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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

Emerson College’s only independent, student-run newspaper since 1947

The Berkeley Beacon

College rescinds collective vandalism charges after student pressure

College rescinds collective vandalism charges after student pressure

By Bailey Allen and Sabrina Lam / March 1, 2023

The college has dropped its plan to collectively charge Little Building residents a $16,000 vandalism fee in the face of staunch opposition from its student...

Angus Abercrombie in front of the Massachusetts State House.

‘No one is underqualified’: first-year jumps head-on into local politics

By Chloe Els / September 21, 2022

First-year and political communications major Angus Abercrombie is running to represent Precinct 8 in Belmont, MA, at its biannual town meeting. He announced...

The flyer for 'Colorful Peace.'

Student short film ‘Colorful Peace’ uses color to shed light on mental health struggles

By Sophia Pargas / October 14, 2021

First year visual media arts student Seyf Naman’s new short film, “Colorful Peace,” received the Spirit Award at the Shawna Shea Film Festival in...

Vice President of Enrollment Management Ruthanne Madsen.

College extends deposit deadline by a month for incoming students

By Diana Bravo / May 5, 2020

The Admissions Office has received positive feedback from prospective students and their parents, along with alumni, about its decision in early March...