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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

Opinion

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...

New dean could bring needed cohesion

March 23, 2016

At issue: Schools and departments are disjointed. Our take: There's no reason collaboration can't work. Emerson’s School of Communication has had...

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...

Calling on the college to revamp student safety

March 10, 2016

At issue: Lack of late-night transportation. Our take: Emerson should step up and fill the need with a shuttle. After a vote from the MBTA, the T’s...

Waiting for the smoke to clear

March 10, 2016

Emerson College is a hipster college—at least according to a 2014 Huffington Post article, it is. Along with that description comes the idea of being...

I approve each drive-by, each man who steps behind me on the subway, each guy who approaches me in this virtual bar.
EVAN WALSH / BEACON STAFF

Swipe right for feminism

February 10, 2016

Within a 15 mile radius, there’s hundreds of eligible bachelors. They attend Harvard University, Emmanuel College, Suffolk University, Berklee College...

Liberal arts curriculum at Emerson is crucial

February 4, 2016

At issue: Liberal arts courses underrated at Emerson Our take: We can’t afford to write-off these requirements. Emerson students usually love their...

Living on the fringe of LGBTQ

February 4, 2016

When I was 13 and browsing on Tumblr, I found a true definition of bisexuality for the first time and immediately identified with it. I had felt this way...

Sexism in the journalism profession

Sexism in the journalism profession

February 4, 2016

The Women’s Media Center released a report in 2015 documenting the status of women in media. Unfortunately, it found a status quo that has been in...

Emerson’s medical amnesty policy needs overhaul

January 28, 2016

At issue: Task force created to reassess medical amnesty policy. Our take: There is truth in criticism of its current form. In 2009 Emerson finally added...

Refusing to choose Clinton

January 28, 2016

When Hillary Clinton promises in television advertisements to support people over profits, or the working class over corporations, surely this is self-conscious...

A whitewashed awards season

A whitewashed awards season

January 28, 2016

When I was 17, I wanted an Oscar the way some girls wanted boyfriends. The luster of those golden statuettes twinkled in my daydreams, and half-humorous...

Hoverboard ban paves way for major change

January 21, 2016

At issue: Emerson updates policy to reflect changing times. Our take: With hoverboards other policies should roll into the future. If Marty McFly were...

Facing down the barrel of a gun

January 21, 2016

Over the past three years in America, there have been exactly 1,074 mass shootings recorded by the Gun Violence Archive. These separate incidents have...

Scrapping the ‘new year’ concept

Scrapping the ‘new year’ concept

January 21, 2016

It’s a new year—again. That means New Year’s resolutions—again. It’s ironic that a holiday meant to be representative of...

The truth is that every day of the year provides a new beginning and chance for resolve.
EVAN WALSH / BEACON STAFF

Scrapping the ‘new year’ concept

January 13, 2016

It’s a new year—again. That means New Year’s resolutions—again. It’s ironic that a holiday meant to be representative of opportunity, fresh starts,...

Semester in review: worthy stories deserve second look

January 5, 2016

At issue: Looking back on a semester of important discourse and change. Our take: Students should recognize and remember the on-campus news. Emerson...