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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

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Letter from the SGA President: reflecting on the Fall 2024 semester

By Nandan Nair, Guest Author / December 11, 2024

When I started telling people that I was the incoming Student Government Association (SGA) President, the first thing a lot of people asked me was “What’s...

Emerson Los Angeles deans visit SGA, highlight two new programs

Emerson Los Angeles deans visit SGA, highlight two new programs

By Katherine Cressman and Hannah Woods / October 30, 2024
Joined by Interim Associate Dean of Campus Life Beth Moriarty, the Student Government Association’s (SGA) latest general assembly meeting included a visit from representatives of the Emerson Los Angeles (ELA) campus and the amendment to a bylaw in SGA’s constitution.
Nameplates on a table in the Jackie Liebergott Black Box theatre. (Riley Goldman/ Beacon Correspondent)

SGA holds second-ever oath ceremony, inducting new members

By Katherine Cressman, News Co-Editor / October 23, 2024
This past weekend, family, friends, faculty, and Student Government Association (SGA) members came together for SGA’s official oath ceremony, where all members of SGA were officially inducted into their new roles. 
Presidential Class Council Candidates (from left to right): Lauren Gumban, Jazlyn Compton, Noah Bushe Wang, and Reuben Gonzalez

Meet the first-year students running for Class Council

By Katherine Cressman, News Co-Editor / October 7, 2024
Gearing up for the official first-year Class Council elections on Monday, many candidates appeared at the Student Government Association’s Class Council debate to campaign. 
Emerson College to integrate AI into classrooms

SGA reaches deal with FPS over funds, meets college provost

By Hannah Woods, Beacon Correspondent / September 24, 2024
The Student Government Association agreed to allocate funds to Frames Per Second (FPS) and met with the provost and vice president of academic affairs during its meeting last Friday. 
Silvestrino elected to SGA presidency; other races announced last week

Silvestrino elected to SGA presidency; other races announced last week

By Hailey Johnson / April 26, 2023

After weeks of anticipation, the results from the Student Government Association election for the 2023-24 academic year were made public last week, with...

A Student Government Association meeting in spring 2020.

SGA to host spring elections at end of week

By Adri Pray and Maddie Barron / April 5, 2023

Candidates for the 2023-24 Student Government Association have spent weeks marketing their campaigns to the Emerson community, who will choose their representatives...

Emerson College to integrate AI into classrooms

Student organizations to submit SGA Fund for Student Impact proposals next fall

By Adri Pray / March 22, 2023

The Student Government Association projects student organizations will be able to submit proposals for the SGA Fund for Student Impact as soon as next...

SGA approves new appeals and announces financial town hall

SGA approves new appeals and announces financial town hall

By Shannon Garrido / February 26, 2023

At the Feb. 24 meeting, the Student Government Association granted a budget appeal for the Emerson Skunks, the college’s ultimate frisbee team, swore...

Valentine's Day.

‘Sweet’ and ‘romantic’: Valentine’s Day takes shape at Emerson

By Anastasia Petridis / February 23, 2023

Love was in the air last Tuesday as Emerson students donned their pink and red clothing for Valentine’s Day, many eager to enjoy the day with their friends...

SGA to vote on Esports appeal

SGA to vote on Esports appeal

By Shannon Garrido / February 15, 2023

The Student Government Association is considering a budget appeal of Emerson Esports, which would grant the student gaming organization nearly $4,000 to...

Sample laundry detergent sheet and informational flyer about Generation Conscious.

SGA introduces free, eco-friendly laundry detergent to campus

By Chloe Els / October 15, 2022

Loud music and purple balloons filled the Little Building lobby Friday afternoon as Emerson’s Student Government Association promoted the upcoming arrival...

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SGA to fund sustainable laundry resource, fundraise for victims of Hurricane Fiona

By Mike McHugh / October 1, 2022

Emerson Student Government Association members discussed plans to install a laundry detergent sheet refill station near the tap-desk in the Little Building...

President Pranit Chand and Vice President Neiko Pittman

SGA leadership pledges sustainability, accessibility, accountability

By Maeve Lawler / September 7, 2022

Emerson’s Student Government Association onboards a new president and vice president following its spring semester election cycle. Pranit Chand, a senior...

Students organize against tuition rises and other inequalities this fall

Students organize against tuition rises and other inequalities this fall

By Abigail Lee / August 30, 2022

On April 1, Dylan Young, a then first-year visual media arts major, attended a student protest in the 2 Boylston Place alleyway. About 50 students gathered...

2021 Academic Townhall

Student government hosts annual town hall

By Vivi Smilgius / December 2, 2021

Students, staff, and faculty voiced their concerns about the college’s virtual attendance policies and discussed the college’s spring reopening plans...

SGA members in a meeting.

SGA discusses CHW-ECAPS merger

By Vivi Smilgius / December 1, 2021

The Student Government Association met with Associate Dean and Director of Counseling, Health and Wellness Brandin Dear on Nov. 5 to discuss the integration...

A Spring 2020 Student Government Association meeting. Photo by Yongze Wang.

SGA backs student debt cancellation movement

By Vivi Smilgius / December 1, 2021

The Student Government Association moved to join over 75 colleges across the country in signing a letter to President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala...

An SGA meeting. Photo credit: Yongze Wang

SGA considers diversity, student engagement initiatives

By Vivi Smilgius / December 1, 2021

The Student Government Association discussed a fight for mental health breaks at colleges in the Boston area at its meeting on Oct. 8. Executive Vice...

The Access Advocacy Project Instagram graphic.

Student Disability Union debuts Advocacy Project intended to increase college-wide accessibility

By Dana Gerber and Charlie McKenna / April 7, 2021

Access: Student Disability Union unveiled The Access Advocacy Project on Tuesday, an initiative that includes a list of action steps they are calling on...