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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

Opinion

Letter from the editor

By Shannon Garrido, Editor-in-chief / October 18, 2023

On Wednesday, The Berkeley Beacon published an article titled 'Hamas’ Attack: A Tragedy for Israel and a Death Knell for Palestine,' written by Staff...

Illustration by Rachel Choi

Hamas’ attack is a tragedy for Israel – and a death knell for Palestine

By Camilo Fonseca, Editor-at-large / October 11, 2023

The two-state solution is dead. Hamas has killed it. It lingered for over half a century, sometimes as fantasy, sometimes deliriously close to being...

Illustration by Rachel Choi

‘Pick me, choose me, love me’: Why the villainization of pick-me girls is anti-feminist

By Ella Duggan, Opinion Editor / October 11, 2023

Is it wrong to want to be loved?  Time and time again I ask myself, is it wrong to want love? It seems like an easy answer: Everyone wants love. So...

Illustration by Hailey Akau

What did you do on National Kink Day last Friday?

By Ryli Stoker / October 11, 2023

If you’ve ever had sex, or thought about it, there are likely specific things that really turn you on. Whether you are into missionary or you aced the...

Illustration by Rachel Choi

Mitski’s “The Land Is Inhospitable and So Are We” is not sad

By Sydney Thomas-Arnold, Staff Writer / October 11, 2023

Multi-faceted Japanese-American singer-songwriter Mitski recently released her 7th studio album, “The Land Is Inhospitable and So Are We.” The record...

Illustration by Rachel Choi.

‘No strings attached’ sex doesn’t exist.

By Ryli Stoker, Beacon Correspondent / October 4, 2023

Dear sweet generation of sluts, one-night-stands, situationships, hookups, Tinder “dates,” and friends with benefits, I love and appreciate how...

Illustration by Ryan Yau.

Everyone’s a Zen Master

By Bryan Liu, Managing Editor / October 4, 2023

It’s no secret that Buddhism regionalizes as it spreads. Before Buddhism became Zen, it was Chan—which combined original Indian Mahāyāna practice...

Illustration by Rachel Choi.

Is there a disconnect between Hispanic international students and Hispanic-American?

By Shannon Garrido, Editor-in-chief / October 4, 2023

As I near the end of my college journey, I grapple with the realization that I never truly connected with the Hispanic community at Emerson.  Despite...

Illustration by Rachel Choi.

Before the Eras Tour, there was the Fame Monster Ball

By Meg Richards, Managing Editor / October 4, 2023

I have vivid memories of my nine-year-old self sneaking downstairs every Saturday morning, before anyone else was awake, to watch my VCR taped performance...

Faneuil Hall in Boston. (Annie Zhou for The Beacon)

The dirty money that built Fanueil Hall

By Amyah Bishop, Beacon Correspondent / September 27, 2023

Boston is home to lauded sports teams, revered educational institutions, and arguably, even the American Revolution. The popular Boston tourist attraction...

Late Paramount security guard leaves legacy of dedication

Late Paramount security guard leaves legacy of dedication

By Zac Poulin, Correspondent / September 27, 2023

John O’Toole, who worked at Emerson College for 14 years, passed away Tuesday, Sept. 19 at Tufts Medical Center. He was 59 years old.  O’Toole...

Illustration by Claire Smith

Spoiler alert: Nobody dies in the end

By Maggie Kaprielian / September 27, 2023

“History, huh? Bet we could make some,” (Mcquiston, 2019).  I spent last week reading my friend’s favorite novel: "Red, White & Royal Blue"...

Illustration by Rachel Choi.

American individualism contributes to class division and prevents collective contribution

By Sydney Thomas-Arnold, Staff Writer / September 27, 2023

As privileged communities in America continue to advance, class division increases and the collective consciousness is further disrupted. The narrative...

Should we have school spirit?

Should we have school spirit?

By Shannon Garrido, Hadera McKay, Sasha Zirin and Hailey Akau / September 20, 2023

After the events of orientation, where eager Emerson freshmen were welcomed by shrill undergrads serenading them in their cars, it's natural for incoming...

Illustration by Kellyn Taylor

‘Y’all means all’: a Southern queer kid’s take on Dylan Mulvaney’s talk

By Merritt Hughes, Dept. Campus Editor / September 20, 2023

After a 27-hour-car ride from Louisiana, my first steps onto Emerson’s campus three weeks ago were in a rush to meet my roommate for the first time....

Photo by Ryli Stoker.

The criminalization of unhoused and impoverished populations in “college towns”

By Ryli Stoker, Beacon Correspondent / September 20, 2023

A lot of Emerson students act like they have never seen unhoused people before.   The first time I picked up on this was in a dorm with a small group...

Illustration by Hailey Akau

“Community” is the tombstone to the episodic sitcom’s grave

By Leo Kagan, Assistant Sports Editor / September 13, 2023

“Community” is the greatest TV show of all time.  Maybe you think I’m wrong—that I’m stupid or simply misinformed. The 10” x 10” sheet...

Illustration by Rachel Choi

It’s time to retire the term AAPI

By Hailey Akau, Assistant Multimedia Editor and Magazine Section Editor / September 13, 2023

Growing up Asian, Hispanic, and Kānaka Maoli on the island of Oʻahu, I have always been keenly aware of my racial identity and the way it is viewed by...

Illustration by Kellyn Taylor.

Activism isn’t skin-deep

By Bryan Liu, Managing Editor / September 13, 2023

I am sitting with the wettest elbows.  My forearms are slick with water from this morning when I was bent over the sink, washing my face. They will...