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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

Illustration Rachel Choi

No gimmicks here: Arnheim, ‘Adolescence,’ and ‘the oner’

By Charlie Desjardins, Dept. Opinion Editor / April 2, 2025

For such a zeitgeist-defining show, “Episode 3” of Netflix’s miniseries “Adolescence” begins in an entirely unassuming place: Psychologist Briony...

Kellyn Taylor

Episodic television and the man I met on the T

By Nate Ruttenberg, Beacon Contributor / November 13, 2024

I was recently on Boston public transportation wearing a “Twin Peaks” T-shirt when a middle-aged man approached me. His forwardness was a bit jarring,...

Headshot of Chen Xu '15

Alum sells new show to Disney+, crediting his time at Emerson for his success

By Rachel Hackam / November 29, 2021

A new Disney show following a talented yet obnoxious lawyer as his life is upended by an unexpected visitor was created by an Emerson alum just six years...

10 must watch fall films

10 must watch fall films

By Rachel Hackam / October 13, 2021

With the weather getting colder and the days growing shorter, it can only mean one thing—fall is here.  Fall, especially October, is the perfect...

From left to right: Stephen Colbert, Matt Lappin, Opus Moreschi ’00, and Ballard C. Boyd ’03 at the Emmys

Three Emerson alums win Emmy awards

By Karissa Schaefer, Staff Writer, Living Arts / September 30, 2021

Three Emerson alums, two of whom had won previously, took home trophies at the 2021 Emmy Awards on Sept. 19 for their behind-the-scenes work in television.  Randy...

Amanda Richards '10 and Dawn Steinberg '82 worked on the "Fantasy Island Reboot."

Emerson alums help create “Fantasy Island” reboot

By Karissa Schaefer, Staff Writer, Living Arts / September 23, 2021

Two Emerson alumni—who graduated the college nearly 30 years apart—found themselves collaborating in Sony’s casting department to bring Fox’s reboot...

Althea Champion / Graphic by Ally Rzesa . -Beacon Staff

Film Column: The fine line between edgy and irresponsible entertainment

By Althea Champion, Former Staff / December 13, 2019

Holding television characters accountable for their actions is a relatively new concept that, when attempted, usually falls flat.  The victim is often...