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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

Complaints demand transparency

October 10, 2013

At issue: Students file complaint against Emerson administration in response to violating federal anti-discrimination lawOur take: Emerson must show complete...

Tinder is only the tip of our vanity iceberg

Tinder is only the tip of our vanity iceberg

October 10, 2013

As a social experiment, I spent 72 hours searching for dates without any intention of actually going on one, wearing a mud mask from the comfort of my...

Black your lungs, not the block

October 3, 2013

At issue: Cigarette causes fire near Piano Row Our take: Emerson should enforce its own smoking policies College rules and regulations handbooks...

Wary of a nuclear Iran

October 3, 2013

At the United Nations General Assembly last week, recently elected Iranian president Hassan Rouhani made remarks that referenced the Torah, condemned a...

In defense of entertainment journalism

In defense of entertainment journalism

October 3, 2013

When my journalism professor asked me what I want to do for a career, I lied. I lied because I knew my teacher wouldn’t respect the professional...

Ain’t no dormitory high enough

September 26, 2013

At Issue: Emerson hopes to build a new dorm on Boylston Place Our Take: A good first step in guaranteeing more on-campus housing If you’re reading...

Letter to the editor from Dean Ludman

September 26, 2013

Orientation Leaders and Resident Assistants, Thank you, thank you, thank you for helping us re-open the campus in such a spirited and caring manner. ...

The case for Syrian intervention

The case for Syrian intervention

September 26, 2013

They walk from pedestrian to pedestrian, offering shoe services or selling pieces of gum for a thousand libra (around 66 cents) a pack, and they all have...

It’s hard out there for a student activist

September 26, 2013

As a student activist, I am familiar with the perpetual struggle of being the little guy trying to make a big change.  Activists of any age want...

Building upon Keeling’s success

September 26, 2013

At issue: Emerson searches for permanent athletic director Our take: He or she must be willing to follow through on Rudy Keeling's groundwork On the...

She loves my big ego

She loves my big ego

September 26, 2013

You tend to see narcissists a lot now on television shows.  From the serial philanderer and tortured ad man Don Draper on Mad Men (with secrets as...

Rage against the voting machine

September 26, 2013

I have not forgotten that during the 2012 presidential election, I had to wait in line for nearly four hours to vote. In the bitter cold, I stood in a...

E3 gets down to business

April 25, 2013

At Issue:  Emerson constantly recognized for the arts Our Take: Give the E3 exposition program some attention Many Emerson students who have...

Play for Pay: Collegiate exploitation

Play for Pay: Collegiate exploitation

April 25, 2013

Turn on any network or cable TV station and you’ll see the videos: that last half-court shot made in the nick of time with mere seconds to spare....

Mo’ money mo’ problems

April 25, 2013

The other night, I was listening to my Wale station on Pandora Internet Radio and a song came on that I hadn’t heard before, titled “Varsity...

Editorial: Civic engagement efforts polish Emerson’s reputation

April 12, 2013

At issue:  Communication gurus at Emerson making strides left and right.  Our take:  Thank you for making us look so good ______________________________ Hosting...

Tuition Hikers’ Guide to the Galaxy

Tuition Hikers’ Guide to the Galaxy

April 4, 2013

The end of the semester always seems to bring money to the forefront of my attention. The tuition fees for next semester, searching for a place to live...

Pseudo-politics for the teenage soul

April 4, 2013

“No, I don’t vote.” My classmate said it plainly and frankly, unabashed at her lack of participation in the democratic process. For an...

Japan program takes first step in global intiative

April 4, 2013

At issue: Emerson offers week-long Japan program Our take: A bento box of opportunities For most Emerson students, the closest our educational experience...

Almeida offers clear vision for the future

March 29, 2013

At Issue: A new SGA president for the 2013-2014 academic year Our Take: Almeida would bring clear direction Amid the lackluster turnout for SGA’s...