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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

What a Thing it is to be Black: EBONI amplifies Black community at open-mic

What a Thing it is to be Black: EBONI amplifies Black community at open-mic

By Adri Pray / November 13, 2022

When Jordan Elliott took the stage Saturday, he focused only on his cousin. Two months prior, Elliot’s brother called him, sobbing, to tell him his...

“Comics of Color” will give platform to POC performers

“Comics of Color” will give platform to POC performers

By Sophia Pargas, Living Arts Editor / November 2, 2022

A live comedy-variety show invites people of color to share their comedic talents through sketch, improv, and stand-up. The event, hosted by Stand Up in...

Victor Choi's restaurant, Pick N' Roll / Photo: Adri Pray

‘One smile at a time’: Beloved Emerson figure Victor Choi opens sushi restaurant

By Tea Perez / September 14, 2022

Nestled between the Emerson Dining Center and Piano Row sits a brand new sushi restaurant, Pick N’ Roll Sushi, owned and operated by renowned itamae...

Campus dining retail locations to open Jan. 17

Campus dining retail locations to open Jan. 17

By Frankie Rowley / January 12, 2022

Emerson’s campus dining retail locations will reopen on Jan. 17 in accordance with students’ return to in-person classes on Jan. 18.  According...

A view of Emerson's Dining Center from the Boylston Place alley.

College announces revised meal plans, new Board Bucks locations

By Camilo Fonseca, Assistant News Editor / January 26, 2021

Emerson will offer expanded student meal plans for the spring 2021 semester, along with new Board Bucks partner locations and extended hours of operations...

A view of Emerson's Dining Center from the Boylston Place alley.

Dining Center to temporarily close following three positive COVID-19 tests among food vendors

By Andrew Brinker and Charlie McKenna / September 22, 2020

The Dining Center was temporarily closed for service Wednesday morning after college officials announced three new positive COVID-19 tests among food vendors.  The...

Eco Ambassadors host Tiny Thrift Store pop-up. Photo credit: Montse Landeros

Tiny Thrift Store expands with Lion’s Den pop-up events

By Althea Champion / February 16, 2020

The Eco Ambassadors held their first Tiny Thrift Store Pop-Up on Feb. 11 in the Lion's Den, marking the beginning of a string of monthly pop-ups. The...

Photo credit: Photography Staff

New series launches as a response to recent hate graffiti on campus

By Ann E. Matica / February 10, 2020

President M. Lee Pelton called for defeating bigotry and racism in a speech Wednesday at the college's first Creative Expression Against Hate series in...

The Latinx Heritage Month celebration took place in the Lion's Den. Anissa Gardizy / Beacon Archives

College spends $2 million for 200 extra seats in Dining Center expansion

By Anissa Gardizy / September 1, 2019

The college plans to open an extension to the Dining Center at 116 Boylston St. Wednesday following the departure of the Whisky Saigon nightclub in June. The...