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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

Beacon Archive.

On-campus food establishments receive violations following management switch

January 15, 2020

The Backstage Café and the Dining Center received four violations during the most recent Oct. 21, 2019 inspection, following a string of violations since...

Natalie Busch. Graphic by Ally Rzesa / Beacon Staff

Food Column: Bon Appétit takes center stage

September 6, 2018

This year will be the first time I return to campus without Sodexo. Their replacement, Bon Appétit Management Company, is a food service that works with...

Beacon Archive.

New dining service guarantees fresher options

September 6, 2018

Bon Appétit Management Company, the food vendor that replaced Sodexo, promises fresh ingredients and new dining options for students this fall. The...

Sodexo employees working  at the vegan station. Photo:  Justin Scott Johnson / Beacon Staff

Students and Dining Services staff stir up vegan menu

April 5, 2018

Dining Services started reforming its food options this semester to better cater to vegan students who expressed concerns about the quality of available...

Sophomore Kathryn Garelli found insects in her lunch from the Dining Center on Wednesday afternoon. Courtesy of Kathryn Garelli.

Eat up, kids. Insects found in Dining Center lunch

April 5, 2018

A student found what appeared to be an insect in their lunch at the Dining Center on Wednesday afternoon. The upstairs station, which serves hot meals,...

Editorial: Don’t bite the hand that feeds you

October 12, 2017

At issue: Attitude towards Sodexo workers Our take: Treat service workers with dignity A new school year, a new dining hall—fine, Dining Center—petition....