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

Illustration by Addie Winter

We Should No Longer Separate the Art from the Artist 

March 29, 2023

“I’m just separating the art from the artist,” is a phrase usually heard in defense of criticism of a certain artist that has fallen under the scrutiny...

J.K. Rowling’s TERF legacy

J.K. Rowling’s TERF legacy

February 15, 2023

J.K. Rowling, possibly the most renowned TERF (trans-exclusionary radical feminist) to exist within our youth’s cultural sphere, has been given yet another...

Janie Hilllman (left), Amiri Sillah (center), and Caden Lisa (right) sharing a moment on the field

Quadball looks to expand ahead of national tournament appearance

January 25, 2023

The Emerson Quadball team is en route to a historic season—but more than that, they value the welcoming and inclusive environment they manage.  The...