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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

The MBTA construction is part of an $8 billion, five-year plan to modernize the trains. Jakob Menendez/Beacon Staff

MBTA shutdowns to affect ridership on weekends

By Parker Purifoy / September 4, 2019

The Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority scheduled widespread closures of sections of the T on weekends, starting in mid-September and finishing...

Michelle Wu addresses an MBTA meeting in February 2019

Emerson to work with MBTA for a cheaper semester pass

By Tomas Gonzalez / February 28, 2019

The college plans to work with the MBTA to create an exclusive, discounted semester pass for fall 2019 following a proposed fare increase on Jan. 21 for...

People lined up behind barricades on Wednesday as they wait for the parade to bass through Boylston St. Photo by Chris Van Buskirk / Beacon Staff.

Red Sox parade poses difficulties for off-campus students

By Frances Hui / October 31, 2018

Off-campus students could face challenges arriving to campus on Wednesday due to the victory parade for the World Series 2018 champions Boston Red Sox. Assistant...