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

Lifestyle

A gentleman’s lifestyle blog wrapped with a bow

November 10, 2016

In a cozy, well-dressed corner of the internet, you can now find a dapper diary of advice for all your east coast city queries. It’s called The Next...

Alum’s created persona featured on Funny or Die

Alum’s created persona featured on Funny or Die

November 10, 2016

After a little fumble, the camera settles on a young man sporting a navy blue suit. He holds a microphone below his moustached mouth. “Hello America,”...

Humans of Emerson documents students’ stories

Humans of Emerson documents students’ stories

October 20, 2016

Students of Emerson gives students a chance to share their personal stories. The bright studio lights, green screen backdrop, and 70D Canon camera transformed...

Mood magazine gives artists colorful direction

Mood magazine gives artists colorful direction

October 19, 2016

Mood magazine, created last May by senior visual and media arts major Becca Chairin, is all about color. The design of the publication is simple, the art...

Emerson alumn gets cheeky on new website

Emerson alumn gets cheeky on new website

October 19, 2016

In the words of iconic hip-hop duo Salt-N-Pepa, “Let’s talk about sex.” Or rather, as Cheeky Business aims: sex-positivity. Cheeky Business...

Style notes: In defense of outfit repeating

October 19, 2016

If Kate Sanders were a real person, she wouldn’t like me. In The Lizzie McGuire Movie, mean girl Kate Sanders calls the main character, Lizzie,...

Emerson’s oldest magazine re-develops itself

Emerson’s oldest magazine re-develops itself

October 12, 2016

There are plenty of magazines out there struggling with defining their identity and purpose. Developed Images, ironically, one of Emerson’s oldest...

Love Column: Giving up men for good

October 12, 2016

I met him outside the party on the front steps. He was holding a half-finished beer, and I carried an empty bottle of wine. We talked about everything...

New org focuses on self-care instead of self-promotion

New org focuses on self-care instead of self-promotion

October 12, 2016

The sound of clicking knitting needles and animated murmurs can be heard every other Wednesday night in Piano Row 118. But, if you listen a little closer,...

Alum brings her creative talents to St. Francis house

Alum brings her creative talents to St. Francis house

October 12, 2016

Pens scribbled furiously across notepads, guided by the prompt given just moments ago. In a tiny, upstairs classroom at St. Francis House, a homeless shelter...

Bites with Becca: Recreating a family favorite

Bites with Becca: Recreating a family favorite

October 5, 2016

In the Eastern European country of Poland, you’ll find a rich food culture composed heavily of sausage, mushrooms, and potatoes. I grew up in America,...

Zines

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Bringing Emerson into the bagel biz: A schmear toward success

Bringing Emerson into the bagel biz: A schmear toward success

October 5, 2016

Every graduation card has the same sappy Dr. Seuss line of “Oh, the places you’ll go,” reminding eager graduates that sometimes life...

An artist inspired by the underrated female form

An artist inspired by the underrated female form

September 28, 2016

Have you ever had an emotion bubbling inside you, but you’re unable to find the words to express it? One Emerson student has found the medium through...

A friendship stitched together through embroidery

A friendship stitched together through embroidery

September 28, 2016

To help afford city life and alleviate the incoming debt after graduation, college students have always felt a certain societal or personal pressure to...

Upperclassmen secrets for freshman newbies

September 28, 2016

Emerson’s Class of 2020 may seem like they’ve mastered the art of looking effortlessly cool (ahem, 17-year-old in the chic jean jacket and...

Queer questions: How to start the new year off right

September 28, 2016

Dear New Queer Students,   Welcome to the 7th Most LGBTQ+ Friendly college in the United States! Not the most glamorous of titles, but it’s...

POWER — moving forward with change

POWER — moving forward with change

September 21, 2016

After a busy day at the Emerson organization fair, Lucie Pereira showed no signs of fatigue when she arrived at a library study room to be interviewed....

Alum named to top 25 under 25 list by mag

Alum named to top 25 under 25 list by mag

September 21, 2016

Lizzie Milanovich is an actress, playwright, and artist, and she’s on a mission to bring theater to everyone. Even with her impressive resume, she...

Style notes: Runway designs encourage recycling

September 21, 2016

It wasn’t my intent, but, somehow, I grew a conscience.    I devote much of my free time to understanding the ins and outs of the fashion...