The Berkeley Beacon
Saturday, May 18, 2013
Graphic publication receives funds
Artful Comics was granted its full appeal at Tuesday’s Student Government Association meeting.
New registration option looks to provide relief for crowded classes
When students logged into eCommon to view classes before registration, they likely were greeted by a new feature: Underneath the number of seats for each class was a waitlist with five extra spots.
Emerson's open community noted as gay marriage cases brought to court
For 10 years, Isabelle Dikland said she hoped she could one day legally marry her partner, Amy. But while at Emerson, Dikland never had to face situations where she or her classmates were excluded for their sexual orientations.
Alumni skeptical of WERS' pro hire
WERS, Emerson’s student-run public radio station, has operated for 67 years without the on-air assistance of a professional employee during peak hours. But after the college announced it was seeking to hire a professional to work with students during the weekday morning shift, alumni have voiced their concerns and threatened to stop donating to the college.
Student artist honored by Glamour Magazine
Whether she is on a house rooftop, onstage at Cafe 939 in Boston, or belting out the words of her latest creation at a Wax on Felt Records show, singer-songwriter Micah Schure is in her element with an acoustic guitar in hand.
Almeida wins SGA presidential election
Sophomore Paul Almeida has been named the executive president of the 2013-2014 school year, beating current class of 2014 senator Benjamin Halls for the spot.
The Beacon Beat: April 4, 2013
On this week's Beacon Beat: The latest gun violence panel discussion at Emerson, Wax on Felt's annual In the Round event, a feature on Emtertainment Monthly, and a profile on women's softball player Brittany Rochford.
Students share their thoughts on election
Before polls closed, students were asked about their thoughts on Almeida, Halls, and the election overall.
Amendment goes to vote
In addition to the 17 balloted SGA positions, three constitutional changes were listed to be voted on in the election this week.
Third panel sees dip in attendance
With less than a quarter of the Bill Bordy Theater filled Tuesday night, gun rights advocates and law school scholars met to discuss the role of the Second Amendment in the national firearm regulations debate during the third installment of the series “Made in America: Our Gun Violence Culture.”
SGA initiatives pass, look to increase space for spiritual life and library
Initiatives to increase the amount of student space in the Center for Spiritual Life and the Iwasaki Library were passed unanimously at a Student Government Association meeting on March 28.
College offers trip to Japan
A summer history course is set to expand academics outside the classroom, taking 10 students on a weeklong trip to Japan.
The Beacon Beat: March 28, 2013
On this week's Beacon Beat: Candidates for SGA positions gave speeches detailing their goals; an Emerson professor whose costume designs were nominated for an award; Jumpstart's Share Your Story campaign; and a profile on the men's lacrosse coach.
Student Government grants CPLA and EAGLE full appeals
The Communications Politics and Law Association and Emerson’s Alliance for Gays, Lesbians, and Everyone were both granted their full appeals by the Student Government Association at Tuesday’s joint session.
College employee robbed near campus
A college employee was robbed near the Ansin Building on Wednesday morning, according to an email Emerson College Police Department Chief Robert Smith sent the Emerson community an hour later.
