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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

Jasmin Borges (left), Stacey Borden (center), and Mallory Hanora (right).

PLS considers A Different Way Forward for women’s prisons

By Ethan Cotler / October 11, 2022

Warning: This article mentions domestic violence and sexual assault. Prisoners' Legal Services of Massachusetts held a discussion on Friday about PLS...

State of the College: Interim president reflects on Emerson's successes, struggles in 2021

State of the College: Interim president reflects on Emerson’s successes, struggles in 2021

By Bailey Allen / November 29, 2021

Interim President William Gilligan published his first State of the College report on Tuesday detailing the college’s accomplishments over the course...

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Students deserve transparent sexual assault statistics

By Editorial Board / September 25, 2019

On Wednesday, the college disseminated its annual Clery Report through a campus-wide email. The 57-page-long report details both the criminal offenses...

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What happens when a student files a Title IX report?

By Tomas Gonzalez / February 2, 2019

The Beacon spoke with Pamela White, Emerson’s Title IX coordinator, and examined the Title IX sexual misconduct policy on Emerson’s website pertaining...