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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

Arts

Vonnegut in Retrospect: Son reads at Brattle

December 31, 2012

Although he is no longer with us, author Kurt Vonnegut's words still echo through this generation. In his posthumously-published collection of writings,...

Fast-talking, quick-witted banter makes for a strong Speech

December 31, 2012

"Oh, we're back in school," said one adult immediately upon entering the Lyric theater. As this woman's reaction suggests, the set is so familiar that...

Beacon columnist Wolk takes on the politics of W.

December 31, 2012

Jake Wolk, Beacon columnist

Behind the Pen: Interview with Cube playwright Kimberly Barrante

December 31, 2012

Each year at NewFest, the winner of the 2008 Rod Parker Playwrighting Award gets the chance to see their play produced and performed on stage. This year,...

Fade fails to enlighten at Emerson#039;s Tufte

December 31, 2012

Terri Ciccone

Pierce#039;s film signals no Stop to failed Iraq flicks

December 31, 2012

Told from three returning soldiers' points of view, Stop-Loss hones in on the lives of what we are meant to perceive as simple, everyday American folks...

Political, celebrity match-up: Beacon style

December 31, 2012

Conan O'Brien gave this a shot. So did AOL News. But we at iThe Beacon/i have a better idea of who could play the political players of the 2008 presidential...

NewFest solves Rubik#039;s Cube

December 31, 2012

Originally entitled The Caveman Cometh, The Rubik's Cube is a dark comedy in the spirit of Monty Python involving British philosophers and American paleontologists,...

John Charles Music finds its Way Back Home

December 31, 2012

Known on stage simply as John Charles, the 22-year-old singer, songwriter and guitarist from Watertown, Conn. is a former Emerson student and will be playing...

Emerson#039;s Marat/Sade Perverted to perfection

December 31, 2012

"The only reality is imagination," the Marquis de Sade sneers, as ominous towers loom above his head and his fellow inmates of the Charenton Asylum surround...

Arcade Fire delivers sermon

December 31, 2012

There are usually two ways for a band to go with its second album.One is sticking to the original formula that may have worked so well the first time.,Coming...

Truppi digs up Truth in Politics

December 31, 2012

Catherine Andrews

Past and Present: Political films with lasting impact

December 31, 2012

Paddy Shea, Harry Vaughn

Friday at the Orpheum: Let them listen to CAKE

December 31, 2012

"We don't put it out there if it's bogus," he said. The trumpet player is talking about the wry, so-left-leaning-it's-almost-falling-over news bits the...

State Radio cures the post-Dispatch munchies

December 31, 2012

After spending eight years garnering success for Dispatch, Stokes decided to use this chance to express himself fluidly and clearly.,For many Dispatch...

Fly to the flame of Xavier Rudd#039;s White Moth

December 31, 2012

He's been declared the Dave Matthews of Australia and the Jack Johnson of Canada by San Diego City Beat. The Advocate found his show "spectacular" and...

Summer Film Recap: Rats, Pats and Sickos

December 31, 2012

As the month of June reared its ugly head, the summer of 2007 looked like another grim season at the movies. Big-budget monsters like Shrek the Third,...

In a round table interview with The Beacon and local schools, Barrymore talks to students about directing and gives advice

December 31, 2012

for this particular movie?Answer: I met Shauna Cross, the writer of the source novel, Derby Girl, and my partner Nancy and I optioned her book to turn...

The Slip slides into sonic success

December 31, 2012

The band had years of extensive touring in the shadows of larger acts and the drawn-out, experimental jams the group of former Berklee students brought...