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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

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Class act: best and worst by major

December 10, 2012

Communication Sciences and Disorders:Best: Language andAcquisitionWorst: Speech ScienceCommunication Studies:Best: Conflict andNegotiationWorst: Argument...

Taxing Issues: What To Do With Your W2’s

December 10, 2012

There is only one season worse than winter, and that’s tax season. No doubt, you’ve heard the infamous saying, “There are only two sure things in...

Emerald City: a guide to Boston's greener pastures

December 10, 2012

It's only the third week of classes and you may already be sick of the Common. If you're tired of always jogging the same paths and dealing with...

The Hill's Grotto: no longer an underground secret

December 10, 2012

I'll admit it: I'm late on this one. Grotto has been a cozy Beacon Hill mainstay for over two years. Chef and owner Scott Herritt is no newcomer...

"E3" class helps student entrepreneurs to set up shop

December 10, 2012

A 10 a.m. class is the last place most juniors and seniors would want to be on a Friday morning. But for the 18 students in Professor of Marketing Communications...

We didn’t start the fire: cigarette bans hit Boston

December 10, 2012

nbsp;strongPhilip Tang, Beacon Correspondent/strongWhen class lets out, the Walker Building entrance becomes a tangle of students in flux.  Crowds of...

Brownstones, bars, bistros, and Berklee kids

Brownstones, bars, bistros, and Berklee kids

December 10, 2012

From Hynes Convention Center to the Fenway T-stop on the green line lies what realtors refer to as the Fenway Triangle. The streets of the triangle are...

Hempologist talks cannabis with students

Hempologist talks cannabis with students

December 10, 2012

A bright tie-dye tapestry runs across one wall of a Walker Building lecture hall and hemp paraphernalia and products -- lip balm, oatmeal, non-dairy...

Editor-in-Chic

December 9, 2012

It’s almost absurd how easy it is for a man to look put-together. Sure, I could suggest things regarding proportions and tailoring, but I’d...

Adventures in toyland: Plastic playmate pleasure

December 9, 2012

pDildos#44; vibrators and strap-ons in every shade of pink titillated students while the distinct hum of plastic on tabletop mixed with the explosive giggles...

Beacon’s Declassified: An Emerson Survival Guide

December 9, 2012

Welcome transfers! Starting at a new school, especially mid-year when everyone has pretty much clicked with their cliques, can be scary. But have no fear,...

Food for thought: Thinking Cup Cafe on Tremont

December 9, 2012

The Thinking Cup Cafe satisfies the dual craving for tasty and affordable. Though their selection of hot beverages isn’t as elaborate as that of your...

Savvy riders can use bus shortcuts

December 9, 2012

A typical day off for the college student is walking up and down Newbury Street, relaxing at Espresso Royale and checking out the new CDs at Virgin...

Mentorship program helps pair students with professionals

December 9, 2012

Three letters of reference, a transcript, and a personal essay are par for the course when applying to college. But not everyone will tell you that, once...

The experienced v.s. the educated: to grad or not to grad?

December 9, 2012

, Beacon Correspondent/strongThe American job market took a nosedive, leaving many students wondering if graduate school would help them avoid being 22...

Emerson newsrooms go portable with podcasts

December 8, 2012

Jennie Palluzzi, a sophomore print journalism major, spent hours crafting a story for her Covering the Day's News class-and now she is slashing...

To decrease risk of health complications, men and women should be vaccinated for human papillomavirus

December 8, 2012

More than 20 million people in the United States have HPV. Almost three out of four people between 15 and 49 will contract the virus in their lifetime,...

Isabella#039;s birthday: quot;Let them eat flowersquot;

December 8, 2012

papos;Tis the season for the museumapos;s annual display of 15 to 20 foot long nasturtium (nuh-stir-shem) vines#44; as well as entr