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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

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How pop culture is changing indigenous narratives

By Kaitlyn Smitten, Staff Writer / April 17, 2024

With the popularity of Martin Scorsese's newest movie “Killers of the Flower Moon,” a great deal of attention has been brought back to Indigenous populations...

American Indian activist Chali’Naru Dones speaking to a crowd of protesters in Boston on Indigenous People's Day, 2020.

Emerson lags behind in indigenous enrollment

By Bailey Allen, Former news editor / October 14, 2021

Boston celebrated its first official Indigenous People’s Day on Monday after a decree from Acting Mayor Kim Janey—yet at Emerson, the holiday was underscored...

The Robert J. Orchard Stage, one of ArtsEmerson’s venues

ArtsEmerson appoints new director of artistic programming

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

Ronee Penoi will be ArtsEmerson’s new director of artistic programming, the theatre group announced Thursday afternoon.  Starting Aug. 2, Penoi...