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

Emerson College’s only independent, student-run newspaper since 1947

The Berkeley Beacon

Lions devour Nighthawks

December 31, 2012

On Saturday, it made an appearance as the Lions trounced Newbury College, 68-38.,It is something that the coach has drilled into their heads over and over...

Democrats eke out a win

December 31, 2012

If you asked a Democrat's opinion about the results of Election Night 2005, that person would probably say it was foreshadowing what is to come in 2006...

SGA to propose an increase in print credits

December 31, 2012

The Student Government Association (SGA) Senate, which is comprised of class and department senators, is working to increase the number of print credits...

Cambridge to offer free wireless Internet service

December 31, 2012

Many students interviewed said the plan might influence them to seek out apartments in Cambridge instead of neighborhoods in Boston.,The City of Cambridge...

The new rules of dating

December 31, 2012

I would really love to get my hands on the memo that explains when the traditional idea of "dating" became something else entirely. When I hear my mother,...

Bush v. Internet

December 31, 2012

Legislation like the Patriot Act has allowed the government to tap phones without warrants, spy on activist groups and compile student databases for military...

Kanye West always stays true to himself

December 31, 2012

Though West did walk away with three Grammys: for Rap Album (Late Registration), Rap Solo performance ("Gold Digger") and Rap Song of the Year ("Diamonds...

Mohammed cartoon sparks free speech debate

December 31, 2012

The Beacon's decision to print the editorial cartoon that has incited rage and violence across the globe was not a simple one. When Assistant Opinion Editor...

Junior perseveres, earns spot in SGA

December 31, 2012

For the past three years, the junior writing, literature and publishing major had her eyes set on a position with the Student Government Association (SGA).Patrick...

Students troubled by heating costs

December 31, 2012

Senior marketing communication major Matthew Myers, who lives in an apartment and splits his heat bill with four other people, has seen a 250 percent increase...

The balancing act of an Emerson athlete

December 31, 2012

"What we did is we traveled and watched [Junior Jodie Jordan] play summer [soft]ball.,Emerson College Softball Head Coach Phil McElroy has developed a...

Ford not quite on Fire in latest release

December 31, 2012

Ford, however, must have been somewhat desperate to take on a role when he agreed to participate in the production of Firewall, a predictable yet entertaining...

Politicians move to ban alcohol without liquid devices

December 31, 2012

Instead of ordering calorie-laden beverages, people would be able to inhale pure alcohol mixed with oxygen using the Alcohol Without Liquid vaporizer machine...

Addicted to what? I couldn#039;t quite hear you, W

December 31, 2012

What a bold, honest and long overdue statement made by President George W. Bush during his recent State of the Union address. America is indeed addicted...

Anti-war Democrats must walk a fine line as elections approach

December 31, 2012

This was not at all unexpected.,In last week's mostly ordinary State of the Union address, President Bush emphasized the War in Iraq as central to the...

Down with blogs

December 31, 2012

About a year ago, I joined the fad. At first it started as a joke, then I took it kind of seriously.Now I hate it. It's the online world of blogs, journals...

Making the leap to L.A.

December 31, 2012

An Emerson visual/media arts diploma, coupled with a semester interning at the lower dregs of the entertainment industry, is supposed to be any alumnus'...

Homeless seek shelter from the storm

December 31, 2012

Shivering in the bitter cold, Pamela, a 37-year-old homeless woman, stood under a bus shelter in Boston's sub-25 degree weather holding her cardboard sign:...

Big win for hockey club

December 31, 2012

The win marked the first time Emerson has beaten Berklee, avenging three previous losses to the team's top rival.,The Emerson hockey club team defeated...

Mohammed cartoon creates controversy

December 31, 2012

There's rioting throughout the Middle East. Radical Islamic leaders are calling for violence against infidels. Diplomats and others in European countries...