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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

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Mr. Max Fox

December 11, 2012

It takes six letters to spell the name of Emerson’s best comedian, Max Fox. Though he makes fun of it saying, “it sounds like a name from the year...

From arts to athletic aspirations

December 11, 2012

, Beacon Correspondent/strongBy his own admission, Ken Nikravesh’s eclectic background always takes a few sentences to explain.He was born in New York,...

Best Intentions

December 11, 2012

Dear Auntie Em,I have a friend who has really bad dandruff. I’m not sure if he is aware of it, but it has become clear that others have noticed. All...

Conference draws Emerson students, faculty

December 11, 2012

strongKatie Prisco-Buxbaum, Beacon Staff/strongEach year, a handful of Emerson students travel to the National Communication Association’s annual convention...

Protestors march day before court date

December 11, 2012

As Occupy Boston protesters marched through the city streets last night, feelings of celebration were matched by a foreboding tension. Occupy Boston’s...

A year in, students for drug reform swell

December 11, 2012

From its hazy beginning as a loose group of six drug policy reform activists, Emerson’s chapter of Students for Sensible Drug Policy (SSDP) is budding...

Pop quiz on popcorn-making

December 11, 2012

Coming to college, most students quickly learn the basics of dorm life: laundry, dishes, cleaning.But microwaving popcorn? Apparently that is more complicated.Around...

Inside ECPD: officers scout the streets

December 11, 2012

strongJackie Tempera, Beacon Staff/strongSergeant Israel Rivera stepped out of the Little Building on Friday night and began his nightly round of Tremont...

Students cram Boylston for free burritos

Students cram Boylston for free burritos

December 11, 2012

A line of more than 140 people stretched along Boylston Street 6:40 p.m. yesterday for Boloco’s free burrito day.Boloco Commons, the burrito joint...

Lack of STD tests concerns students

Lack of STD tests concerns students

December 11, 2012

Emerson is one of the only colleges in Boston that does not offer  students screening for sexually transmitted diseases. According to Jane Powers,...