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

The Berkeley Beacon

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Families conquer campus activites

Families conquer campus activites

October 24, 2013

The campus crawled with a strange demographic — a mix of college students and parents adorned with Welcome Center swag bags, brochures,...

Pelton embraces Emerson's Halloween spirit

Pelton embraces Emerson’s Halloween spirit

October 24, 2013

Halloween is a holiday of traditions. Whether it’s decorating the house, dressing up in a costume, or going to a Halloween party, the day is marked...

Health Matters

October 24, 2013

These days, you can’t enter a grocery store without seeing the words “gluten-free” plastered all over various products. Gluten-free breads,...

Student’s show hopes to thrill and  terrify

Student’s show hopes to thrill and terrify

October 24, 2013

Areana is obsessed with herself.  Evan physically cannot make his own decisions.  Phoebe and Mikki are two roommates on the wrong end of revenge. ...

Ups and Downs: Surviving — and embracing —  a vertical campus

Ups and Downs: Surviving — and embracing —  a vertical campus

October 24, 2013

Any prospective Emerson student is bound to hear an overly excited tour guide say something along the lines of, “We’re a very vertical campus....

Play me, I’m yours for a day

Play me, I’m yours for a day

October 17, 2013

While meandering the streets of Boston, there’s a myriad of sounds to be heard. The mindless chatter of pedestrians, the screech of the T, construction...

Across the Pond

October 17, 2013

My quarter-life crisis happened one night in Dublin. Well, maybe it was less of a crisis and more of a predicament. And maybe I’m too young for such...

Student take on new sushi joint

Student take on new sushi joint

October 17, 2013

Exquisite sushi rolls, elegant background music, stylish furniture, and spirited lights dominate the new Fin’s Japanese Sushi and Grill, situated...

New belly dancing class brings a taste of the Middle East to campus

New belly dancing class brings a taste of the Middle East to campus

October 17, 2013

Walking through the Paramount studios on any given Wednesday night, groups of Emerson students can be found practicing for their classes, rehearsing for...

Bracelets break down cultural barriers

Bracelets break down cultural barriers

October 11, 2013

At a glance, Michael Notrica is a fairly average sophomore. He’s lean and lanky, with bright brown eyes and a smile that comes easily. He wears a...

Sorority hosts networking workshop for college community

Sorority hosts networking workshop for college community

October 10, 2013

Eager, career-oriented students of all different ages, majors, and backgrounds mingle at Emerson on a daily basis. On Oct. 2, Kappa Gamma Chi taught students...

Students learn the ins and outs of internships

Students learn the ins and outs of internships

October 10, 2013

The task of applying for internships can be confusing, lengthy, and at worst, daunting. Emerson’s Career Services wanted to help fix this problem...

Love Notes: Putting yourself out there

October 10, 2013

We are now over a month into the school year, meaning we’re comfortable in classes, we know the best places to score a good meal, and we have well-established...

Elma Lewis' long legacy of high standards: Over decades, new center's namesake spread the arts

Elma Lewis’ long legacy of high standards: Over decades, new center’s namesake spread the arts

October 10, 2013

A collection of photographs, plaques, and certificates hangs in a newly filled glass case on the far wall of the Little Building’s lobby. At the center...

Across the Pond

October 8, 2013

I have taken home for granted for my entire life. Sleep-away camp, boarding school, and even college never fazed me because I always knew I simply had...

A look at this year’s org fair

September 26, 2013

Students visiting and hosting booths at the annual organization fair talk about their experiences.

OL training plays up their unique strengths

OL training plays up their unique strengths

September 26, 2013

All students’ first experience with Emerson College’s particular flair begins at move-in: The image of orientation leaders in rainbow tutus,...

Intern inspires Children's Hospital patients

Intern inspires Children’s Hospital patients

September 26, 2013

Landing that dream internship is often a quintessential component of a student’s summer break, providing opportunities to gain skills in numerous...

From Boston to the Boardwalk

From Boston to the Boardwalk

September 26, 2013

When alumna Samantha Russo first got involved with the Miss America Organization on the local level in Feb. 2012, she entered the Miss Boston pageant and...

Emerson community creates a culture of consent

September 26, 2013

Emerson College prides itself on its acceptance, LGBTQ-friendliness, progressive mindset, and general openness when it comes to talking about tough issues....