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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

As vaccine rollout trudges along, the Emerson community gets in line

As vaccine rollout trudges along, the Emerson community gets in line

By Dana Gerber, Former News Editor / February 11, 2021

As the COVID-19 vaccine rollout continues to plod along in the state and nation, some members of the Emerson community have gotten one or both of the doses...

Massachusetts reports 2,546 new cases, 46 deaths

Massachusetts reports 2,546 new cases, 46 deaths

By Ann E. Matica, Former Deputy News Editor / January 31, 2021

Massachusetts reported 2,546 new coronavirus cases Sunday, a sharp decrease from the 3,957 new infections reported Saturday. The death toll rose by 46,...

The main entrance of the Walgreens in downtown Boston.

College maintains flu shot policy despite state reversal

By Camilo Fonseca, Editor-at-large / January 27, 2021

Emerson will continue to require students to receive a seasonal flu vaccine despite the reversal of the Massachusetts policy that initially brought on...

Emerson's testing site is located at a Tufts Medical Center facility on the corner of Harrison Ave. and Kneeland St.

Emerson reports six new positive tests, bringing cumulative spring total to 25

By Ann E. Matica, Former Deputy News Editor / January 27, 2021

Emerson reported six new positive COVID-19 tests Wednesday, out of 788 tests administered Monday, bringing the cumulative number of positives to 85. The...

Gov. Charlie Baker provides a COVID-19 update while touring the first responder vaccination site at the Worcester Senior Center on Tuesday, January 12, 2021.

Massachusetts reports 3,750 new coronavirus cases

By Frankie Rowley, Content Managing Editor / January 24, 2021

Massachusetts reported 3,750 new coronavirus cases Sunday, down from the 4,330 new infections reported Saturday. The death toll rose by 67. The state...

Massachusetts Governor Charlie Baker.

Massachusetts reports 4,283 new coronavirus cases

By Frankie Rowley, Content Managing Editor / January 17, 2021

Massachusetts reported 4,283 new coronavirus cases Sunday, a steep decline from the 5,657 new infections reported Saturday. The death toll rose by 67.  Sunday...

Massachusetts Gov. Charlie Baker.

Massachusetts reports 5,657 new coronavirus cases

By Frankie Rowley, Content Managing Editor / January 16, 2021

Massachusetts reported 5,657 new coronavirus cases Saturday, a rise from the  5,074 new infections reported Friday. The death toll rose by 74.  Saturday...

Massachusetts Gov. Charlie Baker.

Massachusetts reports 5,545 new coronavirus cases

By Frankie Rowley, Content Managing Editor / January 14, 2021

Emerson reported three new positive coronavirus cases out of 286 number of new tests administered on Jan.12 and Jan. 13. The college has now reported four...

Massachusetts Governor Charlie Baker.

Massachusetts reports 5,396 new coronavirus cases

By Frankie Rowley, Content Managing Editor / January 10, 2021

Massachusetts reported 5,396 new coronavirus cases Sunday, down from the 7,110 new infections reported Saturday. The death toll rose by 77.  Sunday’s...

172 Tremont building.

172 Tremont delays reopening to Jan. 30

By Frankie Rowley, Content Managing Editor / January 4, 2021

Emerson announced Monday that 172 Tremont will have a weeklong delay in full reopening as COVID cases in Massachusetts continue to rise.  Josh Hamlin,...

Massachusetts Gov. Charlie Baker

Massachusetts reports 3,110 new coronavirus cases

By Frankie Rowley, Content Managing Editor / January 3, 2021

Massachusetts reported 3,110 new coronavirus cases Sunday, a sharp decline from the 8,542 new infections reported Saturday over a two day period, after...

Massachusetts Gov. Charlie Baker

Massachusetts reports 8,542 new coronavirus cases in first report of 2021

By Frankie Rowley, Content Managing Editor / January 2, 2021

Massachusetts reported 8,542 cases over a two-day period Saturday, along with 79 deaths, as case numbers in the state continue to surge.  The state...

Massachusetts Gov. Charlie Baker.

Massachusetts reports 2,501 coronavirus cases

By Charlie McKenna / November 29, 2020

Massachusetts reported 2,501 new coronavirus cases and 46 deaths Sunday, as new infections in the state continue a sharp rise. Sunday’s case total...

Gov. Charlie Baker.

Massachusetts reports 2,941 new coronavirus cases, 40 deaths

By Andrew Brinker, Former Senior Investigative Reporter / November 28, 2020

Massachusetts reported 2,941 new coronavirus cases and 40 deaths Saturday, as new infections in the state continue a sharp rise. Saturday’s case total...

Massachusetts Gov. Charlie Baker.

Massachusetts daily COVID-19 cases surge past 3,000

By Andrew Brinker, Former Senior Investigative Reporter / November 25, 2020

Massachusetts reported 3,224 new coronavirus cases over a 30-hour period Wednesday, up significantly from 2,225 new infections reported Monday. The state’s...

The Center for Health and Wellness.

Emerson to restrict access to community members without flu shots in January

By Dana Gerber, Former News Editor / November 16, 2020

Emerson students will be barred from campus at the beginning of the semester if they do not provide the college with documentation of a flu shot, per a...

Emerson's testing site is located at a Tufts Medical Center facility on the corner of Harrison Ave. and Kneeland St.

Massachusetts surpasses 2,000 single day cases

By Charlie McKenna and Chris Lisinski / November 6, 2020

Massachusetts reported 2,038 new coronavirus cases Friday. The total increased from 1,761 cases reported Thursday. The number of deaths fell from 23 to...

Massachusetts Gov. Charlie Baker.

Massachusetts voters knock down ranked-choice voting in failed ballot question

By Frankie Rowley, Content Managing Editor / November 5, 2020

Massachusetts voters shot down ballot question two on Tuesday, which would have implemented a ranked choice voting system for select primary and general...

Hundreds of protestors listen to leaders outside the Boston Public Library Wednesday night in preparation for the presidential Election result.

Peaceful Boston demonstrations condemn Trump efforts against vote counting

By Andrew Brinker and Camilo Fonseca / November 5, 2020

Just one day removed from the culmination of a historically divisive presidential campaign cycle, demonstrators took to the streets of Boston, demanding...

Soledad O'Brien speaking to graduates during 2019's commencement ceremony.

Emerson Class of 2020 commencement pushed to next year

By Diana Bravo, Former Copyeditor/Photographer / July 31, 2020

The classes of 2020 and 2021 will share a commencement weekend in May 2021, the college announced Friday Both commencement ceremonies will take place...