The Berkeley Beacon
Tuesday, May 21, 2013
Faculty plans course structure for new Los Angeles center
Development of the course structure for the Los Angeles campus center has been completed and will be composed of programs for undergraduates, interns, graduate students, and professionals, according to President M. Lee Pelton.
Emerson students and alumni create businesses, join startups
The American Twine Office Park is a brick-faced building in Cambridge, about a 10-minute walk away from the Kendall/MIT T station. Its banal appearance — a parking lot covered in autumnal leaves, stone-paneled floors, scuffed wood accents — and location in the middle of the city’s industrial district easily disguises the fact that it houses 11 young high-tech startups.
SGA holds special elections
In a Student Government Association special election last Wednesday, positions for the class of 2015 treasurer and senator, class of 2013 vice president, class of 2014 treasurer, and performing arts senator were filled.
Classes canceled Monday as city braces for hurricane
Emerson College will be closed on Monday as the effects of Category 1 Hurricane Sandy are forecasted to hit Boston early tomorrow morning. The dining hall will remain open, unless Boston suffers a power outage.
Student sets off sprinkler in dorm, causing evacuation and water damage
Little Building residents were evacuated Thursday morning after a student triggered the sprinkler in his room on the fourth floor while he was moving a structure for a production set.
The Beacon Beat: October 25, 2012
On this week's Beacon Beat: The Emerson Social Media class' Twitter project; a profile of Jacob Lawrence; Decriminals, a film production company started by Emerson juniors; and Trelawny Vermont-Davis' op-ed about affirmative action.
New diversity program offered to students
Students can now receive one non-tuition credit by participating in EmersonTALKS, an interactive diversity and inclusion leadership program.
Two orgs appeal for funds
The Student Government Association unanimously approved $4,389.55 in appeals for the Communication, Politics, and Law Association (CPLA) and Emerson Comedy Workshop on Tuesday.
Securitas officer assigned to Paramount
The Emerson policeman previously stationed at the dormitory on 555 Washington St. will now be patrolling the campus.
WLP senator proposes new print credit plan
The first draft of an initiative calling for an increase to print credits given to Emerson students was unveiled at the Student Government Association meeting Tuesday, sparking a discussion about the most efficient way to raise the additional funds it would require.
Marketing class tweets to bring celebrities to lecture
Everyday between the hours of 9 p.m. and 11 p.m., Rob Gronkowski receives a flood of tweets to his Twitter account, asking him to visit Emerson’s campus. At noon, Mark Wahlberg and his family members get a similar rush of tweets.
Two hosts announced for 32nd EVVY awards
Jeff Mitchell and Lilliana Winkworth were chosen as co-hosts for the 32nd annual EVVY Awards after auditioning with over 60 other hopefuls, according to Cara Ostrow, an executive producer of the show.
Students upset over leaks
A pump in the Paramount Center Residence Hall’s rooftop mechanical room failed last Monday, causing water damage to three dorm rooms, according to Jay Phillips, the associate president of facilities management. Students in the affected rooms complained of leaking ceiling tiles, mold, and damp walls.
The Beacon Beat: October 18, 2012
On this week's Beacon Beat: Tuesday's 4.0-magnitude quake; the 14th annual Dragtoberfest; students doing the Insanity workout; and the freshman thriving in the women's soccer team.
Securitas officers fired after dormitory intrusion
Securitas officers mistakenly let in an intruder that was apprehended inside the Little Building on the morning of Oct. 10, according to Robert Smith, chief of the Emerson College Police Department.
