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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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Greek Life: Fostering support and sisterhood

Greek Life: Fostering support and sisterhood

September 16, 2015

With no Greek Row, no lettered houses with house mothers, and no hefty dues, Emerson isn’t what most people think of when they think of traditional...

Dix Picks: On social standards and internet personas

Dix Picks: On social standards and internet personas

September 16, 2015

My name is Peyton Dix, and I am a target of cyberbullying. Recently, I have been scrutinized by both friends and family for both my choice Instagram handle,...

Costume dos and don’ts

May 13, 2015

The only thing scarier than ghosts and vampires on Halloween is a costume gone terribly wrong. From horrible wigs and too much cleavage to ubiquitous superheroes...

Ludman’s legacy: 37 years at Emerson College

Ludman’s legacy: 37 years at Emerson College

May 7, 2015

Updated May 6 with the second of two parts Two campuses, four presidents, and over 100,000 students – this is a snapshot of the 37-year tenure of recently...

Learning a lesson in expectation versus reality

May 6, 2015

LOS ANGELES—The following is what I believed my time in Los Angeles would look like: The first week would be torture. I would eat my feelings, cry,...

Trends and triumphs: A year’s worth of culture in review

May 6, 2015

Free and For Sale gains popularity As students turn their dorm rooms upside down during the end-of-year pack up, there are usually two options they mull...

Three basic spring coats

May 6, 2015

We all know that magical feeling when it gets warm enough to shed the layers and no longer have to bundle up in scarves, hats, and heavy coats. As the...

The real deal: Finding someone to rely on

May 6, 2015

“Do adults have Harry Styles posters hanging in their living rooms?” I asked myself this as I looked into a half-empty cabinet on the second...

Hipster bars even Emerson kids don’t know about

May 6, 2015

Sometimes you need to venture away from Sweetwater Tavern and see what other bars are out there. Tres Gatos What more could you want from life besides...

Balancing wellness and wanderlust

May 6, 2015

I was trying to get to Amsterdam’s Dam Square when the backs of my knees weakened and I sunk to the nearest bench, unable to stand. It was 2:14...

Finding a voice in feminist discourse

May 6, 2015

On the first day of my Feminist Cultural Theory class this semester, our professor asked us to introduce ourselves and explain our “relationship...

Freshman draws in success with creative illustrations

Freshman draws in success with creative illustrations

April 29, 2015

When freshman Jenna Miller received an email from the Emerson mailroom earlier this semester saying she had a package ready for pickup, she knew exactly...

Cambridge a hub of culture and academia

April 29, 2015

As students begin the annual housing search, the Beacon will feature a different Boston-area neighborhood each week—complete with pros and cons,...

Motivated by family and friends, Emerson students complete Boston Marathon

Motivated by family and friends, Emerson students complete Boston Marathon

April 22, 2015

On Monday, during the 119th annual Boston Marathon, Emerson students Morgan Kennedy and Cristina Ashbaugh experienced the storied 26.2-mile run in the...

Tinder is not the be-all and end-all of love

April 22, 2015

These days, everyone has a friend who is happily partnered off with some romantic beau after both parties touched their respective iPhone screens in a...

Off-campus living, on-campus appeal

Off-campus living, on-campus appeal

April 22, 2015

As students begin the annual housing search, the Beacon will feature a different Boston-area neighborhood each week—complete with pros and cons,...

Recyclemania loses momentum, green groups look to recover

April 22, 2015

Over the last few years, Emerson has been working toward having a greener, more eco-friendly campus, according to Eric Van Vlandren, Emerson’s sustainability...

Housing in Boston

Housing in Boston

April 16, 2015

As students begin the annual housing search, the Beacon is featuring a different Boston-area neighborhood each week—complete with pros and cons,...