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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

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Style column: Body before bra

October 11, 2017

When I finally got my first bra, it was immediately uncomfortable and hard to wear. Upon clasping it together, I asked my mom if this was how they always...

Members of season two of Survivor Boston on Boston Common.
CASSANDRA MARTINEZ / BEACON STAFF

Students take to the Freedom Trail for Survivor Boston

October 11, 2017

Survivor Boston is not your typical reality show. Instead of competing with complete strangers, you contend with the person two rows in front of...

Style column: Body before bra

October 5, 2017

When I finally got my first bra, it was immediately uncomfortable and hard to wear. Upon clasping it together, I asked my mom if this was how they always...

Real Talk creates conversations, supports students

October 4, 2017

It’s time to put the phone away—and talk for real. REAL Talk is a new support group on campus intended to teach students how to communicate...

Seniors Suzie Hicks and Ellie Penfield-Cyr are expanding Project WOW into a five-day Hidden Lantern festival.
Lindsey Toomer / Beacon Correspondent

Hidden Lantern festival to shine light on mental health

October 4, 2017

Last April, over 200 students packed into a Walker classroom for the one-night event Project WOW, an art fair promoting mental health. The festival...

Real Talk creates conversations, supports students

September 28, 2017

It’s time to put the phone away—and talk for real. REAL Talk is a new support group on campus intended to teach students how to communicate with each...

College hires Pulitzer winner

College hires Pulitzer winner

September 28, 2017

After 30 years working as a photographer for the Miami Herald, Patrick Farrell is taking a year-long leave—he joined Emerson this year as a Distinguished...

Mindfulness course moves students to meditate

Mindfulness course moves students to meditate

September 27, 2017

Overwhelmed students seeking tranquility can turn to the Mindfulness Practitioner Program, a new initiative focused on mindfulness meditation. Harrison...

Freshman brings menstrual movement to campus

Freshman brings menstrual movement to campus

September 27, 2017

With over 100 high school, university, and community chapters established around the world, PERIOD is the largest and fastest growing youth-run nongovernmental...

Patrick Farrell
CASSANDRA MARTINEZ / BEACON STAFF

College hires Pulitzer winner

September 27, 2017

After 30 years working as a photographer for the Miami Herald, Patrick Farrell is taking a year-long leave—he joined Emerson this year as a Distinguished...

Bites with Becca: Off-campus cooking starter pack

Bites with Becca: Off-campus cooking starter pack

September 20, 2017

Ramen, mac and cheese, takeout, repeat. Sound familiar? While eating pizza every night may be my heart’s true desire, it’s not so great for...

Arasha Lalani speaks to students at PERIODs first chapter meeting last Friday.
ALARA SIEGEL / BEACON CORRESPONDENT

Freshman brings menstrual movement to campus

September 20, 2017

With over 100 high school, university, and community chapters established around the world, PERIOD is the largest and fastest growing youth-run nongovernmental...

Harrison Blum is leading an eight-week course in mindfulness.
BETHANY HAMLIN / BEACON STAFF

Mindfulness course moves students to meditate

September 20, 2017

Overwhelmed students seeking tranquility can turn to the Mindfulness Practitioner Program, a new initiative focused on mindfulness meditation. Harrison...

Cooking on your own can be one of the hardest adjustments to moving off-campus. Illustration
LAUREN GOLDSTEIN / BEACON STAFF

Bites with Becca: Off-campus cooking starter pack

September 13, 2017

Ramen, mac and cheese, takeout, repeat. Sound familiar? While eating pizza every night may be my heart’s true desire, it’s not so great for...

Photo: Provided.

Entrepreneurs envision future after E3 experience

September 13, 2017

Since its establishment in 2005, the Emerson Experience in Entrepreneurship program (E3), which results in an entrepreneurial studies minor, has served...

Gaby Dunn and Allison Raskin
COURTESY OF ROBIN ROEMER

Alum Gaby Dunn returns to Boston for YA book tour

September 6, 2017

Gaby Dunn frequently walked by the Wilbur Theatre during her time at Emerson and saw the faces of her comedy heroes flashing on the billboard that...

Students to walk in support of suicide prevention

Students to walk in support of suicide prevention

March 30, 2017

Last semester, Suzie Hicks sat in class, idly scrolling through her Facebook feed in a desperate attempt to relieve her boredom. Through the site’s...

Women’s march organizer gives lessons on leadership, feminism

Women’s march organizer gives lessons on leadership, feminism

March 29, 2017

Weeks after the historic Women’s March on Washington, Emerson students gathered in the Bright Family Screening room to show a different kind of solidarity. Women’s...

Students designs device to keep kids safe

Students designs device to keep kids safe

March 29, 2017

About 17 years ago, a regular day at the beach took an abrupt turn when 3-year-old Sierra Ducey found herself lost and completely panicked. Luckily, a...

Bites with Becca: Let them eat cake

Bites with Becca: Let them eat cake

March 23, 2017

This one doesn’t start in the kitchen. It’s around 1 a.m. and the room is dark. My partner and I’s eyes are glued to the television,...