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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

Opinion

As schools struggle, Ivy League students deserve empathy

As schools struggle, Ivy League students deserve empathy

April 15, 2015

The Ivy League is proof that even the highest levels of society are not above stereotyping. Often cast as soulless tryhards who only focus on their studies,...

Would-be cougars receive brunt of sexist blame

Would-be cougars receive brunt of sexist blame

April 9, 2015

Seventeen-year-old Kylie Jenner and 25-year-old Tyga recently revealed their relationship, a move that has spurred conversation about age disparities between...

Sexist harassment flies under the web’s radar

April 8, 2015

In conversations about contemporary womanhood, feminism, and female safety, there are certain spaces known to be unsafe. Sordid recounts of personal experiences...

ECCash’s shortcomings deserve SGA attention

April 8, 2015

At issue: Griddler's the latest eatery to accept ECCashOur take: Time to take out the EC-trash Emerson students can now pay for fried pickles and...

Cultural groups self-segregate, limiting student narratives

Cultural groups self-segregate, limiting student narratives

April 8, 2015

I was a freshman at Emerson when I first learned what intersectionality meant. It was the first time I heard a term that describes how all of our identities...

Despite second lawsuit, Emerson still on road to reform

April 7, 2015

At issue: Another lawsuit faults Emerson for handling of sexual assault cases. Our take: Don't lose sight of changes Emerson has made since then. Another...

College’s legal response requires a closer look

April 7, 2015

At issue: Emerson moves to dismiss former student's lawsuit. Our take: We shouldn't get caught up in the legal jargon. After news broke that...

It shouldn’t be acceptable for men to be on their worst behavior

April 1, 2015

When I was on the T the other day, I watched a group of men harass a woman. They were in their upper-20s, visibly intoxicated, and grasping the aisle pole...

Sweetwater’s closure puts campus needs into perspective

April 1, 2015

At issue: Sweetwater Tavern’s bitter end.Our take: With campus expansion, Emerson must take third place into account.  Emerson announced in...

Presidential candidates offer distinct visions for student government

March 26, 2015

At issue: The three-way SGA presidential electionOur take: Options represent a valuable breath of fresh air for SGA This Student Government Association...

It shouldn’t be acceptable for men to be on their worst behavior

March 26, 2015

When I was on the T the other day, I watched a group of men harass a woman. They were in their upper-20s, visibly intoxicated, and grasping the aisle pole...

SGA constitution reform misses the mark

March 25, 2015

At issue: SGA proposes lower threshold for constitutional changes. Our take: SGA should redouble its efforts to increase voter turnout. Currently, the...

Frat footage apologists misplace blame

Frat footage apologists misplace blame

March 25, 2015

It was the twisted “happy and you know it” remix heard ‘round the world: On a charter bus headed to an annual formal event, members of...

Necessary nap time can put fears to rest

March 25, 2015

Nap time is a brilliant idea, but it’s wasted on those that don’t want to use it. We give nap time to hyperactive children who at best pretend...

Part-time faculty deserve full-time support

March 11, 2015

At issue: Adjunct professors push for better working conditions and higher pay. Our take: This is an important labor issue that students should advocate.  Great...

Bus or bust: Boston curriculum faces history’s facts

Bus or bust: Boston curriculum faces history’s facts

March 11, 2015

America has a knack for dismissing history as merely a past from which we have moved on. This limited perspective is one reason why, over half a century...

Despite pop culture power, ‘bitch’ not yet reclaimed

March 11, 2015

I’ve never been called a bitch and been happy about it. Since coming into my own as a feminist, I’ve learned about the widespread attempts...

Despite pop culture power, ‘bitch’ not yet reclaimed

March 5, 2015

I’ve never been called a bitch and been happy about it. Since coming into my own as a feminist, I’ve learned about the widespread attempts to reclaim...

Complex identities miss the “Boat”

Complex identities miss the “Boat”

March 5, 2015

For all the early exaltations at an American show finally featuring Asian-Americans, ABC’s Fresh off the Boat is still just a mere declaration of...

Letter to the Editor from Deans Rob Sabal and Phillip Glenn

March 5, 2015

Last week’s editorial astutely summarizes the challenges faced surrounding program silos and interdisciplinary study at Emerson, and how new...