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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

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College focuses on faculty hires over department budget increases

By Hanna Marchesseault / April 17, 2019

The college’s departmental operating budget has not increased in the last seven years, President M. Lee Pelton said in an interview after the Student...

Kosher foods comply with Jewish dietary guidelines for food preparation and consumption, such as avoiding eating pork or alcohol. Photo by Anissa Gardizy / Beacon Staff

Spiritual Life Director to assess kosher and halal options in Dining Center

By Anissa Gardizy / April 17, 2019

Director of Religious and Spiritual Life Julie Avis Rogers is in the process of meeting with Emerson’s food service provider about whether it can provide...

Illustration by Ally Rzesa

Editorial: The Berkeley Beacon endorses Pelton for President of the United States

By Editorial Board / April 1, 2019

At issue: 2020 Presidential Race Our take: #Pelton2020 President M. Lee Pelton officially announced his candidacy for president of the United States...

Susan Flint chose to establish a $1,000 scholarship in her son’s memory for students entering visual and media arts. Courtesy of Susan Flint.

College to hold memorial service for student Lucas Flint in late March

By Abigail Hadfield / March 18, 2019

The college plans to memorialize late Emerson student Lucas Flint in a service on March 29 from 3-4:30 p.m., according to a Student Government Association...

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Vice President of Institutional Advancement Ron Korvas to leave college

By Rice Foster / February 8, 2019

Ron Korvas will leave his position as vice president of institutional advancement on June 30, according to an email by President M. Lee Pelton wrote to...

ECPD Chief Robert Smith (right) said he expects the Super Bowl parade to take place either Tuesday or Wednesday. Hongyu Liu / Beacon Correspondent

ECPD prepares security measures for potential Super Bowl parade

By Hongyu Liu / February 3, 2019

The Emerson College Police Department plans to lock down the college campus and monitor the Little Building for trespassers in the event of a Super Bowl...

Philip Shapiro will begin working as the interim vice president for administration and finance on Feb. 4. photo courtesy of Strategic Partnerships

Babson College CFO appointed as interim vice president of finance

By Parker Purifoy / February 2, 2019

President M. Lee Pelton named Philip Shapiro as the new interim vice president for administration and finance in an email sent to the Emerson student body...