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

Opinion

Summer Preview: Putting women in first gear

August 10, 2016

Summer Preview is a sneak peek into content the Berkeley Beacon will be unveiling in the fall. It will provide descriptions and samples of columns, opinion...

Summer preview: Combatting white noise in America

August 10, 2016

Summer Preview is a sneak peek into content the Berkeley Beacon will be unveiling in the fall. It will provide descriptions and samples of columns, opinion...

Emerson’s new logo needs revision

Emerson’s new logo needs revision

April 27, 2016

At issue: The logo, a decorative "e", was unveiled this week. Our take: It does not accurately portray the student body. We feel a little bad about what...

Taking time for a post-grad pause

Taking time for a post-grad pause

April 27, 2016

I almost started crying in the basement of a grocery store in January—I had picked up a phone call from a Dallas area code and verbally accepted...

Strangers in the streets, buddies in the Tweets

April 27, 2016

I have a running joke that I need new friends. The ones I have now are great, of course—a lot of beautiful women with great taste in books and a...

The onus is on us to make the most of student funds

April 20, 2016

At issue: Leftover funds in the SGA budget. Our take: Orgs should make use of our student government. At last week’s Student Government Association...

Media moguls swapped out for meme makers

Media moguls swapped out for meme makers

April 20, 2016

I would have never thought the day would come that I could put “makes dank memes” on my resume—but based on what I’ve seen this...

White boys with bad posture

April 20, 2016

It was brought to my attention recently that I joke a lot about white people.  Imagine it: On a Thursday night, I sat gossiping with a friend when...

A CreativityKit should still include the classics

April 13, 2016

At issue: Journalism students are getting an expensive gift. Out take: It's still valuable to double down on writing and reporting. The journalism program...

Women in Emerson film’s blindspot

April 13, 2016

Every day I read the casting and crew calls posted on the bulletin board near the elevator on my floor. Every day, I see the same formula: The cast consists...

Straight version of a gay thing

Straight version of a gay thing

April 13, 2016

As a bisexual man, I was thrilled when the Supreme Court legalized gay marriage across the country in 2013. Not only did I consider that day a win for...

POWER’s existence shows school’s blind spots

April 6, 2016

At issue: A new student justice group is formed. Our take: Why did the system put in place fail these students?  In Tuesday’s faculty assembly,...

A reminder oppression can be internalized

A reminder oppression can be internalized

April 6, 2016

I can’t remember the last time someone called me a nigger, their jaw kneeling deep into their throat, because that’s what the hard R of “nigger”...

Between Bernie and Hillary, voters face a lose-lose

April 6, 2016

In January, I wrote a piece for the Beacon on Hillary Clinton. I argued that she was not the progressive candidate she claimed to be, and that many of...

Letter to the editor from Elise Harrison

April 6, 2016

To the Editor, Thank you for your article and support for Counseling and Psychological Service.  After reading the article, I want to add a clarification. ...

A reason to read into religion

A reason to read into religion

March 30, 2016

“Are you religious?” “No,” I respond. “Why?” I’ve had this conversation several times over the past few years—recently...

Bringing respect to the victim’s storyline

March 30, 2016

When I sat down to watch Jessica Jones for the first time, my friend knowingly told me it might be upsetting before we dove in. As it turned out, I didn’t...

Spring semester sparks change on campus

March 30, 2016

At issue: Diversity programs and community collaborations begin to grow. Our take: It's a sign of promise and administration should take note. Along...

A woman’s fight to finish last

A woman’s fight to finish last

March 23, 2016

We all know how the heterosexual bedroom dance goes by now, there’s no need to be coy. I’m talking less about mechanics and where the bee’s...

Bernie Bros and Hillary fans can coexist

March 23, 2016

There is a fervent buzz on Emerson’s campus. Students characterized for passion and determination have channeled their energies into the presidential...