The Berkeley Beacon News Hour

Host Ryan Ribeiro is joined at the top of the show by editor-in-chief Chris Van Buskirk to discuss President Lee Pelton's reaction and plan for the Emerson College community amidst the coronavirus outbreak. Andrew Brinker and Stephanie Purifoy then join the show to talk about what we know and what we don't know in terms of how this affects life on campus and Emerson abroad. To close the show sports editor Ethan McDowell comes on to provide an update on the NEWMAC's plans for continuing the rest of the season and the breaking news regarding Utah Jazz player Rudy Gobert.

On this episode of The Berkeley Beacon News Hour, our alumni host, Kyle Bray, filled in for Ryan Ribeiro and was joined by our new Deputy Column Editor, Katie Redefer who led the show with coronavirus coverage from the Kasteel Well. Later on in the show, Digital Managing Editor, Stephanie Purifoy gave an update on the Guy Fieri restaurant -takeover on the corner of Boylston and Tremont St. To tie it all together the trio broke down some of national politics in regards to the Primary races.

Host Ryan Ribeiro is joined at the top of the show by managing editor Jakob Menendez to talk about the Wendell-Judd Cup ski race that took place in Marlboro this past weekend. Later on in the show, Tomas Gonzalez comes on to discuss the increase in identity-based harm reports at Emerson this year. Then, contributing writer Robbie Shinder joins us in studio to reflect on his Parkland article from February 14 that looks back on the shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas two years ago. To wrap up the show, Ribeiro runs through a sports update and goes over some national headlines just a little over a week away from Super Tuesday.

Host Ryan Ribeiro is joined once again by SGA correspondent Andrew Brinker to talk about the report that the Student Government knowingly violated their constitution as well as discuss the cementing of power by Executive Treasurer Abigail Semple in her effort to not hire a staff below her. Then, reporter Max Carter joins the show to talk about what some of the current Marlboro College professors told him about the merger with Emerson, and why one professor has already committed elsewhere. To wrap up the show, Ribeiro is joined by sports editor Ethan McDowell and women's lacrosse captain Kelli Mark to talk about the recent coaches' poll that has both the men's and women's team ranked last in their conference. All that and more on this edition of the Berkeley Beacon News Hour!

Host Ryan Ribeiro is joined by Sports Editor Ethan McDowell to break down Emerson's basketball doubleheader on Wednesday, with the men's team clinching a playoff spot and the women's team still in the NEWMAC playoff picture. Then, senior SGA reporter Andrew Brinker joins the show again to talk about the delayed Financial Equity Board vote and a possible timeline on a potential vote. Later on in the show, Managing Editor Jakob Menendez comes on to talk about a new ski club bringing some winter fun to the Marlboro community. Also, an update on the results from the New Hampshire primary.

Host Ryan Ribeiro and SGA reporter Andrew Brinker are joined by SGA Executive Treasurer Abigail Semple to talk about eligibility questions raised in the past week and how it affects the future of the proposed Financial Equity Board. Later on in the show, Stephanie Purifoy joins Ribeiro to talk about the Staff Union Valentine's Day event to recruit more members from the college (listen closely for the ironic venue name). Listen for all that and more on this edition of The Berkeley Beacon News Hour!

On this edition of The Berkeley Beacon News Hour, host Ryan Ribeiro provides an update on the Emerson/Marlboro College merger, reads through some top stories in this week's edition of the paper, catches up with Deputy News Express Editor Andrew Brinker on the possible impeachment of SGA treasurer Abigail Semple, and has on fellow Express Editor Tomas Gonzalez to discuss what he saw at the Trump impeachment rally in front of the State House.

Berkeley Beacon editors went live on WECB with the latest episode of The Berkeley Beacon News Hour—an afternoon radio program dedicated to discussing both campus and city news with a splice of music in between.The show airs on WECB Mondays at 2 p.m. and Thursday at noon and is hosted by The Beacon's own Ryan Ribiero. On the Feb. 3 episode, Editor-in-Chief Chris Van Buskirk handed off the show to Ribeiro and the pair talked SGA with Senior Student Government Reporter Andrew Brinker.

Berkeley Beacon editors went live on WECB with the latest episode of The Berkeley Beacon News Hour—a morning radio program dedicated to discussing both campus and city news with a splice of music in between.The show airs on WECB at 8 a.m. on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday and is hosted by Visual Managing Editor Kyle Bray, Copy Managing Editor Abigail Hadfield, News Editor Stephanie Purifoy, and Editor-in-Chief Chris Van Buskirk.On the final episode of the semester, Living Arts Editor Grace Griffin joins the show to talk about her most recent love column and to talk about the end of another semester at The Beacon.

