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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

Emerson’s new initiative bad for business

April 10, 2014

At issue: Emerson is expanding business offerings Our take: It shouldn't be so major Emerson’s getting down to business—or so it...

Can't we all just not get along?

Can’t we all just not get along?

April 10, 2014

At the core of a true liberal arts education is the guarantee that students will be immersed in—not just exposed to—the intellectual tensions...

The stress generation

April 10, 2014

Millennials are the lazy, unmotivated, unreliable, high-maintenance generation. If you crowdsourced articles on this stereotyped group, that’s the...

Inequality can’t be whitewashed away

Inequality can’t be whitewashed away

April 3, 2014

In 1969, The Associated Press reported Emerson “agreed to admit” 30 African-American students. The same year that astronauts first walked on...

Student efforts disprove generational stereotypes

April 3, 2014

At issue: President M. Lee Pelton requires clothing provider to ensure worker safety. Our take: Take P.R.I.D.E. in our student activities. Last week,...

When nice guys are sexist with a smile

April 3, 2014

Modern day bigotry has to be sneaky. Overt discrimination is no longer fashionable, so now all prejudices must be filtered through euphemisms and flimsy...

For the lonely, anonymity

For the lonely, anonymity

March 29, 2014

Anonymity is undeniably the zeitgeist of Emerson’s current social media activity. In the last couple of years, a variety of confession-focused pages...

At SGA speech night, the sounds of silence

March 27, 2014

At issue: Unacceptable candidate attendance at SGA speech night Our take: If SGA can’t take itself seriously, how can the rest of us? The Student...

The Russian Anschluss

March 27, 2014

The recent hostile and provocative acts committed by the Russian Federation against the sovereign state of Ukraine and Crimea in pursuance of its geopolitical...

Before athletics gets Nicol, change is due

March 20, 2014

At issue: A new era of Emerson athletics is ready to begin Our take: It's time for Emerson to publicly apologize to Hank Smith It took nearly two...

Taking charge of your vagina

Taking charge of your vagina

March 20, 2014

It is the creator of new life, contains invaluable stem cells, houses the only body part to exist just for pleasure, and still manages to bring shame to...

Learning about the vagina
NYDIA HARTONO / BEACON STAFF

Taking charge of your vagina

By Jackie Roman, Former Staff / March 19, 2014

It is the creator of new life, contains invaluable stem cells, houses the only body part to exist just for pleasure, and still manages to bring shame to...

Our dogs, ourselves

Our dogs, ourselves

March 13, 2014

On a Friday night in December, I noticed a missed call from my dad. I thought I would get back to him the next day, but he called again first. With a quietness...

Let’s rain on their parade

March 13, 2014

At issue: Southie St. Patrick’s Day Parade continues to bar LGBT groups Our take: To support the LGBTQ community, students shouldn’t go to...

For Venezuelans, violence is still prevalent

March 13, 2014

It is a phone call that every Venezuelan fears to answer. The stranger’s voice on the other side immediately paralyzes your body. You don’t...

Emerson reaches new land

March 9, 2014

At issue: New study abroad program in Austria Our take: A positive addition to Emerson's international programs This summer, for the first time, Emerson...

Intruder reminds of urban perils

March 9, 2014

At issue: A random trespasser enters classrooms trying to sel discounted paintball tickets Our take: Intrusion highlights need for new tap-in policy Last...

Victory Stride influences students

March 9, 2014

At issue: Emerson hosts Victory Stride event in honor of Brown vs. Board of Education anniversary Our take: It's important that Emerson acknowledges...

It’s not just a diet

It’s not just a diet

February 27, 2014

Spring break doesn’t have to be upon us to hear phrases similar to “I’m going on a diet” reverberating off the walls. Students ...

North Korean prison camps: More action needed

February 27, 2014

A chilling report was released last week by the United Nations, with little fanfare, which detailed horrifying eyewitness accounts from North Korean prison...