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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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Post-Emerson Entrepreneur: Trevor Morrow

December 12, 2012

 Trevor Morrow, an E3 veteran and class of 2010 graduate, developed TravelSponge.com during his time at E3. TravelSpnoge.com was a broad-based website...

Consider the calories when you choose your booze

December 12, 2012

The obvious way of losing that “freshman 15” in no way exclusive to freshmen may seem like eating less, but what about considering that other activity...

Child’s pose; yoga’s not just for kids

December 12, 2012

Every Tuesday at 9 p.m. Giuliana Hazelwood, a sophomore film major, and Lindsay Day, a junior writing, literature and publishing major, transform the fifth...

Stiller says singin#039; is Wirth the time

December 12, 2012

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Breathe in, breathe out, begin hip-hop pose

December 12, 2012

, Beacon Staff/strongReach toward the sky, take a deep breath in, release, and then — turn up the volume on “I Can” by Nas or maybe “Move Your...

Publish electronically: it’s easier than you think

December 12, 2012

, Beacon Correspondent/strongThe publishing industry is struggling. Printed books sell fewer copies than e-books, while the Kindle, Nook, and iPad continue...

Procrastination Nation

December 12, 2012

 The Internet has seemingly brought mindless procrastination to an all-time high,and in the process killed the creativity formerly associated with...

The fantastic Mr. Fox

December 12, 2012

 Brandon Fox was more than halfway done, keeping a modest pace by his standards. He was entering Newton, Mass. on mile 15 of the Boston Marathon when...

Deck the dorms with boughs of glitter

Deck the dorms with boughs of glitter

December 12, 2012

With stockings, tinsel, and lights all aglow, on-campus students at Emerson are decking the halls.    Though few can afford authentic sterling...

10 Top Workout Tunes

December 12, 2012

 Kanye, Gaga, Rihanna, and Britney are some of the biggest motivators to push Emerson students through that last mile on the treadmill. Whether you...

TOEFL's new test has students speaking up

December 12, 2012

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Students on alternative timelines

December 12, 2012

There are many students at Emerson, like Lewis, who have taken time off from academia either before or after starting college.,"Jerome Lewis...

Not in the 21+ crowd? Boston clubs welcome all ages

December 12, 2012

After a long week of classes, the weekend finally arrives. You are bored, stressed out and ready to go have some fun. But you are also under 21,...

Student gets it "rite" with new clothing company

Student gets it “rite” with new clothing company

December 12, 2012

Instead of filling out job applications and anxiously preparing for tedious interviews, Jake Bailey is creating his own life opportunities. The sophomore...

Vegan Food Fest to provide meatless, dairyless fun

December 12, 2012

When it comes to eating animal-free food items, one may find it nearly impossible to survive on fruits and veggies alone. On Dec. 7, Heather Hardy, the...

Go, go gadget: gym gear

December 12, 2012

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Events in Salem this week

December 12, 2012

If you've never been to Salem, site of the historic Salem Witch Trials of 1692, there may not be a more magical time to go than in October....

Student Spill provides anonymous support through website

Student Spill provides anonymous support through website

December 12, 2012

Sometimes it is easier to tell a complete stranger a secret. That is the philosophy that the Emerson chapter of Student Spill, an anonymous email-based...

Alum teaches marketing students tricks of the trade

December 12, 2012

Instead of walking down the aisle of a church, the bride took her steps between rows of size eight shoes. The wedding ceremony took place in a T.J. Maxx...

Nerding Out

Nerding Out

December 12, 2012

The tech world once again gathered in San Francisco March 7 to catch a glimpse of Apple’s latest toy: the new iPad. It’s not the iPad 3, as...