Berkeley Beacon editors went live on WECB with the latest episode of The Berkeley Beacon News Hour—a morning radio program dedicated to discussing both campus and city news with a splice of music in between.The show airs on WECB at 8 a.m. on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday and is hosted by Visual Managing Editor Kyle Bray, Copy Managing Editor Abigail Hadfield, News Editor Stephanie Purifoy, and Editor-in-Chief Chris Van Buskirk.On this episode, editors discussed the new anxiety over employee health insurance price increases, ECAPS increasing its staff due to increased demand, the difference in available equipment from the EDC for visual media arts versus journalism majors, and a profile of a Marlboro College trustee with Emerson connections.

Berkeley Beacon editors went live on WECB with the latest episode of The Berkeley Beacon News Hour—a morning radio program dedicated to discussing both campus and city news with a splice of music in between.The show airs on WECB at 8 a.m. on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday and is hosted by Visual Managing Editor Kyle Bray, Copy Managing Editor Abigail Hadfield, News Editor Stephanie Purifoy, and Editor-in-Chief Chris Van Buskirk.On this episode, Assistant Enterprise Editor Andrew Brinker and Deputy Sports Game Editor Andrew Lin join the show to discuss stories about Executive Vice President Will Palauskas joining the race for Executive President following dropouts, Sophomore guard Nate Martin's hot start for the men's basketball team, and a recap of the live taping of the "Woj Pod" at Emerson.

Berkeley Beacon editors went live on WECB with the latest episode of The Berkeley Beacon News Hour—a morning radio program dedicated to discussing both campus and city news with a splice of music in between.The show airs on WECB at 8 a.m. on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday and is hosted by Visual Managing Editor Kyle Bray, Copy Managing Editor Abigail Hadfield, News Editor Stephanie Purifoy, and Editor-in-Chief Chris Van Buskirk.On the Dec. 4 show, editors discussed the new Global Pathways film festival, new study abroad opportunities in Sweden, Japan, Ecuador, and Montreal, and the racial disparities in wellness checks on campus.

Berkeley Beacon editors went live on WECB with the latest episode of The Berkeley Beacon News Hour—a morning radio program dedicated to discussing both campus and city news with a splice of music in between.The show airs on WECB at 8 a.m. on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday and is hosted by Visual Managing Editor Kyle Bray, Copy Managing Editor Abigail Hadfield, News Editor Stephanie Purifoy, and Editor-in-Chief Chris Van Buskirk.On the Nov. 25 episode, Deputy Express Editor Tomas Gonzalez joins the show to talk about Massachusetts passing a bill to ban plastic bags and the latest news on the merger between Emerson and Marlboro college.

Berkeley Beacon editors went live on WECB with the latest episode of The Berkeley Beacon News Hour—a morning radio program dedicated to discussing both campus and city news with a splice of music in between.The show airs on WECB at 8 a.m. on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday and is hosted by Visual Managing Editor Kyle Bray, Copy Managing Editor Abigail Hadfield, News Editor Stephanie Purifoy, and Editor-in-Chief Chris Van Buskirk.On the Nov. 22 episode, Deputy Express Editor Tomas Gonzalez and Deputy Lifestyle Editor Katie Redefer join the show to talk about a new class in the VMA department, President M. Lee Pelton's visit to Marlboro College, and new columns in the Living Arts section.

Berkeley Beacon editors went live on WECB with the latest episode of The Berkeley Beacon News Hour—a morning radio program dedicated to discussing both campus and city news with a splice of music in between.The show airs on WECB at 8 a.m. on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday and is hosted by Visual Managing Editor Kyle Bray, Copy Managing Editor Abigail Hadfield, News Editor Stephanie Purifoy, and Editor-in-Chief Chris Van Buskirk.On the Nov. 20 episode, editors discussed President M. Lee Pelton's visit to Marlboro College, a pending vote for a plastic bag ban in the state of Massachusetts, and the recent SGA Academic Town Hall.

Berkeley Beacon editors went live on WECB with the latest episode of The Berkeley Beacon News Hour—a morning radio program dedicated to discussing both campus and city news with a splice of music in between.The show airs on WECB at 8 a.m. on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday and is hosted by Visual Managing Editor Kyle Bray, Copy Managing Editor Abigail Hadfield, News Editor Stephanie Purifoy, and Editor-in-Chief Chris Van Buskirk.On the Nov. 18 episode, stories discussed included a new vaping ban in Massachusetts, ECPD's efforts to increase gender diversity, a ban on graduate student unions, and more.

