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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

Hurricane Fiona hit the Caribbean as a category one tropical storm on Sept. 18.

Hurricane Fiona exacerbates Puerto Rico’s electricity crisis

By Vivi Smilgius / October 5, 2022

When she’s not at Emerson, sophomore business of creative enterprises major Pamela Matos lives in Guaynabo, a rural Puerto Rican town roughly five miles...

The women's team went 1-1 in its two matches in Puerto Rico over winter vacation.

Boyle, Madden deliver strong performances in Puerto Rico

By Ethan McDowell / January 16, 2020

The women’s basketball team had no time for sightseeing the day they landed in Puerto Rico for a tournament in San Juan. After the Lions grabbed their...

While they didn't exactly sail, the women's basketball team did beat Messiah College in Puerto Rico Monday.  Photo courtesy of Dan Toner.

Women’s basketball sails to Puerto Rico and sinks Messiah

By Ethan McDowell, Sports Editor / December 30, 2019
While they didn't exactly sail, the women's basketball team did beat Messiah College in Puerto Rico Monday.
Senior Kate Foultz scored 153 points in her junior season, increasing her total points scored to 446. Beacon Archive.

Women’s basketball raises money for Puerto Rico tournament

By Aaron J. Miller / October 30, 2019

The women’s basketball team partnered with the college to raise funds for a trip to Puerto Rico for a tournament this winter.  The college-wide campaign...