The Berkeley Beacon
Friday, May 24, 2013
Event celebrates off-limits literature
Banned Books Week, an annual national campaign designed to celebrate the freedom to read, is sponsored by the American Library Association. For the past three years, Pub Club has organized programs aimed to bring awareness to Emerson, said club Co-President Ross Wagenhofer.
Student Life goodies up for grabs
According to Sharon Duffy, the associate dean of students, Student Life started giving out free passes to advanced film screenings in 2001 in an effort to connect students to the city of Boston.
Active Minds think alike at mental health event
On Tuesday night, Emerson’s Active Minds hosted National Day Without Stigma to help educate students about mental illnesses.
Toto, we’re not in Boston anymore
Whether or not you have been to D.C. or plan on visiting, the comparisons between here and Boston may give you reason to come visit or stay home
Sexapalooza: education and lubrication
The sexual energy was palpable at Sexapalooza Thursday as Emerson students visited different stations to taste flavored lubricant, participate in “condom races,” play The Wheel of (Sexual Health) Misfortune, and post confessions on the Sex PostSecret wall.
Students learn to lower stress and LiveSMART
Emerson’s health education initiative, LiveSMART, is aiming to bring clarity to campus and give stressed out students the tools to lead more balanced lives.
Open house kicks off new diversity initiative
President M. Lee Pelton launched a plan to build community engagement at Emerson College under the leadership of newly-appointed Vice President of Diversity and Inclusion Sylvia Spears.
Five ways to workout for $10 or less
If you’re tired of the same old workouts in the Fitness Center, or are just looking for something extra to supplement your gym time, there are many local and affordable fitness options to choose from.
Students enjoy swag and songs at CollegeFest 2012
Freebies and fun attracted thousands of students from around New England to CollegeFest 2012 last weekend.
Five breakfasts in a zap
No matter how early I set my alarm, I’m always running behind. With an Emerson workload, it sometimes seems skipping breakfast is the only way I’ll ever catch an elevator in Walker and make it to class.
Emerson women LEAP to teach self-defense
According to its website, LEAP is designed to teach girls between the ages of eight and 18 how to defend themselves. Emerson women can now train to assist in teaching at these programs, which run for several weeks at schools and community centers.
Appazoogle-palooza: students learn tricks of the e-book trade
Last Saturday, Emerson students crammed into the Ansin Building to learn the tips and tricks of digital publishing. About 30 people attended the event, sponsored by digital-publishing blog Appazoogle, to expand knowledge of the creation and publication of electronic books, or e-books.
On-campus cuisine goes mobile
After a long day of classes, the quest to find food on campus can seem unbearable to some students. Now, the process to select your course of cuisine is simple. There’s an app for that.
Fashion's Night Out takes on Boston
Last Thursday night, Newbury Street was a thumping nighttime block party with live bands, free food and drinks, and fashionistas dressed to the nines, teetering in their sky-high heels.