Berkeley Beacon editors went live on WECB with the latest episode of The Berkeley Beacon News Hour—a morning radio program dedicated to discussing both campus and city news with a splice of music in between.The show airs on WECB at 8 a.m. on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday and is hosted by Visual Managing Editor Kyle Bray, Copy Managing Editor Abigail Hadfield, News Editor Stephanie Purifoy, and Editor-in-Chief Chris Van Buskirk.On the Nov. 15 episode, Assistant Express Editor Jacob Seitz and Assistant Enterprise Editor Andrew Brinker join the show to talk about the latest surrounding Emerson's merger with Marlboro College.

Berkeley Beacon editors went live on WECB with the latest episode of The Berkeley Beacon News Hour—a morning radio program dedicated to discussing both campus and city news with a splice of music in between.The show airs on WECB at 8 a.m. on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday and is hosted by Visual Managing Editor Kyle Bray, Copy Managing Editor Abigail Hadfield, News Editor Stephanie Purifoy, and Editor-in-Chief Chris Van Buskirk.In this episode, Kyle Bray and Stephanie Purifoy broke down the latest news on Emerson's merger with Marlboro College.

Berkeley Beacon editors went live on WECB Wednesday with the latest episode of The Berkeley Beacon News Hour—a morning radio program dedicated to discussing both campus and city news with a splice of music in between.The show airs on WECB at 8 a.m. on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday and is hosted by Visual Managing Editor Kyle Bray, Copy Managing Editor Abigail Hadfield, News Editor Stephanie Purifoy, and Editor-in-Chief Chris Van Buskirk.On this episode, sports editor Aaron Miller and deputy sports game editor Andrew Lin join the show to break down the NEWMAC Playoff games for women's soccer and volleyball and preview the upcoming season for both basketball teams.

On the Nov. 6 episode, deputy express editor Tomas Gonzalez joins the show to breakdown the class registration crash, the Pete Buttigieg event at the Emerson Colonial Theater and Turning Point bringing a speaker to campus.

Suffolk Journal Editor-in-Chief Haley Clegg joined The Beacon's Chris Van Buskirk and Abigail Hadfield for a special guest episode, to talk about journalism in Boston, the future of print, and the best story Haley has ever covered.

Berkeley Beacon editors went live on WECB Wednesday with the sixth episode of The Berkeley Beacon News Hour—a morning radio program dedicated to discussing both campus and city news with a splice of music in between.The show airs on WECB at 8 a.m. on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday and is hosted by Visual Managing Editor Kyle Bray, Copy Managing Editor Abigail Hadfield, News Editor Stephanie Purifoy, and Editor-in-Chief Chris Van Buskirk.In this episode, photo editor Jakob Menendez and assistant photo editor Lizzie Heintz join the show to talk about their time on The Beacon's photo team and their time photographing various news events like the straight pride parade and hurricane Harvey.

Berkeley Beacon editors went live on WECB Wednesday with the sixth episode of The Berkeley Beacon News Hour—a morning radio program dedicated to discussing both campus and city news with a splice of music in between. The show airs on WECB at 8 a.m. on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday and is hosted by Visual Managing Editor Kyle Bray, Copy Managing Editor Abigail Hadfield, News Editor Stephanie Purifoy, and Editor-in-Chief Chris Van Buskirk.The Oct. 30 show featured discussion about the fires in California, updates on the Dan Hollis investigation, a recap of the vigil for Moses Shumow, and updates on the playoff chances for women's volleyball and soccer.

Berkeley Beacon editors went live on WECB Wednesday with the sixth episode of The Berkeley Beacon News Hour—a morning radio program dedicated to discussing both campus and city news with a splice of music in between.The show airs on WECB at 8 a.m. on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday and is hosted by Visual Managing Editor Kyle Bray, Copy Managing Editor Abigail Hadfield, News Editor Stephanie Purifoy, and Editor-in-Chief Chris Van Buskirk.The Oct. 21 show featured stories about the death of journalism professor Moses Shumow and an explainer on how the emotional support animal process works on campus.

Berkeley Beacon editors went live on WECB Wednesday with the sixth episode of The Berkeley Beacon News Hour—a morning radio program dedicated to discussing both campus and city news with a splice of music in between.The show airs on WECB at 8 a.m. on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday and is hosted by Visual Managing Editor Kyle Bray, Copy Managing Editor Abigail Hadfield, News Editor Stephanie Purifoy, and Editor-in-Chief Chris Van Buskirk.The Oct. 21 show featured guest appearances from Living Arts Editor Grace Griffin and Assistant Sports Features Editor Lara Hill. Stories covered include an update on the GoFundMe for three local homeless men, the Head Of The Charles Regatta tackling sustainability issues, and a discussion about the New England Patriots column. 

