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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

SGA appoints new vice treasurer, commissioners

SGA appoints new vice treasurer, commissioners

By Hanna Marchesseault / September 13, 2018

The Student Government Association appointed two commissioners, the vice treasurer, and the executive secretary at their meeting Tuesday. SGA unanimously...

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Incident Journal

September 13, 2018

The Incident Journal is provided to the Beacon weekly by the Emerson College Police Department. Beacon staff edit the Incident Journal for style and clarity,...

Chaplain Harrison Blum will resign on Sept. 21 to start a new job at Amherst College in Western Massachusetts. 
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Director of religious and spiritual life resigns

By Nicole Poitras / September 13, 2018

Harrison Blum, director of religious and spiritual life and campus chaplain, will resign from his role on Sept. 21 for a similar position at Amherst College...

Northeast is affiliated with the Service Employees International Union, an organization for the rights of workers. 
Abigail Noyes // Beacon Staff

New local security companies hired to reflect college’s values

By Parker Purifoy / September 13, 2018

The college invited community members to an upcoming meet and greet with representatives of the two new security companies on campus, WesCon Protective...

Morgan Wright helped create and act in the MBTA films

MBTA stations screen student commercials

By Cassandre Coyer / September 12, 2018

Instead of the dirty walls of subway stations, students and Bostonians can now watch educational content created by Emerson students. Last September,...

Time's Up for abusers, but accused men need to do more than spend time away

Time’s Up for abusers, but accused men need to do more than spend time away

By Allison Hagan / September 12, 2018

Two weeks ago, and 10 months after he admitted to masturbating nonconsensually in front of five women, Louis C.K. took the stage for a surprise set at...

RJ Dziejma (No. 14) scored the Lions' lone goal against Coast Guard. Kyle Bray / Beacon Staff.

Men’s soccer looks to contend with young squad

By Kyle Bray / September 11, 2018

The men’s soccer team aims to contend this season with a squad full of new faces after losing key seniors from its previous season. The team added...

Jenna Case (No. 22) challenges for the ball in Emerson's 1-0 victory over Wesleyan. Photo: Kyle Bray/Beacon Staff.

Women’s soccer aims for playoffs after disappointing 2017

By Kyle Bray / September 11, 2018

The women’s soccer team aims for its furthest playoff run since 2016 following a tough 2017 season. Last season, the Lions trailed 3-7 in the New...

Emerson baseball faces off against Rivier University at St. John's Prep. Photo Courtesy of Julie Levine.

Stadium deal gives baseball, tennis teams new home

By Kyle Bray / September 9, 2018

Emerson’s baseball and tennis teams will play their home games at a new venue for their upcoming 2018 season. The Athletics Department reached a one...