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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

Brand new gym equipment in what was the previous entrance to Piano Row on Boylston Street on Oct. 4, 2024. (Arthur Mansavage/ Beacon Staff, File Photo)

New Fitness Center in Piano Row off to busy start due to new location, upgrades, students say

By Izzy Bryars, Staff Writer / January 29, 2025

The number of people using the new fitness center has doubled at the start of the spring semester, according to athletic staff. Many students, staff,...

Part of the fitness center update included an increase in the number of free weights and weight training machines like two weight rooms and more dumbbells. (Arthur Mansavage/ Beacon Staff)

Emerson’s new Fitness Center will open on Monday

By Max Morin, Beacon Correspondent / October 30, 2024
The new fitness center in Piano Row has been in the works for several years and will have an official grand opening Monday morning.
Lower Level 1 of Piano Row was completely overhauled this summer to make space for the fitness center. (Arthur Mansavage/ Beacon Staff)

Photos: Exclusive first look at Emerson’s new state of the art 13,000 square feet fitness center

By Arthur Mansavage, Photo Editor & Audience Development Editor / October 30, 2024
The new gym has been under construction since May and is set to open on Monday, November 4th.