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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

Student take on new sushi joint

Student take on new sushi joint

October 17, 2013

Exquisite sushi rolls, elegant background music, stylish furniture, and spirited lights dominate the new Fin’s Japanese Sushi and Grill, situated...

Bracelets break down cultural barriers

Bracelets break down cultural barriers

October 11, 2013

At a glance, Michael Notrica is a fairly average sophomore. He’s lean and lanky, with bright brown eyes and a smile that comes easily. He wears a...

Girlie Project stands out with stand-up

Girlie Project stands out with stand-up

October 10, 2013

On Thursday, Oct. 3, under the colored lights of the Cabaret, John Bickerstaff, a senior visual and media arts major, stood on-stage and gave a knowing...

Love Notes: Putting yourself out there

October 10, 2013

We are now over a month into the school year, meaning we’re comfortable in classes, we know the best places to score a good meal, and we have well-established...

Across the Pond

October 8, 2013

I have taken home for granted for my entire life. Sleep-away camp, boarding school, and even college never fazed me because I always knew I simply had...

The Father Of Trash TV

The Father Of Trash TV

October 3, 2013

Abortion, rape, and neo-Nazis. These were just some of the controversial issues the conservative nutjob Morton Downey Jr. loved to tear apart in his unique,...