Caught in the middle of the U.S. and China conflict as a journalist
August 4, 2020
When I first landed in the U.S. during high school, the customs officer asked me what I wanted to pursue
When I first landed in the U.S. during high school, the customs officer asked me what I wanted to pursue
Kim McLarin is a writing, literature, and publishing associate professor and a graduate program director. Dear Emerson Community, These are
In a world toppled by the COVID-19 pandemic, Emerson administration gave students a choice: return to an altered campus and
In 2009, Spread the Word gained traction in the public school system of Colchester, Connecticut, my hometown, as well as in schools across the country. The campaign spread awareness about the derogatory and negative connotations that the “R-word” holds towards
Marlboro College Faculty Emeritus T. Hunter Wilson responds to President M. Lee Pelton’s letter to Marlboro College President Kevin Quigley sent in December. Pelton’s letter is available here. Dear President Pelton, Much of the first part of your letter recites
The Student Government Association submitted a proposal for a new Financial Equity Board this semester to advocate for the financial needs of the Emerson College student body. The proposal, written by SGA Executive Treasurer Abby Semple, aims to create a
When I was around ten years old, I watched a miniseries titled Roots that explored generations upon generations of slavery. At such a young age, I never connected the characters of Roots and their suffering with my ancestors. As I
It’s been more than a month since the first report of the novel coronavirus from Wuhan, China. According to the World Health Organization’s latest Novel Coronavirus Situation Report, as of Feb. 3, there have been 17,391 cases confirmed, of which
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Most people grow up learning how to use sensitive language surrounding different kinds of communities. We were all at one point in our lives taught how to avoid using sexist, ageist, and racist language, and how to discuss a topic
Jonathon Podolsky is the moderator of Local Frogs: Hampshire College Alumni of Western MA and has been very active in the saving Hampshire College movement. If you would like to send a letter to The Beacon please email [email protected] Letters for print
I arrived at Emerson in fall 2018 where I quickly noticed my environment consisted of mostly white students and people. While I never mind being taught by a white professor, I never noticed the impact of learning under a professor
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If you would like to send a letter to The Beacon please email [email protected] Letters for print must be sent by Wednesday, 6 p.m. EST and not exceed 200 words. As a member of the disabled community, I find it
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College officials reported Wednesday that four swastikas were marked in a Piano Row stairwell overnight. An email sent by President M. Lee Pelton said the incident is under investigation and the offenders are unknown. In consulting with officials from different
As a person who enjoys meeting new people, I hate introducing myself. To be more specific, I hate telling people where I’m from while doing self-introductions because some people are only interested in the fact that I am from China
Last January, Devour Foods, a subdivision of the Kraft Heinz Company, aired a Super Bowl commercial to promote their frozen foods. The commercial focuses on a wife who reveals that her husband suffers from frozen food porn addiction. With somber
This is an open letter from former Marlboro College faculty, staff, and alumni academics. The Beacon edited the letter for style, clarity, and grammar but not for content. Open Letter on Marlboro College The news of a decision to close
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It’s that time of the year. With tree lights dancing and snowflakes swirling, the holiday hype starts with people shopping for Christmas decorations and gifts. College students are getting ready to go home for a long cozy break with their
My New Year’s resolution was to take my vitamins every day. I wanted something simple and attainable considering 2020 is the big year I graduate and start my career. However, my boyfriend said it was lame and I shouldn’t be
I’ve been stereotyped before. Last week, my neighbor told me that I speak like a white person, as if African Americans cannot speak properly. When I was around the age of ten, a counselor at a Girl Scout camp complimented
To the Editor: Writing as just one of the 500 very different people holding very different views who make up the current membership of the Marlboro College Alumni Association, I would like to correct what I believe to be an
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