Berkeley Beacon editors went live on WECB Wednesday with the sixth episode of The Berkeley Beacon News Hour—a morning radio program dedicated to discussing both campus and city news with a splice of music in between.The show airs on WECB at 8 a.m. on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday and is hosted by Visual Managing Editor Kyle Bray, Copy Managing Editor Abigail Hadfield, News Editor Stephanie Purifoy, and Editor-in-Chief Chris Van Buskirk.The Oct. 21 featured a discussion about the upcoming SGA fall special election and a breakdown on how SGA elections work as well as a recap of workshop from Emerson's Global Gender Equality pre-summit with Linda Schacht, a former political aide and Coca-Cola executive.

Berkeley Beacon editors went live on WECB Wednesday with the sixth episode of The Berkeley Beacon News Hour—a morning radio program dedicated to discussing both campus and city news with a splice of music in between.The show airs on WECB at 8 a.m. on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday and is hosted by Visual Managing Editor Kyle Bray, Copy Managing Editor Abigail Hadfield, News Editor Stephanie Purifoy, and Editor-in-Chief Chris Van Buskirk.The Oct. 18 show featured guest appearances from the news and living arts sections, with deputy express editor Tomas Gonzalez and deputy lifestyle editor Katie Redefer. Stories covered include the mailroom overload due to the increase of on-campus students, an upcoming rally against period poverty, and the interview process for the Deputy Title IX Coordinator position. 

Berkeley Beacon editors went live on WECB Wednesday with the sixth episode of The Berkeley Beacon News Hour—a morning radio program dedicated to discussing both campus and city news with a splice of music in between.The show airs on WECB at 8 a.m. on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday and is hosted by Visual Managing Editor Kyle Bray, Copy Managing Editor Abigail Hadfield, News Editor Stephanie Purifoy, and Editor-in-Chief Chris Van Buskirk. The Oct. 11 show featured guest appearances from the sports section, with sports editor Aaron Miller and assistant sports game editor Ethan McDowell. Stories covered included the men's basketball team getting NEWMAC championship rings, the Emerson College Quidditch team, and mid-season updates on Emerson's fall sports teams. 

Berkeley Beacon editors went live on WECB Wednesday with the sixth episode of The Berkeley Beacon News Hour—a morning radio program dedicated to discussing both campus and city news with a splice of music in between.The show airs on WECB at 8 a.m. on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday and is hosted by Visual Managing Editor Kyle Bray, Copy Managing Editor Abigail Hadfield, News Editor Stephanie Purifoy, and Editor-in-Chief Chris Van Buskirk. The Oct. 9 show covered an update to the Daniel Hollis homicide investigation, a new restaurant in the space formerly occupied by Griddlers, two new positions in The Office of Housing and Residential Education, and what The Beacon reported 10 years ago today.

Berkeley Beacon editors went live on WECB Friday with the third episode of The Berkeley Beacon News Hour—a morning radio program dedicated to discussing both campus and city news with a splice of music in between.The show airs on WECB at 8 a.m. on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday and is hosted by Visual Managing Editor Kyle Bray, Copy Managing Editor Abigail Hadfield, News Editor Stephanie Purifoy, and Editor-in-Chief Chris Van Buskirk. The Oct. 4 show, which featured a guest appearance from Living Arts Editor Grace Griffin, covered updates on sophomore Daniel Hollis, a student fundraising to give winter housing to a local homeless man, alumna Gaby Dunn's newest graphic novel, a breakdown of the columns in the living arts section, and the recent layoffs at Sports Illustrated.

Berkeley Beacon editors went live on WECB Wednesday with the second episode of The Berkeley Beacon News Hour—a morning radio program dedicated to discussing both campus and city news with a splice of music in between.The show airs on WECB at 8 a.m. on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday and is hosted by Visual Managing Editor Kyle Bray, Copy Managing Editor Abigail Hadfield, News Editor Stephanie Purifoy, and Editor-in-Chief Chris Van Buskirk. The Oct. 2 show covered updates on sophomore Daniel Hollis, a student demonstration on campus related to the Hong Kong protests, a breakdown of the college's recently released Clery report, issues surrounding Workday, and a brief overview of international, national, and local headlines. Tune in on Oct. 4 at 8 a.m. on WECB for the show's third episode.

The Berkeley Beacon hosted the inaugural episode of The Berkeley Beacon News Hour Monday—a morning radio program dedicated to discussing both campus and city news with a splice of music in between. The show airs on WECB at 8 a.m. on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday and is hosted by Visual Managing Editor Kyle Bray, Copy Managing Editor Abigail Hadfield, News Editor Stephanie Purifoy, and Editor-in-Chief Chris Van Buskirk. The Berkeley Beacon News Hour marks an expanding effort by The Beacon to reach audiences on a variety of platforms. The Sept. 30 show covered a spar between resident assistants and the administration over contract changes, Student Government Association Executive Treasurer Abigail Semple's fee amendment, and an update on the Boylston Street sidewalk construction.