofia: El Rinconcito Colombiano

En la calle con Sofia: El Rinconcito Colombiano

By Sofia Waldron / March 8, 2024
Following a Sunday morning mass, it had become a ritual for my mamá and me to pay a visit to the local Colombian bakery.
Emerson Students’ Union plans for better outreach to students and new mutual aid efforts

Emerson Students’ Union plans for better outreach to students and new mutual aid efforts

By Valentina Baez, Staff Writer / March 6, 2024
Emerson College Students’ Union (ECSU) Feb. 28 general meeting discussed final steps for the union before spring break.
Illustration Hailey Akau

Celtics fourth quarter collapse cost them the game in Cleveland

By Rumsha Siddiqui, Sports Editor / March 6, 2024
It finally happened. The Boston Celtics fell apart, snapping their 11-game winning streak
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Letter to the Editor: Faculty and Staff for Justice in Palestine stands in solidarity

By Faculty and Staff for Justice in Palestine, Guest Author / March 6, 2024

On Feb. 28, the Berkeley Beacon published a “Letter to the Editor” from Anna Feder, Emerson’s head of Film Exhibition and Festival Programs,...