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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

Emerson College’s only independent, student-run newspaper since 1947

The Berkeley Beacon

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The Boylston Chess Club: A testament to the world of chess

By McKenzie Cooper, Beacon Staff / 5 hours ago

Marked by only a plain sign hanging from an even plain-er building, there lives a strong-standing testament to the growing game of chess. Upon entering,...

Illustration Helen Armstrong

Plastic surgery from the perspective of someone who had reconstructive surgery

By McKenzie Cooper, Guest Author / October 3, 2024
Pain is all I felt after I got elbowed in the face during a wrestling match. My nose had broken pretty bad, but in hindsight, breaking my nose was lightwork compared to the surgery I had two years later.