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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

First world problem’s third world dilemma

First world problem’s third world dilemma

November 25, 2013

It goes like this: I’m hanging out with friends and I complain about something. “My coffee got cold before I could finish it”; “I...

Whatever lets Walmart sleep at night

November 21, 2013

As Americans, we all have one thing in common — and no, it is not just a superiority complex, fledgling caffeine addiction, or affinity...

Making headway in concussion protocol

November 14, 2013

At issue: Concussions are becoming more common in sports. Our take: Emerson’s protocol and safety measures should be applauded. The ugly secret...

An education deferred

November 14, 2013

Education is access. Education is freedom. Every year, we deny thousands of students the opportunity to succeed when we deny them access to education. According...

A tale of more than two cities

A tale of more than two cities

November 14, 2013

Since starting my job at an independent college prep school in August, I’ve worked with high school seniors to craft the perfect admissions essay.  Over...

Letter to the editor from Elise Harrison

November 8, 2013

Dear Editor, Counseling and Psychological Services would like to thank Martha Schick and the Editorial staff for their articles that bring attention to...

Emerson shows support for trans community

November 7, 2013

At issue: Emerson's accepting community often overlooks elements of LGBTQ Our take: Recognizing the "T" in LGBTQ is in line with Emerson's mission Emerson...

Student FOMO leads to living beyond means

Student FOMO leads to living beyond means

November 7, 2013

You check your Twitter feed to find that your classmates have posted pictures of themselves at a North End restaurant and a concert in Cambridge. Suddenly,...

To reform education, no quick fix exists

November 7, 2013

It’s an oft-repeated saying in my dad’s house, one that he finds a way to work into almost every conversation: “The most important decisions...

So you want to be an activist...

So you want to be an activist…

October 31, 2013

“The Government is working for the rich and the poor are getting nothing.” I heard this proclamation in addition to a few other statements...

Counseling center needs clearer communications

October 31, 2013

At issue: Students say counseling center doesn’t provide enough time Our take: The center needs to be clear about its capabilities and limitations Emerson’s...

The revolution is never televised

October 31, 2013

It can only be described as a funny feeling, the devil’s cocktail of emotion palpable in an AMC Loews theater during a Sunday matinee of 12 Years...

One bad iPhone ruins the bunch

One bad iPhone ruins the bunch

October 24, 2013

The age of Apple is over — or at least it will be soon. Don’t be sad — it had to happen eventually, what...

Ready, set, go

October 24, 2013

At issue: Will & Grace set is moving to Los Angeles Our take: Good riddance This semester, the Iwasaki Library underwent an ambitious restructuring....

Watch the iThrone

Watch the iThrone

October 24, 2013

Soothsayers have always seen Apple’s demise in their tea leaves. The original Macintosh was panned by critics for being too slow, too hard to learn—it...

Emerson students addicted to thrill of busyness

Emerson students addicted to thrill of busyness

October 17, 2013

When I moved into Emerson a month ago and attended the slew of orientation activities, I left every event with the words “don’t overcommit”...

Title IX complaint is in Emerson’s best interest

October 17, 2013

I was talking about the recent federal complaint filed against the college with an Emerson student who confessed that she had trouble believing the claims...

Think outside your major

October 17, 2013

At Issue: Emerson lacks appreciation for liberal arts Our Take: College should emphasize value of liberal arts At the core of a true liberal arts...

Letter to the editor from Dylan Manderlink

October 17, 2013

Dear Editor,   I wanted to take the time to address the Emerson community in light of the response to the federal complaint against the College,...

Undeclared majors only one group in land of the lost

October 10, 2013

As college students, we are expected to categorize our future into a major: study the major, plan on the major, work on the major, live, breathe, and be...