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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

Our housing options are not up to par

Our housing options are not up to par

By Editorial Board / February 15, 2018

At issue: Construction noise continues to interrupt student life Our take: Emerson owes students an explanation   Remember when the Paramount Center,...

Don’t feel pressured by the love in the air

By Editorial Board / February 8, 2018

At issue: It’s almost Valentine’s Day Our take: Don’t set yourself up for disappointment Couples wander through the dirty snowbanks of Boston...

Letter to the Editor: Student response to “What’s in a name?”

By Letter to the editor / February 1, 2018

Last week, the Berkeley Beacon editorial board published an article titled “What’s in a name?” examining recent name changes of the Educational Equity...

Please don’t make us fight sports fans to get to class

By Editorial Board / February 1, 2018

At issue: Potential parade could interrupt campus and classes Our take: Don’t risk it. Postpone class times Any Emerson student that had to trudge...

Editorial: What’s in a name?

Editorial: What’s in a name?

By Editorial Board / January 25, 2018

At issue: College jargon surrounding issues of inequality Our take: Name changes don’t guarantee action This week, faculty assembly voted to create...

Breaking the silence, breaking the mold

Breaking the silence, breaking the mold

By Editorial Board / December 7, 2017

At issue: Marginalized voices are speaking out Our take: The Beacon should amplify these voices No American woman has been selected as Time magazine’s...

Anthony Lowrie memo misses the mark

By Editorial Board / November 2, 2017

At issue: Rogue email sent to faculty & org leaders Our take: Division won't lead to revision Anthony Lowrie, chair of Emerson’s faculty assembly,...

Listen this time

By Editorial Board / October 26, 2017

At issue: Student protest for inclusive excellence Our take: Ignoring the problem is not a solution The day to day bustle of campus life was interrupted...

Editorial: Don’t bite the hand that feeds you

By Editorial Board / October 12, 2017

At issue: Attitude towards Sodexo workers Our take: Treat service workers with dignity A new school year, a new dining hall—fine, Dining Center—petition....

Editorial: Teaching cultural competency goes both ways

September 28, 2017

At issue: Semantics of social justice in the classroom Our take: Professors still have a lot to learn It’s a scene every Emerson student has experienced...

Editorial: Hardware presents a hard choice

September 21, 2017

AT ISSUE: Inherent classism in new computer guidelines OUR TAKE: Uniformity can't come at such a high price Last year, the journalism department announced...

Is celebrity activism performative or genuine?
CASSANDRA MARTINEZ / BEACON STAFF

Op-Ed: Activism for applause or for a cause?

By Maya Pontone / September 14, 2017

This year, in one last end-of-the-summer hurrah, I gathered with some high school friends to stuff our faces with tortilla chips and salsa, and scrutinize...