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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

Junior Abigail Semple recieved the fewest votes out of the top three candidates for executive treasurer in the spring 2019 election. Beacon Archive

SGA Treasurer proposes abolishing org admission fees

By Carlee Bronkema / September 12, 2019

The Student Government Association could prohibit organizations from charging admission fees for events after Executive Treasurer Abby Semple proposed...

Graphic by Ally Rzesa / Beacon Staff

Events on campus: Dec. 3-8

By Cassandre Coyer / December 3, 2018

Emerson has many students and organizations that host events. This is exhibited through EmConnect’s event page and flyers on bulletin boards. The Beacon...

EDITORIAL: Let's have our backs when others don't

EDITORIAL: Let’s have our backs when others don’t

By Editorial Board / November 8, 2018

  At issue: Supporting other student organizations Our take: All of our work deserves recognition One day after a contentious midterm election,...

Graphic By ally Rzesa / Beacon Staff

Events on campus: Oct. 8-13

By Cassandre Coyer / October 7, 2018

Emerson has many students and organizations that host events. This is exhibited through EmConnect’s event page. The Beacon Living Arts section went through...

Graphic by Ally Rzesa/Berkeley Beacon Staff

Events on campus: Sept. 24-30

By Cassandre Coyer / September 24, 2018

Emerson has many students and organizations that host events. This is exhibited through EmConnect’s event page. The Beacon Living Arts section went through...

Graphic by Ally Rzesa - Berkeley Beacon Staff

Events on campus: Sept. 17-21

By Cassandre Coyer / September 16, 2018

Emerson has many students and organizations that host events. This is exhibited through EmConnect’s event page. The Beacon Living-Arts section went through...

Op-Ed: A student’s take on student orgs

By Monica Petrucci / September 21, 2017

What do you see as the value of student organizations at Emerson? Would your experience at Emerson have been different without them? As a shaky-handed...

Editorial: Underwhelmed by overcommitment

By Editorial Board / September 7, 2017

At issue: Emerson's culture of overcommitment Our take: Failure is an essential learning experience Orientation leaders have, at the direction of orientation...