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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

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

The Berkeley Beacon

Avary Amaral

Avary Amaral, Magazine Editor

Avary Amaral is a senior journalism major and sociology & anthropology minor. At the Beacon she serves as the magazine editor. She is also an intern at HorizonMass, an independent and student-driven news magazine. She will be returning as a summer intern to The New Bedford Light, a non-profit and community focused news outlet located in New Bedford, Mass., after three consecutive years of being in their summer intern program. Being a Mass. native, from Dartmouth, Avary enjoys listening to music, going on hikes, sketching, and spending quality time with her friends exploring new places.

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Archived Beacon papers. (Avary Amaral/Beacon Staff)

[Photo] September: This month in Beacon history

By Danielle Bartholet, Rina Laby and Sage Jezierski / September 25, 2025

Archived Beacon papers. (Avary Amaral/Beacon Staff)

Cover Illustration by Avary Amaral

Drug use as a stereotype of creatives: How does drug use impact the creative process?

By Avary Amaral, Magazine Editor / April 16, 2025

The visual and media arts program at Emerson College can be considered an infamous one—stereotype-ridden and absolutely insular, with students living...

Emerson College buildings in Downtown Boston on Wednesday, Feb. 26, 2025. (Arthur Mansavage/ Beacon Staff, File)

Despite Emerson’s promise to provide meaningful financial support, students feel neglected and ignored

By Avary Amaral, Hannah Brueske and Sage Jezierski / March 6, 2025

In 2023, Oscar Grubelić was excited to start studying film at Emerson College, satisfied to have received what he felt was a “solid” financial...

A protestor holds up a sign with the word “fascism” crossed out in front of the Massachusetts State House on Wednesday, Feb. 5, 2025. (Arthur Mansavage/ Beacon Staff)

Country wide movement to protest President Trump reaches Mass. State House

By Avary Amaral, Magazine Editor / February 9, 2025

At noon on Wednesday, protesters wearing keffiyehs and carrying pink and blue transgender pride and rainbow flags gathered at the Massachusetts State House...