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Emerson College’s only independent, student-run newspaper since 1947

The Berkeley Beacon

SGA selects Board of Trustees representative

By Chris Van Buskirk / September 21, 2017

The Student Government Association moved Tuesday to appoint new commissioners in various divisions of student life and the SGA representative to the Board...

OLs tried to take emphasis off organizations.
CASSANDRA MARTINEZ / BEACON STAFF

Orientation Leaders shift focus from organizations

By Allison Hagan / September 6, 2017

Combating the culture of overcommitment on campus dominated many of the conversations at the Fall 2017 New Student Orientation, from group meetings on...

SGA presents plans for academic improvement

SGA presents plans for academic improvement

By Shafaq Patel / April 20, 2017

The Student Government Association approved an initiative that calls for improvements in the college’s academic departments and changes across the campus...

SGA works toward transparency

SGA works toward transparency

By Shafaq Patel / April 13, 2017

The Student Government Association members brainstormed solutions for communication and transparency issues within the organization, like student outreach. “It’s...

Anne Makielski, current class of 2018 president, is running unopposed for executive president. Photo by: Cassandra Martinez/ Beacon Staff

Next SGA president hopes to improve communication

By Shafaq Patel / April 13, 2017

After joining the Student Government Association her second semester freshman year, Anne Makielski said her involvement in the organization is one of the...

SGA talks religion with campus chaplain

SGA talks religion with campus chaplain

By Shafaq Patel / April 6, 2017

Emerson’s new Director of Religious and Spiritual Life and Campus Chaplain Harrison Blum discussed potential spiritual and religious events with the...

SGA officials say their meetings have low attendance despite attempts to publicize them.
Photo by Bethany Hamlin.

SGA-student communication falls short

By Shafaq Patel / April 5, 2017

Problems with communication and engagement are part of the reason that all the Student Government Association candidates on this year’s ballot are unopposed...

SGA finances greek life dance marathon fundraiser

SGA finances greek life dance marathon fundraiser

By Shafaq Patel / March 30, 2017

Alpha Phi Omega will host an overnight dance marathon in April with funds from a Student Government Association appeal. Emerson’s chapter of the co...

EAGLE to hold week of sex education events

EAGLE to hold week of sex education events

By Shafaq Patel / March 23, 2017

Emerson’s Alliance for Gays, Lesbians, and Everyone will host two weeks of LGBTQ sexual education awareness with funds from a Student Government Association...

SGA funds ASIA cultural month

SGA funds ASIA cultural month

By Shafaq Patel / March 23, 2017

Asian Students for Intercultural Awareness received funding this Tuesday for its annual cultural month, which will highlight diverse stories of Asians...

Anne Makielski, current class of 2018 president, is running unopposed for executive president. Photo by: Cassandra Martinez/ Beacon Staff

All SGA candidates running unopposed

By Shafaq Patel / March 22, 2017

The only students running for any position in the Student Government Association elections this year—excluding potential write-ins—are unopposed, largely...

SGA funds EVVY Awards, Flawless Brown

SGA funds EVVY Awards, Flawless Brown

By Shafaq Patel / March 2, 2017

The EVVY Awards received extra funding from the Student Government Association for its 36th Annual show. The $25,618.81 grant was announced at last week’s...

SGA discusses campus climate review

By Shafaq Patel / February 16, 2017

Emerson’s director of intercultural affairs introduced a plan to the Student Government Association to bring students of different cultural backgrounds...

SGA talks concerns, elects two officers

SGA talks concerns, elects two officers

By Shafaq Patel / February 9, 2017

The Student Government Association considered student concerns about career services, sustainability, and resources to present to the Board of Trustees. Gabriela...

SGA backs new sanctuary campus petition

SGA backs new sanctuary campus petition

By Shafaq Patel / January 26, 2017

Student Government Association voted to unanimously support a new petition requesting Emerson to publicly declare itself a sanctuary campus to assist undocumented...

SGA funds Freakin' Beakin print issue

SGA funds Freakin’ Beakin print issue

By Shafaq Patel / December 1, 2016

One of Emerson’s satirical news organizations, Hyena Comedy, will print an issue of the Freakin’ Beakin for the first time since 2014, thanks to almost...

SGA approves film gear grant

SGA approves film gear grant

By Shafaq Patel / November 17, 2016

Students in Emerson’s chapter of the National Broadcasting Society(NBS) will buy a new camera after the Student Government Association approved an appeal...

SGA funds Mercutio Troupe

SGA funds Mercutio Troupe

By Shafaq Patel / October 27, 2016

The Student Government Association granted an appeal Tuesday to Mercutio Troupe for its production of Into the Woods and reviewed discussions with the...

SGA grants Emertainment funds, elects new officers

SGA grants Emertainment funds, elects new officers

By Shafaq Patel / September 29, 2016

On Tuesday, the Student Government Association elected two new members and granted an appeal for funds that will enable Emertainment Monthly staff to attend...