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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

Climate survey underscores need for diversity education

Climate survey underscores need for diversity education

April 29, 2015

At issue: Results of Emerson’s climate survey are released. Our take: There is a disconnect on issues of diversity that administrators ought to...

Hillary has her flaws, but she’s equality’s best bet

Hillary has her flaws, but she’s equality’s best bet

April 29, 2015

I need you to win this, Hillary. I realize that is partially out of your control, but I need you to keep your head up and campaign vigorously till the...

Hulu show doesn’t do Emerson (social) justice

April 29, 2015

At issue: Hulu show Resident Advisors, written by Emerson grads and supported by the college Our take: It’s offensive—and it’s not even...

Millennial readers ought to be shown journalism’s receipts

April 29, 2015

It took me many months to accept Spotify’s paid plan into my life. I was a skeptic of the music streaming service, holding fast to some quasi-hipster,...

The climate survey took Emerson’s temperature.
HOLLY KIRKMAN / CARTOONIST

Climate survey underscores need for diversity education

By Editorial Board / April 23, 2015

At issue: Results of Emerson’s climate survey are released. Our take: There is a disconnect on issues of diversity that administrators ought...

Hillary Clinton’s recently-launched presidential campaign could have benefits for many minority groups otherwise ignored by existing leaders in government.
HOLLY KIRKMAN / CARTOONIST

Hillary has her flaws, but she’s equality’s best bet

By Jackie Roman, Former Staff / April 23, 2015

I need you to win this, Hillary. I realize that is partially out of your control, but I need you to keep your head up and campaign vigorously till the...

Emerson gets an F for its three Rs

April 22, 2015

At issue: Emerson students don’t recycle enough. Our take: College should make recycling more accessible. Look in any trash bin on campus, and...

Meeting an early graduation with a sense of calm

April 22, 2015

In the past few months, the looming question in many of my conversations has been, “So, what are your plans?” followed quickly by, “Do...

Ratings systems fall short, understating modernity

Ratings systems fall short, understating modernity

April 22, 2015

There is something profoundly, and even comically, fascinating about America’s various parental rating systems. When I was 10, scanning through the...

It’s about :clock4: emojis :no_entry_sign: just :woman:

April 15, 2015

Near the end of my Wednesday morning blogging class, I was the white praying hands emoji. Over the weekend, in a conversation about HBO’s recently...

Honorary degrees ought to graduate from arbitrary past

April 15, 2015

At issue: ‘Tis the season for commencement speaker announcements. Our take: Time to rethink honorary degrees. In the minds of many eager seniors...

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...