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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

Tripp Whetsell ‘94 tells the life and legacy of TV icon Norman Lear ‘44

Tripp Whetsell ‘94 tells the life and legacy of TV icon Norman Lear ‘44

By Hannah Nguyen, Editor in Chief / November 12, 2024

Tripp Whetsell ‘94 has been a fan of Norman Lear shows ever since he learned to talk.  Born two months after “All in the Family” aired in...

Norman Lear ‘44

‘Everything that Norman did was influenced by humanity’: Friends and fans remember Norman Lear ‘44

By Hannah Nguyen, News Editor / December 13, 2023

If there’s one thing to know about Norman Lear, it’s that he valued giving others the spotlight. “He wanted to listen to you and wanted to know...

Norman Lear ‘44

Norman Lear ‘44, TV and Emerson legend, dies at 101

By Hannah Nguyen, News Editor / December 6, 2023

Norman Lear ‘44, the television writer and producer who revolutionized American sitcoms by addressing political and social issues, died on Dec. 5. He...

The competitors mid competition.

“Hands on a Hardbody” competition takes place in 2B alley

By Ryan Forgosh / October 24, 2022

For his 21st birthday, senior comedic arts major Max Charbonneau challenged a group of friends to hold onto the Norman Lear statue in Emerson’s 2 Boylston...

Norman Lear '44

Norman Lear ‘44 to receive The Carol Burnett Award for decades of television work

By Juliet Norman / February 2, 2021

Statue-guardian of the Boylston Place Alley Norman Lear will be the third recipient of the annual Carol Burnett Award at the Golden Globes. The award recognizes...

An ECPD patrol vehicle.

Incident Journal: 4 elevator trappings, no fun for Norman

By Jacob Seitz / February 25, 2020

Monday, Feb. 17 ECPD confiscated drug paraphernalia from a student suite in the Paramount Center Residence Hall. ECPD assisted a student who was...

The artists used a technique called inflated bronze—metal sheets welded together and then inflated—to make Lear’s backdrop look more inviting.  Photo by Abbey Finn / Beacon Correspondent.

Alumnus receives first on-campus statue in Boylston Place Alley

By Frances Hui / October 10, 2018

The college unveiled a statue of alumnus Norman Lear—the first of its kind on campus—in the Boylston Place Alley on Thursday, Oct. 4. Hundreds...

The college's statue of Norman Lear, '44, arrived to the Backstage Cafe Monday night. Diana Bravo / Beacon Correspondent

Lear statue arrives to Backstage Cafe

By Diana Bravo, Flora Li / October 2, 2018

The statue of Emerson alumnus Norman Lear, ‘44, arrived at the Boylston Place Alley outside of Backstage Cafe Monday. Kevin S. Bright, ’76, television...

Norman Lear ‘44

Emerson honors Norman Lear with sculpture, scholarship

By Jacob Seitz / September 30, 2018

The college named a new scholarship for students pursuing writing for theatre, television, or film after notable alumni Norman Lear ‘44. Starting...