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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

"Animal Adventures" family zoo and animal rescue center brought live creatures to the Student Performance Center in the Little Building on Jan. 21.

Students handle exotic wildlife in ‘Animal Adventures’ event

By Quinn O'Connor / February 1, 2023

College students lined the stairway to the Student Performance Center on Jan. 27 for a chance to meet a variety of exotic animals in the college’s second...

Mice have been spotted in the newly reopened Little Building. Photo: Carly Thompson/Special to The Berkeley Beacon

College combats rodent infestation in Little Building

By Paige Thimmesch / September 18, 2019

Freshman Sydney Mosley opened the door to her dorm room in August to the sight of a mouse in the middle of the floor.  “I saw something move, and...

Katrina "Chappie" Chaput has worked as an RA in the Colonial dorm and at the Kasteel Well campus. Photo by Grayson Acquaviva / Beacon Staff

RA applications decrease despite high demand

By Flora Li / February 6, 2019

The number of resident assistant applicants dropped by approximately 10.5 percent for the 2019-2020 academic year, despite the demand for RAs increasing...