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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

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Need a wardrobe upgrade? Check out these stores for the best deals

December 31, 2012

It's not easy to keep up with all the recent fashion trends as a college student with limited means. Luckily for the fashion-forward student, Boston offers...

Bitchin#039; in the Kitchen with Rebecca

December 31, 2012

Oh yes, it's almost Thanksgiving, and you can taste Grandma's signature mashed potatoes just thinking about the holiday. But some students opt to stay...

SAD: Don#039;t be a downer this holiday season

December 31, 2012

When the warm, sunny days of summer fade slowly into long, cold winter nights, it's easy to start feeling a little down. No more carefree weekends at the...

Mr. Bartley#039;s: The only place you can eat Dick Cheney with a side of fries

December 31, 2012

So goes the motto at Mr. Bartley's Burger Cottage in Cambridge. And it's true the food's tasty and the restaurant only accepts cash.This Harvard dive has...

Publication hangs by far more than a THREAD

December 31, 2012

However, these are just a few literary ingredients in the recipe for THREAD, Emerson's script-only anthology. "THREAD started last year as a collaboration...

Waste work hours away with these Web sites

December 31, 2012

Keeping students up late at night and forcing them to get almost no sleep, procrastination is a predicament that strikes when work piles up and motivation...

You#039;re not alone: A student shares her story

December 31, 2012

Sexual harassment is not a topic you're likely to bring up in casual conversation. If you even mention the phrase to a typical crowd, you'll likely be...

Follow that Truck

Follow that Truck

December 13, 2012

Senior Derrick Cheung and business partner Howard Travis have had praised heaped on them by many media outlets and loyal customers, but they have no plans...

Chew It Over: giving the gift of health

December 13, 2012

The holiday season is upon us again, and that means wallets are rapidly emptying and there’s a Christmas-colored candy dish on every countertop. ...

Easy money, easy targets: staying safe from scammers

December 13, 2012

An e-mail from "Mary Baker," an unknown person or organization who acquired an Emerson e-mail address, bombarded the network with an...

Facebook page cheers up students during finals

Facebook page cheers up students during finals

December 13, 2012

Recently, university compliment pages have gone viral, giving two Emerson students the idea for one dedicated to the college. After half a week of waiting...

Miss Manners

December 13, 2012

Things are getting serious between you and your significant other. You’ve slept together, shared a plate of fries while discussing past heartbreaks,...

Student entrepreneurs launch charity music business

Student entrepreneurs launch charity music business

December 13, 2012

With three days to make money, junior Isabel Thottam partnered with senior Emily Smith for a project as part of the Emerson Experience in Entrepreneurship...

New org to fill health comm niche

New org to fill health comm niche

December 13, 2012

Last year, Kayla Pinto decided she wanted to add a health communication minor to her degree. As she took classes and became increasingly passionate about...

Mustaches make money for men's health

Mustaches make money for men’s health

December 13, 2012

Emerson’s branch of the fraternity Sigma Alpha Epsilon (SAE), hosted a fundraising event last Thursday to officially kick off the start of ‘Movember.” Every...

Feminist panel hopes to stomp out stereotypes

Feminist panel hopes to stomp out stereotypes

December 13, 2012

Three feminist activists will discuss their work, how they see their missions as feminists, and why they do what they do during the panel “How Does...

Column connects student to home

Column connects student to home

December 13, 2012

When Victoria Hulbert’s friends and family pick up their local newspaper in Torrance, Calif. every other Monday, it’s as if she never traveled...

Best of food trucks

December 13, 2012

With the advent of reality shows like the Food Network’s the Great Food Truck Race, I’ve watched food trucks multiply at Boston’s busiest...

Farmers debate effects of fuel on food

December 13, 2012

Emerson students have the opportunity to eat healthy and become involved with their local community by supporting farmers' markets, which are...

Students seek Zen with meditation group

Students seek Zen with meditation group

December 13, 2012

From large coffees to yoga mats, every student handles stress differently. One commonality is that most are in search of relief from the hectic, multitasking...