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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

Director of Student Leadership Jason Meier

SEAL Director reflects on decade at Emerson

By Frankie Rowley / November 4, 2021

Responsible for remaking the college’s relationship to student organizations, keeping his colleagues up-to-date with pop culture, and advising the Student...

Photo of Helina Yared (middle) and her teammates, Nia Cooper (left) and Rachel Tarby (right), after practice.

Lions Cheerleading launch inclusivity-focused cheer team

By Tyler Foy / February 18, 2021

Although Lions Cheerleading just formed this semester, the aspiring club team is already reaching for large goals. “We’re hoping we could compete...

SEAL's use of emConnect during New Student Orientation makes incoming students its largest user base. Cullen Granzen / Beacon Staff

Most engagement for emConnect comes from incoming students

By Frances Hui / October 2, 2018

Statistics show incoming students use emConnect more than any other group at the college, according to the Office of Student Engagement and Leadership. During...

Ryan Bartlett hosting his Wednesday night show "Wicked Local Wednesday" at the co-curricular WERS. Cullen Grazen / Beacon Staff

College changes co-curricular registration process

By Kaitlyn Mettetal / September 20, 2018

The college overhauled the registration process for redeeming non-tuition credits through co-curricular organizations this fall after deciding the previous...