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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

Celebrating Carnival at the Castle

Celebrating Carnival at the Castle

March 11, 2015

WELL, Netherlands — A few Dutch children dressed as Smurfs, complete with blue face paint, toss marshmallows to students studying at Kasteel...

Perfection and pop culture

March 11, 2015

LOS ANGELES — Anyone who ever tells you that hiking is a wonderful, peaceful experience of mind, body, and soul is lying to you. Sure, Runyon Canyon...

Upcoming play breaks the sound barrier

Upcoming play breaks the sound barrier

March 5, 2015

As she menacingly rose from her rocking chair, wooden staff clutched and rifle slung over her shoulder, senior Cayla Kamarow—playing the titular...

Trend—or modern definition of beauty?

March 5, 2015

When I got back from New York Fashion Week, people eagerly asked me about the clothes, my favorite show and celebrity sightings. I could talk about the...

Michael Mirabella makes merry music

Michael Mirabella makes merry music

March 5, 2015

Last weekend, junior Michael Mirabella put his schoolwork on hold—at least for a few days—to travel to New York City and finish the production...

The Beacon's 2015 Oscar Picks

The Beacon’s 2015 Oscar Picks

February 26, 2015

See the films that Beacon staff members think should win Academy Awards. This article is a link to: https://www.berkeleybeacon.com/projects/oscars2015

Appreciating old and new in Well

February 26, 2015

“I swear,” my friend said, as we stared up at the two white owls perched in the corner of the landing, “this place just gets more surreal...