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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

Students' stories highlight the importance of mental health

Students’ stories highlight the importance of mental health

By Margarita Ivanova / October 12, 2021

TW: This article mentions depression, anxiety, and suicide  *Name changed for privacy As we reflect on this past suicide prevention month, it’s...

The Office of Student Accessibility Services is currently working remotely.

Students with learning disabilities face hybrid learning difficulties

By Frankie Rowley / February 18, 2021

The Office of Student Accessibility Services has seen an increase in students requesting accommodations since the pandemic began, as some students with...

New student organization discusses disability issues on campus.

New student union helps fill disability activism void on campus

By Dana Gerber / February 12, 2020

Sitting around bags of Hershey's chocolate in one of the fourth-floor rooms of 172 Tremont, members of the new student organization Access Student Disability...

Kyle Eber, President of Emerson Mystic, with his cat Tetra.

Emotional support animals on-campus double as mental health diagnoses increase nationally

By Carlee Bronkema / October 23, 2019

Junior Grayson Pitt said his emotional support animal, Credence, prompts him to take care of himself and begin other tasks for the day—his gecko’s...

"when you have a chronic disability, the structure of our society fails you often and makes your life harder than it should be." / Illustration by Christine Park

Students with disabilities need clearer housing processes

By Shruti Rajkumar / October 16, 2019

Prior to entering my sophomore year of college, I anticipated that the housing process would be as simple as the one my freshman year. But of course,...

The thought of once again being doubted, othered and isolated because of something you were born with can be a troubling one.

Navigating the nuances of invisible disabilities

By Dylan Rossiter / January 28, 2018

Pen, check. Laptop, check. Confidence? I take a deep breath, pop in some Ed Sheeran, and head for the elevator with the little buttons I pray I'll be able...

Disability Services Office renamed to reflect changes

By Isha Marathe / September 7, 2017

Emerson’s “Disability Services Office” will now be called “Student Accessibility Services” to reflect an overall shift toward a more social model....