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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

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Is Fizz fizzing out?

By Ledia Hysenbegasi, Beacon Correspondent / February 27, 2024

Opinion editors are not responsible for agreeing or disagreeing with their writers but rather elevate each individual’s specific voice. Last fall,...

If the economy is thriving, why are we all broke?

February 21, 2024
The economy is thriving right now. Do you believe that statement? When we go to Target or Roche Bros and can’t afford to buy eggs or milk, how can we believe that the economy is thriving?
Illustration Anna Hoffman

Taylor Swift changed my relationship with sports

By Anna Hoffman, Beacon Correspondent / February 21, 2024
My hatred of sports can be traced back to a mortifying second-grade experience. It was a Saturday—game day for my youth soccer league—and I was dribbling the ball towards the goal completely unopposed. Strange, I thought, but they probably were so intimidated by my skillful dribbling that no one dared to stop me.
Illustration Rachel Choi

How to be okay with being single

By Riley Nemes, Beacon Correspondent / February 14, 2024

Opinion editors are not responsible for agreeing or disagreeing with their writers but rather elevate each individual’s specific voice. Have you ever...

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We owe Amber Heard an apology

By Meg Richards, Deputy Projects Editor / February 14, 2024

Opinion editors are not responsible for agreeing or disagreeing with their writers but rather elevate each individual’s specific voice.   Imagine...