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

Turn that frown upside down, Emersonians

December 31, 2012

Only a tiny fraction of the world's inhabitants are lucky enough to attend a private college in America. Emersonians are included in this fortunate population,...

Smoking is not hazardous to your health

December 31, 2012

Based upon the sharp humor of Chris Buckley's book, which holds the movie's namesake, the story tells the tale of no-holds-barred Nick Naylor, played by...

Letters to the Editor

December 31, 2012

Dear Editor,A few weeks ago, The Beacon made a poor decision of publishing the Mohammad Cartoon. It offended many students and many, including myself,...

Colonial to house residence hall

December 31, 2012

With the Piano Row Building set for completion this fall and the Paramount Center complex slated to open in 2008, students are adjusting to the idea of...

Emerson Stage dives straight into Deep Waters

December 31, 2012

Emerson Stage's latest offering, A Long Bridge Over Deep Waters (performed Feb. 23-25), examines the role of religion in today's world, both by connecting...

In like Lion, out like lamb

December 31, 2012

The Emerson women's basketball team lost decisively in its final game. Long after the contest ended and the gym emptied, the scoreboard remained brightly...

Tough to swallow

December 31, 2012

The first is when a team is simply overmatched and can't compete. There is never any shame in that kind of loss, as most people can say they played their...

Proposed port deal doesn#039;t sit well with Dems

December 31, 2012

The Democratic Party has finally gained momentum in the security issue just as the mid-term 2006 elections are quickly approaching.As the party that supposedly...

Hockey is back at Emerson

December 31, 2012

Emerson College will join the ranks of Boston College, Boston University and Harvard University and put a hockey team back on the ice.,Ice hockey has long...

Beacon critics make Oscar night predictions

December 31, 2012

Nick: Brokeback MountainBrokeback Mountain has it in the saddlebag. Over the past few months, it has trotted off with Best Picture awards from the various...

Mohel practice may do more harm than good

December 31, 2012

There are far too many examples of this to name, but some that immediately jump to mind are the violent response to the Danish cartoon in Europe, the apocalyptic...

Lions shot down by Cadets in championship

December 31, 2012

The players lost last year's Great Northeast Athletic Conference (GNAC) championship game, 69-60. This year, in the same gymnasium against the same university,...

Students react to jury duty service

December 31, 2012

John Spencer, a scheduler at the Jury Commissioner Office, said students are eligible to serve on a jury if they live in Massachusetts for more than six...

Budget cuts to affect loans

December 31, 2012

Emerson students may soon find they have fewer loan options due to federal budget cuts to loan programs. A statement on the US Goverment Printing Office...

Cartoon discussed at forum

December 31, 2012

and saw the image that accompanied it.,Editor's Note: Beacon correspondent Paddy Shea had no previous contact with the editors quoted in this piece. Editor...

City to charge residents for civil misdemeanors

December 31, 2012

On Feb. 17, Mayor Thomas Menino and Boston Police Commissioner Kathleen O'Toole announced that the Boston Police Department (BPD) will now be using citation...

Fire danger is very real

December 31, 2012

The fire at the Cocoanut Grove, a popular hangout for Boston's night scene, was devastating. According to estimates by the local fire department, roughly...

Put on your red shoes and dance the blues

December 31, 2012

Along with the departure of Emerson Dance from the Majestic Theatre, next year's senior class will be the last to have participated in the BFA dance major.,After...

Forbidden play takes aim at bloated Broadway

December 31, 2012

This biting satire of Broadway hits, performed in a cabaret-style revue, takes merciless hits at the current Broadway season, both blockbusters and bankruptcies.,The...