Opinion

Do opposites attract? Not when it comes to politics

The sexiest thing about a new relationship is the mystery. Nothing beats the anticipation and inability to predict your partner's thoughts or...

Striving for heroin chic: Skinny culture has sickly side effects

“Nothing tastes as good as skinny feels.” These were the famous words of Kate Moss, one of the most celebrated models of the ‘90s. Known...

Social media is ruining the college move-in experience

College move-in has come and gone with the start of the new semester, and students across the country have settled into their new classes, dorms,...

Why Hamilton continues to ‘Blow Us All Away’

How does a bastard, orphan, son of a whore sell out theaters after being on streaming for five years? Why did former President Barack Obama record...

LETTERS

Letter from an Editor: In my opinion…

Some time ago, a professor told me not to waste my time with writing opinion pieces for The Berkeley Beacon. So here I am… writing this opinion...

Letter to the Editor: Advice from an ‘audience’ member

The fall semester has arrived as sure as the stench of weed from the Common! But unlike the smell, your time at Emerson is more than a temporary...

Letter: Commencement, Courage, and Crackdown

The courage of young speakers during this commencement season has been inspiring—and the backlash discouraging. A bold, young class president...

Emerson College sells a false dream: A letter from a terminated resident assistant

It is disrespectful to disregard my leadership and accuse me of failing my community for allegedly choosing to act within my capacity as a student and an American within my constitutionally guaranteed First Amendment rights.