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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

Lions, tigers, and butt plugs—oh my!

April 13, 2016

The room filled slowly, but steadily as students entered in groups, chattering and pointing excitedly at the display of dildos, butt plugs, floggers, condoms,...

EAGLE shares stories at Queer Monologues

EAGLE shares stories at Queer Monologues

April 13, 2016

The performers, dressed in all black, preached about self-love and self-expression through personal monologues from their queer and trans experiences....

Fighting festival fatigue

April 13, 2016

Every summer, I say goodbye to my favorite musicians. As the warm weather rolls in, these artists leave the comfort of indoor venues behind, heading out...

Costume makers stitch a show together

Costume makers stitch a show together

April 6, 2016

Madison Gordon perches on a stool with the sleeves of her Kelly green blazer rolled up.  She’s intently focusing on adjusting the hem of a dress,...

Freshmen start multimedia open mic

Freshmen start multimedia open mic

April 6, 2016

The phrase “drop the mic” elicits thoughts of a poet clad in black, reciting dramatic dissertations to a room equally as dark. The Experience...