The Berkeley Beacon

Community garden would ensure rosy sustainability

Amelia Ashmall-Liversidge / Beacon Correspondent

The park is a public place for a reason — the people of Boston’s greater urban landscape need it, and it is for all of us to share. Emerson is an institution with its own community, which deserves to raise its own garden. If there were even a small plot of soil where students like me could grow just one flower, that land would mean more to us than the Common.

Why “soft” power packs the real punch

Kerry Velez / Beacon Correspondent

Instead of creating more enemies and making this problem about ideologies it is nice to see the United States taking a strong diplomatic role that has a better chance of being backed by the world.

GOP using questionable tactics to detract Dem voters

Marlowe Griffin Lyddon / Beacon Correspondent

These laws undoubtedly impede upon our rights as Americans. The right to vote is a part of freedom, of democracy — the key to America.

Em Dems convention appeal a missed opportunity

Editorial Board / Beacon Staff

The generosity of hosting public forums—from events like last spring’s gubernatorial debate to the education town hall last week—speaks volumes to Emerson’s prominence in the community. Inviting others to share in our campus conversations is an integral part of Emerson’s dedication to open, constructive communication—and a hallmark of networking.

Editorial: Civic engagement efforts polish Emerson’s reputation

Editorial Board / Beacon Staff

As the semester unfolds, we hope to see the college continue making impressive endeavors toward engagement.

Stressed and sullen, students need to lighten up

Caroline Praderio / Columnist

Ask any Emerson student how they’re doing today, and chances are you’ll be able to predict his or her answer. Some are tired, others are so stressed they haven’t eaten yet, and still others can’t help but remind you that they still have so much to do.

Student government officials deserve a little credit

Hayden Wright / Beacon Staff

Without a specific department to call home, Emerson’s SGA falls into a minority of collegiate student governing bodies that go uncompensated for their service.

Editorial: DC is the place to be in 2012

Editorial Board / Beacon Staff

Internships abound. There are stories to be written for CNN or The Washington Post. Campaigns to be organized for Republicans and Democrats. Funds to be raised and fights fought for D.C.’s countless nonprofits.

Administration must increase sexual health services

Editorial Board / Beacon Staff

We urge Halls to follow through with more than just talk. If administrators at the health center fail to take this up as an initiative, Halls should spearhead a grassroots campaign for proper STD testing services.

Trending resignations mar SGA’s professionalism

Editorial Board / Beacon Staff

In the pages of last week’s Beacon, this editorial board called for a firmer demonstration of commitment and accountability among our Student Government Association representatives. It was to our dismay that a student leader who pledged “consistency” of service abandoned her post—joining the handful of her predecessors and colleagues from the class of 2013 who had similarly jumped ship.