Trick or Treat? How to Navigate Halloween During a Pandemic
Olivia Faulkner’22 Social Media & Marketing Director The novel coronavirus has spooked 37 states across the country into rethinking Halloween events. Are you a fan... Read More
Covid-19 Updates: Merrimack College Edition
We will regularly update this page with information about Covid-19 as it relates to Merrimack College. October 23, 2020 Merrimack College sent The Beacon a... Read More
Merrimack College Temporarily Closes Monican Hall
Bri Alberghini Editor in Chief On Wednesday, September 22, Merrimack College notified the community that they have identified five students who tested positive for Covid-19... Read More
What’s New On Campus? Tents, Fire Pits, and FOOD!
Ali Collins Arts and Entertainment Editor Nobody expected to not return to campus after spring break last semester, but it was necessary because numerous changes... Read More
COVID-19 Spreads on Campuses Across the Country
Geena Levine Photo Editor Many colleges throughout the United States returned back this fall in hopes of being able to hold their classes in person... Read More
Merrimack College Outlines New Covid-19 Campus Rules
Olivia Faulkner ’22 Social Media and Marketing Director While we are all enthusiastic about coming back to campus, it will be a very different experience... Read More
Weekly Bri: How To Combat Stress
Briana Alberghini ‘21 Editor in Chief With the stress of final exams, finally being able to move out of our dorms rooms, and living in... Read More
A House Divided: Finding Family Boundaries During Quarantine
Alicia Collins ‘21 Arts and Entertainment Editor I just want to begin this piece by stating that I do love and care about my family.... Read More
The Impact of Covid-19 on Campus: What We Know and Don’t Know
Nicole Fasciano Staff Writer The novel coronavirus has brought many changes and challenges to the Merrimack College community. During a time of many unknowns, we... Read More
A Time of Self Discovery and Reflection
Brenna Roberts ‘21 Associate Sports Editor By now, everyone is sick of hearing about COVID-19. Everywhere we turn it is on social media, the news,... Read More
OPINION: Trump’s Misleading and Dangerous Response to COVID-19
Megan Snow ‘20 Editor in Chief The coronavirus has turned everyone’s lives upside down within a matter of weeks as students transition into online learning,... Read More
Weekly Bri: Don’t Let Social Distancing Ruin Your Mental Health
Briana Alberghini ‘21 Associate Social Media Director Being stuck inside all day isn’t ideal to anyone. But, it is our new reality for a while.... Read More
Finding Appreciation for the Good During Bad Times
Nicole Fascinao ‘22 Staff Writer COVID-19, the disease associated with this coronavirus, is taking many minds for a spin. I sit here feeling numb as... Read More
Things We Can Do to Make Ourselves Feel Better During Uncertain Times
Brenna Roberts Associate Sports Editor ‘21 It has been almost three week since we learned about the severity of COVID-19.We were told we could not... Read More
Where Do I Go Now? Campus Closures Leave Some Students in the Dark
Alicia Collins ‘21 Arts and Entertainment Editor When Merrimack students left for spring break, many planned for one whole week of relaxation away from campus... Read More
10 Ways To Stay Sane While Social Distancing
Briana Alberghini ‘21 Associate Social Media Director With social distancing becoming the new normal for at least the next few weeks, keeping yourself busy is... Read More
