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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

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Katz polishes mumblecore moniker

December 12, 2012

With Cold Weather, director Aaron Katz has graduated from the derogatory label of the mumblecore movement — a title given to several filmmakers...

Administration to propose curriculum changes

Administration to propose curriculum changes

December 12, 2012

Over the past three decades, general educational requirements have drastically changed at Emerson College, causing debate among alumni, educators and students.  Now,...

Nerding Out

December 12, 2012

strongAlfredo Gil, Beacon Columnist/strongFacebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg uttered these words last year in an on-stage interview with TechCrunch founder Michael...

Fashion Column: Editor-in-Chic

December 12, 2012

Fall is objectively the perfect season meaning it’s the easiest to dress for. When summer hits, you’re left wondering on a scale of one to getting-kicked-out-of-this-restaurant...

Cambridge takes aim at rodent problem

December 11, 2012

According to Lisa Peterson, commissioner of the Cambridge Public Works Department, the proposal would instead require the use of "state of...

Norovirus hits state

December 11, 2012

On the heels of a report by the Massachusetts Department of Public Health (MDPH) announcing an increase in norovirus outbreaks across the state, the Emerson...

Two resign from SGA

December 11, 2012

, Beacon Staff/strongTwo Student Government Association officials—the Greek Council commissioner and the class of 2014 senator—announced Tuesday that...