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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

Emerson College’s only independent, student-run newspaper since 1947

The Berkeley Beacon

Arts & Lifestyle

James the Viking attacks

December 31, 2012

The band's fanbase grew out of fliers and hearsay on the UMass-Boston campus, when the group played as Undertow for its first years of existence.,James...

Chinatown celebrates traditional New Year

December 31, 2012

Its metallic body snaked onto a stage constructed at the intersection of Essex and Harrison streets, keeping in time with a gong and clanging cymbals....

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...

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...

Harry Potter puts a spell on audiences again

December 31, 2012

Riding on the coattails of the best-selling books, the Harry Potter movies act as supplements to their literary counterparts, as well as stand-alone performances....

Yoga gives students time to relax

December 31, 2012

The number of participants in yoga classes at the Emerson College Fitness Center (ECFC) has increased this year from a handful of practitioners to full...

Deconstructing natural remedies

December 31, 2012

While Advil, Nyquil or other pharmaceuticals are all options for tending to these symptoms, some students on campus are also using alternative methods,...