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Emerson College’s only independent, student-run newspaper since 1947

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Emerson College’s only independent, student-run newspaper since 1947

The Berkeley Beacon

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From the city to Citi: Emerson alumnus Sherman to publish book on ‘86 Mets

From the city to Citi: Emerson alumnus Sherman to publish book on ‘86 Mets

March 23, 2016

In 1986, Erik Sherman was standing outside the Sheraton Boston Hotel, hoping to catch a glimpse of the National League champion New York Mets. Armed with...

Student sells snacks wrapped with a bow

Student sells snacks wrapped with a bow

February 3, 2016

There weren’t any rocks in the road for Harry Mardirossian—just some nuts and a handful of dried fruit. The junior marketing communication...

Emerson students keep the music flowing

Emerson students keep the music flowing

February 3, 2016

Lauren Brill was in search of a noise-tolerant safe haven upon discovering practicing trombone in a dorm room was far from fulfilling. She found her answer...

Homemade quizzes enthralled the student body this week

Homemade quizzes enthralled the student body this week

February 3, 2016

BuzzFeed’s “Quizzes” tab notoriously thieves—stealing minutes off the clock from innocent internet dawdlers’ time. In the...

New site gives artists an experience that’s Boundless

New site gives artists an experience that’s Boundless

January 27, 2016

While creating her LinkedIn profile, Alexis Clova Cadavid found that the website was painting its creative users slightly short of their talents. The...

Highs and lows on students’ new web series

Highs and lows on students’ new web series

January 27, 2016

After a man rips her off in a marijuana deal, fictional drug dealer Parker storms up to his front door to kick him in his genitalia and curse. Rachel...

Carr on Culture: Feminism shines through masculine lyrics

January 27, 2016

Last year saw the rise (again) of Justin Bieber. He evolved from a petulant, spoiled teen star to a triumphant King of Pop. You can’t turn on a station...

Emerson students are on the campaign trail

Emerson students are on the campaign trail

January 27, 2016

Emerson’s Jackson Davis was one of five people with Bernie Sanders yesterday when his brand new, campaign-clad bus broke down in Iowa snow. The senator...

European wishes outside of the Well

European wishes outside of the Well

January 20, 2016

Last semester, Leilani Thomas found herself at a ranch in the middle of nowhere surrounded by bouncy houses, free alcoholic beverages, and a traditional...

Dix Pix: Masculinity at the front of womenswear

January 20, 2016

Nicolas Ghesquière, artistic director for Louis Vuitton, made an important move for the multimillion-dollar fashion house last week by casting Jaden...

The arithmetic of attendance: Students juggle priorities

The arithmetic of attendance: Students juggle priorities

December 9, 2015

On Monday mornings, junior Madeline O’Hara catches a green line train to campus for her noon class. It’s an intense dance course with five...

Emerson students reflect on nearby terrorist attacks

December 9, 2015

During a Paris night filled with heartache, terror, and pain, five Emerson students persevered with stories to tell.  A group of friends from the...

Alumus creates children’s show with female protagonist

Alumus creates children’s show with female protagonist

December 3, 2015

With the steering wheel of an alien spaceship in hand and her best friend George by her side, Ainslie Wickett safely steered the Everstar out of harm from...

New club hopes to promote debate on campus

New club hopes to promote debate on campus

November 25, 2015

Junior Daniel Halpern, stood before five self-proclaimed eager peers on Monday night in Ansin Room 605 for the inaugural meeting of Quarrel Club @ Emerson....

Alum creates software to combat writer’s block

Alum creates software to combat writer’s block

November 25, 2015

Struggling to finish a draft of a fictional story about a teenage boy who learns to cope with the death of his sister by wearing one of her dresses, for...

Dix Pix: Runway model recognizes natural roots

November 25, 2015

Model Maria Borges just reaffirmed the beauty of young black girls everywhere while sporting her cute and curly TWA (“teeny weeny afro”) for...

Biking through the city with favors in tow

Biking through the city with favors in tow

November 19, 2015

Magi Calcagne recalled many hours of sitting around in Boston Common this past summer, soaking up the sun, breathing fresh air—and getting paid at...

Carr on Culture: self-love through self-portraits

November 18, 2015

You’d be hard-pressed to find anyone at Emerson today who doesn’t have an Instagram account. There’s a universal satisfaction that comes...

Charles Ishimwe looks to bring new media to Rwanda

Charles Ishimwe looks to bring new media to Rwanda

November 18, 2015

Before his family got electricity, Charles Ishimwe, 26, would walk to the nearest hospital to complete his homework, relying on the light sources there...

Not just film kids: the forgotten side of VMA

November 11, 2015

Imagine a typical visual and media arts student. Maybe you envision someone peering through the viewfinder of a camera borrowed from the Equipment Distribution...