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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

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

The Berkeley Beacon

Lifestyle

Paper is golden at Harpers Ferry

December 31, 2012

There appears to be no trace of the regular hipster crowd; the groups of guys in girls' jeans and women wearing Vans slip-on shoes that make up a large...

These hidden Boston Jewels offer something sweet to sink your teeth into

December 31, 2012

Although the North End lays claim to real Italian cannolis, Chinatown houses Eldo Cake House's famous fruit cakes and Southie is grounded in its traditional...

Sh-sh-shaking it up at Copley Square

December 31, 2012

Kelly Smith

Hangover Hotspot: Tremont 647 sizzles

December 31, 2012

The Ladies of Lifestyle

Alum plans ride to quot;leave cancer in the dustquot;

December 31, 2012

Zeta is Emerson's co-ed professional fraternity, dedicated to high standards in the communication arts and sciences, according to the Emerson Web site.,Zeta...

Just say nope to banning dope

December 31, 2012

Kelly Smith

Face it – student voters may go by the book

December 31, 2012

Are you a member of the group "Alaska Against Sarah Palin"? Or maybe you are a fan of "McCain/Palin '08 (One Million Strong for the Mavericks)." There...

From poles to popes: Burlesque on Boylston

December 31, 2012

Wendy Reardon points to a stripper pole in the center of the room and tells her class, "Oh yeah, you wish yours was this big." The dim pink lighting and...

Beacon Events Calendar

December 31, 2012

Men's Varsity Basketball vs. Albterus Magnus College, 7:00 P.M. in the Piano Row gymnasium, contact [email protected] Emerson presents Who...

At Kinsale Irish Pub and Restaurant, you get what you pay for: fancy food at somewhat fancy prices

December 31, 2012

The Kinsale Irish Pub and Restaurant, located across from the Government Center T-stop at 2 Center Plaza, is an excellent choice for relatively cheap group...

Super party ideas to Bowl over your guests

December 31, 2012

While Emerson College is not as arithmetic-oriented as schools like MIT, its students are savvy enough to know that Emersonians and math do not add up....

The gift of giving: dresses, pies, and laughs

December 31, 2012

This Thanksgiving weekend, while you're home pulling winter sweaters out of the closet, grab those old prom dresses and shoes you know you'll never use...

Souvenirs and sighs at 96 Beacon St. sendoff

December 31, 2012

As the school year comes to a close, so will several buildings used by Emerson on Beacon and Arlington streets. One of these buildings, the Student Union,...

Hillel#039;s quot;Chocolate Sederquot; lifts many spirits

December 31, 2012

Emerson Hillel, the college's Jewish student organization, held its first "chocolate seder" this year for both Jewish and gentile students to commemorate...

Beacon How: Balls, gotta catch #039;em all

December 31, 2012

Emerson students take pride in their ability to juggle many activities at once. Senior Emil Lamprecht takes this skill to new heights. Lamprecht literally...

Making whoopies: new North End bakeries

December 31, 2012

The evening air's aroma causes throngs of people to gravitate to the North End each weekend, where the narrow sidewalks are bustling with folks looking...