Skip to Main Content
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

Archived Beacon papers. (Avary Amaral/Beacon Staff)

September: This month in Beacon history

By Danielle Bartholet, Rina Laby and Sage Jezierski / September 25, 2025

Sept. 8, 1989 “Law school closes before it has a chance to open” by Rachel Layne, Beacon Staff “Some 140 prospective law students were disappointed...

The grim realities of mental health

The grim realities of mental health

By Sophia Pargas, Editor-in-Chief / September 16, 2021

September, also known as National Suicide Prevention month, is a time when organizations, communities, and survivors rally to raise awareness and share...

Graphic by Ally Rzesa - Berkeley Beacon Staff

Events on campus: Sept. 17-21

By Cassandre Coyer, Former Staff / 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...