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

Testing the death penalty

December 31, 2012

Those were the final words spoken by Roger Coleman, a convicted killer executed in Virginia in 1992.,"An innocent man is going to be murdered tonight....

Emerson#039;s Dance Team is alive and kicking

December 31, 2012

,You see the 11 women stretching before practice. The mood is relaxed as they talk with each other. Before you know it, music is playing and the atmosphere...

The devil#039;s in the details

December 31, 2012

As incoming freshmen, all of us knew about these programs.,"So whatever your goals, Emerson College has the right program to complement your professional...

Motives differ for FFTW pledges

December 31, 2012

For some students, however, it represents the freebies they get for making what is many times an empty promise: a $5 coupon for library fees, a free T-shirt...

Bill would lower textbook prices

December 31, 2012

State Representative Steven M. Walsh (D-Lynn) is sponsoring a bill that would require publishers to disclose information about whether or not textbook...

Beacon makes predictions for annual SAG awards

December 31, 2012

staff offers its picks for the winners: Male Actor in a Leading Role: Joaquin Phoenix, Walk the LineHeath Ledger is expected to ride off into the sunset...

Islamic New Year signifies a clean slate

December 31, 2012

Al-Hijra begins the first month in the Islamic calendar.,As those New Year's resolutions to eat better and study harder are either falling into place or...

Lions cold during break

December 31, 2012

Amid injuries, new players and the process of getting into shape, the Lions struggled to a 2-4 record in their first six games following the winter break,...

Chinatown#039;s long-time residents forced to leave homes

December 31, 2012

According to Karen Chen, the lead organizer of the Chinese Progressive Association (CPA), The Hamilton Company, a private real estate company that owns...

SGA set to increase awareness about organization

December 31, 2012

With eight newly elected officers in place, four of whom are voting members, Daniel believes the stage is set for exciting changes and new projects for...

Happy Holidays from The Berkeley Beacon

December 31, 2012

Happy Holidays from the staff of The Berkeley Beacon!Production of the newspaper will resume in January 2006.E-mail us at [email protected] if...

SAE chapter under investigation after pledging incident

December 31, 2012

The Emerson chapter of a national fraternity is under investigation by both the Emerson administration and the organization's national headquarters after...

Fans say farewell to quot;Arrested Developmentquot;

December 31, 2012

In the tradition of these shows, FOX has another program that celebrates the frayed ties among family members.,The FOX network has made its name by exploiting...

Charlize Theron: a life constantly in Flux

December 31, 2012

Following media hype surrounding great performances in "ugly" roles (there is already Oscar talk surrounding her acting in North Country), Theron has now...

Disabled students face obstacles on campus

December 31, 2012

Amanda Martins, a freshman audio/radio major who has been blind since she was 10 months old, lives in the Little Building. Fortunately for Martins, the...

One Man travels to a galaxy far, far away

December 31, 2012

For years, Star Wars has been an amazingly popular film series. It has spawned both sequels and prequels, as well as a large cult following. Some of the...

Animal, human rights harmonious parts of a whole

December 31, 2012

RE "You're not an animal," page 7, March 12: It was surprising to read Mr. Girard's grossly misleading segment on animals' role in our society. It's clear...

Depravity and dysfunction still the main event

December 31, 2012

"Birthed from the filthy brain of founder David Kleiler back in 1998," as their official Web site boasts, The Boston Underground Film Festival began as...

Volleyball sweeps two games

December 31, 2012

Braden Campbell, Phil Shore

The Next Four Years

December 31, 2012

Number 44 must execute a crackdown on the southern border. Securing the frontier with Mexico is a key security issue.,Whoever's elected in 2008, he or...