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Emerson College’s only independent, student-run newspaper since 1947

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Emerson College’s only independent, student-run newspaper since 1947

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The College Board doesn’t care about you

The College Board doesn’t care about you

By Adri Pray, Content Managing Editor / February 15, 2023

It’s time to stop pretending like there’s anything “advanced” about Advanced Placement classes. Let’s leave the College Board in the past where...

J.K. Rowling’s TERF legacy

J.K. Rowling’s TERF legacy

By Rachel Choi, Multimedia Editor / February 15, 2023

J.K. Rowling, possibly the most renowned TERF (trans-exclusionary radical feminist) to exist within our youth’s cultural sphere, has been given yet another...

Teen Wolf: The Movie, another failed Hollywood remake

Teen Wolf: The Movie, another failed Hollywood remake

By Shannon Garrido, Content Managing Editor / February 1, 2023

In the age of reboots and remakes, Hollywood's latest victim is none other than MTV’s classic “Teen Wolf,” which has already been revived twice:...

When will Emerson prioritize student healthcare?

When will Emerson prioritize student healthcare?

By Liz Gómez, Beacon Correspondent / February 1, 2023

When I first visited Emerson in 2022, my tour guide told me “mental health is a priority at this college and...

Reframing the relationship between language and identity

Reframing the relationship between language and identity

By Christina Horacio, Staff Writer, Opinion / February 1, 2023

Within the Latine community, the criticism of non-Spanish speaking individuals—often referred to as ‘no sabo kids’—is nothing new. The scrutiny...

Bless your heart: a love letter to the true South

Bless your heart: a love letter to the true South

By Meg Richards, Staff Writer, Opinion / February 1, 2023

When I came to Boston this past September, I learned something about how relative the idea of “the South” vs. “the North” is. In Virginia, where...

Tyler Durden loves his explosives. Cambodia does not.

Tyler Durden loves his explosives. Cambodia does not.

By Bryan Liu, Assistant Opinion Editor / January 25, 2023

“Fight Club” is not a movie about fighting.  Author Chuck Palaniuk says “it’s about two men and a woman, and one man, the hero, is shot to...

The ramifications of a post-'Avatar’ blockbuster landscape

The ramifications of a post-‘Avatar’ blockbuster landscape

By Ryan Yau, Assistant Living Arts Editor / January 25, 2023

When James Cameron announced that the “Avatar” sequels had set release dates, internet discourse commenced about the original movie’s cultural impact—or...

The madness over McCarthy could help the Democrats in 2024

The madness over McCarthy could help the Democrats in 2024

By Meg Richards, Staff Writer, Opinion / January 25, 2023

After a week of humiliating deliberations, phone calls to “DT”, and a near-miss physical altercation on the House floor, Rep. Kevin McCarthy (R-CA)...

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‘The Great British Bake Off’ isn’t the same

By Roma Welsh, Beacon Correspondent / December 7, 2022

On Friday night, Oct. 4, 2022, I had to face the music: “The Great British Bake Off” isn’t the same.  The episode started like any other. To...

Illustration by Rachel Choi

From a biological perspective, Tumblr’s ‘Goncharov’ is a masterpiece

By Rachel Choi, Copyeditor / December 7, 2022

Tumblr’s newest hot topic revolves around Martin Scorsese’s 1973 film “Goncharov,” which Tumblr users are deeming the best mafia film ever made,...

Illustration by Rachel Choi

Prioritize aftercare as much as your orgasm

By Mariyam Quaisar, Content Managing Editor / December 7, 2022

What do you do after having sex? Cuddle with your partner, turn away and take a nap, or worse, wipe the remnants and just scroll on your phone? The emotional...

Illustration by Hailey Akau

Is it worth jumping ship from Twitter?

By Ryan Forgosh, Staff Writer / December 7, 2022

Elon Musk acquired Twitter on Oct. 27 and promptly got to work setting it on fire. With the hellscape that is Twitter now burning to the ground—and...

Illustration by Ryan Yau

‘Wednesday’ is plagued by the influence of the CW

By Ryan Yau, Staff Writer / November 30, 2022

The new Addams family spinoff “Wednesday” released last Wednesday.  The eight-part miniseries focuses on a teenaged Wednesday Addams as she transfers...

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‘Pretty Little Liars: Original Sin’ keeps terrible mystery writing alive

By Shannon Garrido, Multimedia Editor / November 30, 2022

Trigger Warning: Sexual assault, abuse, murder, and suicide. A few weeks ago I wrote a column on the 2010 hit show “Pretty Little Liars” and the...

Illustration by Rachel Choi

The babygirlification of Ghost in COD is threatening the incels

By Rachel Choi, Staff Writer / November 30, 2022

Video game franchise “Call of Duty”’s newest installment “Modern Warfare II” was released on Oct. 27, and its revamped visuals and characters...

We should ditch Friendsgiving

By Karenna Umscheid / November 24, 2022

It’s become common to acknowledge that the history of several American holidays is rooted in colonialism. An example includes the refusal of many to...

Illustration by Hailey Akau

The original ‘Gossip Girl’ ate up Thanksgiving episodes

By Hadera McKay, Opinion Editor / November 16, 2022

Thanksgiving—along with being one of the more deeply-offensive and antiquated colonial holidays celebrated in this God-forsaken country—is also a time...

Illustration by Ryan Yau

Gobble gobble: Thankskilling and Birds Aren’t Real reflect new Marxist canon.

By Bryan Liu, Staff Writer / November 16, 2022

I’m an addict. I can’t stop watching low-budget, B-list horror flicks that are certifiably shit. I would consider films like “Sharknado,” “Llamageddon,”...

Illustration by Rachel Choi

Bird flu is flying, turkeys are dying

By Rachel Choi, Staff Writer / November 16, 2022

Let’s imagine: you’re sprinting to the nearest Walmart at full speed and hurtling straight towards the poultry section. You’ve finally mastered spatchcocking...