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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

Unhappy anniversary: Roe turns thirty-five

December 31, 2012

Since Roe v. Wade was decided on Jan.,For those deeply invested in the notion that human life is precious, Jan. 22 was cause for despair. That day marked...

Reprise for Imus

December 31, 2012

Rough-riding conversationalist Don Imus returned to radio Dec. 3, complete with old crew, some new friends and all the usual shenanigans. Storming the...

A smile, a salute

December 31, 2012

It was a revealing remark, but not at all surprising. Many here at Emerson College are from the upper-middle class-hardly a choice feeding ground for military...

The perpetual campaign hurts American politics

December 31, 2012

In the midst of the presidential election, this country's most significant republican exercise, the effects of climate change have become more obvious,...

What we really mean when we say quot;family valuesquot;

December 31, 2012

He learned about families, and the book showed him how many different kinds of families there are. Some children have only one mommy or daddy, but some...

Liberals must take Conservatives#039; lead

December 31, 2012

This will continue until progressives learn how to play the game-and make democracy work for them-the same way religious conservatives have.The Oct. 19...

Mukasey: A torturous choice

December 31, 2012

Retired federal judge Michael Mukasey, Bush's Attorney General-designate, is the wrong person to succeed the disgraced Gonzales.,With Alberto Gonzales...

November: Pondering the price of freedom

December 31, 2012

November, a month punctuated with days of remembrance, has arrived. As the leaves fall, Americans remember their veterans and early settlers, as well as...

The Police cop out

December 31, 2012

On the heels of the recently announced reunion tour of the British rock sensation The Police, sights are being set high in the music industry as insiders...

Just follow the money to find a winner in 2008

December 31, 2012

The structure of American presidential campaigns is broken.,When you're running at the front of the pack in a bid for the American presidency, the bills...

Social Security#039;s future: Brighter than you think

December 31, 2012

The reasoning behind his snide dubbing is twofold: the high political mortality rate of those who suggest change to the program, and avoidance of the issue...

Beyond Roe: Progress on abortion

December 31, 2012

The abortion factions have named themselves in the affirmative: "pro-life" and "pro-choice.,Of the many political issues obfuscated by language, the lexicon...

Radio-heady business move

December 31, 2012

The group self-released its new album, In Rainbows, on its Web site yesterday. This alone is not news, but as guitarist Jonny Greenwood announced last...

Littering: a Common mess

December 31, 2012

Sight-seers congregate daily to walk the Freedom Trail or play a few sets of tennis, but strewn throughout the park are paper cups, rotting food and other...

Looking beyond the Fonz

December 31, 2012

Although Henry Winkler's fame is an asset to the college, he is just the tip of the iceberg when it comes to Emersonian achievement.,When it comes to knowing...

The War: FCC-ucked

December 31, 2012

The governmental organization-through its ability to impose fines-forces TV stations to edit content regardless of its nature, be it fictional or historical.,The...

To NYC: Hands off my fries!

December 31, 2012

Freedom equals choice, and not having to be told by the state what spending choices were right or wrong meant a lot to them.,When the Berlin Wall fell...

Jena: Justice in recess

December 31, 2012

Sadly, the "Jena Six" case proves that racism today can still be overt, and that the justice system meant to protect citizens is the most brutal offender...

Good citizens: I-ran away from a third overseas war

December 31, 2012

Diplomacy may soon be forsaken as a means of dealing with the Iranian impasse.,Can you hear the war drums sounding? If not, wait a few months-perhaps just...

The new mainstream quot;mediaquot;

December 31, 2012

That's the gist of what Katie Couric had to say after she jetted back from Iraq a few weeks ago.In 1968, Walter Cronkite returned from Vietnam and commented...