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

NewFest#039;s Harold#039;s Fall: A cracked-out game of history and chess

December 31, 2012

Imagine the popular children's story, iHarold and the Purple Crayon/i-except that Harold is a cracked-out, homeless artist, and when he draws with his...

Senior Pete Hall#039;s bat an asset to baseball team

December 31, 2012

With men on first and second and the Lions trailing Gordon College 6-4 on March 24, Head Coach David Hanley made a call to the bench-a call that proved...

The unimaginative Monsters vs. Aliens clearly ain#039;t no Pixar film

December 31, 2012

iMonsters vs. Aliens/i is the latest blockbuster spectacle to abuse the ever-trendy 3D technology in an effort to lure audiences into thinking they're...

Public Safety Log

December 31, 2012

iEntry of the Week:/i The Emerson student shuttle van was involved in an accident with another vehicle outside 800 Washington St. Both vehicles suffered...

Injured Lions team suffers second consecutive loss

December 31, 2012

Handicapped by a shorthanded squad, the Lions men's lacrosse team suffered their second consecutive loss to open the season, falling to the Castleton State...

PA senator challenges Fisher for president

December 31, 2012

Sitting SGA president Scott Fisher will face another challenge for his position this year, this time from performing arts senator Nick Vargas, who is in...

Dramaturgs hit the historical note

December 31, 2012

For theatre-lovers with a passion for academics, there is a job that combines the artistic and the practical aspects of theater: dramaturgy. The lesser-known...

The cheating dilemma

December 31, 2012

Everyone is told it's wrong and if you're caught, the odds are the proverbial book will be thrown in your direction.At the same time, it seems an astounding...

Preparing for the quot;afterlife:quot; helpful hints

December 31, 2012

In his time as a Career Services associate at Emerson College, Ken Mattsson has seen more than a few seniors get nervous when graduation is pending.,Class,...

How to avoid the sniffles this year

December 31, 2012

While according to the Emerson Collge Center for Health and Wellness Web site, there is no sure way to prevent the cold or flu, there are some general...

Fisher a pattern of broken promises, ignores rest of SGA

December 31, 2012

When I was first elected senator of the class of 2009 two and a half years ago, I served under an executive president whose actions weren't anything to...

Women#039;s lacrosse team drops Lasell in comeback

December 31, 2012

After giving up four unanswered goals to Lasell College and with about 20 minutes left in the game, the women's lacrosse team needed to collect themselves....

Emerson baseball pitch perfect in Norwich sweep

December 31, 2012

The Lions routed the Norwich University Cadets in a 12-6 victory on March 28, blowing open in the late innings what was a tight pitcher's match early on....

Fisher an approachable advocate for all students

December 31, 2012

Speech night was something else, wasn't it? While most of the candidates presented themselves to the community and bickered over the issues, only Ian Grady,...

Ticketmaster and Live Nation: A corporate monster-in-waiting

December 31, 2012

It's an age old predicament: how to balance the art of music with the business of music. Is it wrong to let the prospect of financial gain adulterate the...

Hollywood plays a terrific April Fools#039; prank with Haunting

December 31, 2012

Apparently the movie industry was celebrating April Fools' Day a few days early with the release of their latest joke-of-film, iThe Haunting in Connecticut/i.Claiming...

First-year Men#039;s volleyball team#039;s season a success

December 31, 2012

After dropping a hard-fought game to second-ranked GNAC opponent Emmanuel College during their March 24 match, the Emerson men's volleyball team was upset....

Men#039;s volleyball team drops Lesley in three sets

December 31, 2012

The Emerson men's volleyball team swept Lesley College for the second time this season on March 18, bringing their win total to four. Though the Lions...

Grads consider options amid gloomy job market

December 31, 2012

In an inhospitable working world, many Emerson students are hitting a brick wall in their job searches, and are, instead, following a national trend toward...

Aamp;E Web sites that get The Beacon#039;s stamp of approval

December 31, 2012

Even though its hard to believe, it is in fact Spring, and with the warm weather approaching, it's time to dust off your walking shoes, get out and enjoy...