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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

Weekend fun not just for the over-21 crowd

December 31, 2012

Every weekend, it's the same old thing: sleeping late, taking on a couple of shifts at work, putting off homework until Sunday night or just hanging out...

Delicious dim sum is literally just around the corner in Boston#039;s Chinatown

December 31, 2012

For students seeking an affordable lunch option that tastes better than the dining hall, Chinatown is just around the corner. Many Chinatown restaurants...

Lick the lollipop and shake that Laffy Taffy, but avoid the fish candy

December 31, 2012

Here are three shops-Sugar Heaven, Daily Fresh Candies and Eldo Candy House-that may sympathize with your childish tendencies.,Halloween is over, but you...

Network now: Chancing it in the real world

December 31, 2012

One of the greatest advantages of going to school in Boston is the internship opportunities found in the city. Career Services has coordinated the upcoming...

Gay day may be mayday for businesses

December 31, 2012

Computers will turn off and bosses will be blown off as the homosexual community and their straight allies engage in a national gay rights boycott. Millions...

Leaving on a jet plane? Take the bus instead

December 31, 2012

Taking the Fung Wah or Peter Pan bus lines may make travlers wish fairy dust really worked. Whether headed home for break or off to Never Never Land, there...

Faces Of Us blog shows sign of the times

December 31, 2012

For senior Brendan Davis, a simple photo is worth more than a thousand words for the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender community.Davis is a strong...

Students swing into new dance styles

December 31, 2012

Emersonians tired of grinding and gyrating can find new moves in the social dance sector. Emerson Ballroom has been teaching and performing social dance...

A tale of two tacos leaves us asking, Mexi-Can I?

December 31, 2012

Emerson students won't have to face a trek across the Rio Grande to get good Mexican food. Instead they can make the much quicker trip across Tremont Street...

Boston veggies bring home the bacon

December 31, 2012

Kelly Smith

Coolidge doesn#039;t cut corners for food and fun

December 31, 2012

Kasey Fielding, Beacon explorer

Minotaur author takes the bull out of writing

December 31, 2012

A self-proclaimed nerd, shut-in and forlorn figure who likes to read the books in the library that have never been checked out, Jim Shepard entertained...

Universities toast to classier beer drinking

December 31, 2012

Nowadays, students across the country may actually be clinking glasses, or plastic blue cups, for reasons other than partaking in another mind-numbing...

The way we see it: Simon says drink coffee

December 31, 2012

Emily Gonzalez

Rating red hot chili pepper professors

December 31, 2012

Ariel White

Applying new technology to transfers

December 31, 2012

Ben Bell

Beacon How: Wandless enchantments

December 31, 2012

Jory Block is keeping the magic alive at Emerson and he is not a member of the Quidditch team. With his mind-boggling magic tricks and sword swallowing...

Cross campus campaigns get students poll dancing

December 31, 2012

This year's presidential election is stirring up campuses across Boston as candidates enter into a heated rivalry. Student organizations from Northeastern...

New sex survey puts rumors to bed

December 31, 2012

Anita Vukovic