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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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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...

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...

Don#039;t chuck out your old Taylors

December 31, 2012

There's no question that Emerson students know how to express themselves, and the latest trend for the masses is customized kicks. Whether designed online...

Top two models left to walk it out

December 31, 2012

Twelve girls lined up single file outside of the Bill Bordy Theater Monday, each tapping her heels in anticipation. A panel of three Emerson judges, Fashion...

Where to find the LOLs: Totally tube-ular videos

December 31, 2012

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Hangover Hotspot: Toscanini#039;s taste

December 31, 2012

Emerson's sometimes demanding curriculum taking over students' lives during the week can lead to the need to let loose on the weekends. Unfortunately,...

Be a hero: Help take pollution down to zero

December 31, 2012

"One of the easiest ways to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and do somethingabout global warming is to turn off lights when you no longer need them. Please...

Students shine in EFA week#039;s kick-off concert

December 31, 2012

Four people silently stand shoulder-to-shoulder across the stage. They are a Quiet Little Circus of solemn faces with four stories to tell. In a formation...

Popeye#039;s is the shiznit: This fried chicken chain has made its way to Boston

December 31, 2012

But Sandler, who often features prominent product placement in his films, does strike gold in Nicky when he attempts to show demons the power of goodness...

African American history celebrated

December 31, 2012

This February, along with getting their fill of Valentine's Day treats, Emerson students got a heaping helping of culture. African American Heritage Month,...

Beacon How: Dance

December 31, 2012

Rachel Shrayber, an Emerson freshman and semi-professional ballroom dancer, knows how to break it down. "My mom danced ballroom socially for about a...

Weekend fun not just for the over-21 crowd

December 31, 2012

Every weekend, it's the same old thing: sleeping late, taking on a couple of shifts at work, putting off homework until Sunday night or just hanging out...

Delicious dim sum is literally just around the corner in Boston#039;s Chinatown

December 31, 2012

For students seeking an affordable lunch option that tastes better than the dining hall, Chinatown is just around the corner. Many Chinatown restaurants...

Lick the lollipop and shake that Laffy Taffy, but avoid the fish candy

December 31, 2012

Here are three shops-Sugar Heaven, Daily Fresh Candies and Eldo Candy House-that may sympathize with your childish tendencies.,Halloween is over, but you...

BDD: Don#039;t let an obsession dictate your life

December 31, 2012

But when does it cross the line from a normal habit to a dangerous obsession?Constant preoccupation with some minor or altogether imagined physical flaw...

Buy local, buy organic: healthier options for yourself and the environment

December 31, 2012

Pizza, Twix bars, potato chips and cheeseburgers are a few of the easiest options on campus. And if you really are what you eat, then you're not going...

Network now: Chancing it in the real world

December 31, 2012

One of the greatest advantages of going to school in Boston is the internship opportunities found in the city. Career Services has coordinated the upcoming...

Gay day may be mayday for businesses

December 31, 2012

Computers will turn off and bosses will be blown off as the homosexual community and their straight allies engage in a national gay rights boycott. Millions...