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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

The Maximilian Mutchnick Cafe.

Forsake minimalism, embrace the Max

By Ryan Yau / September 13, 2023

The Max, formally the Maximilian Mutchnick Cafe, underwent its now-infamous remodel over the summer. Gone are the homely red tile, oil-slick couches, and...

Campus dining retail locations to open Jan. 17

Campus dining retail locations to open Jan. 17

By Frankie Rowley / January 12, 2022

Emerson’s campus dining retail locations will reopen on Jan. 17 in accordance with students’ return to in-person classes on Jan. 18.  According...

Photo credit: Gege Tan

The Max to remain closed until Wednesday due to positive COVID-19 test

By Frankie Rowley / January 26, 2021

The Max will be closed until 5 p.m. on Wednesday due to a vendor employee testing positive for COVID-19. The closure, announced by Assistant Vice President...

The Max is laid out in a one-way format, utilizing the traditional back exit as an entrance to accommodate for social distancing in the age of the coronavirus pandemic.

My love letter to The Max that is no more

By Robby Gessel / September 9, 2020

Obviously, a lot has changed on campus because of the pandemic. But what bothers me the most is not the online classes, nor is it the frequent testing,...

Photo credit: Gege Tan

Security cameras installed in Max over security concerns

By Ann E. Matica / February 4, 2020
The college and Bon Appétit partnered to install three additional security cameras in the Max over winter break.